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Day-to-Day, Inventory
Stock the Shelves!
by Ron •
In order to attempt to improve daily store stocking and ordering, we want to concentrate on the following. At the beginning of your shift, as quick as the register and the money are ready for visitors, all attention should be focused on the store room–as soon as practical. Everything should be gone through in the…
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Some Roads Now Open
by Ron •
The Cub Creek Road to the Josie Morris Ranch reopened this morning. Our maintenance crew was able to finish up repairing the washouts that occurred during last Thursday’s storm. (How about a big shout out for them!) It is a beautiful day for a scenic drive, hike or picnic near Josie’s cabin. The Island Park…
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The Autumn Equinox Is Here—What You Need to Know
by Ron •
By Andrew Fazekas PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 As the midday sun begins to sink lower and nights get noticeably longer, it can only mean the reign of summer is coming to an end for the northern half of the world. The autumn equinox arrives at 10:21 a.m. ET (2:20 p.m. UTC) on September 22, officially…
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The Search for Wolverines in the Uinta Mountains
by Ron •
By Amanda Keith posted 05-17-2016 10:00 Last May through October, in the high peaks of the Uinta Mountains and Bear River Range in northeastern Utah, outdoor adventurists and trail runners marathoned through thick forests and lush wetlands to inspect 30 motion-activated cameras in remote areas. Their mission: to collect data on the presence or absence…
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.
Day-to-Day, Local Events, Schedules
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,…