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Must See Things to Do in Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument is a bit off the beaten path but well worth the journey! The history of the dinosaur bones found in this area and the abundance of remaining dinosaur bones is truly a sight to see. And the beautiful landscapes encompassed in Dinosaur National Monument are also well worth exploring. It's a very naturally rich area with gorgeous geology, lush landscapes and the rushing Yampa River cutting through colorful dramatic canyons.
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Dispersed Camping Near Dinosaur National Monument | Blue Mountain Road
Blue Mountain Road is a long road full of great options for dispersed camping near Dinosaur National Monument. Blue Mountain Road can be accessed from the 40 in Utah or from Harpers Canyon Road in the Colorado side of the monument. While we were in the area, we experienced the top and bottom (or north and south, high and low) options for dispersed camping on Blue Mountain Road. They were very different experiences. So we'll provide detailed information for both of these options.
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Skatepark in Monticello, Utah | Veteran’s Memorial Park
The skatepark in Monticello is a nice, compact facility located in the larger Veteran's Memorial Park in the small town of Monticello, Utah. You'll find that this skatepark is packed with a ton of cement ramps and it has a nice diversity of skate obstacles. The skatepark in Monticello is a great skatepark for street skaters and traditional boarders.
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Exit 59 Skatepark in Cedar City
Exit 59 Skatepark in Cedar City is a nice, medium sized skatepark with a modular style layout. There are numerous modular ramps, boxes and rails throughout the skatepark. It's a good skatepark for riders of any age and can accommodate riders of any skill level. Street skaters will enjoy the features and obstacles available here.
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Jordan Skatepark in Salt Lake City
There are a few skateparks in Salt Lake City, we chose to spend some time at the Jordan Skatepark. This park has great bowls and a good street section. This is a fun park that is surrounded by awesome art!
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Longboarding the Santa Clara River Trail | Cottonwood Cove
There are a lot of paved trails around Saint George, Utah that were great for getting around on a longboard! During our time in the Saint George area we checked out a few of the trails (and sections of trails) on the Saint George Trail System. For our next skate sesh we picked up the Santa Clara River Trail again - starting at Cottonwood Cove Park.
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Hiking Hellhole Canyon
We had a blast hiking to Hellhole Canyon. The wash was both sandy and rocky as we got closer and closer to the towering red rock walls of the canyon!
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Skating the Sand Hollow Wash Trail
Sand Hollow Wash is another great paved trail in the Saint George Trail system perfect for longboarding. The path is smooth and scenic connecting to several other paths.
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Chuckwalla Park and Snow Canyon Trail
With so much to see in Saint George, we decided to check out Chuckwalla Park and some of the trail nearby. This area has gorgeous scenery, awesome rock climbing opportunities and smooth paved paths perfect for longboarding!
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A Walk Among Bristlecone Pines
From a turn off on the UT-14 there is a short mellow trail that leads to a wooden observation deck. Here you are surrounded by majestic Bristlecone Pines and are also granted a terrific view into a canyon and beyond.
