Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. - Event Information
Event Name:
Dinosaur National Monument - August 1st to August 14th
Event Type(s):
Community Calendar Promotional Calendar Member Event
Description:
Dinosaur National Monument Hours & Ranger Programs
August 1st - 14th
Quarry Visitor Center Canyon Visitor Center
8:00am to 6:00pm Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm Daily
435-781-7700 x0 970-374-3000 x0 Quarry Exhibit Hall - Location of the Wall of Bones
8:00am to 5:30 pm Daily Shuttle to Quarry 8:00am - 5:00pm Daily, departs visitor center every 15 minutes.
The final shuttle returns to the visitor center from the quarry at 5:30pm. Drive to Quarry For visitors with accessibility needs or traveling with pets. Ask at
the Entrance Station or Quarry Visitor Center for details.
Fossil Discover Trail HikeCampground Evening Program
Daily 10:00am 1.5 hour/1.2 mile hike Select Nights 7:00pm 30-45 minute talk
Quarry Exhibit Hall Shuttle Stop Green River Campfire Circle
Bring water, good shoes & sun protection. Join park staff at the benches along the
bank of the Green River. Parking Junior Ranger Program available in Loop B.
Daily 10:30am & 2:30pm Mondays
20-30 minute activity, Quarry Exhibit Hall August 6 & 19: Icons of Conservation
Free self-guided activity books are Wednesday
available anytime at both visitor August 1: Campground Critters centers and the quarry. August 8: Space Jeopardy Friday Night Sky for the Naked Eye August 3: Wings of the Past
Mondays 9:30pm 20-60 minute talk August 10: Southwest Monarch Study
Split Mountain Campground - south end Saturday
Meet at the benches inside the closed August 4: Campground Critters
Parking in the campground or boat August 11: Going Batty
ramp area.
Stargazing with Telescopes Special Events in August
Wednesdays & Saturdays 9:30pm Monarch Butterflies: August 6-11
20-60 minute talk and sky viewing Skies Over Dinosaur: August 11-13
Split Mountain Campground - south end Discovery Day: August 17
Meet at the benches inside the closed loop.
Cover lights with red cellophane (provided)
to preserve night vision. Parking available
in the campground or boat ramp area.
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