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Color Returns to the Trails at Dead Horse Point State Park

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Ranger Jordan

The month of May marks a fantastic change in the plant life at Dead Horse Point State Park. Despite the dry winter, the plants are returning with brilliant color. This is an excellent month for photographers, artists or anyone interested in desert flowers to visit the park. The variety of colors found right at the trails’ edge is enough to entice anyone to hike a bit further. The deciduous trees and shrubs of the park have awakened from their winter slumber and are bringing lush green tones and lively zest to the red rock landscape. Hikers are sure to be pleased by the sweet fragrance drifting from flowering shrubs.

The blossoming of cacti is an event not to be missed. For a brief time of the year these spiny desert icons turn into splashes of color on the landscape. Be it a prickly pear, claret cup or fishhook, each cactus brings their own significant flower to the mix. The prickly pear, the most common cactus in the park, is known for large flowers of yellow, pink and orange. The claret cup grows in a clustered mound spotted with fiery red flowers that have a golden base. The… Read the rest

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Hailstone Event Center

Posted on October 31, 2011 by HikerGirl

Reserve the Hailstone Event Center for your wedding, reception or other special event:

 

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Hiking with Your Best Friend at Dead Horse Point State Park

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Ranger Crystal

Do you love hiking with your best friend? Bring your furry friend to Dead Horse Point State Park and explore nine miles of scenic vistas along the dog-friendly trails.

Sweeping views of the Colorado River and the canyons below await you both. Along the way, you may see many types of desert animals (e.g. chipmunks, squirrels, lizards, snakes, rabbits, hares, fox, deer).  In the spring, the trails are bordered with delicate desert wildflowers adding color to the rugged landscape.

 A few things to know before your visit to the park: 

  • Sandstone tends to be very rough on city dog pads, so you may want to bring some pad salve or booties along to prevent cracks, abrasions or gashes.
  • Check your dog’s pads often since they may not let you know they’re hurt with all of the new smells around.
  • Be sure to bring plenty of water for you both, there is little shade along the trails.
  • For safety reasons, dogs are not allowed on the Intrepid Bike Trail.

Protect the park’s wildlife and keep your pet safe by keeping your dog leashed (no longer than six feet) and under your control at all times.  Dog supplies are available in the… Read the rest

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