https://www.nps.gov/fobu News releases from Fossil Butte National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/help-butterflies-and-bees-in-study-at-fossil-butte-national-monument.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:10:00 EST Join monument staff on Wednesday June 22, 2022 at 2 pm at the Fossil Butte Visitor Center to learn how to catch and identify pollinators as part of an official study. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/help-butterflies-and-bees-in-study-at-fossil-butte-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/gosp/learn/news/brandon-flint-superintendent.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2022 12:52:00 EST Brandon Flint has been selected as the new superintendent of three parks located in Utah and Wyoming. https://www.nps.gov/gosp/learn/news/brandon-flint-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/premiere-of-new-short-video-at-fossil-butte-national-monument.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:33:00 EST A new 10-minute video will premiere Wednesday June 8, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm. The video discusses the different layers of the Fossil Butte Member and how the fossils are extracted from each layer. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/premiere-of-new-short-video-at-fossil-butte-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/paved-portion-of-scenic-drive-reopens-for-2021-season.htm Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:58:00 EST The paved portion of the Scenic Drive and the Nature Trail have reopened for the 2021 season. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/paved-portion-of-scenic-drive-reopens-for-2021-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-scenic-drive-closed-for-winter-2020-2021.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2020 04:41:00 EST Due to recent snowfall, Fpssil Butte's scenic drive has closed for winter 2020-2021. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-scenic-drive-closed-for-winter-2020-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/klgo-new-leadership.htm Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:47:00 EST Jason Taylor, Superintendent at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, in Skagway, Alaska, has been selected as Director for the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute, Rocky Mountain Research Station, in Missoula, Montana. https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/klgo-new-leadership.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-re-opens-visitor-center.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:22:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Fossil Butte National Monument is increasing recreational access and services. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-re-opens-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/shed-hunters-reminded-that-collecting-is-not-permitted-in-the-monument.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:49:00 EST As a reminder, collecting antlers within the monument is a violation of 36 CFR 2.1(a)(1)(i), which includes possessing, removing, or disturbing wildlife parts such as antlers. Violating this regulation will result in a fine of up to $5000 and/or up to six months in prison. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/shed-hunters-reminded-that-collecting-is-not-permitted-in-the-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-visitor-center-closed.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:54:00 EST In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fossil Butte visitor center will be closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-visitor-center-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-fossil-day.htm Wed, 02 Oct 2019 08:48:00 EST Fossil Butte National Monument will be celebrating National Fossil Day on October 12, 2019 by allowing visitors to prep 52 million year old fossils. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-fossil-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-elk-bugling-programs.htm Sun, 01 Sep 2019 11:43:00 EST Fossil Butte will offer special fall programs that focus on elk bugling in the park https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-elk-bugling-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-announces-summer-night-sky-series.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:02:00 EST Fossil Butte National Monument will once again host a 4-part night sky event series over the summer of 2019, starting on July 20th. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-announces-summer-night-sky-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-hosts-art-in-the-park.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:43:00 EST Students from across the country have contributed to an art installation to be displayed at the Fossil Butte visitor center from July 1st - September 30, 2019. The theme is "Aquarium in Stone," which inspired students to develop the artwork after researching what makes Fossil Butte special. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-hosts-art-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-scenic-drive-closed-for-season.htm Sat, 01 Dec 2018 10:37:00 EST Due to recent and predicted snowfall, the Fossil Butte National Monument scenic drive is now closed for the season. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-scenic-drive-closed-for-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-closed-for-winter-holidays-and-sundays.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:54:00 EST The Visitor Center will be closed on Sundays and Federal Holidays during the 2018/2019 winter https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-closed-for-winter-holidays-and-sundays.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-fossil-day-celebration.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2018 06:16:00 EST Fossil Butte will celebrate National Fossil Day on October 13th, 2018. Afterwards, normal winter hours will begin. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-fossil-day-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/summer-night-sky-series.htm Sat, 07 Jul 2018 05:10:00 EST Fossil Butte National Monument will host 3 Night Sky Series events during the summer of 2018. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/summer-night-sky-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/2018-summer-activities.htm Tue, 22 May 2018 04:57:00 EST Fossil Butte National Monument will start offering a full selection of ranger guided activities on Memorial Day Weekend. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/2018-summer-activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-closed-for-upcoming-federal-holidays.htm Sun, 07 Jan 2018 04:37:00 EST The visitor center will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day and President’s Day. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-closed-for-upcoming-federal-holidays.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-closes-upper-road-for-season.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:09:00 EST The gravel road north of the Fossil Butte National Monument picnic area is closed to vehicle use until spring 2018. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-closes-upper-road-for-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-to-host-star-party-and-eclipse-events.htm Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:22:00 EST Free events are available August 19, 20, & 21, 2017 to celebrate the solar eclipse. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-to-host-star-party-and-eclipse-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-hosts-new-quarry-exhibit-open-house.htm Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:41:00 EST Open house is from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Fossil Butte National Monument Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-hosts-new-quarry-exhibit-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-opens-upper-scenic-drive.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2017 06:03:00 EST All roads are open for the summer season. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-opens-upper-scenic-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/2016vsereport.htm Wed, 03 May 2017 04:38:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 20,736 visitors to Fossil Butte National Monument in 2016 spent $1,030,700 in communities near the park. That spending supported 13 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $1,100,400. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/2016vsereport.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/media17-01.htm Fri, 28 Apr 2017 08:59:00 EST All objects, including deer, elk, and moose antlers within Fossil Butte National Monument are protected by law. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/media17-01.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/newsreleases.htm Fri, 28 Apr 2017 08:05:00 EST All objects within the Monument are protected by law and may not be removed. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/newsreleases.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/monument-remind-hunters-of-regulations.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:19:00 EST Hunters are reminded that hunting is not permitted in the monument. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/monument-remind-hunters-of-regulations.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-launches-second-year-of-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:59:00 EST Fossil Butte National Monument encourages all fourth graders to visit the park this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-launches-second-year-of-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/louisiana-man-donates-rare-fossil-fish-to-fossil-butte-national-monument.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2016 07:50:00 EST Louisiana resident, Philip Frazier, donated a fossil bowfin, Cyclurus gurleyi to Fossil Butte National Monument during the National Park Service's 100th Anniversary celebration. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/louisiana-man-donates-rare-fossil-fish-to-fossil-butte-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-celebrates-the-100th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service-with-junior-ranger-day-and-other-activities.htm Mon, 15 Aug 2016 06:20:00 EST Fossil Butte National Monument celebrates 100th Anniversary with Junior Ranger Day and other activities. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-celebrates-the-100th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service-with-junior-ranger-day-and-other-activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-to-host-star-party.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2016 09:03:00 EST Come learn about dark matter, a mystery of the cosmos and view the amazing Wyoming night sky. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-to-host-star-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/tourism-to-fossil-butte-national-monument-creates-economic-benefits.htm Tue, 03 May 2016 10:27:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 19,293 visitors to Fossil Butte National Monument in 2015 spent $940,800 in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/tourism-to-fossil-butte-national-monument-creates-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/road-opens-to-picnic-area-and-nature-trail.htm Tue, 26 Apr 2016 09:04:00 EST The paved section of the Scenic Drive opens to the picnic area and Nature Trail May 1, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/road-opens-to-picnic-area-and-nature-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/antler-hunters-reminded-that-collecting-is-not-allowed.htm Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:51:00 EST Collecting antlers within Fossil Butte National Monument is not allowed. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/antler-hunters-reminded-that-collecting-is-not-allowed.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-announces-holiday-schedule.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:11:00 EST Winter is here and the holiday season is upon us. Do you need a place to bring your holiday guests? Perhaps you still have holiday shopping to do. Consider visiting Fossil Butte National Monument's visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/fossil-butte-national-monument-announces-holiday-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/upper-fossil-butte-road-closed-for-season.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2015 08:56:00 EST The road north of the Fossil Butte visitor center is closed for the season to vehicle use. https://www.nps.gov/fobu/learn/news/upper-fossil-butte-road-closed-for-season.htm