Why Is There a Dinosaur Here?
Why Is There a Dinosaur Here?  
Podcast: The Atlas Obscura Podcast
Published On: Tue May 27 2025
Description: The roadside dinosaur has been part of the Americana cannon since the 1930s, and we’ve got theme parks and Sinclair gas station mascots as a result. Today, Places Editor Diana Hubbell and producer Johanna Mayer head to two spots on opposite ends of the United States to ask one question: Why is there a dinosaur here?Learn more about Steve’s Dinosaur House, and check out his Facebook page for the most up to date visiting hours. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.