Sunrise Overlook - Dinosaur National Monument
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Sunrise Overlook - Dinosaur National Monument
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Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Photograph - Photography
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A view of the Colorado Plateau from atop Sunrise Overlook on Dinosaur National Monument’s Canyon side of the park.
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 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, the 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 rich historical significance, offering a distinctive blend of scientific and recreational opportunities.
Copyright 2024 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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August 26th, 2024
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