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  • Winter's Quiet Escape: Dinosaur Diamond and Grand Mesa

    Winter's Quiet Escape: Dinosaur Diamond and Grand Mesa

    Updated Jan 3, 2012 in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Skiing!

    While the phrase “greatest snow on earth” often conjures thoughts of the West’s many downhill ski resorts, both the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, which spans the border between Utah and Colorado, and nearby Grand Mesa Scenic Byway in Colorado take skiers off the slopes and open up a world of snow-covered beauty outside the confines of organized downhill skiing. Take these byways through Utah’s Manti-La Sal and Ashley National Forests, and Colorado’s Grand Mesa National Forest, and you’ll find no shortage of scenic grandeur on your frosty cross-country skiing adventures.

  • A Playground for All Ages along Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    A Playground for All Ages along Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway

    Published on Aug 18, 2011 in Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors

    Take the dinosaur-lovers of your family, young or old, to the fossil-rich town of Fruita, Colorado along the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway!

  • Rafting, Hiking and Biking on the Dinosaur Diamond

    Rafting, Hiking and Biking on the Dinosaur Diamond

    Published on Feb 22, 2005

    Encompassing more than 500 miles of Byway, it is no wonder that Dinosaur Diamond is home to a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Along much of the route, you travel through desert; however, arresting mountain ranges are never far away. The mighty Green and Colorado Rivers run through the area of southeastern Utah and western Colorado, providing excellent rapids for rafters or spots for a morning or afternoon of fishing. Hiking, biking, hunting, and other activities are also available. Winter sports such as snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing are popular with visitors. Some anglers seek out Dinosaur Diamond's high country for a bit of ice fishing.

  • Challenge the Red Rocks of Utah's Dinosaur Diamond

    Challenge the Red Rocks of Utah's Dinosaur Diamond

    Published on Feb 14, 2005 in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Biking This Fall

    The red rock region near Moab has come to characterize the state of Utah. It has even been included in movie portrayals such as Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Arches of sandstone balance above the desert sands, and the mighty Colorado River carves canyons through miles of red rock cliffs. With such varied natural formations, Moab is the perfect place for high adventure activities.

  • Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway Overview

    Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway Overview

    Published on Sep 4, 2003

    The Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway delivers discovery and exploration at several sites filled with science and history. Visit the museums along the byway that showcase reconstructed skeletons and fleshed-out recreations of dinosaurs found in the area.

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