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It may not feel as real as Jurassic Park, but Uintah County can hold its own when it comes to dinosaurs and parks. If you weren't already aware, the small town of Vernal, Utah is home to Dinosaurland and its neighbors happen to be beautiful state parks.
So this week's Explore Your Own Backyard article will highlight what Uintah County has to offer. From stay and play packages that include passes to Dinosaur National Monument to the beautiful scenery in Uintah County.
Here are a few things to do and see in Uintah.
Dinosaur National Monument
Photo credit: dinoland.com | Dinosaur National Monument Quarry Exhibit Hall
Photo credit: dinoland.com | Enjoy hands on exhibits at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum and Dinosaur Gardens
Photo credit: dinoland.com | Dinosaur Gardens at the Utah Field House-State Park Museum
Photo credit: dinoland.com | World Famous Wall of Bones at Dinosaur National Monument
Breathtaking views and scenery
Photo credit: dinoland.com | Split Mountain Reflection
Photo credit: dinoland.com | Jones Hole Trail
Photo credit: dinoland.com | Red Fleet State Park
In the spirit of exploring your own backyard, here's a list of some other events happening around the great state of Utah.
- San Juan County: Free lecture series at Edge of the Cedars State Park.
- Flaming Gorge: Bring your boat or rent one and enjoy exploring the waters of Flaming Gorge.
- Salt Lake: Downtown Yoga Festival is a premiere yoga event for the community to experience a healthy lifestyle, peace and happiness through yoga.
- Box Elder: The reenactment of the driving of the Golden Spike joining the nation.
- Logan: Make your plans. Pack your bags. Logan is the perfect affordable family getaway. Outdoors, heritage, arts and fun!
- Bear Lake: The sun is shining, water temps are rising, and Bear Lake is calling!
- Cedar City: Sanctioned soap box derby racing down Main Street for kids 10-18 years.
- Bryce Canyon: Bryce Canyon is the ultimate destination for exploring the night sky. The sky is one of the darkest in North America and allows the human eye to see 7,500 stars!
- Moab: Cross three mountain passes at or above 11,000 ft. and finish on beautiful slickrock.
- [Kanab](<http://www.ksl.com/ad_logger/ad_logger.php?location=http://www.amazingearthfest.com &sponsor=EYOB-May-body12>): Southern Utah's festival of discovery, learning and adventure — showcasing some of the world's most beautiful scenery!
- Heber Valley: Cool temperatures, unbelievable scenery and golf galore.
- Castle Country: Grand opening of new ATV trails. Over 250 miles of new trails.
To learn more and see all of the opportunities fun in Uintah County, visit dinoland.com.
