Summer is almost here, which means it is time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors either by foot or car! If you prefer the latter and want to get out and drive, you are in luck, as the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway may just be the best summer road trip in all of Colorado:
Running nearly 515 miles, the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway is one of the longest and most beautiful roads in the state!
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Split between Colorado and Utah, the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway (which is referred to as merely the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway in Utah) was opened in 2002 and is a must-visit for fans of the prehistoric, thanks to its many sights and landmarks.
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Beginning in Grand Junction and ending in Prince, Utah, a few of the Centennial State stops along the Dinosaur Diamond include the aptly named Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado National Monument, and Canyon Pintado National Historic District, all of which deserve to be stopped at and enjoyed.
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If you decide to venture on into Utah (which is home to 3/4 of the Byway), you will discover the western end of the Dinosaur National Monument, plus other historical sites like the iconic Arches National Park, College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum, and Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation.
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You never know what historical delights you will discover along the Dinosaur Diamond!
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Please note: The Colorado portion of the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway spans 134 miles and can be completed in 2 to 3 days.
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To learn more about the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway and current conditions, please visit the Colorado Department of Transportation’s website.
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For even more of our favorite Centennial State roads, check out these 6 Awesome Tunnels In Colorado You Need To Drive Through At Least Once.
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Address: Grand Junction, CO, USA
Running nearly 515 miles, the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway is one of the longest and most beautiful roads in the state!
25or6to4/Wikimedia Commons
Split between Colorado and Utah, the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway (which is referred to as merely the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway in Utah) was opened in 2002 and is a must-visit for fans of the prehistoric, thanks to its many sights and landmarks.
Davemeistermoab/Wikimedia Commons
Beginning in Grand Junction and ending in Prince, Utah, a few of the Centennial State stops along the Dinosaur Diamond include the aptly named Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado National Monument, and Canyon Pintado National Historic District, all of which deserve to be stopped at and enjoyed.
Daniel Schwen/Wikimedia Commons
If you decide to venture on into Utah (which is home to 3/4 of the Byway), you will discover the western end of the Dinosaur National Monument, plus other historical sites like the iconic Arches National Park, College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum, and Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation.
James St. John/Wikimedia Commons
You never know what historical delights you will discover along the Dinosaur Diamond!
Flickr/Bureau of Land Management
Please note: The Colorado portion of the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway spans 134 miles and can be completed in 2 to 3 days.
Flickr/J. Stephen Conn
To learn more about the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic and Historic Byway and current conditions, please visit the Colorado Department of Transportation’s website.
TripAdvisor/ johnoklh
For even more of our favorite Centennial State roads, check out these 6 Awesome Tunnels In Colorado You Need To Drive Through At Least Once.
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