11/27/2020
The Scofield Mine Disaster
On May 1st, 1900, the towns of Scofield and Winter’s Quarters located in Carbon County, UT, suffered one of the worst mining disasters in United States history. Scofield was once…
06/03/2020
Cotton Thistle
Onopordum acanthium or nicknamed cotton thistle is a plant native to Europe and Asia. Cotton thistle grows abundantly in North America but is not native to the continent. The plant…
06/03/2020
Common Ground Beetles
Ground beetles are one of the largest groups of beetles in North America. The ground beetles consist of many species of beetles that can have a wide range of color…
05/08/2020
Marmots
The Yellow-Bellied Marmot Common Name: Yellow-Bellied Marmot Scientific Name: Marmota flaviventris Weight: 3.5 to 11 pounds Life Span: 15 years Diet: Grass, grains, leaves, flowers, seeds, eggs, and insects…