Sand Hollow State Park Ranger Programs

Sand Hollow State Park Ranger Programs

A run of free ranger-led programs at Sand Hollow this August. The programs are free; park entry is still required.

• Winged Wonders (August 12 and 21, 7:00 a.m.) — Sand Hollow draws more than 250 bird species a year. Meet a ranger off the main boat ramp near the dam; binoculars provided.

• Scorpion Hunt (August 13, 9:30 p.m.) — a half-mile night loop from the OHV staging area looking for scorpions fluorescing under UV light. Closed-toed shoes; UV lights provided.

• Art of Adventure (August 15, 10:00 a.m.) — guided nature journalling at the water's edge, materials provided.

• Movie Meetup (August 19, 9:30 p.m.) — an outdoor movie at the OHV staging area. Weather dependent.

• EKO: Utah Rocks (August 22, 2:00 p.m.) — the "Every Kid Outdoors" challenge with Utah's Department of Outdoor Recreation, at the Dive Park. Supplies provided for children 17 and under, and park entry is reduced for them.

• Full Moon Stroll (August 27, 7:45 p.m.) — a beach walk and full-moon talk with a ranger; the land-based alternative to the paddle.

• Full Moon Paddle (August 28, 8:30 p.m.) — from the dive park dock, around the island and back. Registration required and kayaks are NOT provided.

• Where: Sand Hollow State Park, 3351 South Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane