Morrison, Colorado
16831 W. Alameda Pkwy
Morrison, CO 80465
Upcoming Events
Rock Out for the Ridge
November 7 6:00 PM
Your are cordially invited to the Laramie Luau Rock Out for the Ridge dinner and silent auction. Fridayt November 7, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Red Rocks Visitor Center (at the top of the amphitheater) $75.00 dinner and donation. Help the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge celebrate 20 wonderful years. Featured speaker: Dr. Tony Fiorillo "Tracking Dinosaurs in Alaska". Don't forget to bring your wallet for the terrific treasures in the silent auction - wear something tropical. Tickets are available from any FoDR Board Member or you can stop by or call the ridge for information.
Fireside Chat CANCELLED
October 29 7:00 PM
On Wednesday, October 29th, join us at the Exhibit Hall meeting room on the upper floor for a talk titled "Jumping Tracks and other Mammal Tracks" presented by Toni Culver, Collections Manager at the UC-Boulder Museum of Natural History. (read more)
Dinosaur Discovery Day
October 4th 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Come visit us on Saturday October 4th for a day of touring the ridge and listening to informative talks by our experienced tour guides at many of the stops along the ridge. With the closure of Alameda Parkway, you can leisurely walk along the ridge without the distraction of passing traffic. Also visit our new Exhibit Hall featuring unique paintings depicting the ridge at various times in the geologic past. Also don't forget to stop at the Visitor's Center and Store for informative literature and souvenirs. (read more)
What's New at the Ridge
08/24/2008 - Fall 2008 Ridge Report
Read about the happenings at the Ridge, reports from the Executive Director and Program Director, Visitor Center News, Scout Day Report, Trek through Time: Past and Future, the upcoming Rock out the Ridge, Preservation Committee Report, Mesozoic Moments, and "O.C. Marsh "On the Scene". Join the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge and get your own personal copy mailed directly to you. (read more)
07/05/2008 - Opening of the Dinosaur Ridge Exhibit Hall
On Saturday July 5th at the monthly Dinosaur Discovery Day, the long anticipated Exhibit Hall was opened to the public. The grand opening was attended by more than 400 visitors. (read more)
Welcome to
Dinosaur Ridge
The Dinosaur Ridge area is one of the world's most famous dinosaur fossil localities. Here, in 1877, some of the best-known dinosaurs (Apatosaurus, Diplodocus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus. In 1973, the area was recognized for its uniqueness as well as its historical and scientific significance when it was designated the Morrison Fossil Area National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service. In 1989, the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge formed to address increasing concerns regarding the preservation of the site and to offer educational programs on the area's resources.
Finding Us
Click here for more details or watch the rotating images above for more information.
Also, when you come to see
Dinosaur Ridge,
don't miss
Triceratops
Trail
Open House - September 20th
Come see the Dedication of the Palm Frond Structure
in Golden (4 miles north of
Dinosaur Ridge)
NOW OPEN!!
DINOSAUR RIDGE
EXHIBIT HALL
10:00am - 4:00pm (Monday - Saturday)
11:00am - 4:00pm
(Sunday)
more info
While visiting
the ridge, visit the
for pop, ice cream, pretzels, popcorn and candy. It's open from 10am to 4pm
Wednesday through Sunday during the summer months.
For more information please call us at
(303) 697-3466!
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2004-2008 Friends of Dinosaur Ridge
