Events
October
Star Party: Curse of the Pharaoh
Friday, October 10th at 8:00pm
Journey back in time to the land of the Pharaohs, and uncover the mysteries of the Ancient Egyptian skies. With the aid of a telescope, we’ll navigate the Milky Way and explore its association with the path to the afterlife. Plus, peer into the eye of Horus as Saturn rises in the eastern sky, and join Khonsu, the moon gods’ nightly journey to wrap up the evening. Meet at the Mountain Bike Lot at 8:00pm!
Ye Olde Scorpion Hunt
Saturday, October 11th at 7:30pm
Hark! Tis spoken afar that vile Scorpions do sorely afflict the goodly people of Dead Horse Point! Pick up thee thine lantern of strange and spectral Light and join in the righteous Pursuit of these darksome, shadow-dwelling Creatures of mischief! But be ye wary, touch them we may not, for within their Frame doth much Venom boil. Join thee our Rangers at half past the nineteenth hour (7:30pm) at the Mountain Bike Lot, for this, our final Scorpion Hunt of the season!
Vlad Dracutah’s Bat Bonanza
Sunday, October 12th at 6:00pm
Bats! These flying mammals have instilled awe and horror in humans for centuries. But what’s the true story of these creatures that flit above the park’s evening sky? Do they drink blood? Will they get caught in your hair? When darkness falls, will they transform into… vampires!? Find out for yourself in this engaging and family-friendly presentation on all things bats! Meet at the Visitor Center at 6:00pm!
Plants & Potions Nature Walk
Thursday, October 16th at 6:00pm
High on the mesa grow many desert plants. Beautiful, prickly, and in some cases, toxic, these plants have and continue to be used in a variety of practical, medicinal, and sometimes ritual purposes! Join a Ranger in a walk along a Dead Horse trail as we discover the many uses of the plants of the park! Meet at the Visitor Center at 6:00pm!
Star Party: Rise of the Demon Star
Saturday, October 18th at 8:00pm
The Gorgon, the Demon Star, the Head of the Ghoul: across time and space, the star Algol has inspired tales of dread and misfortune bestowed by its wink. But what’s the truth of this strange flickering star? Peer through a telescope and learn about Algol and other strange star systems! We’ll be looking up for most of the evening, so a chair or blanket is recommended for comfort! Meet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot at 8:00pm.
Extraterrestrial Extravaganza
Friday, October 24th at 7:30pm
Everyone loves to visit the Moab area! Perhaps even visitors from very far away? More UFO sightings have been reported around Moab than above any other site in Utah. Join us as we explore these reports and look through binoculars and telescopes ourselves to see what might really be out there. Tinfoil hats supplied and encouraged! Meet at the Balcony of the Visitor Center at 7:30pm!
Haunted History Hike
Saturday, October 25th at 7:00pm
Can you hear the galloping of the ghost horse herd? Do you see the lost miners wandering up the fading switchbacks? Deep down in the canyon, what wails on the banks of the wash? As night falls, what spectral shades might you encounter? Join a Ranger in a night time stroll and learn the haunted history of Dead Horse Point. Meet at the Point Shade Shelter at 7:00pm.
Star Party: Galactic Trick or Treat
Thursday, October 30th at 7:30pm
Join us for a special Halloween Star Party! Come dressed up in your favorite family-friendly costume as we hop across our Galactic Neighborhood and beyond! Our telescopes will take us to the front steps of Andromeda, Bode’s Galaxy, and more! Bring a comfy chair or blanket, and a telescope if you have one! Meet at the Visitor Center at 7:30pm.