Events and Programs
June
June 13, Goblin Valley Dark Sky Junior Ranger Day
Participants can attend both parts of the program and gain a Goblin Valley Junior Ranger badge! Schedule:
8:45pm: Fun astronomy crafts at the Observation Point!
9:45pm: Stars and Constellations! Join rangers to learn about the stars, the constellations and mythology associated with them. We will view various space objects with the telescopes afterwards.
June 20, Star Party! 9:45PM, Observation Point
Join rangers to learn about stars and how they form and tour the constellations! We will view various sky objects through telescopes after the program.
June 27, Bats of Goblin Valley Campfire Program! 9:30PM, Amphitheater
Join rangers to learn about the amazing critters of the night sky. The program will be followed by a campfire and s’mores.
June 29, Full Moon Hike, 9:45PM, Observation Point
Join rangers for a short hike through the hoodoos under the light of the full moon! You will learn about the moon, nocturnal wildlife and other park information.
July
July 4, Independence Day Constellation Tour and Campfire! Amphitheater, 9:30PM
Stars and Constellations! Join rangers to learn about the stars, the constellations and mythology associated with them. We will have a campfire and s’mores afterwards.
July 11, Scorpion Quest! Amphitheater, 9:30PM
Learn about these amazing desert critters and then search for them on a short hike with park rangers!
July 18, Star Party! Observation Point, 9:30PM
Join rangers to learn about stars, mythology and the constellations! We will view various sky objects through telescopes after the program.
July 25, Sunset Hike- Desert after Dark! Observation Point, 8:30PM
Join rangers on a short hike in the magical evening hours while learning about the amazing nocturnal wildlife that live in the park.
July 29, Full Moon Hike! Observation Point, 8:45PM
Join rangers for a short hike through the hoodoos under the light of the full moon! You will learn about the moon, nocturnal wildlife and other park information
July 31, World Ranger Day Scavenger Hunt! All day, drop-in activity.
Celebrate the work and sacrifice of rangers around the world with a fun scavenger hunt. Stop by the visitor center for hunt details, and complete on your own (need to return to the visitor center before 5pm). Those who complete the hunt will earn a special prize.
Note: for all dark sky programs, please bring only lights with red lenses if possible to protect night vision. Please arrive early to avoid illumination with you headlights, or park facing away from the program
Interested in a ranger program for your school or youth group? Reach out to us in advance to see if we can schedule a private program for your group at the park, or a program at your school.
