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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.

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.

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.

Location: Goblin Valley State Park 

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.  

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.)

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.

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

Location: Goblin Valley State Park 

Location: Camp Floyd State Park

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.

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.

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.

Location: Goblin Valley State Park 

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.

Location: Snow Canyon State Park

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Wasatch Mountain State ParkJr. Ranger booklet available in the Visitor Center and Campground Office. 11am at Yurt and 2pm at Campground office.

Location: Goblin Valley State Park