Nevada Man Runs Free Dinosaur Park for Local Children

Several events and exhibits celebrating dinosaurs are taking place across the United States, offering educational and entertaining experiences for the public. In Henderson, Nevada, Steve Springer, known as "Dinoman," runs the Shan-gri-la Prehistoric Park, a unique, dinosaur-themed attraction featuring colorful sculptures and dinosaur videos, funded largely from his retirement income. Fruita, Colorado, is hosting its annual Dinosaur Day at the Dinosaur Journey Museum, featuring fossil painting, lab tours, and interactive booths, with collaborations from local organizations and sponsors. Meanwhile, Mississippi's dinosaur history is explored through exhibits like the one recently concluded at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, highlighting the state's unique fossil record including hadrosaurs, raptors, and theropods, despite much of the state being underwater millions of years ago. These varied efforts underscore a nationwide interest in dinosaur education and paleontological heritage through museums, events, and personal projects. An unrelated article about Jurassic Creek mini golf and a historical talk on the Alamo was omitted as it does not pertain to the central topic of dinosaur events and exhibits.