Calendar of Events

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.

Fish Adaptations. Children age six to 10 are invited to the Jr. Ranger program from 11 a.m. to noon at the Nature Center to learn about fish in Jordanelle and how they survive. 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.

Come and join us for a fun filled experience learning about how Antelope Islands cowboys worked their cattle at 2 p.m. at one of Utahs earliest ranches, the historic Fielding Garr Ranch in Antelope Island State Park. Though this program is intended for children ages 6-12, everyone is welcome. For more information call (801) 649-5742.

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.

Join us for an exciting hiking adventure on Antelope Island... you'll be amazed!
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.

Dave Lefgren will be at Hyrum State Park to tell the story of Old Ephraim.  Join us for an exciting night of local legend and fun for all ages.   The program  begins at 7:00 pm and will be held in the amphitheater located on the west corner of 400 W. and 300 S., Hyrum.   Admission is free.

Kids Pottery Day
10:00 AM â?? 3:00 PM; Kids, spend a day at the Museum learning about the ways in which ancient people made and used pottery and make your own clay pot! Weâ??ll start by learning about the pottery made by the Pueblo Ancestors and look at pottery designs. Each student will then use similar methods to construct their own pot. Weâ??ll make paints from stone, clay, and plant material and learn how to make and use a paintbrush set from yucca leaves. Each student will have a chance to make at least one pot from air-dry clay to take home. Pottery Day is geared for students in 4-8 grades. We have space for 12 students so please call early to register. There is a $10.00 tuition fee, just to cover the cost of materials.

If you like camping and Bluegrass music, you'll love Rockport's annual Dam Jam Bluegrass Festival located at Rockport's Old Church campground area. Come and enjoy authentic Bluegrass music. Listen to local Bluegrass bands perform in the Old Church. If playing is your passion, stroll around the camp area and "jam" with other musicians. For further details contact Rockport State Park at 435-336-2241.

Join guest speaker Dan Richards from Huntington State Park for a program about scorpions!  Meet at the visitor center amphitheater at 8:30 p.m. for the talk.  When it is dark Dan will lead a short walk with a black light looking for scorpions glowing in the dark.  Contact the park for more details.  (435) 259-2614.

Meet artists Ana Maria Burrell and Vandy Moore at their opening reception of their show in the Sagebrush Gallery at Fremont Indian State Park. The reception will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ms. Burrell will perform a demonstration of jewelry making. Ms. Moore will be on hand to talk about her landscape and wildlife photography and paintings. There is no fee for the art gallery. For more information contact Kari Carlisle at karicarlisle@utah.gov or 435-527-4631.

Predators and Prey. Join the Naturalist for a one-hour program learning about the unique relationship between predators and prey and how they are both important to keep a balance in nature. Program begins at 1pm at the Campground Office. For more information call (435) 654-1791.

Michael Calles, wildlife artist, will be at Hyrum State Park with his paintings and photos.   The program will be held in the park amphitheater, located on the west corner of 400 W. and 300 S., Hyrum.  Admission is free and the program begins at 7:00 pm. 

We know uranium as the element that has made the atomic bomb possible but there 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 8:00 p.m.

Reptiles all have dry scaly skin and are cold-blooded.  Come learn more about these fascinating creatures!  Meet at the visitor center amphitheater at 8 p.m.  We will talk about the reptiles at Dead Horse Point State Park, and maybe even get inside their head a little so we can understand their world.

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 9 a.m.

The Utah Field House, in partnership with Dinosaur National Monument, will host Dr. Dan Chure, one of the world's leading experts on dinosaurs. Dinosaur National Monument paleontologist Dan Chure shares pictures and stories of the latest fossil discoveries at Dinosaur National Monument Come join us at 7:00 p.m. and learn more about the largest land animals of all time. Free admission for this lecture.

Marvel at southern Utah's dark skies as we search for planets. constellations and other celestial wonders.  Bring a folding chair or blanket.  Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 p.m.

From 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Tim Seeber, aka. Mr. Bones, will be in residence at the Utah Field House with his life-size Stegosaurus puppet. Stegosaurus a plant-eating dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period, will appear to come to life through the masterful puppetry of Tim Seeber. Regular admission fees apply.

Bats! Nature's Do-Gooders. Despite the many myths and superstitions we have about bats, they are one of the most important do-gooders of the natural world. Discover some of the wonders of bats beginning at 8:30 pm at the Campground Amphitheater. For more information call (435) 654-1791.

Join Ogden Astronomical Society and Weber State University for an evening under the stars. Participants can expect to enjoy beautiful celestial views (weather permitting), and stellar conversation with local astronomers. Meet at White Rock Bay at 9 p.m. If you bring a flashlight, please make it a red-colored lens. For more information please call (801) 721-9569.

Huber Grove History Grove. 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

Laura Bennett will be at Hyrum State Park with her "Campground Critters" and stories.  This will be a very fun and educational  presentation for the whole family.  The program will be held in the amphitheater located on the west corner of 400 W. and 300 S., Hyrum.  Admission is free and the program begins at 7:00 Pm.

Discover the world of dinosaurs through a hands-on activitiy and games suitable for children 6-12 years old. Presented by Christy Young at 2:00 PM. Regular admission fees apply.

We know uranium as the element that has made the atomic bomb possible but there 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.

Diane Iverson and Mary Madison, granddaughters of paleontologist Earl Douglass will reminisce about their grandfather and father Gawin Douglass at 7:00 PM. This celebration is being presented in partnership with dinosaur National Monument as part of the100 years of Discovery Celebration. The event is free.

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.

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.

Bats, owls, and scorpions are some of the most feared and least understood creatures of the desert.  Learn about these masters of the night as we discover the park after dark.  Meet at the Visitor Center at 8:30 p.m.

Come join us at 2 p.m. for an informative lecture about Fielding Garr by Arnold Garr, descendant of Fielding Garr, at one of Utahs earliest ranches, the historic Fielding Garr Ranch in Antelope Island State Park. For more information call (801) 649-5742.

Falcons up Close. Meet the Naturalist Saturday at 7 pm at the amphitheater to learn about Falcons and why they are so special. Hailstone is located on the west end of the reservoir. For more information please call (435) 782-3030.

Jeff McBride, the curator of the Hyurm City Museum, will be at Hyrum State Park  with stories and facts about the history of Hyrum.   This should be a very interesting program for all ages and especially for residents of Hyrum.  The program will be held in the amphitheater located on the west corner of 400 W. and 300 S., Hyrum.  Admission is free and the program begins at 7:00 pm. 

Hey, kids!  Discover the wonderful world of dragonflies.  Learn about these colorful flying insects and make your own dragonfly puppet.  Meet at the Visitor Center at 10 a.m.

Observe museum volunteers and staff as they prepare recently collected fossils from teh Vernal area. This is your chance to ask questions to those individuals working or just watch the preparation process if you prefer. The activity takes place several times during the week outside the north entrance of the museum (weather permittng).

Learn to identify birds by sight and sound and help the park naturalist conduct a bird survey.  Binoculars and field guides provided.  Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 a.m.

Who were the people who lived here before white man came to this area?  How did they live their everyday lives?  Come discover the world of the prehistoric Indian cultures who lived near Dead Horse Point before it was a state park.  Meet at the visitor center amphitheater at 8 p.m. for this half-hour program.

Turn Over a New Leaf. Children age six to 10 are invited to the Jr. Ranger program from 11 a.m. to noon at the Nature Center to learn about fall and what the animals are doing to get ready for winter. 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.

Hawks Up Close. Have you ever seen a hawk, eagle, or falcon up close? If not, here's your chance. Join the Naturalist for a program about birds of prey and come see one up close. Program begins at 7:00 p.m. at the campground amphitheater. For more information call (435) 654-1791.

Ken Kyburz, from the Golden Spike National Historic Site, will be at Hyrum State Park.  He will be telling us "Legends of Northern Utah".  This should be a very fun and educational evening for the whole family.  The program will be held in the amphitheater located on the west corner of 400 W. and 300 S., Hyrum.  Admission is free and the program begins at 7:00 pm.