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Annual Sandhill Crane Viewing Day a Fun Event Coming Up This Month

Sep 16, 2019 · Basin Now · News

If you haven’t had the opportunity to hair the rattling call of the sandhill crane, you are in luck with the DWR annual sandhill crane viewing day this month. Perhaps most memorable about this unique bird is it's unique call that can literally be heard up to 2.5 miles away. Another interesting quirk about this bird is the dancing and courtship rituals performed as mates are chosen. With so many charms, it is no surprise that the sandhill crane viewing day is an annual event, this year scheduled for September 28th.

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Friday 13th Hotel Vernal Haunt

Sep 13, 2019 · Basin Now · News

To the superstitious, Friday and the 13th is an unlucky combination, however, this year, residents of the Uintah Basin can call it their lucky day. The Hotel Vernal Haunt will be having a special preview night tonight, Friday the 13th, to allow the volunteers a chance to have a run through and also give the residents a sneak peek of the scary fun to be had.

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Western Park Remains on Quarantine for VSV

Sep 13, 2019 · Basin Now · News

As the potential spread of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus in livestock remains a concern for the region, Uintah County’s Western Park announced Thursday evening that they will remain under quarantine. “We apologize for any inconvenience,” shared the Western Park, “however, we appreciate the understanding as we try to keep the well-being of all animals protected.

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The Uintah Basin Youth Waterfowl Hunting Clinic on Saturday

Sep 13, 2019 · Basin Now · News

For all youth looking forward to the waterfowl hunt, plan to attend the Youth Waterfowl Hunting Clinic on Saturday. Hosted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Uintah Basin Chapter of Delta Waterfowl, the clinic is a requirement for all youth who want to participate in the mentored duck hunt on Saturday, September 14th.

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Uintah High School Remembers 9/11 in Special Annual Flag Ceremony

Sep 12, 2019 · Basin Now · News

High school students today were not alive to witness the tragic events of 9/11 but that doesn't mean they do not care about that day or its significance. Every year on September 11th, the student body of Uintah High School gathers outside at the flag pole for a very special ceremony organized by the Uintah High Student Council.

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Missing Kayaker Found Safe in Upper Area of Flaming Gorge

Sep 12, 2019 · Basin Now · News

It was a positive outcome for a missing kayaker that failed to meet his party at their rendezvous point on Saturday afternoon at Flaming Gorge’s Firehole Campground. According to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the upper area of Flaming Gorge Reservoir on Saturday evening around 8:30pm.