Celebrate Earth Science Week, National Fossil Day, and International Archeology Day at Dinosaur National Monument’s Rocktoberfest from October 8-16, 2022
Every Day
Rock & Fossil Table
There are 23 different geologic formations exposed at Dinosaur. Take a closer look at a few of the rocks and fossils found within them. On display inside the Quarry Visitor Center.
Junior Ranger Activity Books
Request a free Dinosaur Junior Ranger or Junior Paleontologist activity book, and complete the activities to earn a different badge for each.
Self-guided Tours
Pick up an auto tour or hiking trail guide for $1 at the Canyon Visitor Center in CO or Quarry Visitor Center in UT to learn how geology provides a foundation for a diversity of life, history, and recreational opportunities at Dinosaur National Monument.
Harpers Corner Road Auto Tour – CO
Harpers Corner Trail Guide – CO
Gates of Lodore Nature Trail Guide – CO
Tour of the Tilted Rocks Cub Creek Road Auto Guide – UT
Sounds of Silence Trail Guide – UT
Saturday, October 8
10:00 am – Geology Talk
Meet at the Quarry Exhibit Hall shuttle stop for a 15-20 minute ranger talk about the geology of Dinosaur National Monument.
Sunday, October 9
10:00 am – Geology Talk
Meet at the Quarry Exhibit Hall shuttle stop for a 15-20 minute ranger talk about the geology of Dinosaur National Monument.
Monday, October 10
10:00 am – Geology Talk
Meet at the Quarry Exhibit Hall shuttle stop for a 15-20 minute ranger talk about the geology of Dinosaur National Monument.
Tuesday, October 11
10:00 am – Geology Talk
Meet at the Quarry Exhibit Hall shuttle stop for a 15-20 minute ranger talk about the geology of Dinosaur National Monument.
3:00 pm – Urban Geology Talk
Meet at the Quarry Visitor Center front patio to hear a 15-25 minute talk on places to look for amazing geologic processes and fossils in any city.
Wednesday, October 12
10:00 am – Geology Talk
Meet at the Quarry Exhibit Hall shuttle stop for a 15-20 minute ranger talk about the geology of Dinosaur National Monument.
Thursday, October 13
10:00 am – Geology Talk
Meet at the Quarry Exhibit Hall shuttle stop for a 15-20 minute ranger talk about the geology of Dinosaur National Monument.
1:00-3:00 pm – Geoscience For Everyone Information Station
Meet the Community Volunteer Ambassador at the Quarry Visitor Center back patio to learn about opportunities for underserved communities to work in the geosciences.
Friday, October 14
10:00 am – Geology Talk
Meet at the Quarry Exhibit Hall shuttle stop for a 15-20 minute ranger talk about the geology of Dinosaur National Monument.
1:00 pm – Paleontology Talk
Meet at the Quarry Exhibit Hall shuttle stop to learn more about past and current projects, research, paleontologists, and more!
Saturday, October 15
10:00 am – Geology Talk
Meet at the Quarry Exhibit Hall shuttle stop for a 15-20 minute ranger talk about the geology of Dinosaur National Monument.
1:00-3:00 pm – Rock Art Stations
Rangers will be stationed at stops 1, 13, and 14 on Cub Creek Road to share more about the petroglyphs at those sites. Purchase a $1 Tour of the Tilted Rocks guide to learn about rock art and more at any time.
Sunday, October 16
10:00 am – Geology Talk
Meet at the Quarry Exhibit Hall shuttle stop for a 15-20 minute ranger talk about the geology of Dinosaur National Monument.
Rock On with these resources:
Geology – Dinosaur National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)Earth Science Week | (earthsciweek.org)
National Fossil Day (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Utah Geological Survey – Keeping Utah informed with geologic data