Calendar of Events

Events By Month

03/01/2009 - 12/31/2009

Location: Edge of the Cedars State Park

Durango photographer, Dave Manley, presents his collection of rock art images of the Four Corners area. This exhibit iincludes over fifty petroglyphs and pictographs presented with Manley's artistic flair. The unframed photographs invite the viewer to explore the cultural landscape of the ancient people who left the messages on the rocks.

Desert Horses (Painted by the Women Who Ride Them)

07/02/2009 - 01/30/2010

Location: Edge of the Cedars State Park

Desert Horses (Painted by the Women Who Ride Them)
Be sure to come by and see the new exhibit of original Western paintings by Moab artist, Page Holland and daughter, Sunnie Holland of San Antonio, Texas.

Kid's Discovery Zone

08/01/2009 - 12/31/2009

Location: Fremont Indian State Park and Museum

During your visit to Fremont Indian State Park, kids can play in the Kid's Discovery Zone. Kids can pretend to be a Fremont Indian and play in the pithouse, weave on a loom, and make their own rock art on the rock art wall. Kids can also pretend to be an archeologist, put on a lab coat, study real artifacts, and learn about Native American culture in the Archeology Lab. There is a day use fee of $6.00 per vehicle up to 8 people, 50% discount for Utah seniors. No charge for Utah State Parks Annual Pass holders.

Junior Ranger

09/01/2009 - 12/31/2009

Location: Fremont Indian State Park and Museum

During your visit to Fremont Indian State Park, kids can receive a free Junior Ranger book. Complete the book and receive a free Junior Ranger badge. There is a day use fee of $6.00 per vehicle up to 8 people, 50% discount for Utah seniors. No charge for Utah State Parks Annual Pass holders. For more information contact Kari Carlisle at karicarlisle@utah.gov or 435-527-4631.

Dinosaur exhibit

09/28/2009 - 11/01/2011

Location: Utah Field House of Natural History

The Utah Field House of Narural History State Park Museum in partnership with Dinosaur National Monument will display exhibts from the closed dinosaur quarry near Jensen Utah. The exhibit consists of four dinosaur casts: a nearly complete juvenile Camarasaurus, Allosaurus fragilis, a poossible new Allosaurus species, and a partial baby Stegosaurus. According to dr.

Art Show - Suzan Rasmussen, Shauna Alcorn and Lola Kartchner

10/10/2009 - 01/03/2010

Location: Fremont Indian State Park and Museum

The Sagebrush Gallery at Fremont Indian State Park will show the watercolor paintings of Suzan Rasmussen, Shauna Alcorn and Lola Kartchner. There is no fee for the art gallery. For more information contact Kari Carlisle at karicarlisle@utah.gov or 435-527-4631.

Art Gallery

12/01/2009 - 01/31/2010

Location: Antelope Island State Park

Keith Vaught will display photographs in the visitor center art gallery. For more information, please call (801) 725-9263.

Ladies of Camp Floyd Day Camp

12/05/2009

Location: Camp Floyd State Park

Take a step back in time to learn about the life and times of women at Camp Floyd. The Ladies of Camp Floyd Day Camp teaches everyday activities completed by women of Camp Floyd. Participants will wear a period dress, meet costumed interpreters, play 19th Century games, learn etiquette of the period, construct a rag doll, learn a period dance, and more.

Junior Ranger - Survival Skills

12/05/2009

Location: Antelope Island State Park

Ages 10-up Indoor/outdoor program -Beach Pavilion (Heated)

Learn the basics of outdoor winter survival. We will discover the three most important things to do before you go, how to make emergency snowshoes, and what to put in your survival kit. You may even get to try your hand at making fires the old fashioned way.

Gift Shop Christmas

12/07/2009 - 12/12/2009

Location: Camp Floyd State Park

From Monday, December 7, 2009, until Saturday, December 12, 2009, the Camp Floyd State Park gift shop will be offering a discount of twenty-five percent on all purchases. There are bonnets, kepis, historic games, and cap guns for children or children at heart. Stamp and coin sets for collectors. Plus, over forty titles to choose from on topics ranging from cooking, to ghost towns, to the Civil War. There is something for everyone!

Christmas at the Homestead

12/07/2009

Location: Iron Mission State Park

"Come home for Christmas" to the Iron Mission State Park for a celebration of the season and pioneer heritage. The cost for this trip back in time is just $3.00 per family but the memory of Christmas at the Homestead will last a lifetime. Call (435) 586-9290.

Old Fashioned Family Christmas

12/07/2009

Location: Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum

Join our park family from 6:00-8:00 PM. to help decorate the Little Rock School and learn how some traditional decorations were made. Pop some popcorn over the stove and eat some treats.

Children's Story Time

12/08/2009

Location: Iron Mission State Park

The Iron Mission Story Time is an opportunity for preschool children to learn about the past through stories and history-related activities. 12:30-1:00, call (435) 586-9290.

Legends by Firelight

12/12/2009

Location: Antelope Island State Park

December 12 6-8 pm – Outdoor program – dress for the weather

All ages welcome

White Rock Bay Campground Site 6

Join us by the fire for an evening of oral tradition as we explain just how jackrabbit got his large ears, why coyote is so tricky and other native American myths and legends. Bring marshmallows and sticks if desired.

A behind the scenes tour: Paleontology Lab

12/16/2009

Location: Utah Field House of Natural History

Join Heather Finlayson, Curator, for a behind the scenes tour of our paleontology laboratory. This is a wonderful opportunity to view areas of the museum not normally open to the public. The tour will cover how to prepare fossils, and include a demonstration of the tools and techniques for cleaning and conserving fossils. Participation is limited so please call Heather at 435-789-3799 to reserve a spot. The tour will start at 7:00 PM and will be at at old facility, 235 E. Main.

Heber Valley Christmas Bird Count

12/26/2009

Location: Wasatch Mountain State Park

Join park staff and other bird and wildlife lovers in Audubon's 110^th Christmas Bird Count. The CBC is one of the largest citizen science efforts in the world. Beginner, intermediate, and expert birders are welcome. To register, or for more information call Wendy at (435) 654-1791 or visit www.audubon.org/bird/cbc.