10 Best Things to Do at Dinosaur National Monument
Seeing dinosaur bones, going rafting and more of our favorite things to do.
Author
Gloria Wadzinski
National park enthusiast, Gloria Wadzinski writes, photographs and shoots video to encourage travelers to try something new. A planner at heart, Gloria likes to be prepared for adventures so she helps other travelers by thoroughly documenting hikes, road trips and destinations, including everything they need to know to forge out safely and not miss a thing.
Gloria earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin, and because life is change, added additional degrees and certificates from the Western Iowa Technical College, Front Range Community College and the Art Institute of Denver. Over a 40-year career, Gloria has won national accolades including CUES Golden Mirror Awards for a children’s educational program and graphic design projects, and most recently a Folio Digital Award for the relaunch of a website about the national parks of Colorado.
What is Gloria’s favorite national park? The last one she visited, so the answer changes several times a year.
My Stories
Go Dog-Sledding near Yellowstone
The Yellowstone region is fast becoming a dog-sledding destination for both recreational fun and serious racing.
Beer, COVID, and Yellowstone Geysers
How a discovery made rapid-testing possible.
Sacajawea’s Controversial Wyoming Gravesite is Off-The-Beaten-Path
Read about Sacajawea's life and the debate about where she is buried.
Island Park, Yellowstone’s Quiet Western Satellite town
A 36.8-mile Main Street (the world's longest) and a 23-mile diameter caldera (the world's largest) is Island Park's claim to fame.
Do Cell Phones Work in Yellowstone? Is There WiFi?
Cell phone service is available in over 50 percent of the park. WiFi is available for purchase at the Mammoth Dining Lounge, Lake Hotel, and Grant Village.
Yellowstone's Grand Loop – Madison Junction to Old Faithful
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Firehole Canyon Drive to Waterfall & Swimming Area in Yellowstone
Firehole Canyon Drive is a 2-mile, one-way road off the Grand Loop south of Madison. The drive has a waterfall overlook and swimming area. Watch the time-lapse video.
Where is Yellowstone National Park?
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Lava Columns Look Like Rock Fence Posts in Yellowstone
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