Here's a three-day itinerary offering the best assets and adventures in the Moffat County towns of Craig, Maybell and Dinosaur.
Keep the Wild Horses Free
Support the The Wild Horse Warriors, whose mission is to work with other individuals and organizations to ensure the freedom, safety and well-being of the range for the wild horses of Sand Wash Basin in northwest Colorado.
Day 1
Craig Chamber of Commerce & Moffat County Visitor Center
Start your journey at the visitor center and don't forget to check out the Marcia Car, a 105-year-old private railroad car commissioned in 1906…
Pick Up Artisanal Milled Yarns and Natural Fiber Products
Take a tour of the Yampa Valley Fiberworks facility, which processes natural fibers into usable yarn products. You can also take a class in knitting, spinning, weaving and more.
J.W. Snack's Bar & Grill
Specializing in Gulf Coast barbecue and sandwiches. Outdoor dining and full bar.
Museum of Northwest Colorado
With one of the finest collections of Old West firearms in the country, this museum is frequently mentioned as one of Colorado's best. From dinosaurs,…
Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant located inside Centennial Mall offering full-service bar.
Wyman Living History Museum
The Wyman Museum was founded by Lou Wyman. The dream started in 1949 in Elk Springs, Colorado. While Lou was filling up a water barrel for his sheep…
Deer Park Hotel & Extended Stay Suites by Best Western Plus
Craig, Colorado's Premiere Botique Hotel
AAA 3 Diamond; 100% nonsmoking hotel with indoor pool and spa. Free Full Hot breakfast buffet, local…
Day 2
KS Kreations Bakery
Your locally owned craft store and bakery. Located in downtown Craig, serving breakfast, coffee and drinks.
Packable Lunch
While you're enjoying your breakfast, have KS Kreations pack a lunch-to-go for today's remote travels and explorations. Services are limited for today's destinations, so be prepared with adequate fuel, food and water.
Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge
Located in a remote valley between Diamond and Cold Springs mountains, the Refuge provides visitors with a multitude of recreational opportunities as…
The Gates of Lodore Trail
The breathtaking Gates of Lodore is located at the northern tip of Dinosaur National Monument. It's a long drive but worth it to see the Green…
Lunch Time
Get out that lunch from KS Kreations you purchased earlier and find a shady picnic spot amid the refuge’s cottonwoods, buffaloberry and willows.
Carelli's Italian Restaurant
Italian dishes, pizza, subs, calzones and Stromboli. Fast lunch service or eat-in dining.
Wild Horses of Sand Wash Basin
Home to one of the few remaining herds of free-roaming wild mustangs in the United States, Sand Wash Basin is a destination for 4-wheeler and dirt bike…
Deer Park Hotel & Extended Stay Suites by Best Western Plus
Craig, Colorado's Premiere Botique Hotel
AAA 3 Diamond; 100% nonsmoking hotel with indoor pool and spa. Free Full Hot breakfast buffet, local…
Day 3
Cool Water Grille
Breakfast and lunch with bar and all-American food. Homemade green chili and bloody Mary's made our way.
Dinosaur National Monument
At Dinosaur National Monument, explore craggy hills, discover fragments of a long ago world where the largest land creatures of all time once roamed…
BedRock Depot, LLC
BedRock Depot is an "oasis in the wilderness" with an array of food, gifts and photography in a clean and friendly environment. We offer espresso drinks,…
Finish Up
After lunch, head back to Dinosaur National Monument to finish your tour. Make sure you see all that you possibly can of this amazing monument, from wildly flowing rivers to fossils.
Op Bar & Grill
Sports bar and grill offering standard fare and brunch buffet every Sunday. Outdoor deck.
Juniper Hot Springs
Natural springs water with unparalleled mineral content. There's a pool for everyone out here with temperatures ranging from 80–103 degrees. Open every…
Deer Park Hotel & Extended Stay Suites by Best Western Plus
Craig, Colorado's Premiere Botique Hotel
AAA 3 Diamond; 100% nonsmoking hotel with indoor pool and spa. Free Full Hot breakfast buffet, local…