Fossil Canyon Coloring Page

Grab this free printable dinosaurs coloring page and let kids bring a whimsical fossil canyon to life. With a T‑rex skull arch, floating basalt egg, amber river, and leaf chandelier, it’s a fun, detailed scene perfect for a rainy afternoon.

What’s in the Picture

Look at that huge T‑rex skull acting like a stone arch over a canyon of petrified ferns. A basalt egg floats in the middle, its veins pulsing like a tiny river of light, while a slow amber stream winds along the canyon floor. From above, fossilized leaves dangle like a chandelier, adding a leafy sparkle to the scene.

Fun Facts

Did you know a real T‑rex skull can be over five feet long? The amber you see is actually fossilized tree resin that can trap insects for millions of years. Basalt, the rock the egg is made of, forms from cooled lava, so it’s basically a volcanic egg. And those fern fossils? They’re like time‑capsules, preserving plants that lived long before dinosaurs roamed.

Coloring Tips

Try using bright greens for the ferns and a deep orange for the amber river—makes it pop against the dark skull. The basalt egg looks cool in shades of gray with a hint of purple for the veins. And don’t forget to add some sparkle to the leaf chandelier; a little gold or silver crayon can give it a magical glow.