In 1993, the construction of small dinosaur statues was proposed as a means of attracting tourists to the small town. The first dinosaur was constructed in 1994, and the people of Granger have subsequently built nearly thirty of the sculptures in what has become an annual Dino-in-a-Day celebration.
Originally restricted to Hisey Park, in recent years more of the dinosaurs have been installed farther afield.
July 4, 2013
Fátima, Portugal
The ancient sauropod tracks found in this former quarry are some of the largest in the world.
Raton, New Mexico
This unassuming layer of clay boasts an out-of-this-world origin story.
Cuenca, Spain
This museum is known as the "Land of the Dinosaurs," but its full-scale dino models are just the start.
Haddonfield, New Jersey
The first partially complete dinosaur skeleton was discovered here, forever changing the world's view of the ruling reptiles.
Cabazon, California
The "world's biggest dinosaur" once housed a creationist museum in its abdomen.
Lehi, Utah
Largest collection of mounted dinosaur specimens in the world.
Beijing, China
A bisected journey through evolution's history in the heart of Beijing.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin's natural history museum houses the world's largest mounted dinosaur and the late beloved polar bear Knut.
