Events
July 25, 2024
Bat’s Incredible! Bat talk
Many different species of bat’s call the canyons of the Moab area home. Come learn more about these amazing creatures at our bat talk at the Visitor Center at 9pm.
July 27, 2024
Scorpion Hunt
Armed with our trusty UV lights we will hike along the mountain bike trail looking for the glow of scorpions. Meet out at the mountain bike parking lot at 9:15pm for a fun night of hunting. UV lights are provided but if you have one please bring it and make sure you have closed toe shoes.
July 31, 2024
Sunset Talk: Geology Rocks!
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 7:30pm. We will be walking a little ways down the west rim trail. You are welcome to bring a chair if you would like.
August 2, 2024
Star Party
Join us for a night of star gazing, constellation touring, and telescope viewing. We will be meeting in the Visitor Center Parking lot at 9:30pm.
August 6, 2024
Star Party
As an International Dark Sky Park we love showing off the night skies here at Dead Horse Point. Come learn more about the constellations and the stories behind the stars that you can see. Meet in the Visitor Center Parking Lot at 9:30pm.
August 8, 2024
Scorpion Hunt
Armed with our trusty UV lights we will hike along the mountain bike trail looking for the glow of scorpions. Meet out at the mountain bike parking lot at 9:15pm for a fun night of hunting. UV lights are provided but if you have one please bring it and make sure you have closed toe shoes.
August 14, 2024
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 park so special. Meet by the bathrooms out at the Dead Horse Point Overlook at 7:15pm. We will be walking a little ways down the west rim trail. You are welcome to bring a chair if you would like.
August 17, 2024
Full Moon Hike
Walk by the light of the full moon and learn more about the moon and the night life here at Dead Horse Point State Park. This is a 1 mile hike on dirt and rock trail so please wear appropriate footwear. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center at 8:45pm.
August 20, 2024
Full Moon Hike
Join us on a 1 mile hike using the light from the full moon. Learn more about the moon and how it effects us here on Earth. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center at 8:45pm.
August 22, 2024
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 park so special. Meet by the bathrooms out at the Dead Horse Point Overlook at 7pm. We will be walking a little ways down the west rim trail. You are welcome to bring a chair if you would like.