Events and Programs

June

June 5, Sunset Hike, Mysterious Creatures of the Park! 830PM, Observation Point

Join rangers for a hike in the hoodoos as you learn about the fascinating wildlife of the park including scorpions, bats, kit foxes and rodents!

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.

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.