First New Fossils Discovered at Dinosaur National Monument Since 1924

First new fossils discovered at Dinosaur National Monument since 1924

The prehistoric bones likely belong to a large, long-necked dinosaur.

Dinosaur fossils unearthed during parking lot construction at Dinosaur National Monument

VERNAL, Utah — Recent parking lot construction work in Dinosaur National Monument revealed previously uncovered dinosaur fossils near the Quarry Exhibit Hall, according to the National Park Service. This marks the first fossil excavations at this location since 1924. Park officials say the discovery was made Sept. 16, 2025, when crews removed asphalt near the Quarry Exhibit Hall and exposed a section of dinosaur-bearing sandstone. Construction w…