Kemmerer, Wyoming – On Saturday, October 14, 2017, monument staff and volunteers will host events in celebration of National Fossil Day. We will be observing National Fossil Day from 8am-4:30 pm with all day activities including hands-on demonstrations, arts & crafts and exhibit tours of the Monument Museum, geared for children and adults. From 11am-1pm, the public can learn…
Equinoxes are opposite on either side of the equator, so the autumnal (fall) equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is the spring (vernal) equinox in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. Equinoxes and solstices happen twice a year. Not Entirely Equal Day & Night On the two equinoxes every year the Sun shines directly on the Equator and…
Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Many Americans refer Patriot Day as 9/11 or September 11. Observe Patriot Day On the direction of the President, the flag of the United States of…
After September 2, 2017, there will only be one RTW shuttle, no Wilkins shuttle (per the contract). The shuttle schedule will be every 15 minutes instead of every 7. Also, we only have daily shuttles through Sunday, September 10. After that we will have shuttles on Saturday and Sunday through the end of September, but not Monday…
The following skills are vital for those working in our environment. Every Customer Should Be Greeted The sales clerk should acknowledge every visitor as they walk into your store. ‘Welcome’, ‘Hi’, ‘Hello’; even ‘Good Morning’ or ‘Good Afternoon’. Be pleased to see this customer in your store and make them feel welcome. Stand up and…
For Immediate Release August 18, 2017 Contact: Steve Segin, 303-236-4578, robert_segin@fws.gov Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery Partially Re-Opened to the Public DENVER—The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery in Vernal, UT has experienced a series of septic system line breaks that resulted in fluid waste discharge into Jones Hole Creek.…
——————————————————————————— DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT NEWS RELEASE ——————————————————————————— Jones Hole Creek in Dinosaur National Monument Closed to Recreational Access Dinosaur, Colorado & Jensen, Utah – Due to a recent septic line break at the Jones Hole Fish Hatchery managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Jones Hole Creek in Dinosaur National Monument is closed to recreational…
