Most People In Oregon Have No Idea This Unique Park Exists
Do you love dinosaurs? While you might wish you could have seen them while they still roamed the forests of Oregon, you can have the next best thing (without worrying that a T-Rex will eat you!) Check out Prehistoric Gardens:
The next time you find yourself cruising down Highway 101, keep an eye open for a little attraction that many Oregonians don't know about.
This place is a throwback to the 1950s. It was artist E.V. Nelson's dream to create this park, and he opened it in 1955, eventually adding 23 dinosaurs over a 30-year time period.
This natural rainforest along the coast is the perfect setting for dinosaurs. It's easy to imagine what it would have looked like millions of years ago, while prehistoric beasts roamed this land.
Kids of all ages will love this little attraction, and if you have a dinosaur lover in the family, you don't want to miss it. It's wheelchair and stroller-accessible and is open during the fall every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
