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Wyoming Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite.

      This was our Wyoming side trip to the Wyoming dinosaur tracksite (2015).  We had visited the site about 15 years ago but had not taken any pictures.  We were also hoping to be able to take a clay impression for casting purposes.  No form of casting is allowed,  No highlighting other than water is allowed (no chalk, etc.).  I personally agree with most of their reasoning.  The problem with preservation of the tracksite is that it is exposed to the elements (wind, rain, snow, heat, and freezing) and exposed to the public walking all over it.  All of these will eventually degrade the site.  With no one to watch over it, it would be impossible to keep people from walking on the site any way.  So, they built a walkway to the site with a ramp that drops you off right on the site.  I'm not sure what harm would come from taking a clay impression.  But, I think that their reasoning is that if we don't allow anything, then there is less possibility of some unforseen problem cropping up.  This is sound logic and we therefore passed on the cast and took only photographs.  Notice the wave ripple pattern left in the rock with the first footprint.  

      If you visit the site bring a small brush to brush out the sand and dirt which will have accumulated in the tracks.  You will have to adjust your eyes to see the tracks, since they will mostly be buried or filled with dirt.  But, once you see them they will be easier to spot.

      My intent here, with the tracksite photos, is not to go into verbal depth on anything.  But, to let the photos and their sub-titles speak for themselves.  We add new items and information, to the site, monthly.  Be sure to look for page links.  Over half the site (and ALL of the really cool non-product information-like this page) is buried in these page links.  So, just like at the museum, look for all the little things (links) that might otherwise be overlooked.  Enjoy!!!