Geologic history tours in Fruita, Colorado

Saddlehorn Visitor Center is a travel agency located at 11 Rimrock Drive in Fruita, Colorado, United States. This center serves as a gateway to the stunning landscapes of Colorado National Monument, where towering monoliths and red rock canyons create a breathtaking panorama. Visitors can explore the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive, winding through switchbacks and offering opportunities to spot wildlife such as bighorn sheep and eagles. The center also offers an 80-site campground for year-round camping, with some sites available by reservation from March to October. From Junior Ranger programs to information on laws and policies, Saddlehorn Visitor Center is your resource for experiencing the beauty and culture of Colorado National Monument. Explore, Create, Connect - Colorado National Monument is waiting for you to discover its wonders!

Dinosaur Journey Museum, located at 550 Jurassic Court in Fruita, Colorado, is a must-visit tourist attraction for anyone interested in paleontology and geology. The museum showcases the history of life in Western Colorado and surrounding areas through real fossils, cast skeletons, and reconstructions of dinosaurs and other prehistoric species. With over 15,000 fossil specimens in its collections, visitors can explore exhibits featuring discoveries from the region, watch dinosaur bones being prepared for display in the viewable paleontology laboratory, and even try their hand at uncovering actual Jurassic dinosaur bones in the "quarry site". The exhibition hall is filled with fossil bones of dinosaurs like Apatosaurus and Allosaurus, as well as robotic reconstructions of Dilophosaurus, Utahraptor, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus rex, and Stegosaurus. Life-size cast skeletal mounts of various dinosaurs allow visitors to compare their size to these ancient creatures, including giants like Supersaurus and Amphicoelias fragillimus. The museum also features the tiny Jurassic dinosaur Fruitadens, as well as a large Triceratops skull.