County Bears close national monument … by Special to the Herald Times on July 8, 2013 Special to the Herald Times Author More in County: Bringing the Herald home October 8, 2026 Candidate Q&As October 7, 2026 RBC mailing ballots tomorrow, Oct. 9 October 7, 2026 Several recent sightings of black bears near where visitors travel have caused the closure of two campgrounds at Dinosaur National Monument until further notice. The bears present a danger to visitors, and safety precautions are being taken.