Friday, October 30th, is our day to count the inventory.
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Day-to-Day, Schedules
Happy Washington’s Birthday 2/17/2020 (aka Presidents Day)
by Ron •
Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22—Washington’s actual day of birth—the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as…
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Happy Autumnal Equinox!
by Ron •
https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/autumnal-equinox.html 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. Not Entirely Equal Day & Night On the two equinoxes every year the Sun shines directly on the Equator and the length of day and night…
Day-to-Day, Inventory
Why Am I Scheduled 15 Minutes Before & After the Hour?
by Ron •
Being in the bookstore 15 minutes before opening is obvious–get the store ready, get the money in the drawer, turn on the lights–do everything to get ready for visitors to come in the door so you can help them. But why does the schedule have me down for 15 minutes after the hour… or after…
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Pearl Harbor Day
by Ron •
Pearl Harbor attack was 77 years ago today – don’t forget the 2,403 Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Japanese surprise attacks that shook our nation – but only strengthened our resolve to defend our great country and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It’s a…
Day-to-Day, Safety
The Most Dangerous Time to Drive
by Ron •
Day-to-Day, Safety, Schedules
Don’t Forget to Fall Back
by Ron •
On Sunday, November 4, at 2 am, clocks will be turned back one hour, heralding the end of daylight saving time for much of the country. The biggest consequence: The change shifts daylight back into the morning hours. For 9-to-5 office workers, it means saying goodbye to leaving work while it’s still light out. And for weekend…
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Seasonal Changes
by Ron •
Red Canyon Visitor Center is closed for the season. Fossil Butte Nat’l Mon. – Winter hours are 8-4:30 as of October 15th. Dinosaur National Monument Canyon Visitor Center (Colorado side) will be closed for the season as of October 14th. Green River Campground will be closed for the season as of Friday, October 12th. Split…
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Sandhill Crane Viewing Day
by Ron •
Day-to-Day, Policies
Monument Reminds Hunters of Regulations
by Ron •
DINOSAUR, CO & JENSEN, UT – With hunting season now occurring on lands surrounding Dinosaur National Monument, hunters are reminded that hunting is not permitted in the monument. Although most of the monument boundary is well marked, hunters are responsible for ensuring they do not hunt within the monument. By knowing and understanding the rules…