Join a BLM Archaeologist for an Adventure Hike Through Time
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VERNAL, Utah—Join BLM Archaeologist, David Grant, on Friday morning June 16, 2017, for a hiking adventure through time, exploring rock art and dinosaur tracks in the Cub Creek area east of Vernal. Participants will learn why these features are important, what stories the tracks and symbols can tell, and how to better Respect and Protect these national treasures. There will be plenty of time to photograph and appreciate the sites during the approximately four to six-hour hike. The steep terrain makes the tour physically challenging and therefore, it may not be suitable for young children or individuals with limited mobility.
The BLM asks those interested in attending to sign up by calling the Vernal Field Office at (435) 781-4400 before June 14, 2017. Participants will caravan from the Convention Center in their own vehicles. High clearance vehicles are recommended for the tour due to berms near the parking area, although most of the route is well-graded dirt surface and pavement. Participants should prepare for a desert adventure with a full tank of gas, plenty of water, sack lunch, sunscreen, hat and proper footwear. Don’t forget a camera!
The BLM is hosting this tour in conjunction with the Utah Statewide Archaeological Society Convention being held in Vernal, Utah, on June 16 and 17. For more information, visit their website at: https://utaharchaeology.org/. Remember that federal law protects fossils, tracks, and archaeological sites; however, preserving these special places is up to everyone. Please take only pictures, use Leave No TraceTM principles, and allow future visitors the same opportunity to discover afresh, the wonder of our shared natural resources.
For more information, please call David Grant at the Vernal Field Office, (435) 781-4400. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
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.