Tours

Dino Digs. Ever wonder what it's like to be on a dinosaur expedition? Here's your chance. The Museums of Western Colorado sponsors one- to five-day Dino Digs all over northwestern Colorado, and folks find fresh fossils all the time. The area includes some rich Late Jurassic soil, Morrison Formation sites, and other well-preserved zones that make for impressive discoveries. You never know what might be unearthed. Grand Junction, Colorado. 888/488–3466; 970/242--0971; www.dinodigs.org. From $75.

Dinosaur Journey. This company leads one- to five-day paleontological treks that include work in a dinosaur quarry. 550 Jurassic Ct., Fruita, Colorado, 81521. 970/858–7282; www.dinosaurjourney.org. From $9.