Events

July

Sunset Talk: Pioneer Tales
Thursday, July 24 at 8:00 p.m.

What’s Pioneer Day? Learn about this special holiday from a local Utah Park Ranger! Meet at the Dead Horse Point Overlook.

Star Party: Pioneer Day
Thursday, July 24 at 9:30 p.m.

The new moon provides astronomers the darkest sky of the month to view the stars! Explore the constellations in our Star Party! Meet at the Visitor Center.

Scorpion Hunt
Saturday, July 26 at 9:30 p.m.

Did you know that scorpions glow under UV light? How many can you find? Meet at the Mountain Bike Parking Lot and find out!

Star Party: Aquarius
Tuesday, July 29 at 9:30 p.m.

During the peak of the delta aquariid meteor shower, peer through a telescope and learn about Aquarius. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Nature Hike
Thursday, July 31 at 8:00 p.m.

Join a Ranger on an evening hike and learn about the natural features of the park! Meet at the Visitor Center for this 2-mile out-and-back hike.

August

Sunset Talk: Geology Rocks
Saturday, August 2nd at 8:00pm

What stories do the rocks around the mesa tell us? Stop by the Dead Horse Point Overlook to find out!

Star Light Hike
Tuesday, August 5th at 9:00pm

Under dark sky star light, take a peaceful walk with a ranger. Bring a red light source! Meet in front of the visitor center.

Full Moon Hike
Saturday, August 9th at 9:00pm

Take part in a one-mile educational night hike by the light of the full moon! Meet in front of the visitor center.

Star Party: Perseids
Wednesday, August 13th at 9:00pm

The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks in mid-August! Grab a telescope and learn this annual event! Meet in front of the Visitor Center.

Bat Blitz
Friday, August 15th at 8:00pm

Home to several different bat species, Dead Horse Point State Park is a great place to see this amazing flying mammal! Meet in front of the visitor center.

Nature Hike
Thursday, August 21st at 7:30pm

Join a Ranger on an evening hike and learn about the natural features of the park! Meet at the Visitor Center for this 2-mile out-and-back hike.

Star Party: New Moon
Saturday, August 23rd at 9:00pm

The new moon is the perfect time of the month to view the Dark Sky! Meet at the Visitor Center for this hands-on telescope program!

Sunset Talk
Wednesday, August 27th at 7:30pm

Come explore the natural history and geology of Dead Horse Point State Park! Meet in front of the Visitor Center.

Scorpion Hunt
Saturday, August 30th at 8:00pm

Did you know that scorpions glow under UV light? How many can you find? Meet at the Mountain Bike Parking Lot and find out!