Events
June
Quarry Hike with a Ranger
June 20th, 2026 – 9 AM-11 AM
Join us for an exciting one-hour hike up to Dalton Wells Quarry – where they found the first Utahraptor bones! This guided hike will include history of the Quarry, information about the Utahraptor, and insight into what Moab looked like during the Early Cretaceous period. Where: Utahraptor State Park at Dalton Wells Quarry (38.721952, -109.690499)
Quarry Hike with a Ranger
June 27th, 2026 – 9 AM -11 AM
Join us for an exciting one-hour hike up to Dalton Wells Quarry – where they found the first Utahraptor bones! This guided hike will include history of the Quarry, information about the Utahraptor, and insight into what Moab looked like during the Early Cretaceous period. Where: Utahraptor State Park at Dalton Wells Quarry (38.721952, -109.690499)
July
Scorpion Search
July 3rd, 2026 – 9:30 PM- 10:30 PM
Scorpions glow under UV light! Join Park Rangers for a nighttime 0.5-mile walk searching for these glowing creatures! Where: Utahraptor State Park at Historic Site (38.711910, -109.700358)
*Weather and other factors permitting*
Quarry Hike with a Ranger
July 18th, 2026 – 9AM – 11AM
Join us for an exciting one-hour hike up to Dalton Wells Quarry – where they found the first Utahraptor bones! This guided hike will include history of the Quarry, information about the Utahraptor, and insight into what Moab looked like during the Early Cretaceous period. Where: Utahraptor State Park at Dalton Wells Quarry (38.721952, -109.690499)
*4-wheel drive is highly recommended*
Quarry Hike with a Ranger
July 25th, 2026 – 9AM -11 AM
Join us for an exciting one-hour hike up to Dalton Wells Quarry – where they found the first Utahraptor bones! This guided hike will include history of the Quarry, information about the Utahraptor, and insight into what Moab looked like during the Early Cretaceous period. Where: Utahraptor State Park at Dalton Wells Quarry (38.721952, -109.690499)
*4-wheel drive is highly recommended*
Full Moon Talk and Telescope Viewing
July 29th, 2026 – 9:30 PM-10:30 PM
Join Park Rangers for a short program about the moon, followed by a telescope viewing. Where: Utahraptor State Park at Historic Site (38.711910, -109.700358)
*Weather and other factors permitting*
If you have any questions, please call our visitor center at 435-259-3770
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.