Events

May

Luna in the Lens: The Flower Moon
Friday, May 1st at 9:00pm
Meet at the Visitor Center. Telescope Viewing.

Discover the wonders of lunar geography through the lens of a telescope! Bring a red light!

Sensory Stroll
Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00pm
Meet at the Visitor Center. Easy 1.5 Mile Hike.

Explore a desert landscape with all five senses! Bring walking shoes and plenty of water!

Scorpion Search
Saturday, May 2nd at 9:00pm
Meet at the Visitor Center. Easy 1.5 Mile Hike.

Search for the glow of a scorpion with a UV flashlight! Bring a UV / black light!

Palpatine’s Pelt Party
Monday, May 4th at 7:30pm
Meet at the Point Shelter. Ranger Presentation.

May the 4th be with you! In this Star Wars themed Ranger presentation, feel the fur of the creatures of the Colorado Plateau!

Desert Journal: Manual of Muad’Dib
Saturday, May 9th at 7:00pm
Meet at the Visitor Center. 0.25 Mile Hike.

May Thy 9th Chip and Shatter! In this Dune-themed Nature Journaling program, learn all about the desert world of Dead Horse Point!

Constellation Quest: The Lion of the Desert Sky
Saturday, May 9th at 9:30pm
Meet at the Visitor Center. Telescope Viewing.

Explore the Arabian mythology of the constellation Leo with the aid of a telescope! Bring an outdoor blanket and red light!

Constellation Quest: Springtime Starscapes
Friday, May 15th at 9:30pm
Meet at the Visitor Center. Telescope Viewing.

Explore the Roman mythology of the constellation Virgo with the aid of a telescope! Bring an outdoor blanket and red light!

Stargazing: Dark Skies over Dead Horse Point
Friday, May 22nd at 9:30pm
Meet at the Visitor Center. Ranger Presentation.

Immerse yourself in the dark skies over Dead Horse Point! Naked-eye stargazing only! Bring an outdoor blanket and red light!

Hi-Ho History Hike
Saturday, May 23rd at 4:30pm
Meet at the Mountain Bike Lot. 5 Mile Hike, moderate elevation gain.

Explore the history of the Dead Horse Mesa on a moderately difficult hike! Bring hiking shoes and plenty of water!

Constellation Quest: The Trials of Heracles
Saturday, May 23rd at 9:30pm
Meet at the Mountain Bike Lot. Telescope Viewing.

Explore the Greek mythology of the constellation Hercules with the aid of a telescope! Bring an outdoor blanket and a red light!

Stargazing: Dark Skies over Dead Horse Point
Friday, May 29th at 9:30pm
Meet at the Visitor Center. Ranger Presentation.

Immerse yourself in the dark skies over Dead Horse Point! Naked-eye stargazing only! Bring an outdoor blanket and red light!

Telescopic Geo-Tour
Saturday, May 30th at 7:30pm
Meet at the Point Shelter. Daytime Telescope Viewing.

Explore the geology of Canyon Country through the lens of a telescope! Bring water!

Luna in the Lens: Blue Moon
Saturday, May 30th at 9:30pm
Meet at the Point Shelter. Telescope Viewing.

Discover the wonders of lunar geography through the lens of a telescope! Bring a red light!