Dinosaurs Are Cool! 

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Driving on Hwy 101 south of Port Orford Oregon you might double take as you pass the life size recreation of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

This is the home of the Prehistoric Gardens. A true gem to beheld!

Prehistoric Gardens, created by sculptor E.V. Nelson, has been a beacon of quirky for nearly forty years.

Creating these sculptures of cement over a wire armature was a passion for Mr. Nelson and by the looks of his garden he was a very busy man developing his art.

We were told early the the sculptures that were once maintained by E.V. have now been restored to a more lifelike representation, of course I'm sure due to new scientific evidence.

As you begin the walk down the trail you immediately realize that you are in a actual rain forest as the cool mist is a sure give away!

What could be lurking further in this garden?

When venturing further down the path you find what exactly lurks in this forest.

Dinosaur after dinosaur!

Continuing to meander through the interpretive trail you are treated to a plethora of prehistoric fact detailing the various ages of the dinosaur.

To the right is what I like to a bigobrontopodasuarus.

Although that not it's real name. I think name describes how big these creations really are.
The creations by E.V. Nelson seem like a dream from the late sixties, his intent was to educate all of us.

I think he was successful as I had a wonderful time and learned a good amount about dino's, but certainly I should have paid attention a little more.

After all there isn't anything called a bigobrontopodasuarus!

photos courtesy vandegraeff

Dino Fact! 

Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs: The Definitive Pop-Up

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Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

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Encyclopedia Prehistorica Mega-Beasts (Encyclopedia Prehistorica)

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Wayside Respite 

Battle Rock, Port Orford Oregon

If you happen to be traveling back north from the Prehistoric Gardens towards Port Orford, make it a point to get out and stretch your legs and see this fabulous view!

This wayside also has a visitors center and a interpretive trail that highlights the Capt. Tiechnor's discovery of the area including Battle Rock.

Dinoriffic 

Get your fossils here!

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Where It's At 

Over here, or over there

Other Adventures 

Places you just gotta see!

Roadside Oddities: Sea Lion Caves

Some 25 million years ago on Highway 101? huh? exists the World's Largest Sea Cave and the home to the Sea Lion Caves. Tucked underground in this cavern that lies 208 feet from the surface lives the shelter of the Stellar Seal Lion. 

Jessie M. Honeyman Mem. State Park

On the southern reaches of the Hwy. 101 in Oregon a unique terrain emerges.  The great sand dunes of Oregon & Jessie M. Honeyman Mem. State Park.  Along this stretch of the Oregon coast you will encounter new and contrasting terrain.&nbs...

Oregon Caves National Monument

Situated Southwest of Grants Pass on HWY 199 on your way to connect with coastal HWY 101, lies a truly awesome site.  You are now entering Oregon Caves National Monument located in the Siskiyou National Forest. From the scrawls of pencil graffiti...

Roadside Oddities: Oregon Vortex

In Southern Oregon not to far from Grants Pass lives a vortex of unimaginable power.  Or so they say. None the less this off the beaten path roadside attraction is a true gem that is a must be seen or rather felt experience.

Fort Stevens State Park

From freshwater to salt all it takes is a short walk and your there.  Enjoy shipwrecks, wildlife and beachcombing in one of Oregons most idyllic destinations.

Souvenir Regrets 

Yeah you wanted one!

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Dino Snaps 

My photo collection of the prehistoric.

Dinosaurs in 3-D 

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Have you seen a dinosaur? 

Let the world know!

ArtByLinda Hi, Wonderful lens, what a interesting place, I'm going to have to check it out! I would like to invite you to join my new group called Exploring Oregon. :-) I'm inviting lens' of quality, and I like yours, you did a wonderful job! Linda Posted July 09, 2008

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Watch History Take Place 

On the bigscreen!

Jurassic Park / The Lost World - Jurassic Park: The Collection (Widescreen)

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Walking with Monsters - Life Before Dinosaurs

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Ice Age - The Meltdown (Full Screen Edition)

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