Vernal, UT

united states

Vernal is northeastern Utah's gateway to Dinosaur National Monument, sitting in the high desert Uintah Basin about three hours from Salt Lake City via US Highway 40. State Route 191 connects north to Flaming Gorge and south to I-70, making Vernal a natural stopping point for fossil hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The Utah Field House of Natural History displays a complete Allosaurus skeleton found in the local Morrison Formation.