DINOSAURS ROCK Dig Tour 

 FOSSIL DIG - UTAH - Summer 2009
Aug. 23 - 25 or Aug. 28 - 30
Below is our recommended supply list, hotel info, map of Utah, links to Utah attractions, weather info

Note: Dig is recommended for ages 5+, with accompanying adults

RECOMMENDED SUPPLY LIST

v     Sunscreen

v     Sunglasses

v     Sun Hat

v     Short & long sleeve shirts

v     Shorts & long pants or jeans

v     Tee Shirts

v     Socks

v     Light sweater or jacket

v     Comfortable, yet sturdy walking/hiking shoes that have already been broken in

v     Raincoat/Collapsible umbrella (unlikely to rain, but just in case)

v     Any special needs for dietary restrictions

DIG TOUR NEEDS

v     Vehicle to transport your family to dig sites – DINOSAURS ROCK is NOT providing transportation
You Will need a 4-Wheel Drive to negotiate the heavy terrain we travel on.  Please make sure your vehicle is capable of handling dirt roads and rocky terrain. 

v     Safety Goggles, Dig Hammers, Gloves are optional but recommended (garden gloves are fine)

HOTEL

Recommended Hotel in Delta, Utah – BEST WESTERN

Call for reservations  - request “DINOSAURS ROCK” special rate - $70 per nite
www.bestwesternutah.com
527 East Topaz Blvd
Delta, UT 84624
(435) 864-3882

Delta, Utah is approximately 104 miles from Salt Lake City

We recommend arriving the evening prior to Day 1 of each trip.
Tour Schedule:
Optional Pre-Tour Meeting (1 family rep): Aug. 23 & Aug 28 -7PM Poolside - Delta Best Western

Day 1 – Start Time/Place – 6 - 7AM – Delta Best Western

Day 2 – Start Time/Place – 8AM – Delta Best Western

Day 3 – Start Time/Place – 7AM – Delta Best Western

Each day will end at a dig site at 3PM-5PM

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Other Utah Attractions

 http://www.utah.com/

List of Utah National Parks: http://home.nps.gov/applications/parksearch/state.cfm?st=ut

Some areas of interest:

Salt Lake City, Utah - http://www.slctravel.com/

Park City, Utah - http://www.utah.com/parkcity/

Zion National Park - http://www.utah.com/nationalparks/zion.htm

Bryce National Park - http://www.utah.com/nationalparks/bryce.htm

Moab & Arches National Park - http://www.discovermoab.com/

Dinosaur National Monument– Note: This park is undergoing repair and has
significantly limited touring options - http://www.nps.gov/dino/

 

UTAH WEATHER

http://countrystudies.us/united-states/weather/utah/

August Weather in Delta, Utah