Dinosaur National Monument Implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Superintendent Phil Akers announced today that restrictions on open fires will go into effect on Friday June 26, 2026, at 12:01 am.
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2026-06-23
1 STORIES2026-01-16
1 STORIESNew Dinosaur Fossils Excavated at Dinosaur National Monument
Recent parking lot construction work in Dinosaur National Monument revealed previously uncovered dinosaur fossils near the Quarry Exhibit Hall, marking the first fossil excavations at this location since 1924.
Official NPS source2024-11-18
1 STORIESCamping fees to increase at Dinosaur National Monument beginning January 1, 2025
Starting on January 1, 2025, Dinosaur National Monument will increase camping fees for visitors to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the monument. Camping fees at Dinosaur National Monument were last increased in 2016.
Official NPS source2024-09-09
1 STORIESTourism to Dinosaur National Monument contributes over $28 million to local economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 326,529 visitors to Dinosaur National Monument in 2023 spent $24,120,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 336 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $28,403,000.
Official NPS source2024-07-10
1 STORIESNational Park Service seeks public input regarding proposed demolition and replacement of condemned Yampa District multi-operations building
The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to demolish and replace the condemned Yampa District Multi-Operations Building.
Official NPS source2024-06-29
1 STORIESIdentity of Canyon of Lodore Rafting Victim Released
The victim of a rafting accident during a private permitted trip on the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument has been identified as Michael Harp, 54, from Sandy, UT.
Official NPS source2024-06-28
1 STORIESFatality in Canyon of Lodore
The body of a 50-year-old man from Sandy, UT has been recovered after a rafting accident during a private permitted trip on the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument.
Official NPS source2024-05-13
1 STORIESDinosaur National Monument begins public scoping for Fire Management Plan update
Dinosaur National Monument is beginning a 14-day public scoping period to update the park’s Fire Management Plan (FMP) starting today, May 13.
Official NPS source2024-05-06
1 STORIESNational Park Service selects new superintendent of Dinosaur National Monument
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Phil Akers as superintendent of Dinosaur National Monument. Akers will begin his new assignment on June 16.
Official NPS source2024-04-29
1 STORIESDinosaur National Monument seeks public input on proposed increase in camping fees
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on proposed increases to camping fees at Dinosaur National Monument.
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