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Dinosaur
Moffat County, Colorado
ZipCodes
81610
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Dinosaur was called, Artesia, probably due to artesian wells in the area.
In May 1965 it was renamed to Dinosaur. It was so named being close to Dinosaur National Monument.
Dinosaur also hosts national hang-gliding events. It now has street names like: "Tyrannosaurus Trail", "Brontosaurus Blvd.", and "Cletisaurus Circle".
Dinosaur also has an Annual "Bedrock Days" a sort of city festival complete with Tractor and Car Shows, a Live Band to play during all two or three days of which the festival goes on.
There are Elk, Deer, and Antelope. We also see Bald Eagles, Hawks, Prairie Dogs, and Coyotes. Occasionally, a Mountain Lion wanders into town.
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Attractions
Mini-Mart Gateway Conoco
Dinosaur National Monument Headquarters.
Colorado Welcome Center.
Dinosaur sits in an Interesting landscape with the tail end of the Uinta Mountains, called Blue Mountain. The deep canyons of the Yampa River.
Dinosaur has a public park and Library.
It's part of the "Dinosaur Diamond"
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