Monday, June 30, 2008

July Events in Utah

SLTrib.com has a list of some of the great happenings along the Wasatch Front for this upcoming holiday weekend. And I have gethered a list of even more stuff for the month of July throughout the state.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Visit Sunnyside to see bighorn sheep


This story on utah.gov points out that the town of Sunnyside (about 20 miles east of Price) has an active herd of the bighorns. They typically hang out all summer bdfore heading for their winter digs. Best time to see them is late afternoon until dark.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Interesting Outdoors Events

I just saw this list at SLTrib.com and there are some really interesting outdoor events coming up. Some of the fun things are:

National Get Outdoors Day. A nationwide campaign to encourage families to get outdoors with their children to have some fun and to instill a love of nature and an interest in conservation. Outdoor agencies and outfitters will be showing their wares and children will be able to ride the tram or climb the climbing wall for free. June 14, 11a.m. to 3 p.m, Snowbird.

Paddle demo day. REI will be at Liberty Park with the latest in paddling boats and gear. All skill levels are welcome, no registration required. June 14 from 8 a.m. to noon, southeast corner of Liberty Park.

The 4th annual Swaner Nature Festival. Music, nature walks, an art contest and classes (wildlife photography, GPS101...) June 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, Park City, www.swaner ecocenter.org

The 15th annual Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride
Ride your bike around Antelope Island (at night) dressed up like you favorite creature of the night. July 18, starting at 10 p.m.

Free Clinics at REI. Throughout the summer, REI will be hosting Best of the Wasatch Hiking clinics and on June 19, Author Greg Witt (60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City)will be on hand to discuss hidden treasures of the Wasatch.

More events for the summer in Utah can be found here.

Monday, June 9, 2008

SUV vs F16

Check out this picture and story. And the people in the car made it out alive.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Wild Outdoors Festival This Weekend

When: June 6-7, 10 am – 8 pm

Where: Thanksgiving Point’s Electric Park

Admission:
  • $15 for adults (ages 13+)
  • $10 for children (ages 3-12)
  • $10 for senior citizens (ages 65+)
What: This fun festival will highlight all things outdoors. Sponsored by Backcountry-Utah.com, there will be demos, live entertainment, food and some of Utah's top authors signing and discussing their books (I will be there with Backroads of Utah.)

For more info, see http://www.wildoutdoorsfestival.com/