Agent of Discovery app rolls out at excavation site in Nine Mile Canyon
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PRICE, Utah – The Green River District, in partnership with Agents of Discovery, will roll out a new interactive Agents of Discovery app this weekend as part of the second annual archaeological excavation activities in Nine Mile Canyon. Nine Mile Canyon was one of six locations chosen nationally to host this unique learning opportunity.
Agents of Discovery is a mobile educational tool that uses augmented reality, location-based “Challenges” to get people active and exploring their communities. As “Agents,” youth will wind their way through Nine Mile Canyon exploring rock art, viewing granaries until they reach the Fremont pit house excavation, where they will learn about the Fremont people and the mystery of their sudden disappearance. Please visit https://agentso fdiscovery.com/ play/campaigns/ for more information about this educational mobile app designed to get youth outside and active.
This will be the last weekend for the public to visit the pit house during the archeological dig in Nine Mile Canyon (NMC). Visit the Fremont pit structure, tour nearby rock art sites, and listen to speakers from archaeology and historical organizations. Volunteers and staff will be available for site tours and questions.
Partners for the NMC project include, Montgomery Archaeological Consultants, Colorado Plateau Archaeological Alliance, Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum, Utah Division of State History, Nine Mile Canyon Settlers Association, Nine Mile Canyon Coalition, Project Discovery Utah, Utah Rock Art Research Association, Project Archaeology, and the Utah Statewide Archaeological Society (Castle Valley Chapter).
For more information about archeological activities go to the Project Discovery Utah Facebook page at https://goo.gl/9bC4en, then click on “Photos.” For additional information, please call Dave Christensen of the Vernal Field Office at 435-781-4400.The BLM suggests that you wear closed-toe shoes. We also recommend that visitors bring snacks, a hat, water, sunscreen, bug spray and a camera.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.