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Introduction:
Visitor Information Guide
to Fossils in Utah Location Map Fossils are among Utah's most valuable natural treasures. Few other states can boast of the variety and abundance of fossils that are found within our borders. Almost every time period of the earth's history is represented in the rock strata of Utah, and fossils provide us with a record of this history. Opportunities to learn about Utah's fossils provide a variety of experiences for all age groups and interest levels. Museums throughout the state exhibit fossils from Utah. Dinosaur quarries contain hundreds of dinosaur bones. You can also visit dinosaur tracksites and nature trails where fossils and petrified wood can be found in a natural setting. Open hours and admission fees to these sites are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm this information. For additional fossil information Educational opportunities, such as field trips and classes, may be offered through some of the institutions listed. Collecting certain kinds of fossils is also an option, but please review Utah's fossil collecting rules before you collect. The Utah Friends of Paleontology (UFOP) is an organization dedicated to public involvement in paleontology that provides many of these opportunities for its members. The state of Utah is committed to the preservation of its paleontological resources. But this effort depends on the support of an educated public. The information on museums and fossil sites is presented to encourage responsible public involvement and appreciation of fossils in the state of Utah. Opportunities for discovering Utah's fossil treasures are great. In hopes that these opportunities will be here to share with our children, all visitors are encouraged to remember the motto: "Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints". |