From Deseret News archives:
Outdoor Notes
Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum near Blanding will host a traditional Navajo coiled basket-weaving workshop from July 24-28.
Cost of the workshop is $350 and includes all materials. Students will complete baskets approximately six inches in diameter.
Christopher Black of Mexican Hat will teach the course. Black has been weaving traditional baskets for more than seven years. Besides the ceremonial baskets, Black also crafts pinon pitch water jugs and more contemporary story baskets. Traditionally, the completed baskets are reserved for use in special songs and ceremonies.
To register or for more information, call 435-678-2238.
TRAIL CONFERENCE
Ogden city, Weber Pathways, the Ogden Trails Network and the Weber-Morgan Health Department will host the 2006 Utah Trails and Pathways Conference in September at the Eccles Conference Center in Ogden.
Topics of discussion will include pathways for active people, walkable communities, trail safety, promoting trails, trail building and maintenance, ski trail grooming and preparing successful grant applications. A hands-on session will be held on a local mountain trail.
For more information, visit www.utahtrailsconference.com or call 801-629-8558.
PROVO RIVER WALK
The Utah River Council will conduct a hike to explore the headwaters of the Provo River on July 15.
Hikers will learn what a vital role the Provo River serves as a water source to citizens of the Wasatch Front. Space is limited. For reservations, call 801-486-4776 or go online to sarah@utahrivers.org.
SPORTSMAN'S HUNTING SHOW
The Rocky Mountain Huntin' Show, Trail of the Sportsman, will be at the South Towne Expo Center from Aug. 4-6.
Part of the show will involve the National Archery Shootout. Top archers from all over the country will compete in the interactive, simulated wildlife obstacle course. Categories are men's and women's open and amateur.
The show will also feature the latest in ATV and recreation equipment, special seminars, Dutch oven cooking, a display of trophy elk, game calling and archery instruction for kids.
Adult admission is $8, seniors are $6 and kids 12 and under are free. The center is located at 9575 S. State in Sandy.
For more information log onto: www.rockymountainhuntinshow.com.
