Stars and Snow in Utah's State Parks

Salt Lake City * Enjoy stars, snow, and snowshoes at Wasatch, Snow Canyon, and Jordanelle state parks. These events are geared for the entire family.

Visit Wasatch Mountain State Park Friday, February 16 for the Stars and Snow program. Bundle up and join park staff in the visitor center at 7 p.m. for an evening learning about the winter night sky. This program includes an indoor discussion, followed by outdoor constellation observation. Registration is required by calling (435) 654-1791.

Enjoy cocoa and constellations at Snow Canyon State Park Friday, February 16 or Saturday, February 17. Have a cup of steaming cocoa as local astronomer Ray Cyr teaches basic winter constellations from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Join the Jordanelle State Park naturalist Saturday, February 17 for Track Me If You Can! From 10 a.m. to noon, learn basic tracking skills necessary to understanding local wildlife. Bring snowshoes or borrow a pair from the park. The day-use fee is $7 per vehicle with up to eight people or free to Utah State Park pass holders. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call (435) 782-3030 or (435) 649-9540