Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area welcome visitors to celebrate National Fossil Day
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KANAB, Utah — On Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area staff will celebrate National Fossil Day through a series of planned activities intended to highlight the importance of paleontological resources on public lands. Visitors are invited to join paleontologists, monument, and park service staff in fossil-related fun throughout the day.
“National Fossil Day is an opportunity to learn about the natural heritage preserved on public lands,” said Monument Supervisory Park Ranger Erin Sullivan. “We hope visitors enjoy learning about the past through the exciting fossil discoveries made here at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.”
National Fossil Day is an annual celebration held to highlight the scientific and educational value of paleontology and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations. This celebration is open to the public and will include free entertainment and activities for all ages.
The celebration will occur at the Big Water Visitor Center, located at 20 Revolution Way, Big Water, Utah, 84741, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Activities will include:
- Tours of the visitor center museum with a local dinosaur expert
- A make-your-own fossil station
- A dinosaur excavation activity
- Adventure guide activity book
- Specimen table with paleontology staff
For more information, please contact the Big Water Visitor Center at 435-675-3200.
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.