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| Page Views: 207 Last Visit to Glen Rose: January, 2008 I Visit Here Frequently | The Dinosaurs of Glen Rose by VeronicaG - last update: Jan 11, 2008 |
UPDATE: We traveled back to Glen Rose (Dec., 2007) for another look at the dinosaur tracks at Site #1 with our family. Before darkness came, we visited Site #2, as well. Site #3 was roped off and not open to exploration at the time.
As a child, I often wondered what it would have been like to have lived alongside the dinosaurs. Paleontology has always interested me, so when I read about Dinosaur Valley State Park I wanted to see it. In fact, the idea thrilled me!
The park sits in Glen Rose, known as 'Gateway to the Hill Country' which is in Somervell County, the smallest county in Texas. Residents make up a population of 2,400.
The park comprises 1,523 acres through which the Paluxy River runs, cutting a circuitous path through rock that was created about 113 million years ago. It's here that dinosaur footprints made millions of years ago were discovered.
Lush vegetation thrived along the river, attracting plant eating dinosaurs wanting a snack or two. These vegetarians consequently attracted carnivores. Dinosaurs moved along the edges of the water, their footprints leaving marks in the soft mud, which then hardened.
Dinosaur Valley has four separate viewing sites, where various prehistoric creatures left their mark. A brochure highlighting these places can be picked up at the entrance to the park, where a small museum can be visited inside the park office. Admission to the park is $5.00. |
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Dabs Mon Feb 4, 2008 15:45 UTC
What a cool place, my nieces and nephew would love it! | deecat Sat Jan 12, 2008 17:24 UTC
What a delight to return for more fascinating information about Glen Rose with the added bonus of seeing wonderful photos of your family. Such a grand place to educate as well as to entertain adults and children alike. | scottishvisitor Tue Apr 3, 2007 20:43 UTC
I can see why kids would love this place especially little boys = fascinating how the tracks were made! | Trekki Sun Jan 28, 2007 09:03 UTC
Very interesting ! I wasn't aware of this park, ahh :-) dinosaurs - kids' dream, no matter how old kid is :-) I'd love to visit it as well :-) smiles from a big kid :-) |
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