To some he is a trusted colleague and researcher, to others he is the man with the perfect mustache, and to many he is the face of Dinosaur National Monument. On July 1st, monument paleontologist Dr. Dan Chure retired after 38 years of federal service. Dr. Chure arrived at Dinosaur National Monument in 1979 and spent his entire career dedicated to the preservation of dinosaurs. “As someone with a research interest in dinosaurs and the world they lived in, this is the best place in the National Park Service, or even the world, to be,” says Dr. Chure. “The fossil resources here are immense and widespread, extending across the monument far beyond the well-known Wall of Bones within the Quarry Exhibit Hall. Even after many decades of work here, the potential for new discoveries and understanding is incredible and we have really just scratched the surface.” While Dr. Chure has countless professional accomplishments under his belt, he says some of his most satisfying moments came from interactions with visitors, especially children. Dinosaur National Monument offered thanks to Dr. Dan Chure for his years of service and wishes him the best in the future!
