By Sarah Bogues

Ever thought it was possible to see real dinosaur tracks? Well, it is at Dinosaur State Park, a government owned facility that has a 200 million year-old fossil track way, interactive exhibits, and live footprints all for the public’s eye.

Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill, CT, located just a little over 11 miles from CCSU, is a great destination spot for those interested in the education aspects of the park or in the mere fun of bragging to family and friends, “I just saw a dinosaur footprint!”

Despite most people being drawn to the interactive exhibit center filled with footprints and much more, a bookstore and gift shop are also available to individuals who would like to take a piece of their eventful day back home with them whether it is a book on dinosaurs or a replica of a dinosaur fossil.

Offering much more than just exhibits and live footprints, Dinosaur State Park has unique activities, foot print casting and mining for gems and fossils, featured only between May 1 and October 31. While footprint casting and mining is free, park guests must bring their own materials with them.

To enter the park, a $6 fee is charged to all adults 13 years of age or older with smaller fees charged to children 6 through 12 years of age.

For those worried about when to visit, Dinosaur State Park is open year round, Tuesday through Sunday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm with its nature trails closing at 4:00 pm.

For a small charge of $6, a person can learn all sorts of things on dinosaurs, while even enjoying a nice brought lunch at one of the park’s picnic tables, not too bad for a weekend destination trip.