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Canyonlands National Park
Ranger-led Programs
 
Overlook talk at Grand View Point
NPS Photo by Neal Herbert
Overlook talk at Grand View Point
 

Rangers present a variety of interpretive programs March through October at the Island in the Sky and Needles districts. Schedules and times vary so please check visitor center and campground bulletin boards for current listings.

General Schedule:

The Needles  district offers evening programs at the Squaw Flat Campground most nights of the week.  Programs begin at 7:30pm and last about one hour.

The Island in the Sky district offers up to four programs daily, including geology presentations at Grand View Point at 10:30 & 11:30am and programs at the Visitor Center at 10:30am & 1:30pm.  Programs last up to 30 minutes.

The Maze district offers guided walks of Horseshoe Canyon Saturday & Sunday mornings through May 24. Hikes depart at 9:00am.



Special walks or programs may be arranged for large groups by contacting the districts directly:

Island in the Sky: (435) 259-4712
Needles: (435) 259-4711
Horseshoe Canyon: (435) 259-2652

What about my pet?
What about my pet?
Activities with pets are very limited at Canyonlands...
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Last Updated: April 03, 2009 at 11:10 EST