Halls Crossing Frequently Asked Questions...
You
will be living and working in a hot and arid region - please pack
to accommodate these conditions. It is advisable to bring clothes
that will be comfortable during the hot summer months and to also
be prepared for chilly nights and cooler fall temps.
Hall’s Crossing requires you to bring your own bedding for a twin
size bed and towels. If living in couples housing bring full/queen
size bedding. You may call the housing office to double check which
bed size you will be getting. We do not provide toiletries so come
prepared with shampoo, soap, toothbrush & toothpaste, toilet
paper, etc . . .
Uniform shirts and shorts are provided for most positions, please check with your supervisor or manager if there are specific requirements for your area (i.e. property maintenance staff must provide their own pants). If you require a “specialty” size please notify your supervisor or manager once you receive your job offer to see if we can special order it for you as we can only provide short sizes 30-48 and shirt sizes S-XXL. Closed toe shoes are required for most positions, so please bring comfortable, non-skid shoes and socks with you.
You are also encouraged to bring any personal items such as music, books, and special foods while keeping in mind that space is limited in a shared dorm room. If desired bring your laptop computer, there is very limited access to wireless internet around property. Some of the recreation trips include hiking, boating, swimming, and extended periods in the sun so bring comfortable clothes, hats/visors, sunglasses, and sun block.
What
activities are available in my off time?
You are here to create experiences in one of the world's most aesthetic
and unique landscapes. So take your pick: wakeboard, water-ski,
hike, camp, sight see, photography, lazy days on the beach, rent
a powerboat, go to other National Parks, and much, much more!
There are a lot of employee trips planned throughout the season.
In 2009 these trips included hiking in Arches, Canyon lands, Capitol
Reef and Natural Bridges National Parks, shopping trips to Colorado,
ATV Tours, whitewater rafting down the Colorado River as well as
boating on the lake. The employee recreation center has a big screen
TV with Satellite and a DVD Player, as well as, a ping pong table,
pool table, foosball table, internet access, full basketball court,
tennis court, and free laundry facilities. We also have game and
movie nights, a fitness center, and sports equipment available.
Where are the closest grocery and shopping areas?
Halls Crossing is located in a very remote part of Southern Utah. If you are arriving without your own transportation, access to local towns will be very limited. During peak season we do provide shopping trips to town each month, however, space is limited. Please try to bring all of your necessities with you or you may have them shipped here prior to your arrival. There is no cooking allowed in the dorms, except the microwaves in the two common areas, a small refrigerator (approx. 3.6 CU ft) is provided in each room. There is also a microwave available for use in the rec center. Please bring one week worth of food with you.
Non-Full Service grocery stores (basic markets with limited groceries)
o Blanding, UT: 90 miles, approx. 1.5 hours
o Moab, UT: 164 miles, approx. 2 hours
Full Service grocery stores including a Super Walmart
o Grand Junction, CO: 275 miles, approx. 4 hours
o Cortez, CO: 169 miles approx. 3 ½ hours
How can I cash my paychecks?
There are a few options for Northlake employees.
o Direct Deposit: Our employees may apply for direct deposit upon
arrival or at their convenience throughout the season provided they
have a bank account. A voided check or typed letter from the bank
is required for the application.
o Cash on Property: Only on payday employees may cash their paychecks
on property. A valid ID is required (includes employee ID badge)
Where do I eat?
Hall’s Crossing has an employee cafeteria located in the Recreation Center that is open during peak season and serves lunch and dinner*. Seasonal employee couples’ housing does include kitchen facilities. *Limited hours of operation are subject to apply during the beginning and end of the season based on business needs.
Are there cooking facilities that I can use?
Hall’s Crossing employees may use the microwave in the EDR and seasonal
couples have cooking facilities in their trailers.
What are the methods of transportation to and from Hall’s Crossing?
Hall’s Crossing is very remote and the closest drop off location for Greyhound and Amtrak is in Green River, UT about 2 hours away from Bullfrog. We provide a Shuttle from Green River to Bullfrog for $25 per person that is payroll deducted. The Shuttle runs only on Monday afternoon, so it is recommended that employees fly into Salt Lake City Airport and travel by bus or train and arrive in Green River Sunday night or early Monday morning. The pick up point is the Roadway Inn which also happens to be the drop off point for Greyhound. Please keep in mind if you are going to utilize the shuttle and arrive before Monday or after 4pm on Monday afternoon there will not be a shuttle arriving until the following Monday, so please be prepared to spend the night(s) in Green River.
If you are driving to Hall’s Crossing, you may or may not find it on Mapquest. Please use www.randmcnally.com for driving directions to Hall’s Crossing, UT 84533.
If I don’t have a car, how will I get around?
Halls Crossing has bicycles that are available to be checked out through the housing personnel. A shuttle is also available to and from work.
Employee trips throughout the summer will visit nearby national parks and sightseeing destinations as well as shopping trips into Grand Junction. Most likely you will make many friends and some will have vehicles.
How do I receive mail/packages?
There is a Post Office in Hall’s Crossing and delivery is Monday-Saturday excluding holidays. There is no mail service on Sunday’s. Seasonal employees must apply for a PO Box upon arrival if they wish to receive mail.
Your Name
PO Box
Hall’s Crossing, UT 84533
Receiving packages can be a challenge. We strongly suggest using UPS to ship personal packages if it cannot be mailed to a PO Box as they are the only delivery professionals that come here Monday-Friday. FedEx Ground can take up to 3 weeks to get here. DHL does not come here and uses the Post Office as their back up delivery system. Packages not mailed to the Post Office are delivered to the warehouse and are available for pick up Monday-Friday during business hours. The physical address is:
Your Name
Village Store
Highway 276
Hall’s Crossing, UT 84533
Please anticipate having to add at least 3 days on to an expected delivery date.
Will my cell phone work there?
The only good answer to this is maybe. We do have a multi-provider cell tower on the lodge, but service is very sporadic and sometimes may not work at all depending on the weather. The providers with the best service are Verizon, Alltel and T-Mobile. AT&T/Cingular will usually only work if you have a Cingular phone. If we have not listed your provider then your phone will probably not work here
