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Scenic Drives Vernal

Scenic Drives Around Vernal

Cruise the Scenic Byways that wind across the region. Hundreds of miles surround Vernal passing through canyons and forests, near rivers and lakes, and over the sandstone desert landscapes that make the area unforgettable.

Claim to Fame

The Dinosaur Diamond National Scenic Byway covers more than 512 miles across Utah and Colorado. It includes some of the world’s most significant dinosaur fossil quarries and museums.

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Nine-Mile Canyon Scenic Backway
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Sheep Creek / Spirit Lake Scenic Backway
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Flaming Gorge – Uintas National Scenic Byway
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Dry Fork Scenic Backway
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Duchesne River Tour
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Vernal Walking Tour
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Vernal Walking Tour
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Browns Park Scenic Backway
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Dinosaur Diamond
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The Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
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Dinosaur National Monument Harper's Corner
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Red Fleet and Steinaker
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McKee Springs
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Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway
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Jones Hole Scenic Backway
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Indian Canyon
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Indian Canyon Scenic Byway
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Outlaw Country Scenic Route
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Rock Creek Upper Stillwater
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