Explore the reign of the dinosaur before saddling up to find the remains of one.

Join us for an exclusive journey back in time to a world of dinosaurs and ancient creatures that once ruled the seas, land and sky – with top paleontologists in the field exploring a lost world. Set out on one-of-a-kind expeditions with renowned experts for fossil hunts, searches for rock art, and explorations for dinosaur tracks and other ancient remnants. Then take a cool dip in the pool, splashing away the dust of the day. And when you emerge, rested and refreshed, let our attentive staff help you with array of other escapes in and around Gateway Canyons. 

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Tracking Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures

Tracking Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures

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  • Dinosaur Legends and other Prehistoric Creatures – Get the inside track to “everything you’ve always wanted to know about dinosaurs” – ask away and interact with legendary paleontologists. Dive into lively, hands-on workshops and cutting-edge discoveries about the diverse and fascinating prehistoric era.   
     
  • Dinosaur trackers expedition – Armed with your newfound knowledge, join a top dinosaur tracker on an unforgettable expedition to find and identify amazing dinosaur prints embedded in the grounds of gateway – living proof of the great beasts that once walked where you now walk.
     
  • Hidden fossil secrets workshop - After a species has vanished, how do expert paleontologists piece together clues to bring ancient history to life? Paleontologists share the little known and intriguing secrets.
     
  • Fascinating finds fossil dig – An all-hands-on-deck dig for fossils in the field, with a world-famous paleontologist and a hunt for clues from the ancient world.
     
  • Ancient cultures archeo-expedition – Guided search for signs of ancient cultures and rock art embedded into canyon walls – explore the history-rich finds with a leading archeologist.
     
  • Dinosaurs on Discovery – Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how award-winning Discovery Channel animators and program directors make the magic happen that you see on screen.  
     
  • Solar and lunar calendar exploration – For thousands of years, many has watched the solar and lunar calendars for clues from the heavens.  Here on Earth, get an exclusive opportunity to see the man-made calendar sites at Chimney Rock, Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde – and what they can tell us today.
     
  • Stargazing  and sky watching events  – Through high tech telescopes, star gaze with a leading astronomer and take in one of the most beautiful spots on earth, followed by a delightful dining experience under the stars.
     
  • Horseback ride, stables tour and Western dinner - Guided tour and a horseback ride to the pavilion for a spectacular view of the valley and an authentic, open-fire Western dinner.
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