Dinosaur Diamond

The Facets of A Diamond

Mapping the Fossils, Canyons, and Deep Time of Dinosaur Diamond

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Exploring the four sides of the 500 mile journey through the overlooked corners of Colorado and Utah

There is a loop of highway carving through Utah and Colorado where the pavement acts as a time machine. The Dinosaur Diamond is not just a scenic drive; it is a rugged corridor where the bones of the ancient world sit exposed in the high desert sun. Fossils are not the only treasure along these corridors. They are only a portion of the story to be revealed.

Hugo and I are hitting the dirt roads to uncover the overlapping wonders of this loop—where prehistoric giants meet outlaw history, stunning geology, and some of the darkest night skies in the West. Grab your maps; we are exploring the Diamond, one facet at a time.Use this space to add a short description.

Facets of the Diamond

the routes

Uinta Basin

Western Slope

San Rafael Swell

Colorado River

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