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This is the first point of interest on the Tilted Rocks Auto Tour. The Swelter Shelter is one of the oldest known sites of human occupation in the monument. While researchers excavated this site the projectile points that were discovered may date back from as long ago as 4,000 to 7,000 B.C. On the shelters walls you can view pictrographs and petroglyphs that were painted or scratched by the Fremont Indians. The art left behind by the Fremont Culture is said to be about 1,000 years old. When viewing this rock art please do not touch them or the rock surface around them.
Location:
Dinosaur National Monument is located in both Colorado and Utah. Each state also provides a chance to visit very distinctive areas of the monument. The east side of the monument located in Colorado provides access to deep canyons along the Green and Yampa rivers. Dramatic views are available along the Harpers Corner Road. The west side of the monument located in Utah features the world-famous dinosaur quarry where visitors can see over 1,500 fossils still embedded in the cliff face.
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National Park Service - Dinosaur National Monument
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