Tag: seasonal
Day-to-Day, Internal, Schedules, Training
We are finally opening at Flaming Gorge Dam
by Ron •
We are finally opening! We have a signed, 5-year agreement and plan to be open in the next couple of days and stay open until October 15th. It has been a difficult 4 months that we’ve not been able to open… but we’re ready to go! Thank you for being patient with us as we…
Day-to-Day, Internal, Policies, Safety, Training
Fire Restrictions August 1, 2025
by Ron •
Day-to-Day, Internal, Policies, Safety, Training
BONUS WILDLIFE DISEASE INSTALLMENT: Bird flu and you: a refresher on what to do if you find a dead bird
by Ron •
The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, referred to as HPAI H5N1, has been widely circulating in poultry and wild birds across many European and Asian countries for the last several years. In November 2021, this virus strain was detected in Newfoundland, Canada, and in January 2022, it was detected in the United States. HPAI H5N1 has affected commercial poultry operations, backyard flocks, wild birds and mammalian wildlife.
Day-to-Day, Internal, Policies, Safety, Training
Dead, dying, sick, and injured wildlife and other sad stuff: WILDLIFE HANDLING/REPORTING GUIDANCE – PLEASE READ
by Ron •
PLEASE SHARE WITH ALL STAFF, INCLUDING VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS, AND THOSE WITHOUT ACCESS TO EMAIL
Day-to-Day, Holidays, Local Events
Memorial Day 2025: A Day to Pause, Think and Remember
by Ron •
Day-to-Day, Schedules
Summer Schedules (As of May 3, 2025)
by Ron •
Dinosaur National Monument Update: Colorado Side: Canyon Visitor Center: Open select Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, until May 19, 2025, when daily operations begin. Utah Side: Shuttle Bus Service: Starts May 3, 2025, between Quarry Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall, running every 15 minutes from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays…
Day-to-Day
Happy Earth Day – April 22, 2025
by Ron •
Earth Day is a global celebration on April 22 each year encouraging education and stewardship of the planet’s natural resources.
Day-to-Day
Happy Vernal Equinox Day – First Day of Spring! March 20, 2025
by Ron •
Day-to-Day, Safety, Schedules, Training
Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 – Daylight Saving Time Starts
by Ron •
The first Daylight Saving Time policy began in Germany on May 1, 1916, in the hopes that it would save energy during World War I, according to Michael Downing, author of Spring Forward: The Annual Madness of Daylight Saving Time.