Dinosaur Valley State Park - Friends

07/28/2026

07/28/2026

Even the squirrels are done with this hot weather.

07/23/2026

We are looking for experienced painters that are interested in a unique job of painting our famous Sinclair model dinosaurs. Please email us at [email protected].

Great opportunity for a business to get their name out there! 😊

Apatosaurus (Brontosaurus): 70 feet long and stands approximately 20 feet tall. 🦕
Tyrannosaurus rex: 45 feet long and stands 14 to 15 feet tall. 🦖

07/20/2026

This post is up to date as of 7/25/26✅

⚠️Track and Trail Status:
🥾Trails are open to all activities.
🦖Dinosaur Tracks are visible. Currently, a dry crossing at the Main Track Site.

06/02/2026

🦖🔥 HUGE ETSY SALE – 30% OFF! 🔥🦖

For a limited time, enjoy 30% OFF items in our Etsy shop!

Whether you're looking for dinosaur-themed apparel, souvenirs, stickers, patches, mugs, hats, or gifts for your favorite dinosaur fan, now is the perfect time to shop and save.

⏰ Don't wait—this sale won't last forever!

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Thank you for supporting Dinosaur State Park and helping us share the wonder of dinosaurs with visitors from around the world! 🦕💚

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01/03/2026

Couldn’t help but share some of this year’s top jumpers from the Dino Dive Polar Plunge! 🦖❄️ The creativity y’all bring is second to none. Some of y’all were catching serious air, while others brought it with perfect Dino Dive form!

01/02/2026

What an amazing turnout! Close to 500 people braved the cold Paluxy River. Thank you to everyone that came out to support our Dino Dive polar plunge event! We will have a ton of pictures and videos to share soon.

01/01/2026

The stage is set for our 10th annual Dino Dive polar plunge! We have sold out so this crowd should be very interesting! People are crazy. And we love it!

12/16/2025

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/glen-rose-fights-proposed-power-lines-near-dinosaur-valley-state-park/?fbclid=IwVERDUAOtvxRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe249hc4tKFR0uk2iG0UfWqUC3PMBIHBMgzR1pj7HTECPlV-LVWIDx8JX1ND0

Residents in Glen Rose are pushing back against an Oncor proposal to build 200‑foot transmission towers near Dinosaur Valley State Park, fearing the massive power lines would disrupt the park’s iconic prehistoric landscape. The area is known for its rare, visible dinosaur footprints embedded in ...

12/15/2025

🎉 Get Ready to Dive Into 2026! 🌊🦕
Join us for the 10th Annual Dino Dive at Dinosaur Valley State Park on January 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM! This beloved tradition is back and bigger than ever — start the New Year with a splash! 💦✨

🥶 What’s the Dino Dive?
Each year, adventurers gather to jump into the chilly waters of the Blue Hole in the Paluxy River — it’s the perfect way to kick off a year full of fun!

🏅 Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Medal
Be one of the first to earn the 2026 Dino Dive medal — The largest and most impressive yet! Medals also include free park entry and a free prehistoric fossilized Mosasaurus tooth when you register online.

📌 Event Details:
🗓 Date: January 1, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Blue Hole, Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose, TX

👙 What to Bring:
• Swimsuit & shoes that can get wet
• Towel & warm clothes for after the dive
• A sense of adventure!

✨ It’s family-friendly and fun for all ages! Whether you take a daring plunge or cheer from the riverbank, this is a great way to welcome 2026.

📲 Reserve your spot and medal today! Don’t miss out on this iconic first-day celebration @ www.DinoDive.com

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