Events
September 23, 2023
Scorpion Hunt
Did you know that scorpions glow under UV light? Come on an adventure with one of our rangers as we try to spot these amazing creatures. We will have some UV lights for you to use but you are welcome to bring your own. Please wear appropriate footwear preferably closed toe shoes. We will be meeting at the mountain bike parking lot next to the Moenkopi Yurts at 8pm.
September 26, 2023
Geology Rocks! Sunset Talk
Sunset can be a spectacular time to come and view what the park has to offer. Watch the sunset and while you do a ranger will talk to you about what makes this one of the most photographed places in the world. Meet by the bathrooms out at the Dead Horse Point Overlook at 6:30pm. We will be walking a little ways down the west rim trail. You are welcome to bring a chair if you would like.
September 29 & 30, 2023
Full Moon Hikes
Walk in the light of the full moon with one of our rangers while they talk about the full moon and our nocturnal animals. The hike will be about 1 mile long and we will meet in front of the Visitor Center at 7:30pm. It is recommended to wear good shoes.
October 5, 2023
Scorching Hot Desert Sunset Talk
Cool off with one of our rangers as they talk about the harshness of the desert and what animals, plants, and humans must do to survive. Meet by the bathrooms out at the Dead Horse Point Overlook at 6pm. There will be a short walk down the west rim trail. Bring a chair if you would like.
October 7, 2023
Geology Rocks! Sunset Talk
Sunset can be a spectacular time to come and view what the park has to offer. Watch the sunset and while you do a ranger will talk to you about what makes this one of the most photographed places in the world. Meet by the bathrooms out at the Dead Horse Point Overlook at 6pm. We will be walking a little ways down the west rim trail. You are welcome to bring a chair if you would like.
October 10 & 12, 2023
Star Parties
Dead Horse Point is an international dark sky park, which means our sky is one of the best for viewing the stars and planets. Join the ranger as they talk about the night sky, constellations, and show you some dark sky objects in a telescope. Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot at 8pm.
September 18, 2023
Geology Rocks! Sunset Talk
Sunset can be a spectacular time to come and view what the park has to offer. Watch the sunset and while you do a ranger will talk to you about what makes this one of the most photographed places in the world. Meet by the bathrooms out at the Dead Horse Point Overlook at 6pm. We will be walking a little ways down the west rim trail. You are welcome to bring a chair if you would like.
October 20, 2023
Solar System Safari
How vast is our Solar System? Find out during this fun and informative solar system safari. Hike along our modified solar system as a ranger talks about the planets and stars we have around us. The hike will be about a mile long and we will meet out front of the Visitor Center at 7:30pm. We will also pull the telescopes out at the end so you can view one of the planets after you are done hiking. We recommend wearing good shoes and bringing a flashlight.
October 21, 2023
Creepy Crawlers Campfire Night
Tarantulas, scorpions, and centipedes . . . OH MY! Come gather round our campfire as we talk about some of the creepy crawlers that call Dead Horse Point home. We will meet out at the Mountain Bike Parking Lot at 7pm. We have limited seating so if you have a chair please bring it.
October 24, 2023
BAT-tastic Talk
Join us as we kick of the start of bat week with a bat-tastic talk! The talk will go over some of the bats we have here at Dead Horse Point as well as busting some bat myths. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center at 7pm.
October 27 & 28, 2023
Full Moon Hikes
Come find out what goes bump in the night as you hike in the light of a full moon with one of our rangers. The hike will be about 1 mile long and we will meet in front of the Visitor Center at 7pm. It is recommended to wear good shoes.
October 31, 2023
Creepy Crawlers & Bat-tastic Talk
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Celebrate Halloween with us by learning about some of the creepy crawlers that live here at the park. Then later join us as we talk about the amazing bats we have in the area. Creepy Crawlers will take place in the upstairs of the Visitor Center at 11am, and the Bat-tastic Talk will meet out front the Visitor Center at 7pm. All creatures are welcome at these spook-tacular events!