Dinosaur Museum in Blanding Travel Guide.

At The Dinosaur Museum, the complete history of the world of the dinosaurs is presented. Skeletons, fossilized skin, eggs, footprints, state-of-the-art graphics, and beautifully realistic sculptures present the dinosaurs from the Four Corners region and throughout the globe.

• Location is at the southern end of Blanding; 21.4 miles south of Monticello, along Hwy 191 for 21.3 miles, right turn onto 700 South & left onto South 200 West to access parking area.

• Open April 15 – October 15, Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm, Closed Sunday.

• Admission Fee: Yes.    Special group rates are available for tours of 10 or more persons.
                                      Guided group tours are available with reservations.

• Camping: Not Allowed.

• Pets: Not Allowed.

• Website: http://www.dinosaur-museum.org

• Address: 754 South 200 West, Blanding, UT, 84511

• Phone: (435) 678-3454

From the youngest child to the oldest adult, if you are fascinated by dinosaurs, don't miss this museum!

Mary Cokenour

Moab Giants Celebrates One Year.

Moab Giants Dinosaur Park

112 West, UT-313
Moab, Utah,  84532

Phone: (435) 355-0288

Hours: Mon thru Sun, 10AM–6PM

Website: http://moabgiants.com/

On September 1, 2016, from 10am to 1pm, Moab Giants Dinosaur Park celebrated their one year anniversary by giving free access to the public.  Tourists and locals alike were allowed to roam the park, visit the Museum, Theatre, and the much awaited for Paleo Aquarium.  Lunch was provided by the park's Café with delicious sandwiches (pork bbq, apple/turkey, vegetarian), freshly made potato chips, a variety of salads, bottled water and sodas.  Park employees and guides happily gave tours, and answered any and all questions.


Inside the Museum, there are displays of dinosaur skeletons, tracks, and many interactive touch screens featuring information, recreations and games.  There is a short stairway up to the outdoor patio within the museum's tower.  Panoramic views of the area and park are striking!

Panoramic Photo on Tower Wall

 My own view shots from the Tower.

The attraction that will quickly become number one is the Paleo Aquarium; a 3D experience with a dramatic 5D experience at the end, the Megalodon Shark Attack!  Every 15 to20 minutes, a group of 15 are taken into the aquarium by a tour guide.  As you enter the "underground caverns of the laboratories", the 3D glasses go on.  Without the glasses, all you would see are images on screens, but with them on the images are now transformed into the most spectacular water shots.  Denizens of the prehistoric deep swim past the portals, snapping jaws encasing razor sharp teeth.  Seriously, you will swear that this is an actual aquarium full of watery displays featuring live creatures; most awesome sights ever!  Carefully you will enter a chamber and the terrifying fun begins; the 5D experience of sight, sound, touch, smell and movement.  WATCH OUT!!!  It's coming through the glass!!!

Here is a short video of what you will experience; while my camera could only record a slight version of the 3D, my husband was able to transform it into a higher definition of 3D.

Moab Giants Dinosaur Park is great fun for children of all ages, especially the ones still in the hearts of adults; take the family today!

Mary Cokenour

Moab Giants Dinosaur Park is for Kids of All Ages.

Moab Giants Dinosaur Park

112 W, SR 313
Junction of Route 191 and 313
Moab, Utah, 84535

Email: E-mail: darek@moabgiants.com

Website: http://moabgiants.com/

Hours of Operation: 
Seven Days a Week
10am to 6pm

The Moab area, in fact all of Grand County, is famous for the Paleolithic discoveries within the many levels of sandstone formations, as well as the desert sands.  A long time coming to Moab is a museum dedicated to these finds; also a research facility to house artifacts and aid those who study them. 

Well, that time has finally arrived, welcome to Moab Giants Dinosaur Park!  The 44-acre park includes outdoor walking paths with life-size dinosaur replicas, a museum, two theaters, a café, and storage facility for artifacts. It will also act as a facility for researchers, and promote the preservation of paleo artifacts and findings.  Moab Giants is the dream child of Polish paleontologist Gerard Gierlinski, and is part of the Paleo-Safari project, an organization that is dedicated to the study and preservation of dinosaur tracks throughout the world. Paleo-Safari has already constructed several similar parks around the world which have become highly successful. Moab Giants also has the support of the Polish Geological Institute, several international paleontological organizations and the University of Colorado.

Pre-opening day was Tuesday, September 1, 2015; the Grand Opening will be March 1, 2016; I and a friend were lucky indeed to get there for the pre-opening.  The large parking lot was already half full by the time we arrived at 12 Noon.  Walking through the gates, friendly staff members were there to answer questions and direct you.  Now all of the exhibit areas are not ready, but they will be opened up to the public upon completion.

Looking out over the park, it's hard to resist not immediately going to play; but to the museum we wandered.  The Tracks Museum is an interactive museum with many examples of fossilized discoveries, detailed informational plaques, and computerized consoles.  There is also a game area for one to two players, depending on the game chosen.

Watch Out!

After the museum, it's recommended you see the short film at the Gateway Theater which is a 3D theater.  The Paleo-Aquarium is a 5D experience where aquatic creatures of the paleo eras will be seen up close and personal; it was not ready for viewing at the pre-opening.

Now comes the truly fun part, the Dinosaur Trail and "Dig It Out" sand pits.  Feast your eyes (no touching allowed) on life sized recreations of dinosaurs that lived throughout the various eras.  The informational boards are outstanding, giving details galore on each creature.  This trail was a half mile loop, but as the other trail sections are developed, there will be longer walks with many other surprises around every bend.  The "Dig It Out" sand pits have recreated bones and plates from various species for you to uncover, touch and hold; this is the only touching area along the walking trails.

Y'all Come Back Now, Y'hear.

Dig It Out sand pits.

Dinosaur Replicas Created by Dino-
Products of Poland

A Living Descendant - A Dragonfly.

To exit the park, go through the gift shop (with hard to resist good things to buy), or step into the café for a cold drink, or light meal.

Wow, this was an awesomely fun experience; wait till the Grand Opening in March 2016; it's going to be stupendous!!

Mary Cokenour