October Events revealed from Utah State Parks

Petrified Forest Trail, Coutesy Utah State Parks

October 17 Dead Horse Point State Park - Moab
Human History of the Colorado River: Join us for a discussion exploring this important water source in the desert southwest. Meet at 7 p.m. at the visitor center amphitheater. 435-259-2614

October 18 Dead Horse Point State Park - Moab
Geology Program: Join Ranger Dave Zuch for a presentation about the fascinating geology surrounding Dead Horse Point State Park. Meet at the Neck at 6:45 p.m. 435-259-2614

October 20 Dead Horse Point State Park - Moab
Night Walk- Join us at 7 p.m., for a short hike into the night. Learn more about your senses and creatures of the night as you journey without using a flashlight. 435-259-2614

October 21 Escalante Petrified Forest State Park - Escalante
Nature Hike - Nature's Grocery Store: Join the park naturalist on a guided hike through the pinyon-juniper woodlands. Discover how people and wildlife have depended on this important plant community for survival. Meet at the visitor center at 10 a.m. 435-826-4466

October 22 – 23 Snow Canyon State Park - Ivins
Johnson Canyon Hike: Join us at 5 p.m. for a hike to Johnson Canyon and Johnson Arch. Learn about the natural history of the area as you traverse lava flows and a desert scrub community on this ranger-led, two-mile hike. Space is limited and registration is required. 435-628-2255

October 22 Dead Horse Point State Park - Moab
Full Moon Hike: Join us at the Dead Horse Point Overlook at 7:30 p.m. for a mile-long full moon hike to learn about some nocturnal animals and talk about the night sky. Bring a jacket and hat, as the weather will be chilly. 435-259-2614

October 22 and 29 Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park and Museum - Fairfield
Ghosts of Camp Floyd - Is Camp Floyd haunted? The public is invited to participate in a paranormal investigation of Camp Floyd beginning at 6 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own tape recorders, film, digital and infrared cameras. A brief presentation will be conducted to familiarize visitors with ghost hunting techniques before the investigation starts. 801-768-8932

October 23 Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum - Blanding
Field Trip: Join Bill Haven for an easy hike to several ancestral Puebloan sites at Abajo Haven Ranch. This event is free, but limited to 10 participants. 435-678-2238

October 23 Escalante Petrified Forest State Park - Escalante
Geology Hike - How did a forest turn to stone? Discover the answer on this guided hike to the Petrified Forest. Meet at the visitor center at 10 a.m. 435-826-4466

October 23 Snow Canyon State Park - Ivins
Monsters in the Desert: Gila monsters are one of the most mysterious and endangered creatures of southwest Utah. Join Wildlife Biologist Ann McLuckie at 10 a.m. as she discusses the biology of these fascinating lizards. Find out how Gila monsters are studied using radio-telemetry and try radio tracking for yourself. 435-628-2255

October 24 Dead Horse Point State Park - Moab
Guided Nature Walk: Meet at the visitor center amphitheater at 7 p.m., for a guided walk along the park's quarter-mile nature trail. Learn about desert plants and animals as the sun sets. 435-259-2614