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  • Upper Sand Island: The Human Continuum at Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum
    26 Jan 2013 - 31 Dec 2013
    Location: In March of 2012 the BLM fuels archaeologist worked with a crew of five dedicated volunteers to photo document the rock art located in Upper Sand Island.  Those photos were then used to render scale drawings of the rock art images by an additional crew of 33 volunteers.  This photo presentation shows the steps involved in that documentation process and the final results.   

  • Upper Sand Island Rock Art: A Human Continuum
    26 Jan 2013 - 31 Dec 2013
    Location: Edge of the Cedars State Park MuseumA new exhibit opens at Edge of the Cedars Museum, Jan 26:

  • Sagebrush Gallery Art Show
    16 Mar 2013 - 16 Jun 2013
    Location: Fremont Indian State Park and MuseumThe Sagebrush Gallery at Fremont Indian State Park and Museum will show the paintings of award-winning artist, Farron Kanosh, March 16th through June 16th. The public is invited to meet the artist at a reception Saturday, March 16th from 2 to 4 p.m. The artist's work is available for sale. Kanosh, Cedar City, was born in Richfield, Utah, and received an associate degree from Snow College Richfield in art and graphics communication. He has been working on a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and studio illustration at Southern Utah University.

  • 2013 Tagged Fish Classic
    20 Apr 2013 - 31 Aug 2013
    Location: Hyrum State ParkDon't miss out on Hyrum State Park's 2nd Annual Tagged Fish Classic running April 20 to August 31.

  • THe Moab Pastel Guild Presents Lyrical Landscapes
    2 May 2013 - 29 Jun 2013
    Location: Dead Horse Point State ParkThe Moab Pastel Guild Presents Lyrical Landscapes will be featuring the art of 10 local artists.  They will be showing at the Bighorn Gallery at Dead Horse Point State park from May 2nd to June 29th.  The opening reception for the event will be held on May 4th from 3:00-6:00, the art will be available for purchase as well as notecards from some of the artists.  Please join us for this wonderful event featurng many of our local artists and their beautiful landscape peices.

  • Johnston's Army Adventure Camp
    3 May 2013 - 4 May 2013
    Location: Camp Floyd State Park

  • ROCKIN' Owl Prowl
    3 May 2013
    Location: Antelope Island State Park  Join the Park Naturalist in the visitor center from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm for a short discussion on owls, followed by a field excursion to look for these nocturnal predators of the sky. Space is limited; please reserve your spot early. This activity is a ROCKIN’ Antelope Island event which is part of a statewide program, ‘Reaching Out Connecting Kids in Nature’. Park entrance fees apply. For more information call (801) 721-9569.

  • ROCKIN' Nature Sketch
    3 May 2013
    Location: Snow Canyon State Park Designed for children ages 6-12, admire the changing colors of early evening and discover the magic of sketching nature on this 1.5 mile, roundtrip hike! *This activity is a ROCKIN’ Snow Canyon event. 

  • 5:00p.m. Animal Tracks Bingo Night!
    3 May 2013
    Location: Goblin Valley State Park 

  • NOTICE May 3, 2013-Park Visitors
    3 May 2013 - 4 May 2013
    Location: Sand Hollow State ParkAll watercraft will exit the water by 6:00 PM  All visitors will be away from the Westside Ramp by 6:30 PM.  All watercraft in the park will be on their trailers.

  • NOTICE May 3, 2013-Park Visitors
    3 May 2013 - 4 May 2013
    Location: Sand Hollow State ParkWestside Campers - it will NOT be a quiet night.  All campers you will not be able to leave the park from 7 AM to 11 AM. Access from sand Hollow Road onto SR-9 will be closed on May 4, 2013 from 7 AM until 11 AM.  Please plan your travel needs around closures.  

  • Johnson Canyon Hike
    3 May 2013
    Location: Snow Canyon State ParkJoin park staff for a hike to Johnson Canyon and Johnson Arch.  Learn more about the natural history of the area as you traverse lava flows and a desert scrub community on this two-mile, round-trip hike.    Fri., May 3, 1:00-2:30 p.m.   All listed events are free and open to the public.  Space is limited; registration required.  For more information, or to register for a program, contact park staff at (435) 628-2255.

  • Dia de Playa
    4 May 2013
    Location: Hyrum State ParkJoin us for Día de Playa--Beach Day--Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Try out a canoe or kayak, or take a motorboat tour. Learn to fish and set up the perfect campsite with local outdoor experts. Spend the day on the grass where you can enjoy music and nature-based activities, and savor food from vendors on site. Bring your family, neighbors, and friends! Only $6 a vehicle or $3 with the donation of two or more children's books to benefit local school children. All activities are included with your entrance fee (with exception of food purchases.)

  • What did the Native American inhabitants of Antelope Island Eat? Junior Ranger program
    4 May 2013
    Location: Antelope Island State ParkCome and join us for a fun filled experience learning about how Antelope Island’s Native peoples gathered food at 1:00pm at the historic Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island State Park. Though this informative Junior Ranger program is geared for ages 6-12 people of all ages are welcome. For more information call (801) 649-5742.

  • IRONMAN TRIATHALON
    4 May 2013
    Location: Sand Hollow State ParkThis is the 4th annual Ironman Event for Washington County.  Athletes will begin at Sand Hollow State Park swimming 1.2 miles, then bike 56 miles to Snow Canyon State Park and run 13.1 miles to the finish line at Town Square in St. George.

  • Campers Be Aware
    4 May 2013
    Location: Sand Hollow State ParkVolunteers for Ironman will be coming into the campgrounds all through the night on Friday May 3rd and set up begins at 4 AM.  Be prepared for a noisy night.  The park will be closed Saturay morning from 7AM to 11AM and campers in Primative and Sandpit Campgrounds will not be able to leave until 11 AM.  Campers in Westside can exit the park but will not be able to get back into the park until  after 11 AM.  Shuttle buses will be bringing in spectators from the Fair Grounds.

  • Dia de Playa at Deer Creek State Park
    4 May 2013
    Location: Enjoy a day at the beach from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rainbow Bay area off Highway 189. Discover paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing instruction, activities for the kids, pinatas and door prizes. $10 per car For more information call 435-654-0171

  • 11:00a.m. Junior Ranger Talk- Desert Animal Adaptations
    4 May 2013
    Location: Goblin Valley State Park 

  • 7:00p.m. Geology of The San Rafael Swell
    4 May 2013
    Location: Goblin Valley State Park 

  • Johnson Canyon Hike
    4 May 2013
    Location: Snow Canyon State ParkJoin park staff for a hike to Johnson Canyon and Johnson Arch.  Learn more about the natural history of the area as you traverse lava flows and a desert scrub community on this two-mile, round-trip hike.    Sat., May 4, 2:30-4:00 p.m.   All listed events are free and open to the public.  Space is limited; registration required.  For more information, or to register for a program, contact park staff at (435) 628-2255.

  • Johnston's Army Adventure Camp
    10 May 2013 - 11 May 2013
    Location: Camp Floyd State Park

  • 5:00p.m. Animal Tracks Bingo Night!
    10 May 2013
    Location: Goblin Valley State Park 

  • Johnson Canyon Hike
    10 May 2013
    Location: Snow Canyon State ParkJoin park staff for a hike to Johnson Canyon and Johnson Arch.  Learn more about the natural history of the area as you traverse lava flows and a desert scrub community on this two-mile, round-trip hike.    Fri., May 10, 1:00-2:30 p.m.   All listed events are free and open to the public.  Space is limited; registration required.  For more information, or to register for a program, contact park staff at (435) 628-2255.

  • Scavenger Hunt/Treasure Dig
    11 May 2013
    Location: Yuba State Park         May 11th Scavenger Hunt/Treasure Dig: 

  • Kayak Tour: Formation of Antelope Island
    11 May 2013
    Location: Antelope Island State ParkJoin park staff at 1 pm on a 3-hour round trip kayak tour on Great Salt Lake to look at and learn about the forces that created Antelope Island. View the island from a unique perspective as we paddle around areas of the north end. Bring your own kayak or rent one from Gonzo Boat Rentals and Tours. Registration is required and space is limited. Entrance fees apply. Call Wendy at (801) 721-9569.

  • Lava Tube Hike
    11 May 2013
    Location: Snow Canyon State Park Join park staff for a two-mile, roundtrip hike and the chance to explore the unique formations of a lava tube!

  • Guided Ranch Tours
    11 May 2013
    Location: Antelope Island State Park  Come and join us at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for guided tours with the curator at the Fielding Garr Ranch. See the entire ranch site from the original ranch house, shearing barns and corrals. For more information call (801) 649-5742.

  • Palisade State Park Fishing Tournament
    11 May 2013
    Location: Palisade State ParkPalisade State Park is having a fishing tournament Saturday, May 11th 7 am to 2 pm.  Sign in is going to be 6 am to 7 am and then fishing will start at 7 am.  There will be more then $500 in prizes ($300 gift card from Mtn Man Outdoors for 1st place, $200 gift card from Sportsmans Warehouse for 2nd place and $100 gift card from Cabela's for 3rd place).  We also have some great gifts from local sponsors that we will be giving away.  The entry fee for the tournament is $20 for adults, $15 for youth 16 and under.

  • 11:00a.m. Junior Ranger Talk- Desert Animal Adaptations
    11 May 2013
    Location: Goblin Valley State Park 

  • 7:00p.m. Geology of The San Rafael Swell
    11 May 2013
    Location: Goblin Valley State Park 

  • Johnson Canyon Hike
    11 May 2013
    Location: Snow Canyon State ParkJoin park staff for a hike to Johnson Canyon and Johnson Arch.  Learn more about the natural history of the area as you traverse lava flows and a desert scrub community on this two-mile, round-trip hike.    Sat., May 11, 4:00-5:30 p.m.   All listed events are free and open to the public.  Space is limited; registration required.  For more information, or to register for a program, contact park staff at (435) 628-2255.

  • Johnston's Army Adventure Camp
    17 May 2013 - 18 May 2013
    Location: Camp Floyd State Park

  • Desert Reptile Awareness
    17 May 2013 - 18 May 2013
    Location: Snow Canyon State Park

  • Johnson Canyon Hike
    17 May 2013
    Location: Snow Canyon State ParkJoin park staff for a hike to Johnson Canyon and Johnson Arch.  Learn more about the natural history of the area as you traverse lava flows and a desert scrub community on this two-mile, round-trip hike.    Fri., May 17, 1:00-2:30 p.m.   All listed events are free and open to the public.  Space is limited; registration required.  For more information, or to register for a program, contact park staff at (435) 628-2255.

  • 3:00p.m. Geology of The San Rafael Swell
    17 May 2013
    Location: Goblin Valley State Park  Why do we look the way we do? Join us for geologic walk through time. Be prepared to buckle your seat belts for an uplifting event of collision proportions. Where? Meet under the pavilion at the Valley of the Goblins Observation Point. The program will last about 45 minutes.

  • Sailing Event
    18 May 2013 - 19 May 2013
    Location: Jordanelle State ParkMay 18 & 19, 2013 EVENT - Sailing TBA.  Park City Sailing Association.  www.ParkCitySailing.org .  Check us out on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/JordanelleSP ), Twitter ( @JordanelleSP ), and Pinterest.

  • Star Party
    18 May 2013
    Location: Antelope Island State Park  Join members of the Ogden Astronomical Society in White Rock Bay as they set up telescopes for deep space viewing. Learn about globular clusters, nebulae, galaxies and more. Beginning at 7:30 pm solar scopes will be set  up for viewing the sun.. Sunset is at 8:40 pm. Entrance fees apply. If you bring a flashlight, please have a red filter over it. For more information call (801) 721-9569.

  • Trails Day
    18 May 2013
    Location: Wasatch Mountain State ParkCome help with maintenance work on the Visitor Center/Middle Mountain Loop trail. Meet at Huber Grove at 9am. Call 435-654-1791 for more information.

  • Johnson Canyon Hike
    18 May 2013
    Location: Snow Canyon State ParkJoin park staff for a hike to Johnson Canyon and Johnson Arch.  Learn more about the natural history of the area as you traverse lava flows and a desert scrub community on this two-mile, round-trip hike.    Sat., May 18, 1:00-2:30 p.m.   All listed events are free and open to the public.  Space is limited; registration required.  For more information, or to register for a program, contact park staff at (435) 628-2255.

  • 11:00a.m. Junior Ranger Talk- Desert Animal Adaptations
    18 May 2013
    Location: Goblin Valley State Park 

  • Full Moon Hike: Buffalo Point
    24 May 2013
    Location: Antelope Island State Park  One of the most magical sights is watching the sunset followed by a rising full moon. Join the Park Naturalist at 8 pm at the Buffalo Point Parking Overlook for a ½ mile hike to the top of Buffalo Point to watch the sunset and the moon rise. We will discuss aspects of both the sun and the moon as we witness these breathtaking sights. Fine mesh head nets are recommended for this hike. Entrance fees apply. For more information call (801) 721-9569.

  • 8th annual Cowboy Legends Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering
    24 May 2013 - 27 May 2013
    Location: Antelope Island State ParkCome and join us in celebrating the West in our 8th annual Cowboy Poetry and Music gathering at the historic Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island State Park. For more information call (801) 649-5742 or go to www.CowboyLegendsAI.com.

  • 3:00p.m. Geology of The San Rafael Swell
    24 May 2013
    Location: Goblin Valley State Park  Why do we look the way we do? Join us for geologic walk through time. Be prepared to buckle your seat belts for an uplifting event of collision proportions. Where? Meet under the pavilion at the Valley of the Goblins Observation Point. The program will last about 45 minutes.

  • Johnson Canyon Hike
    24 May 2013
    Location: Snow Canyon State ParkJoin park staff for a hike to Johnson Canyon and Johnson Arch.  Learn more about the natural history of the area as you traverse lava flows and a desert scrub community on this two-mile, round-trip hike.    Fri., May 24, 1:00-2:30 p.m.   All listed events are free and open to the public.  Space is limited; registration required.  For more information, or to register for a program, contact park staff at (435) 628-2255.

  • ALL CAMPSITES GONE FOR MEMORIAL WEEKEND. ONLY PRIMATIVE CAMPING LEFT $15/NIGHT PER CAR IN THE SAND. NO AMMENITIES. JUST PORTA-POTTIES.
    24 May 2013 - 31 May 2013
    Location: Sand Hollow State Park

  • Civil War Encampment
    25 May 2013 - 27 May 2013
    Location: Camp Floyd State ParkCamp Floyd State Park in conjunction with the Utah Civil War Association are hosting a Civil War Encampment on Memorial Day Weekend.  The event will allow visitors to experience camp life and participate in several activities performed by soldiers of Johnston’s Army.  Events include reenactments, encampments, stagecoach rides (Monday 12pm – 2pm), firearm and cannon demonstrations, marches, drills, 1861 period games, and photos in period uniform.

  • Guided Interpretive Activities
    25 May 2013
    Location: Antelope Island State ParkEvery weekend through the summer, park interpreters will be out in the park expounding on the wonders of this amazing place through enlightening hands-on activities. Beach Discovery is from 11am to 1pm at Bridger Bay, and Island Discovery is from 1pm to 3pm at Buffalo Point. Entrance fees apply. For more information call (801) 721-9569.

  • Historic Huber Grove Tour
    25 May 2013
    Location: Wasatch Mountain State ParkTour the historic Huber Grove and home. Visit this beautiful, peaceful area and learn about the history of this charming site.

  • Jr. Ranger-Oreo Cookie Moon Phases
    25 May 2013
    Location: Wasatch Mountain State ParkJr. Ranger booklet available in the Visitor Center and Campground Office. 11am at Yurt and 2pm at Campground office.

  • Full Moon Hike
    25 May 2013
    Location: Wasatch Mountain State ParkJoin the Park Naturalist for this educational hike. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and snacks. Meet at 8pm at the Campground office.

  • 2:00p.m Junior Ranger Talk- Desert Animal Adaptations
    25 May 2013
    Location: Goblin Valley State Park 

  • Johnson Canyon Hike
    25 May 2013
    Location: Snow Canyon State ParkJoin park staff for a hike to Johnson Canyon and Johnson Arch.  Learn more about the natural history of the area as you traverse lava flows and a desert scrub community on this two-mile, round-trip hike.    Sat., May 25, 1:00-2:30 p.m.   All listed events are free and open to the public.  Space is limited; registration required.  For more information, or to register for a program, contact park staff at (435) 628-2255.

  • Huber Grove Farmhouse/Creamery Open
    26 May 2013
    Location: Wasatch Mountain State ParkTour the historic Huber Grove and home. Visit this beautiful, peaceful area and learn about the history of this charming site.

  • Hike Pine Creek Nature Trail
    27 May 2013
    Location: Wasatch Mountain State ParkJoin our Friends for a Hike!

  • Johnson Canyon Hike
    31 May 2013
    Location: Snow Canyon State ParkJoin park staff for a hike to Johnson Canyon and Johnson Arch.  Learn more about the natural history of the area as you traverse lava flows and a desert scrub community on this two-mile, round-trip hike.    Fri., May 31, 1:00-2:30 p.m.   All listed events are free and open to the public.  Space is limited; registration required.  For more information, or to register for a program, contact park staff at (435) 628-2255.

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