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Human remains—Native Americans, naked Mormons, or friends of dinosaurs?

June 29, 2019 by Solona Jade Sisco Leave a Comment

Human remains are rock shop owner’s claim to fame  Lin Ottinger is famous in the small town of Moab.  Since 1960, he has owned and operated Lin Ottinger’s Rock Shop. The Moab Rock Shop is a combination store and museum can at once be seen as an authentic dedication to a love of geology and paleontology, and a tourists love it. Lin has an odd sense of humor, with some of … [Read more...]

Lin Ottinger: Moab Dinosaur Hunter

April 26, 2018 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Lin Ottinger's  life has been marked from one rock story after another. Lin first learned of the value of his arrowhead and rock collections as a boy living in Tennessee. Back then he was hulling corn for $10 per week. And as he puts it, "My mom told me I had to get rid of my arrowheads." By selling his collection to a local barber he learned he could earn more money selling … [Read more...]

Lin Ottinger takes Utah Stories to Moab’s White Rim

April 15, 2016 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Every year, thousands of worldwide travelers visit Moab's White Rim Trail. On foot, bicycle or by jeep, here people witness some of the most majestic scenery in the American Southwest. Unlike the Grand Canyon, Bryce, or much of Canyonlands, the White Rim area is accessible only by 4x4 vehicles. On this day, the huge international annual “Jeep Safari” event hasn’t yet started, … [Read more...]

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