Pool Creek - Echo Park - Dinosaur National Monument
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Pool Creek - Echo Park - Dinosaur National Monument
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Susan Rissi Tregoning
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A breathtaking view of the Pool Creek area of Echo Park sprawls nearly 3000 feet below. In this image, Echo Park Road meanders gracefully through the valley, weaving through the Pool Creek area and past the historic Chew Ranch. The Chew Ranch can be seen at the very bottom of the image in the clearing at the center.
Just outside of Dinosaur, Colorado, the 31-mile Harpers Corner Road meanders through sagebrush-dotted plateaus on the Canyon side of Dinosaur National Monument. Numerous overlooks and trails along this route provide breathtaking river canyon vistas below.
Dinosaur National Monument, a hidden treasure among National Parks, is located on the southeastern edge of the Uinta Mountains, where the Green and Yampa Rivers converge. Spanning the border between Colorado and Utah, it was established in 1915 to protect the park's most popular attraction, the Dinosaur Quarry. Today, after its expansion in 1938 to encompass the area's rich natural history, a significant portion of the park is in Colorado. The park's rugged terrain, diverse topography, geological features, paleontological treasures, and rich historical significance make it a unique destination, offering a blend of scientific and recreational opportunities.
Copyright 2024 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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August 27th, 2024
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