DINOSAUR | Dinosaur National Monument will present the annual Dark Skies Over Dinosaur astronomy festival from Wednesday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 1. Events include daytime and nighttime programs in both Utah and Colorado. This year’s astronomy festival holds special meaning as the monument celebrates its recent certification as a Dark[Read More…]
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Rafting fatality in Dinosaur Natl. Monument investigated
DINOSAUR I The victim of a rafting accident in Triplet Falls on the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument on July 6, has been identified as Anthony Vasi, 47, from Newport Beach, California. Vasi was part of a group that included family and friends on a commercial rafting trip.
Dinosaur National Monument tourism created $20.3 million in cumulative economic benefits for area last year, report says
DINOSAUR | A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 304,468 visitors to Dinosaur National Monument in 2018 spent $18.3 million in communities near the monument. That spending supported 222 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economies of $20.3 million. “Dinosaur National[Read More…]
Dinosaur Natl. Monument designated newest International Dark Sky Park
DINOSAUR | Dinosaur, Colorado and Jensen, Utah – Dinosaur National Monument and the International Dark Sky Association are pleased to announce the designation of Dinosaur as an International Dark Sky Park. This distinction recognizes the skies above Dinosaur as having an exceptional quality of natural darkness while efforts on the[Read More…]
Dinosaur Natl. Monument welcomes Scolari
DINOSAUR | Acting Intermountain Regional Director Kate Hammond announced the selection of Paul Scolari as Superintendent of Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado and Utah. Scolari will also supervise the Superintendent of Fossil Butte National Monument in Wyoming. He will begin his new assignment on March 31, 2019. Scolari has more[Read More…]
Dinosaur National Monument accessible to public during government shutdown
DINOSAUR | Dinosaur National Monument will remain accessible to visitors, unless safety concerns warrant their closure. Emergency and rescue services will be limited. There will be no NPS-provided visitor services at Dinosaur National Monument, including public information, restrooms, trash collection, and facilities and roads maintenance (including plowing if applicable). Because[Read More…]
Monument lifts restrictions
DINOSAUR | Stage 1 fire restrictions within Dinosaur National Monument will be lifted beginning at midnight on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The slightly cooler temperatures and recent rainfall has reduced the fire danger. Monument visitors are reminded to still be cautious with fire as some areas may contain substantial amounts[Read More…]
New fire truck for Dinosaur
DINOSAUR | Acting Dinosaur National Monument Superintendent Patrick Walsh and Fire Management Officer Steve Heppner announced the donation of an excess fire engine from the monument to the Town of Dinosaur. The transfer was conducted on Friday, Aug. 17 when Artesia Fire Chief Troy Zufelt received the truck. The donated fire[Read More…]
Single vehicle accident results in fatality on Harpers Corner Road
DINOSAUR | An 18-year-old woman from Dinosaur, Colo., was found deceased at the scene of a single vehicle accident along Harpers Corner Road in Dinosaur National Monument. The driver, whose name is not yet released, was last seen at approximately 9 p.m. on Friday, June 29. Shortly after 7 a.m.[Read More…]
Dinosaur Natl. Monument creates $20 mil. in economic benefits
DINOSAUR | A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 315,589 visitors to Dinosaur National Monument in 2017 spent $18,479,400 in communities near the park. That spending supported 231 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $20,400,200. “Dinosaur National Monument welcomes[Read More…]
Increased fees at Dinosaur Nat’l Monument take effect June 1
DINOSAUR | The National Park Service (NPS) announced that Dinosaur National Monument will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience. Effective June 1, 2018 the entrance fees to the park will be $25 per vehicle or $20 per motorcycle. An[Read More…]
Free admission Saturday to Vernal museum to celebrate book release
VERNAL | Families and children can experience a life size replica of a 20-foot tyrannosaurus and other life-like dinosaur replicas, along with fun games and activities, at Dinosaurland’s Origin of Adventure book release. The release will be at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum and those[Read More…]
