PLAN A TRIP
Plan A Trip:
The Dinosaur Diamond is the family vacation you will talk about for years. You will see dinosaur bones and tracks still in the ground, dinosaur skeletons assembled in museums, ancient Indian artwork on canyon walls, 100-mile views from hiking and biking trails. No matter what your interests, the Dinosaur Diamond is a gem of a vacation.
Airports within the Dinosaur Diamond:
Direct flights from Denver International Airport to :
Grand Junction, Colorado
Regional Airport located at 2828 Walker Field Dr. Grand Junction, Co. 81506
From Grand Junction Airport to Fruita: 13.7 miles or 20 min.
Moab, Utah, Canyonlands Field Airport
US 191 S 18.8 miles to Moab or 22 min.
Vernal Regional Airport
760 E 800 S. Vernal, UT 84078
1.6 miles to Vernal or 5 min.
Carbon County Regional Airport
3095 Airport Road 84501
2.7 miles to Price or 5 min.
MILEAGE CHART
MONUMENTS AND MESAS, the easternmost section of the Diamond, centered around Grand Junction, Fruita, and Rangely, Colorado.
DINOSAURLAND, the northern point of the Diamond centered on Dinosaur National Monument and Vernal, Utah.
UTAH’S CASTLE COUNTRY, centered on Price, Utah and the San Rafel swell.
THE CANYONLANDS, centered on Moab Utah.
A little research before you leave home or along the road can smooth the way for your Dinosaur Diamond adventure.
A word about your comfort and safety
The high plateau enjoys a moderate climate, but summer temperatures can reach 100-plus degrees. Many outdoor attractions on the Dinosaur Diamond are in underdeveloped areas with no shade and no drinking water. For hikes recommended you have one gallon per person per day. Remember to wear sunscreen, a protective hat. You body needs more water in our arid climate than it does at home.
A word about your comfort and safety
For hikes recommended you have one gallon per person per day. Remember to wear sunscreen, a protective hat. Many outdoor attractions on the Dinosaur Diamond are in underdeveloped areas with no shade and no drinking water. The high plateau enjoys a moderate climate, but summer temperatures can reach 100-plus Your body needs more water in our arid climate than it does at home. .
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