Montana Dinosaur Trail Celebrates 20th Anniversary: Top Dinosaur-Focused Events to Attend This Summer

The Montana Dinosaur Trail, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has introduced millions of visitors to the ancient wildlife that once roamed Montana by offering world-class dinosaur displays, hands-on field digs and dino-themed events.

Since the trail’s inception in 2005, more than 6 million visitors have made a stop on the trail, including 372,275 visitors in 2024. Signature events include the annual Dino Shindig in Ekalaka, and the daily summer Field Dig Expeditions offered by The Montana Dinosaur Center in Bynum.

“We are fortunate to be a top destination for dinosaur enthusiasts, an...