Events
SUMMER 2019:
ROCKIN’ Snow Canyon
Summer Children’s Programs
9:00 a..m., Saturday mornings
During the months of July and August, join us Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. to participate in our ROCKIN’ Snow Canyon children’s summer programs. Learn about wildlife clues, how to safely “have fun in the sun” with UV protection, canyon geology through “the Life of a Rock”, bird calls and much more during this weekly, one-hour program (in the shade)!
ROCKIN’ Snow Canyon is part of a statewide program (Reaching Out Connecting Kids in Nature).
Topics vary week to week. To request more information, please phone (435) 628-2255. Programs are free and open to the public.
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Note–Due to longer days and extreme summer temperatures, additional ranger-led activities are postponed. Be sure to check back in fall when the ‘Call of the Canyon’ newsletter and calendar of events will continue.
Below, please see examples of past Snow Canyon interpretive events to look forward to:
March 1
Sunset Hike
5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Explore the twilight sights and sounds of the canyon during a one-mile, round trip hike.
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
March 8
Star Walk: Winter Circle
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a stroll under the stars and explore the ‘Winter Circle’–a bright pattern of stars adorning our chilly skies!
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
March 9
West Canyon Discovery Hike
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Join us on this two-mile, round trip walk with a ranger and talk about the discoveries we make along the way—you can even bring your canine pal!
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
March 16
Lava Tube Hike
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Join park staff for a two-mile, round trip hike and the chance to explore the unique formations of a lava tube
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
March 23
Sunrise Reflections
6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Watch the magic of a new day unfold! BYOC (Bring your own coffee) and welcome the sun as it begins its climb above our canyon walls.
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
March 23
Morning Sketchwalk
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Admire the morning glow of the canyon and enjoy the fun of sketching nature–especially spring wildflowers–on this short stroll.
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
March 30
Exploring Desert Potholes
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
In our dry, harsh desert climate, potholes, seeps, and springs are a lifeline for amphibians and other organisms. Join us for a two-mile roundtrip hike to explore some potholes. Learn more about these vital features and possibly discover some of the creatures who call them home.
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
April 6
West Canyon Discovery Hike
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Join us on this two-mile, round trip walk with a ranger and talk about the discoveries we make along the way—you can even bring your canine pal!
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
April 12
Geology Adventure
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
From volcanic activity to ancient stream beds–learn more about the shaping power of geologic forces! Join geologist, Janice Hayden, on this evening walk through time. Gain a deeper understanding of Snow Canyon as we discuss its many interesting natural features.
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
April 13
Nature’s Bounty
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Learn to identify traditional uses of some of Snow Canyon’s edible and medicinal plants during this 1.5-mile, roundtrip hike.
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
April 19
Sunset Hike
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Explore the twilight sights and sounds of the canyon during a one-mile, round trip hike.
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
April 27
Wildflowers & Watercolors
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Learn more about Snow Canyon’s wildflowers during a short, one-mile hike. Then, paint your own flower-inspired watercolor to take home!
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
May 3
Sunset Nature Sketch
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Admire the changing colors of early evening and enjoy the magic of sketching nature on this one-mile, roundtrip hike.
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
May 11
West Canyon Discovery Ride
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Join a ranger for an 8-mile roundtrip bike ride on West Canyon Road. Along the way, participants will discuss many interesting natural features and gain a deeper understanding of Snow Canyon State Park.
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
May 17
Desert Reptile Awareness- Program
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Are you aware that Southern Utah has the greatest number of reptiles in the state because it is in a transition zone between the Mojave Desert, Great Basin Desert, and the Colorado Plateau? Join Ann McLuckie, Wildlife Biologist, and learn more about their unique desert adaptations during an evening presentation. Next day, join us on a morning hike and look for signs of reptiles!
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
May 18
Desert Reptile Awareness- Hike
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Are you aware that Southern Utah has the greatest number of reptiles in the state because it is in a transition zone between the Mojave Desert, Great Basin Desert, and the Colorado Plateau? Join Ann McLuckie, Wildlife Biologist, on a morning hike and look for signs of reptiles!
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
May 24
More than Ghost Stories: Paranormal Investigations in Southern Utah with Southern Utah Paranormal
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Are ghosts real? Do spirits walk among us? Almost everyone has had some type of experience they can’t explain. If you are a believer, or just curious, join local paranormal investigators as they recount their ghost hunting adventures in southern Utah.
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.
May 25
Morning Sketchwalk
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Admire the morning glow of the canyon and enjoy the magic of sketching nature–especially spring wildflowers–on this short stroll.
Space is limited, registration required. All programs are free and open to the public. To request more information, register for a program, or receive a list of upcoming activities, please phone (435) 628-2255.