Outdoor notes

WEEKENDS AT SNOWBIRD

Snowbird officials have announced that the resort will stay open for skiing and riding on weekends — Friday, Saturday and Sunday — through June 14, conditions permitting.

The extension marks 200 days of skiing and riding for the 2008-09 season, one day short of Snowbird's record 2004-05 season. The resort closed on July 4 that year.

Snowbird is currently offering skiing from the Tram, Little Cloud and Mineral Basin Express on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day.

Starting May 29, Snowbird will have the Tram and Little Cloud open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at a reduced ticket price of $49.

The resort will reevaluate opening for additional weekends after June 14, if conditions warrant.

Snowbird has received 621 inches of snowfall this season, well above the resort's average of 500 inches annually.

For more information visit www.snowbird.com or call 800-453-3000.

CELEBRATE TRAILS IN UTAH

National Trails Day is Saturday, June 6, and is America's largest celebration of the outdoors.

This event encourages people to get outside, get active and experience the wonders of trails in our communities and throughout the country.

"We encourage everyone to get outdoors and participate in the many wonderful trail opportunities on National Trails Day," said State Trails Coordinator John Knudson. "Whether you participate in a leisurely hike or work on a trail maintenance project, trail activities with family and friends are enjoyable, rewarding and beneficial to your health."

For more information and a list of National Trails Day activities in your area or to register an event, visit www.americanhiking.orgevents.ntd.

INTERACTIVE HISTORY CAMP

CEDAR CITY — Iron Mission State Park Museum will hold a three-day interactive history camp for children ages 9-11.

The camp — "We Must Have Iron!" — will run June 10-12 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A second camp will be held August 5-7. Class size is limited to 24 students.

During the course of the camp, participants will attend pioneer school, learn pioneer skills, apprentice in various trades such as pioneer music, weaving and cannoneering.

Students will also load a handcart and trek to a new homestead. The new settlers will construct a log cabin and build a new community. They will learn the basics of early mining and help create the new Iron County of 1851.

The cost is $125 per child. Registration deadline is June 5 for the first camp and July 31 for the second camp. For information, call Iron Mission State Park at 435-586-9290.

TENNIS KICKOFF

The Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Tennis Kickoff on May 30, when participants can learn to play tennis and develop their skills.