Calendar of Events

Hear a first-hand account of life in Johnston's Army, view cannon and musket fire, experience the life of a soldier by marching, drilling, making candles and adobe bricks; play Pony Express games, experience class in a 19th century schoolhouse, view the Stagecoach Inn and Camp Floyd Commissary. Reservations required, minimum group size, 75.

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. For more information or to volunteer as a docent in the Kid's Discovery Zone, contact Kari Carlisle at karicarlisle@utah.gov or 435-527-4631.

Come and join us in celebrating Independence Day weekend at one of Utahs earliest ranches, the historic Fielding Garr Ranch in Antelope Island State Park. Learn how the people of Antelope Island lived, learn to make pioneer handkerchief dolls, pick up a needle and quilt, learn pioneer games such as farm ball and race your family in a sack race. These activities are available 9-5 p.m. For more information call (801) 649-5742.

Join the Park Naturalist on this 2-mile round trip hike along a portion of the Visitor Center Trail at 8:30 pm to enjoy the fading light of the sunset and beautiful light of the full moon. We will take a short break at a small pond and talk about some of the wonders of the moon. Dress for the weather, and bring water, snacks, and a flashlight.
For more information, call (435) 654-1791.

Come and join us in celebrating Independence Day Weekend at one of Utahâ??s earliest ranches, the historic Fielding Garr Ranch on Antelope Island State Park for an exciting time learning how the people of Antelope Island lived. For more information call (801) 649-5742.

Your invited to join us in a celebration of the discovery of the original Diplodocus sauropod dinosaur affectionately known as Dippy. Activities start at 1:00 PM and end at 3:00 PM

Join Fillmore city and the Territotrial Statehouse for the traditional 4th of July celebration. Food and activities will be available plus plenty of fun games.

Come tour the historic Huber Grove from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Visit this beautiful, peaceful area and learn about Nature on the Ranch. The tour is free and open to all. For more information call (435) 643-1791

The main area of the park will be closed to all traffic including campers and boaters on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as the National Guard will be in the park to begin road construction for the large BOR renovation that will be taking place for next few years. On Thursday we will allow boaters to launch and the day use area will also be open. We will attempt to keep everyone up to date on closures and progress.

Travel back in time 150 million years!  Join the park naturalist as we explore the park's unique geology on a guided one-mile hike.  Meet at the Visitor Center at 7:30 p.m.

Who Pooped on my Head. Meet the Naturalist Saturday evening walking about the campground and learn about the effects dog poop has on your drinking water. Hailstone is located on the west end of the reservoir. For more information please call (435) 782-3030.

Discovering Rocks and Minerals. Have you ever eaten rocks? How about minerals? Well you might be surprised at just how many rocks and minerals we use, and even eat, every day. This program is geared toward children ages 6 to 12 but anyone is invited. Program begins at 1pm at the Campground Office. For more information call (435) 654-1791.

Travel back in time to 1858-1861 and enter the world of a soldier with Johnston's Army at Camp Floyd in the Utah Territory.
The cost is $10 per family/group of up to eight people and includes a fun, outdoor gift to take home. Space is limited, so please pre-register or get more information at rockin@utah.gov or (801) 537-3123.

Marni Lee from Hardware Ranch will be here to entertain us with her "Beaver Tales" stories. This is sure to be a very fun and exciting presentation, one that is sure to be enjoyed by children. The program is free and will be in the amphitheater located in the group area, at 7:00 pm.

Join us at Hailstone from 7pm-10pm for an unbelievable on the water fireworks display. Enjoy food, beer, live music and on the water exhibitions. Day Use fee of $10 per vehicle up to 8 people applies. Free to Utah State Park pass holders.

Look for a ranger at the Dead Horse Point Overlook under the shelter from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.  There will be a station set up with local geological specimens (rocks!).  Come take a closer look at the geology of Dead Horse Point State Park.

Look for a ranger at the Dead Horse Point overlook under the shelter from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.  There will be a station set up for you to take a closer look at the world in and around Dead Horse Point State Park!

Dedication of the new cabins in Wakara Campground at Palisade State Park will take place at 11:00 Tuesday Morning. for more information call (435)835-6676.

Join paleontologists for a morning beverage and talk with them about recent discoveries. This is yoru chance to ask questions about paleontology. Earl Douglass' garnddaughters will be here to answer questions about the first paleontologist to dig the Carnegie Quarry at Dinosaur National Monument. The event will be held 10:00-11:00 AM. Regular admission fees apply.

Utah History Through Native Eyes - Learning About the Noochew (Ute People)
6:30 PM; Northern Ute film maker, Larry Cesspooch, will present this program and public discussion about Utah�¢??s Ute people. In this Public Square presentation, sponsored by the Utah Humanities Council, Cesspooch will highlight three historic periods in Ute history. This program is free and all are welcome!

Johnston's Army Adventure Camp is designed for Boy Scouts and offers an authentic and unique hands-on adventure! Scouts travel back in time to 1858 - 1861 and enter the world of a soldier with Johnston's Army at Camp Floyd in the Utah Territory. New recruits are processed, mustered into the army and issued uniforms. As a new enlisted private, scouts will shoulder their musket, and march off to a new adventure! Leaving modern possessions behind, the call of bugles and officers' commands will replace the daily routine of 21st century life.

Come join us on June 13th or July 18th when Christy Young, interpreter at Dinosaur National Monument will present a program guaranteed to delight children of all ages, but especially those between 6-12. The program will begin at 2:00 at the Utah Field House of Natural History. Regular fees will apply.

Dutch Oven Cooking. What better way to spend an evening in the mountains than by enjoying a lovely Dutch oven dinner? Join Park Ranger Drew Patterson as he demonstrates some tried and true Dutch oven recipes. Learn some tips and tricks, and sample the food. Program begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Oak Pavilion. For more information call (435) 654-1791.

Come tour the historic Huber Grove from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Visit this beautiful, peaceful area and learn about Unique Swiss Architecture. The tour is free and open to all. For more information call (435) 643-1791

Cannonville Town Park - Cannonville, Utah (9 miles north of Kodachrome Basin State Park)

Dinner - 5 PM

Fiddlers - 7 PM

Proceeds go to Boy Scouts of America Troop 690

Look for a ranger at the Dead Horse Point overlook under the shelter.  There will be a station set up with one of the many wonders found at Dead Horse Point State Park.  Come take a closer look at the world in and around the park!

We know uranium as the element that has made the atomic bomb possible but there is much more to this element than meets the eye.  Come discover how uranium is ultimately responsible for the stunning landscape surrounding Dead Horse Point State Park.  Join Ranger Ramona Radonich at the visitor center amphitheater at 8 p.m. for this program.

Camp Floyd History Camps for kids are a fun-filled educational experience about how soldiers lived at Camp Floyd in 1861, and how the Utah War served pre-Civil War objectives. Campers will meet costumed interpreters, play 19th Century games, drill, march and set up a soldier's camp, fire an 1860's period firearm, make and take home soldier craft activities. Other activities include conducting a full-scale military exercise; and observing muskets and a cannon fired.

Learn about the night sky including constellations, planets, and the universe. Take a turn viewing the moon and planets through one of the parks telescopes. Subject changes slightly for each star party. Program lasts about an hour. Children welcome. Bring binoculars, blankets and lawn chairs. Starts at 10:00 p.m. in the Bauchmann Pavilion.

Make a Star Finder. Children age six to 10 are invited to the Jr. Ranger program from 11 a.m. to noon at the Nature Center to make a star finder and learn how to use it. Children will earn a badge and certificate. Rock Cliff is located on the east end of the reservoir. For more information, please call (435) 782-3030. Join us at Hailstone tonight for a star party and use your star finder.

Animal Homes. Join the Naturalist as we talk about, search for, and discover where and how animals make their homes. This program is geared toward children ages 6 to 12 but anyone is invited to attend. Program begins at 1pm at the Campground Office. For more information, call (435) 654-1791.

Star Party. Join the Naturalist and the Salt Lake Astronomical Society Saturday at 9 pm at the amphitheater. View stars and deep sky objects through telescopes. Hailstone is located on the west end of the reservoir. For more information please call (435) 782-3030.

This weeks program in the amphitheater will be Laura Hines, from the Utah State University Water Qualilty Department. She will be giving us an interactive presentation on Utah's water quality, specifically in Cache Valley. The program begins at 7:00 pm, in the amphitheater, and admission is free.

Look for a ranger at the Dead Horse Point overlook under the shelter from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.  There will be a station set up with one of the park's many wonders for you to take a closer look at the world in around Dead Horse Point State Park.