Join a ranger on the back deck of the Visitor Center for a free, informal talk about the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Great Salt Lake.These short programs offer engaging insights and invite visitors to see the park and the lake with new appreciation. Topics vary and may include information about the local wildlife and plants, exploration, the ...
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Did you know that there are thousands of dinosaur tracks known from the Moab area! Join a Ranger at the Visitor Center to learn about the menagerie of dinosaur footprint types & fossils found on Moab’s Public Lands!Where: Utahraptor State Park at Visitor Center
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Meet at the Visitor Center. Telescope moon viewing.Search for the glow of a scorpion with a UV flashlight! Bring a UV / black light! |
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Meet at the picnic area at Fielding Garr Ranch. We’ll walk through the property’s densely populated wetland in search of your bucket-list bird. Binoculars are available to borrow for this event.There is no additional charge for this activity – regular park entry fees apply. Contact [email protected] with any questions. |
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Join us for an exciting one-hour hike up to Dalton Wells Quarry - where they found the first Utahraptor bones! This guided hike will include history of the Quarry, information about the Utahraptor, and insight into what Moab looked like during the Early Cretaceous period. Quarry Hikes are weather-dependent and require 4-wheel drive. Where: Utahraptor State Park at Dalton Wells ...
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Is Camp Floyd haunted? The public is invited to participate in a paranormal investigation of Camp Floyd. Because of the popularity of this program, four sessions will be conducted this year with each date limited to 40 participants. Participants are encouraged to view the museums at Camp Floyd during daylight beginning at 6 pm, with the event starting at 7:00 PM ... |
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Meet at the picnic area at Fielding Garr Ranch. We’ll walk through the property’s densely populated wetland in search of your bucket-list bird. Binoculars are available to borrow for this event.There is no additional charge for this activity – regular park entry fees apply. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
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Join a Park Ranger in keeping our park beautiful by helping us pull invasive species that have popped up after the monsoon season. It is a great excuse to get out of the house and enjoy the beach at Sand Hollow State Park! |
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Is Camp Floyd haunted? The public is invited to participate in a paranormal investigation of Camp Floyd. Because of the popularity of this program, four sessions will be conducted this year with each date limited to 40 participants. Participants are encouraged to view the museums at Camp Floyd during daylight beginning at 6 pm, with the event starting at 7:00 PM and ... |
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Join us for an exciting one-hour hike up to Dalton Wells Quarry - where they found the first Utahraptor bones! This guided hike will include history of the Quarry, information about the Utahraptor, and insight into what Moab looked like during the Early Cretaceous period. Quarry Hikes are weather-dependent and require 4-wheel drive. Utahraptor State Park at Dalton Wells Quarry ...
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Join us for an exciting one-hour hike up to Dalton Wells Quarry - where they found the first Utahraptor bones! This guided hike will include history of the Quarry, information about the Utahraptor, and insight into what Moab looked like during the Early Cretaceous period. Quarry Hikes are weather-dependent and require 4-wheel drive. Where: Utahraptor State Park at Dalton Wells ...
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This event has been cancelled due to weather.Join members of Ogden Astronomical Society in White Rock Bay for an evening of stargazing with telescopes. We’ll start the evening by looking at our star, the sun, through solar-filtered telescopes. After dark, volunteers will switch to equipment to view distant planets and other deep-space objects. There is no fee for this activity – regular ... |
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Help us kick off the week leading up to National Fossil Day with a special, Ranger-led tour of our paleontology exhibits! Learn about dinosaur anatomy and behavior by observing and touching their bones and trace fossils found in the Park. Did you know that mammals, crocodiles, and fish lived alongside Utahraptor? Come see for yourself! Where: Utahraptor State Park at ... |
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Join a Park Ranger for an evening around the crackling fire. Bring chairs to lounge around the fire; we also strongly encourage you to bring some hot cocoa to pair with S'MORES that will be provided by the Lin's in Hurricane! |
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Sand Hollow has over 250 species of birds visit the reservoir each year. Bring a chair or a blanket and join a Park Ranger off the main boat ramp near the jetty, to catch a glimpse of some of these amazing birds. Binoculars are provided.
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Meet at the picnic area at Fielding Garr Ranch. We’ll walk through the property’s densely populated wetland in search of your bucket-list bird. Binoculars are available to borrow for this event.There is no additional charge for this activity – regular park entry fees apply. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
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Take part in a nationwide celebration of America’s prehistoric life! From Mammoths, to dinosaurs, sharks, trilobites, birds, crocodiles, and so much more, Moab is home to hundreds of extinct species spanning dozens of time periods. Come to the Utahraptor State Visitor Center to learn about & illustrate these ancient beasts! This special National Fossil Day observance will feature activities such ... |
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Do you have what it takes to become the next ultimate dinosaur fan? Want to test your skills against the most fossil-crazed Park Ranger this side of the Colorado River? Want to impress your friends and family with new knowledge about prehistoric life? Then look no further than Utahraptor State Park’s very first TRIVIA NIGHT! A Jeopardy/Kahoot-format game night at ... |
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Join a park ranger for a mid-morning nature journaling adventure. Learn about all the different ways you can be creative in the outdoors. Nature journals and drawing materials will be provided.
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Did you know that the rocks in and around Moab span the entire Mesozoic Era? Did you know that there are eleven different species of dinosaur known between Dalton Wells and Willow Springs? Join us at the Utahraptor State Park Visitor Center for a presentation about recent footprint finds and other dino discoveries being made at Utah’s newest state park! ...
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Is Camp Floyd haunted? The public is invited to participate in a paranormal investigation of Camp Floyd. Because of the popularity of this program, four sessions will be conducted this year with each date limited to 40 participants. Participants are encouraged to view the museums at Camp Floyd during daylight beginning at 6 pm, with the event starting at 7:00 PM and ... |
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3 events,October 21-24 UTV Takeover Event OHV riding and scheduled activities occuring on the South Beach https://www.utvtakeover.com/hurricane-ut/
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Meet at the picnic area at Fielding Garr Ranch. We’ll walk through the property’s densely populated wetland in search of your bucket-list bird. Binoculars are available to borrow for this event.There is no additional charge for this activity – regular park entry fees apply. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
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Come with blankets and chairs as Sand Hollow State Park hosts an outdoor movie night. There are going to be food vendors at the event! Come early to purchase food and snacks! * Weather Dependent * |
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Is Camp Floyd haunted? The public is invited to participate in a paranormal investigation of Camp Floyd. Because of the popularity of this program, four sessions will be conducted this year with each date limited to 40 participants. Participants are encouraged to view the museums at Camp Floyd during daylight beginning at 6 pm, with the event starting at 7:00 PM and ...
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Join Park Rangers for a closer look at the moon! Learn about the craters and other features that shape our closest celestial neighbor during a short presentation. A telescope viewing will be available after. *Weather and other factors permitting* Where: Utahraptor State Park at Historic Site (38.711910, -109.700358) |
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Antelope Island Bison RoundupHosted each year at Antelope Island State Park, the Bison Roundup is a primary tool utilized to help ensure the continued health of one of the nation’s largest and oldest public bison herds. To help people better understand how the bison herd is managed, you can visit Antelope Island State Park the day of the event and ...
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Is Camp Floyd haunted? The public is invited to participate in a paranormal investigation of Camp Floyd. Because of the popularity of this program, four sessions will be conducted this year with each date limited to 40 participants. Participants are encouraged to view the museums at Camp Floyd during daylight beginning at 6 pm, with the event starting at 7:00 PM and ... |
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Missed out on our Quarry Hikes? Don’t want to drive your car across Courthouse Wash? No worries: join us at the Visitor Center to learn about the history of Dalton Wells Quarry and the multiple dinosaurs and other animals found there! Walk around our Visitor Center to see dinosaur bones while listening to an exclusive Ranger-led tour of museum exhibits! ...
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Join the Park Ranger for a chat about the full moon while taking a stroll along our beach. This is the perfect experience for those who can't go to the paddle tour but still want to experience the park under the light of a full moon. |
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Experience the park by moonlight on a park ranger naturalist led walk along the beach, nature trail, and campgrounds of Willard Bay State Park. Dress for the weather and wear close toed shoes. No flashlights please.         Event is free with paid park entry or Utah State Parks Annual PassWhere: Willard Bay General Store |
3 events,Antelope Island Bison WorkingDuring the Working of the Bison, the animals are sorted and separated one at a time to receive their vaccinations. They receive individual health screenings that include checks for pregnancies, parasites, and health issues.Free public tours and media opportunities are available all three days of this phase. Educators and other group organizers: please reserve group tours by ...
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Join a Park Ranger in keeping our park beautiful by helping us pick up some trash during our off-season. It is a great excuse to get out of the house and enjoy the beach at Sand Hollow State Park! |
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Meet at the picnic area at Fielding Garr Ranch. We’ll walk through the property’s densely populated wetland in search of your bucket-list bird. Binoculars are available to borrow for this event.There is no additional charge for this activity – regular park entry fees apply. Contact [email protected] with any questions. |
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Sand Hollow has over 250 species of birds visit the reservoir each year. Bring a chair or a blanket and join a Park Ranger off the main boat ramp near the jetty, to catch a glimpse of some of these amazing birds. Binoculars are provided.
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Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, safe, and festive trick or treating. Collect treats, participate in fall-themed activities and join a park ranger on a nature walk through the campground.To sign up your vehicle or claim a station please email [email protected] is $5 per vehicle with up to 8 occupants. No passes accepted for this special event. Where: ...
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Get ready for a night all about prehistoric creatures and fall foliage! Enjoy this opportunity to create autumn decor, see & touch real fossils, and practice your artistic skills! Art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Where: Utahraptor State Park at Visitor Center |
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Join a park ranger on a guided morning walk along the nature trail and eagle beach to discover the incredible birdlife that calls Willard Bay home. Whether you are an experienced birder with a life list or someone just looking to learn a few common species, this walk is a perfect way to start your day. We’ll talk about identification ...
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Explore with a park ranger and discover the colors of the season at Willard Bay and learn some fun ways to record your observations.This program is open to all skill levels. Whether you are a seasoned naturalist or picking up a journal for the first time, come prepared to slow down, look closer, and get curious about the wonder happening ...
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Is Camp Floyd haunted? The public is invited to participate in a paranormal investigation of Camp Floyd. Because of the popularity of this program, four sessions will be conducted this year with each date limited to 40 participants. Participants are encouraged to view the museums at Camp Floyd during daylight beginning at 6 pm, with the event starting at 7:00 PM and ... |