Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

Activities and Events

Geology Hike (October 15, 2008 - October 15, 2008)
How did a forest turn to stone? Discover the answer on this one-mile hike to the Petrified Forest. Meet at the Visitor Center at 10 a.m.

Bird Watching (October 21, 2008 - October 21, 2008)
Birding is full of surprises any time of the year. Join the park naturalist to see what's flown in! Field guides and binoculars are provided. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 a.m.

Raptors of the West (October 24, 2008 - October 24, 2008)
Enjoy stunning photography and learn about beautiful birds of prey during this exciting presentation by a local raptor biologist. Meet at the Visitor Center at 7 p.m.

Nature Journal (October 25, 2008 - October 25, 2008)
Experience nature using all of your senses. Join the park naturalist on this guided walk and journaling activity. Meet at the Visitor Center at 10 a.m.

Bird Watching (October 29, 2008 - October 29, 2008)
Birding is full of surprises any time of the year. Join the park naturalist to see what's flown in! Field guides and binoculars are provided. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 a.m.

Batty About Bats (October 30, 2008 - October 30, 2008)
Explore the fascinating lives of bats wtih interpretive ranger Larry Glickman of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Fun activities and games for kids! Event takes place at 7 p.m. at the Interagency Visitor Center in Escalante, 755 West Main Street.

Geology Hike (October 31, 2008 - October 31, 2008)
The wood's not scared, it's petrified! Travel back in time 150 million years on a Halloween Hike to the Petrified Forest. Meet at the Visitor Center at 10 a.m.