by Jill DeStefano | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Aliante Loop Temporary Trail is now open at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (TUSK)! Follow the markers to navigate the roughed-in trail to waypoints with QR codes linking to interpretative content of the sights along the 3.25 miles of desert terrain....
by Jill DeStefano | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Save the date for a special reception honoring C. Vance Haynes Jr.! Monday, January 24, 2022 Vance was a geologist on site during the 1962-63 Big Dig. He is a well-respected archaeologist, geologist and author who specializes in the archaeology of the American...
by Jill DeStefano | Apr 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Do you like horses, yay or neigh? Well the Protectors sure do! Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (TUSK) recently launched the Tule Springs Fossil Beds Mounted Horse Patrol Volunteer Program to complement and expand park services to the front country trails....
by Jill DeStefano | Apr 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
As part of a National Park Service program, Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument had a swearing in ceremony in February for a very special pack of volunteers – our B.A.R.K. Rangers! The B.A.R.K. Rangers’ commitment includes: Bag your pet’s waste Always leash...
by Jill DeStefano | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
We were thrilled to see this news release about the new TUSK superintendent issued by the National Park Service on May 6. Welcome Superintendent Carter! The National Park Service has selected Derek Carter to serve as the superintendent of Tule Springs Fossil Beds...
by Jill DeStefano | Mar 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
MEETING CANCELED The Protectors of Tule Springs membership meeting scheduled for May 26, 2020 has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope all of the Protectors and their families are staying safe and well. To reach us for any reason,...
