Author: Ron
Day-to-Day, Schedules
End of Season
by Ron •
Spring has sprung and fall is about to fall. Seasonal employees have begun the migration cycle. The NPS Centennial birthday has passed. The sandhill cranes have been coming in and the elk were spotted across the river on the ranch. The annual fall “end of season” all-employees meeting has been held and there were hamburgers and…
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DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT NEWS RELEASE
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Crews Contain Green Fire in Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur, Colorado & Jensen, Utah – Fire crews have contained the fire that started Thursday afternoon south west of the Green River Campground on the Utah side of the monument. The Green Fire was reported at approximately 4:30 pm on Thursday, September 1, 2016. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
An interagency crew consisting of staff from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and Jensen Fire Department responded to the fire. Additionally, a US Forest Service helicopter position in Rifle, Colorado provided air support.
The Green River Campground was evacuated on Thursday evening. The campground and road reopened at Noon on Friday, September 2, 2016.
Fanned by winds, the fire burned quickly through grass and sagebrush. Estimated size is approximately 184 acres. Fire crews responded quickly to suppress the fire to protect people and property at the Green River Campground and adjacent private property.
Operations at the Quarry Visitor Center and Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall have not been affected by the fire. They remain open to the public on their normal schedule.
Schedules
Labor Day – September 5, 2016
by Ron •
Labor Day in the United States is a public holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the country. It is the Monday of the long weekend known as Labor Day Weekend and it is…
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Happy 100 Years!
by Ron •
The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25, 2016, and we’re inviting visitors of all ages to join in the celebration throughout the month! With special events across the country, and free admission to all 412 national parks from August 25 through August 28, the National Park Service is encouraging everyone to #FindYourPark /…
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Dinosaur Celebrates Dark Night Skies & the NPS Centennial August 24-28
by Ron •
Jensen, UT & Dinosaur, CO – The National Park Service invites visitors of all ages to join in the celebration of its 100th birthday throughout the month of August. With special events across the country, and free admission to all 412 national parks from August 25 through August 28, the NPS is encouraging everyone to…
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Passport Program (Revisited)
by Ron •
Passport To Your National Parks® Program Frequently Asked Questions Local Information Dinosaur National Monument and Fossil Butte National Monument are located in the Rocky Mountain region of the books–gold colored tab. The ink for the cancellation stamps should be golden-brown, to coincide with the colored sections of the book. Dinosaur National Monument was honored with…
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Dinosaur Staff to Host Josie’s Cabin Open House
by Ron •
Jensen, Utah – Monument staff, volunteers and community partners will host an open house from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM onSaturday, August 13 at the historic homestead of Josie Bassett Morris found at the end of Cub Creek Road in Dinosaur National Monument. Partners in this event include the Western Heritage Museum, Uintah County Library,…
Party, Schedules
Late Summer INHA & Interp Staff BBQ
by Ron •
Hi all! August 3rd has been planned for our annual late summer INHA and Interp staff BBQ. Please plan to attend. It will be held at the Split Mountain boat ramp (turn left) and it will be a “bring something to share” affair. Burgers and Dogs will be provided. Bring your own beverage and chair…
Inventory, Schedules
Inventory Time – Monday August 1st!
by Ron •
You may have noticed an “N” on your schedule. Monday, August 1st, is our day to count the inventory. At the Quarry Visitor Center, things can be counted in the store room and the postcard cabinet early in the day–then late, maybe 1/2 – 1 hours before closing time, we can start counting in the…