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CALENDAR OF EVENTS




Art Gallery Exhibit: Wildlife and Scenery of Antelope Island by Tom Mathewson
08/01/2012 - 09/30/2012
Location: Antelope Island State Park

 Tom Mathewson will display photographs in the visitor center art gallery.  The exhibit features images of the wildlife, birds, and scenery of Antelope Island State Park.  To view more of Mathewson's artwork visit www.westernfocusimaging,com.

The visitor center and art gallery are open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.  To contact the visitor center, please call (801) 725-9263.



CAMP FLOYD DAYS
09/01/2012 - 09/03/2012
Location: Camp Floyd State Park



Brine Shrimp and Sand
09/01/2012
Location: Antelope Island State Park

  Stop by the Bridger Bay Beach between 11 am and 12 pm to visit with a park interpreter about lake life and other fun facts. Microscopes will be on hand for viewing and discovering lake wonders. For more information call (801) 721-9569.



Life and Times of Lake Bonneville
09/06/2012
Location: Antelope Island State Park

  Meet with the Park Naturalist at 3 p.m. in the Visitor Center Theater to discover the intriguing past of this ancient granddaddy lake of Great Salt Lake. For more information call (801) 721-9569.



JOHNSTON'S ARMY ADVENTURE CAMP
09/07/2012 - 09/08/2012
Location: Camp Floyd State Park

Johnston’s Army Adventure Camp is designed for Boy Scouts and offers an authentic and unique hands-on adventure! Scouts travel back in time to 1858 – 1861 and enter the world of a soldier with Johnston’s Army at Camp Floyd in the Utah Territory.  New recruits are processed, mustered into the army and issued uniforms.



Junior Ranger: Sea Monkeys of Great Salt Lake
09/08/2012
Location: Antelope Island State Park

  Not much can live in water as salty as Great Salt Lake so those that do have some pretty cool adaptations. Children ages 6-12 are invited to come and learn all about Brine Shrimp, also known as “Sea Monkeys”. Meet at 11 am at Bridger Bay Beach.  For more information call (801) 721-9569.



Star Party!
09/08/2012
Location: Antelope Island State Park

  Join park staff and members of the Ogden Astronomical Society for an evening of wonder as we turn our gaze upward. Meet at White Rock Bay Day Use Area just before sunset to look at the sun through a Solar Scope, followed by a 20 minute presentation about space. Deep space viewing will take place afterwards. Please arrive no later than 9:30 pm (the Gate closes to incoming traffic at 10 pm). If you bring a flashlight, please make it a red-colored lens. Weather permitting. Park entrance fees apply. For more information call (801) 721-9569.



Early Morning Bird Walk
09/09/2012
Location: Dead Horse Point State Park

Bird song floats along the early morning breeze at Dead Horse Point State Park.  It’s the height of migration and the park is teeming with birds. Join park staff for an early morning bird walk.  Participants should meet at 7 a.m. at the visitor center. Remember to bring water, sturdy shoes and binoculars if available.



Making Hopi Pottery with the Granddaughters of Nampeyo, Jean and Rachel Sahmie
09/09/2012 - 09/14/2012
Location: Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum

Hopi Pottery Making with Rachel and Jean Sahmie

September 9 – 14, 2012



JOHNSTON'S ARMY ADVENTURE CAMP
09/14/2012 - 09/15/2012
Location: Camp Floyd State Park

Johnston’s Army Adventure Camp is designed for Boy Scouts and offers an authentic and unique hands-on adventure! Scouts travel back in time to 1858 – 1861 and enter the world of a soldier with Johnston’s Army at Camp Floyd in the Utah Territory.  New recruits are processed, mustered into the army and issued uniforms.



TriUtah Triathlon Relay at Rock Cliff - TENTATIVE
09/14/2012 - 09/15/2012
Location: Jordanelle State Park

TENATIVE EVENT - Triathlon Relay at Rock Cliff. Rock Cliff Recreation will be closed from 5:00pm on Friday, September 14, 2012 until 5:00pm Saturday, September 15, 2012. Day use, campgrounds, and adjacent waters will be closed to the public for the dates listed. Spectator access will be permitted by shuttle. The ramp at Hailstone will remain open to the pubilc. Please plan accordingly.



Under a Blanket of Stars
09/15/2012
Location: Dead Horse Point State Park

Dead Horse Point State Park hosts some of the darkest skies found in Southeastern Utah.  The Milky Way Galaxy appears so vivid that some nights you can see purple and green tints as it stretches across the sky.  Join park staff at 8 p.m. at the visitor center for a deeper look into the current night sky.  Bring a red flashlight, a camp chair and your knowledge to share.



Deserts Are Not Deserted Hike
09/15/2012
Location: Antelope Island State Park

  The word “desert” comes from the word “deserted”. The truth, however, is that this land abounds with plants and animals specifically adapted to this harsher environment. Meet the Park Naturalist at 10 am in the visitor center parking lot for an easy one-hour hike to explore and discuss the many wonders of this desert island. For more information call (801) 721-9569.



Life and Times of Lake Bonneville
09/20/2012
Location: Antelope Island State Park

  Meet with the Park Naturalist at 3 p.m. in the Visitor Center Theater to discover the intriguing past of this ancient granddaddy lake of Great Salt Lake. For more information call (801) 721-9569.



JOHNSTON'S ARMY ADVENTURE CAMP
09/21/2012 - 09/22/2012
Location: Camp Floyd State Park

Johnston’s Army Adventure Camp is designed for Boy Scouts and offers an authentic and unique hands-on adventure! Scouts travel back in time to 1858 – 1861 and enter the world of a soldier with Johnston’s Army at Camp Floyd in the Utah Territory.  New recruits are processed, mustered into the army and issued uniforms.



2012 Laser No Coast Championship Regatta - TENTATIVE
09/22/2012 - 09/23/2012
Location: Jordanelle State Park

TENTATIVE EVENT - 2012 Laser No Coast Championship

This event is OPEN to the public and is spectacular to watch with the beautiful fall colors as a backdrop.  Event will take place at the PWC ramp and adjacent waters from there to the dam.  Boat access will be somewhat restricted in that area for the races.  Go to http://www.sailparkcity.org/ for more information.



Junior Ranger: Feathered Friends
09/22/2012
Location: Antelope Island State Park

  What makes a bird a bird? What makes shorebirds unique? Why are there so many birds at Great Salt Lake? Children ages 6-12 are invited to come and discover the answers to these questions during this one hour program designed to get kids excited about nature. Meet at 11 am at the Visitor Center. For more information call (801) 721-9569.



JOHNSTON'S ARMY ADVENTURE CAMP
09/28/2012 - 09/29/2012
Location: Camp Floyd State Park

Johnston’s Army Adventure Camp is designed for Boy Scouts and offers an authentic and unique hands-on adventure! Scouts travel back in time to 1858 – 1861 and enter the world of a soldier with Johnston’s Army at Camp Floyd in the Utah Territory.  New recruits are processed, mustered into the army and issued uniforms.



Hike Under the Full Moon
09/29/2012
Location: Dead Horse Point State Park

The full moon rises behind the prominent La Sal Mountains slowly revealing the rugged landscape below.  Hike across sandstone illuminated by the pale light of a full moon.  Join park staff at the visitor center for a 1-mile full moon hike along the Intrepid Loop. Participants should meet at the visitor center at 8 p.m., bring flashlights, water, sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure.



Junior Ranger : Our Great Big Solar System
09/29/2012
Location: Antelope Island State Park

  Join the Park Naturalist at the Visitor Center Amphitheater at 11 am to learn about the wonders of space and our very own Solar System! This program is geared towards children ages 6-12 but anyone is welcome. Park entrance fees apply. For more information call (801) 721-9569.



Full Moon Hike: White Rock Loop
09/29/2012
Location: Antelope Island State Park

  Meet at 6 pm at the Trail Head in White Rock Bay Campground for this 6.5 mile hike under the light of the full moon. This hike is easy to moderate in difficulty and offers opportunities for incredible views and wildlife sightings. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. For more information call (801) 721-9569.

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