The I.N.H.A. Staff Blog

Author: Ron

Rainbow/Island Park Road Closed Due to Damage

Rainbow Park/Island Park Road Closed Due to Damage ​A washout around a large culvert was discovered by a park ranger on the Rainbow Park / Island Park Road on Thursday, March 2, 2017. NPS Photo Jensen, UT & Dinosaur, CO – Acting Superintendent Eric Gabriel announced the immediate closure of the Rainbow Park/Island Park Road…

Five Facts You Need to Know About Groundhog Day

Groundhogs (their scientific name is Marmota monax) are related to squirrels. Where predators are scarce and alfalfa is abundant, they can grow to three feet in length — tail included — and may weigh as much as 30 pounds. They’ve been known to live as long as 22 years in captivity. American groundhogs, mostly brown…

Are You Ready For the River?

https://www.facebook.com/DinosaurNPS/videos/1495203040495006/ Are you ready for the river? Multiday permit applications for the 2017 Green and Yampa High Use Season Lottery are accepted only at recreation.gov through January 31. Gather your friends, check your gear, review the tips in the video and get your application in before the end of the month! Additional information about boating…