CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Events By Month

Sagebrush Gallery Art Show: The Oil Paintings of James Gunter

09/17/2011 - 01/02/2012

Location: Fremont Indian State Park and Museum

Meet the artist at a reception on September 17 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Sagebrush Gallery <

Art Gallery Exhibit: Looking at Utah

12/01/2011 - 01/31/2012

Location: Antelope Island State Park

Deanna G. Reeves will display photographs and paintings in the visitor center art gallery.

New Year Reflections Hike

01/01/2012

Location: Snow Canyon State Park

Join us for a two-mile, round trip hike and take this opportunity to reflect on the passing of the old year and the arrival of the new!

10:00-11:30 a.m., Sun., January 1

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.

First Day Hike: Buffalo Point

01/01/2012

Location: Antelope Island State Park

First Day Hike: Buffalo Point. Come and welcome the new year with a hike at Antelope Island State Park. Enjoy the views of Great Salt Lake from Buffalo point as we take the 1.5 mile scenic route up to the point. Meet at the visitor center at 1:30 pm. Be sure to dress warm and prepare for wind. Bring water and snacks. For more information call (801) 721-9569 or email wendwilson@utah.gov.

Walk on the Edge at Dead Horse Point State Park this New Year's Day.

01/01/2012

Location: Dead Horse Point State Park

Break in your New Year with a guided hike along the canyon rim at Dead Horse Point State Park. This 3 mile round trip hike leads to one of the most beautiful views in all of Utah. Join us on Sunday January 1st for an easy hike to Shafer Canyon Overlook. Participants should meet at the visitor center and 1 p.m. Be sure to dress warm, bring water and your sense of adventure. For more information, please call (435) 259-2614.

Rafter B Tagged Fish Challenge

01/01/2012 - 05/31/2012

Location: Rockport State Park

Rockport has been stocked with 50 tagged fish with prizes in excess of $8000! One tag is worth $2500 cash. Catch a tagged fish and go to Rafter B Gas and Grub in Wanship to see what you've won! Follow this link on the Utah State Parks website for more information.

Statehood Celebration

01/07/2012

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Celebrate this historic event at Utah's first capitol. Family events from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a youth dance and activities from 8 to 11 p.m. 435-743-5316

Moonlit Hike

01/07/2012

Location: Snow Canyon State Park

Join park staff for a moonlit, one-mile hike. Enjoy the unique opportunity to see the canyon by moon-glow!

7:00-8:30 p.m., Sat., January 7

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.

Geocaching on Snowshoes

01/07/2012

Location: Wasatch Mountain State Park

Junior Ranger: Wildlife Mysteries

01/14/2012

Location: Antelope Island State Park

With a layering of snow on the ground, winter is a great time to discover some of the secrets of wildlife by learning about and studying their tracks. Join the Naturalist at 11:00 am at the visitor center to learn about animal tracks and tracking. Program is geared toward ages 6-12 but everyone is invited. For more information call (801) 721-9569.

The Winter Hexagon

01/20/2012

Location: Antelope Island State Park

Bright winter stars are out high in the sky, with stories just waiting to be told. The Winter Hexagon is where it all begins. Meet at 5:30 pm in the visitor center. Dress to spend time outdoors. If you bring a flashlight, be sure it has a red filter. Please note, the park gate closes to incoming traffic at 5:30 pm. For more information, call (801) 721-9569.

Cinder Cone Hike

01/21/2012

Location: Snow Canyon State Park

Learn about volcanoes and the volcanic activity responsible for the lava flows in the park. Hike to the top of the Snow Canyon cinder cone during this 1.5-mile, round trip hike.

10:00-11:30 a.m., Sat., January 21

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.

"Cisco Disco"

01/21/2012

Location: Bear Lake State Park

The annual "Cisco Disco" event associated with the annual spawning of the Bonneville Cisco will take place on January 21, 2012.

State Parks and Wildlife Resources Staff will be available at Cisco Beach starting just after 6 a.m. Depending upon the weather, the best time to dip net for Cisco is right around sun rise. State Parks staff will have 10 dip nets available for loaning out. Hot chocolate will also be available.

Regular park entrance fees of $5 per vehicle will be charged.

Bear Lake Montster Plunge

01/21/2012

Location: Bear Lake State Park

Working together with the town of Garden City and the Bear Lake Rendezvous Chamber of Commerce, Bear Lake State Park is hosting the 3rd annual Bear Lake Monster Plunge at 12:00 (noon).

Entrance fees to the marina will not be charged for this event. Park staff reccomends that visitors and participants donate their entrance fees to the Primary Children's Medical Center.

Pleas arrive early to complete the waiver form and be ready to jump at Noon.

ROCKIN Utah - Track Me if You Can

01/21/2012

Location: Wasatch Mountain State Park

Join the Park Naturalist to learn how to snowshoes and about the animals that live in the park. Learn how to identify animal tracks and how animals adapt to winter. To sign up please email ROCKIN@utah.gov

Astronomy Program

01/21/2012

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Enjoy an afternoon of astronomy Saturday, January 21 at Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum. From 2 to 5 p.m., visitors can experience the Starlab and learn about Navajo constellations and star stories.Starlab programs run every 30 minutes.

Astronomy Day at Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum

01/21/2012

Location: Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum

Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum and Natural Bridges National Monument

Team Up for a Special Free Locals Event!

Sagebrush Gallery: The Wildlife Paintings of Vandy Moore

01/21/2012 - 06/17/2012

Location: Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
This art show features artist Vandy Moore’s wildlife and landscape paintings. “Clear Creek Canyon is a constant source of inspiration for me. I love nature and animals so it seemed a natural fit for me to become a nature artist,” states Moore.