Events and Programs
March
March 7, Star Party- Origin and Types of Stars! 8PM, Observation Point
Join rangers to learn about the types of stars you can see in our amazing dark skies and then view stars and deep space objects through park telescopes.
March 21, Constellations- Love and Betrayal in the Sky! 8:30PM, Observation Point
Join rangers on a tour through the constellations, learning some of the mythology associated with them. We will then view various deep space objects through the park telescopes.
March 27, The Moons of Jupiter! 8:30PM, Observation Point
Join rangers to learn about the night sky, constellations, stars and the planet Jupiter. We will look at space objects through the park telescopes focusing on Jupiter and its amazing moons!
April
April 1, Full Moon Hike, 8:30PM, 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.
April 4, Spring Scorpion Quest! 8:30PM, Ampitheater
Join rangers to learn about these amazing critters and then hike with blacklights to see them glow!
April 11, Sunset Hike- Nocturnal Wildlife! 8PM, Observation Point
Join rangers for a hike in the hoodoos as you learn about the fascinating wildlife that only come out at night.
April 17, Dark Sky Week- Deep Space Exploration! 8:45PM, Ampitheater
Join rangers on a tour through the constellations, stars and deep space objects! We will then view various deep space objects such as star clusters, nebulas and galaxies through the park telescopes.
April 25, Constellations: War in the Sky (Hercules mythology) 9PM, Observation Point
Join rangers on a tour through the constellations, learning some of the mythology associated with them with a focus on the Greco-Roman hero Hercules. We will then view various deep space objects through the park telescopes.
May
May 1, Full Moon Hike, 8:30PM, 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.
May 2, Sunset Hike- the Nocturnal Animals of Goblin Valley! 8:15PM, Observation Point
Join rangers for a hike in the hoodoos as you learn about the fascinating wildlife that only come out at night.
May 9, Geology Hike! 1PM, Observation Point
Join rangers for a hike in the hoodoos as you learn about the fascinating geology of the goblins and surrounding area.
May 16, Goblin Valley Astronomy Festival! 9:30PM, Observation Point
Join rangers on a tour through the constellations, stars and deep space objects! We will then view various deep space objects such as star clusters, nebulas and galaxies through the park telescopes.
May 23, Scorpion Quest- Night Vision Mission! 9:30PM, Amphitheater
Join rangers to learn about these amazing critters and then hike with blacklights to see them glow!
May 30, Venomous Critters of Goblin Valley, 8:30PM, Amphitheater
Join rangers to learn about the creepy critters that call the park home! After the program we will search for scorpions with black lights.
May 31, 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.
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 at the park or at your location.
