Western Interior Paleontological Society

06/21/2026

was well represented today for day 1 of our trip to Delta, Utah. Today we visited U-Dig, where we split shale and found 500mya Cambrian age trilobites!

06/15/2026

The WIPS Founders Symposium brings scientists, fossil lovers and artists together every other year. Have you attended a symposium in the past? We'd love to hear your ideas as we start to plan for the 2027 symposium in the Spring. (And, if you're a WIPS member, now's the time to join the planning committee. (Next meeting: June 15 at 6 pm .. message this page for a link)

06/15/2026

Get ready to stampede across Dinosaur Ridge! 🦕🏃‍♀️

The first-ever Stego Stampede is a family-friendly fun run and Paleo ArtFest featuring a 2.2-mile scramble across the Ridge, dinosaur-inspired art, food trucks, and prehistoric fun.

We’re celebrating Colorado’s 150th and Dinosaur Ridge’s 150-year fossil milestone, with a special nod to the stegosaurus, Colorado’s state dinosaur and the first major dinosaur fossil discovered in the state.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! 🦖🎨

06/13/2026

More community outreach for ! We're in Colorado Springs again today, at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry Super Saturday event. Come visit and see a cool museum!

06/12/2026

You know it, you love it… and it’s about to get even better!

The Colorado Department of Transportation just announced that the I-70 Dakota Hogback Point of Geologic Interest trails are about to be rehabilitated. The trails will be improved upon to increase access and safety, ensuring they will remain stable in the coming decades. Over 2,000 feet of trail will be revamped, including both the North and South Trails. The old signage in the area will also be replaced with updated interpretative plaques. Construction will be undertaken June through October 2026. CGS is proud to support this project and ensure that the iconic I-70 roadcut remains a world-class stop for generations to come. See the full statement from CGS below:

“The Point of Geological Interest along Interstate 70 west of Denver is a world-class outdoor classroom viewed by millions of residents and visitors every year. Restoring public access to this site and replacing decades-old, weathered signage with new interpretive displays helps bring Colorado’s remarkable geologic and paleontologic story back to life for a new generation.

This effort was a true collaboration involving CDOT, Jefferson County, Dinosaur Ridge, Goodbee & Associates, and technical contributors from organizations including the Colorado Geological Survey, USGS, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Colorado Scientific Society, and many dedicated volunteers. The roadcut itself is one of Colorado’s most recognizable geologic features and provides an accessible window into the dynamic processes that shaped the Front Range and Rocky Mountains.

The Colorado Geological Survey is proud to have supported this project and to help ensure these important geologic resources remain publicly accessible, educational, and inspiring for generations to come.”

Please contact CDOT with any questions regarding construction. This project is not expected to impact traffic, but please be aware of workers on the side of the highway.

Learn more about the project here: https://www.codot.gov/news/2026/may2026/geologic-hogback-trail-rehabilitation-begins-may2026

06/09/2026

Join us for a special family-friendly fossil event that is free and open to the public!

Stop by the Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center anytime between 10:00am-2:00pm for an exciting day filled with hands-on activities, fossil discoveries, and fun for all ages. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about fossils from a variety of experts, participate in interactive educational activities, dig for real fossils, view ancient life forms, and meet special guests from the Florissant Fossil Quarries, the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, and more!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

We hope you can join us for this prehistoric adventure and family fun!

The Museum and History Center is located in the City of Cañon City’s former Municipal Building at 612 Royal Gorge Blvd. The hours of the Museum and History Center are Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For more information, please call the museum at (719) 269-9036 or send an email to [email protected]

06/09/2026

Virtual talk opportunity, June 12 -- ESCONI programs are open to anyone. See their post for details and Zoom link.

The ESCONI June 2026 General Meeting will be held via Zoom at 8:00 PM on Friday, June 12th, 2026. Adrienne Stroup, Geological Collections, Vertebrate Paleontological Loan Manager, PaleoArtist/Scien…

06/07/2026

Sunday action at the booth at the Pikes Peak mineral show! Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society puts on a great show, but it closes in a few hours at 4p today.

06/06/2026

Some early action at the booth at the Pikes Peak show! Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society puts on a great show so come visit! Norris Penrose Event Center, Colorado Springs, today until 6, Sunday 10 - 4.