POTD August 2, 2016: Red Castle Peak and East Red Castle Lake, Summit County
Red Castle Peak and East Red Castle Lake, Summit County Photographer: Ryhan Sempler; © 2016
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Rare mammoth tusk unearthed in Cub River area
hjnews.com The fossilized tusk of a Columbian mammoth was unearthed in a private gravel pit in the Cub River area on July 19. READ MORE
New Lenox paleontologist creating 3-D maps of historic Jurassic site
theherald-news.com A historic dinosaur site is getting a second look – and possibly a second hypothesis of how the bones got there. READ MORE
POTD July 26, 2016: Wasatch–Cache National Forest, Summit County, Utah
POTD July 26, 2016: Wasatch–Cache National Forest, Summit County, Utah Photographer: Adam Hiscock © 2016 Reids Peak (11,708 feet) and Bald Mountain (11,943 feet) consist of the late Precambrian-age Mount Watson Formation, part of the Uinta Mountain Group which forms the core of the Uinta Mountains. The spectacular scenery and vistas of the Uinta Mountains result […]
Great Salt Lake levels at 50-year low, industry, wildlife impacted
kutv.com Low water levels at the Great Salt Lake are having an impact on industry and the environment. READ MORE
Dinosaurs Literally Reshaped The Planet
smithsonianmag.com Dinos didn’t just leave behind footprints and fossil bones—they also changed the landscapes in which they lived. READ MORE
POTD July 12, 2016: Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park, Washington County, Utah
POTD July 12, 2016: Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park, Washington County, Utah. Photographer: Paul Inkenbrandt; © 2016
These Paleo Pets Made Fossil Hunting Less Lonely
smithsonianmag.com In the solitary hunt for bones, furry companions provide company, act as field assistants and sometimes even make the ultimate sacrifice READ MORE
Think dinosaurs roared like in ‘Jurassic Park’? The truth, new research says, is a bit wimpier
sltrib.com Picture, if you will, the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. The odds are good what you envision has been brought to you in part by “Jurassic Park,” a plastic toy or some other facet of pop culture. READ MORE
The Science Behind Yellowstone’s Rainbow Hot Spring
smithsonianmag.com It’s not hard to find natural wonders within Yellowstone National Park, but the park’s largest hot spring might be the most remarkable, and not just for its size: dubbed the Grand Prismatic Spring, the hot spring radiates extremely hot water—and stunning prismatic color—from its center. READ MORE
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