Dinosaur National Monument park officials announced this week that the Split Mountain campground in Utah will remain open through the winter, according to AP and other media reports.
(Images: National Park Service)
Three additional campgrounds at the monument will also be open, but only the hardiest of hikers can reach them due to snowfall levels.
DNM spokesperson Carla Beasley warned that even the Split Mountain campground is particularly cold during the winter months due to its proximity to the chilly Green River. Cold air tends to settle at the river, which usually keeps the entire area at teeth-chattering temperatures.
Nevertheless, if you are an experienced camper, the news is good for dinosaur enthusiasts.
The National Park Service mentions, "Dinosaur fossils can only be seen on the Utah side of the park. The
main exhibit wall of dinosaur fossils is closed due to significant
life, health, and safety issues, but a temporary visitor center is
open. Also, some fossils can be seen by hiking 3/4 mile from the
temporary visitor center."
The Visitor Center is open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM daily. It'll be closed New Years Day.
For more information, please visit the Dinosaur National Monument website.
Tags: Dinosaurs, Extinct Animals, Paleontology, Prehistoric Animals, Prehistoric Era
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