Gateway to Echo Park - Dinosaur National Monument
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Gateway to Echo Park - Dinosaur National Monument
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A panoramic view from Vivas Cake Hill Overlook just before the Echo Park Dugway.
The journey to Echo Park in the Colorado section of Dinosaur National Monument is a 13-mile dirt road adventure that ends near the confluence of the Green and Yampa Rivers, placing you in the heart of Dinosaur National Monument's Canyon Country.
Dinosaur National Monument, a lesser-known gem among National Parks, is nestled on the southeastern edge of the Uinta Mountains where the Green and Yampa Rivers meet. Straddling the border between Colorado and Utah, it was established in 1915 to safeguard the park's most frequented attraction, Dinosaur Quarry. Today, after it was enlarged in 1938 to encompass the area's rich natural history, much of the park lies in Colorado. The park is celebrated for its rugged terrain, diverse topography, geological features, paleontological treasures, and its rich historical significance, offering a distinctive blend of scientific and recreational opportunities.
Copyright 2024 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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August 28th, 2024
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