Washington • Every year, thousands of Utahns visit the nation's
capital to stare in awe at the marble monuments heralding great
leaders and great moments in U.S. history. Upon closer
examination, Utahns could find mentions and objects from their
own state scattered throughout the District of Columbia, from
statues in the U.S. Capitol to portraits of early Mormon leaders
to the state's official tree. Here's a quick guide for a Utah-
centric tour of the nation's capital: Natural History Museum •
Utah touts its heritage as a Jurassic period stomping ground,
and hosts an array of fossil sites throughout the state. Some of
those bones migrated to Washington as well. At the National
Museum of Natural History, remains of Camarasaurus lentus, a
long-necked dinosaur discovered in Utah, are on display with
several other massive dino-skeletons, including the
Tyrannosaurus Rex that inspired scenes from "Night at the
Museum." This very Camarasaurus was once displayed at the 1933
World's Fair in Chicago. The museum also fea