Dinosaur State Park Adventure

Today I’m wrapping up my summer adventure series. It’s been really fun reminiscing since this summer has been so different.  So. for my final post I’m talking about someplace I’d wanted to go for ages and was able to last year: Dinosaur State Park!

As much as I love traveling, I also love exploring locally. I think sometimes it’s easy to forget what’s close by, so periodically I like to look around and plan some adventures closer to home. I had known about Dinosaur State Park for a while and decided that it was time to go check it out. As you may (or may not) know, I love dinosaurs! I love reading about them, learning about them, and seeing them (in fossil form!). I had no idea what was really in store for us when we went to the park, so I was in for a great surprise. This park was built around actual dinosaur tracks and they have been preserved (see top left photo). There are hands-on activities for kids and miles of paths around the building for walking in nature. It’s beautiful. We saw butterflies and loved enjoying the trails. Obviously things are so different right now, but I would highly recommend checking it out. I personally cannot wait to go back. As the kids get older I think they’ll have more appreciation for the fossils and we can always enjoy the nature trails. 

Summing it up: There is something so special about exploring locally. I often think that I need to do it more, because it’s always wonderful. I think it’s a great idea if you have kids, or not! Do you have a favorite local place where you live? Tell me about it in the comments!

Best, Abbey