Dinosaur Valley State Park

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Dinosaur Valley State Park

3-20-2013 to 3-22-2003

This was our favorite park by far.  Seeing the dinosaur tracks through our seven-year-old son made it awesome.  It is hard to believe such old but well-defined tracks are there to touch!  It is better than any museum.  The trails are phenomenal but be prepared with a map because you'll get lost.  We walked, and walked, and walked, clocking in over 7 miles one day.  Geocaches are everywhere and fun!

The water is beautiful and in warming weather a blast to play in.  Clear and beautiful.  So many picnic spots and hiking trails to primitive camping.  Limited facilities as far as camping, so book well in advance, it is well worth it!

We loved the dinosaur models by the park store.  T-rex was getting some repairs while we were there and they explained that the insides of the dinosaur had to be re-welded because it had started to separate due to the elements.  One female park ranger said, "I'm not sure the artist who made these for the world fair was prepared for them to still be standing after all this time."  Indeed, I'm surprised they have lasted over 40 years in such fantastic condition.

We did visit Dinosaur World after the park.  It's a major tourist attraction but worthwhile for the models if you have a young kid.

The picture is a one-of-a-kind, never-to-be replicated watercolor pencil and ink drawing.  You can keep it as a keepsake or return it to another geocache for someone else to enjoy, but all I ask is you not destroy it.  It is a part of our family adventures.