Dinosaur Valley State Park, State park in Glen Rose, Texas
The Paluxy River flows through 1,524 acres of protected land, revealing fossilized dinosaur tracks embedded in limestone riverbed formations.
The park opened in 1972 after Texas acquired private lands through the State Parks Bonds Program to preserve significant paleontological discoveries.
These dinosaur tracks sparked scientific debates when local residents created false human footprints during the Great Depression for financial gain.
Visitors can walk alongside genuine dinosaur tracks in five designated viewing areas while exploring hiking trails and camping facilities.
Scientists identified four dinosaur species through their tracks, including Acrocanthosaurus and three unidentified specimens dating back 113 million years.
Location: Somervell County
Inception: 1972
Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/dinosaur-valley
GPS coordinates: 32.25325,-97.81859
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
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