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Memorial Day calendar lots of fun
Possibilities nearly endless for holiday festivities in Utah
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May 28 Astronomy Star Party at Stansbury Park. Come view the wonders of the universe through some of the largest telescopes in Utah. Event held weather permitting. Phone: 435- 882-1209.
May 28 Hike with a Ranger/Beacon Knob. Learn more about the American bison of Antelope Island State Park while hiking up Beacon Knob. This is a moderate 7-mile hike. Please remember to bring water, sturdy shoes and sunscreen. Participants should meet at the White Rock Bay trailhead at 11 a.m. Phone: 801-721-9569.
May 28 and 30 Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast in Mona. The Park at Young Living Farms will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 28, and Monday, May 30. Served between 10 a.m. and noon each day. Watch the train. Phone: 435-623-8006.
May 28 Junior Ranger Program What is Water? From 11 a.m. to noon at the campground office, children 6 to 12 are invited to learn what it means to be a Junior Ranger, as well as other cool stuff about nature. Earn a Junior Ranger badge and certificate.
May 28 Jordanelle State Park/Rock Cliff Nature Center Francis. Join the park naturalist for a spring celebration in honor of Wetlands Month. Events begin at 7 a.m. with a bird-watching hike through the wetlands. At 10 a.m. join us at the Nature Center for the Hawks Up Close presentation. At 11 a.m. kids age 6 to 10 can participate in the Junior Ranger program. Phone: 435-782-3030.
May 28-30 Camp Floyd Stagecoach Inn State Park and Museum in Fairfield. Walk through a Civil War encampment of 1861. Visit with re-enactors on issues at Camp Floyd and the war, listen to a fife-and-drum band, watch period firearm and cannon demonstrations and a flag retirement. Phone: 801-768-8932.
May 28-30 Antelope Island State Park in Syracuse. Fielding Garr Ranch Celebration: Bring your picnic basket and blanket and celebrate Memorial Day weekend at one of Utah's earliest ranches from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn pioneer skills and enjoy crafts and activities with your family. Play horseshoes, badminton and other games. Participants should bring a soup can or similar to make their own pioneer lantern. Phone: 801-652-2043.
May 29 Great Salt Lake sunsets. People can come to the shores of Great Salt Lake to watch the spectacular and colorful sunsets. Join the park naturalist for a short program and slideshow. Meet at the visitors center at 4 p.m.
May 30 John C. Fremont presentation: Fremont named Antelope Island after pronghorn antelope that were taken for food from the island. Learn more about this man's life, explorations and achievements. Meet at the visitors center at 3 p.m.
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