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Annual Utah Prairie Dog Day

Utah Prairie Dogs
Utah Prairie Dogs peeking from their burrow in anticipation of the Annual Utah Prairie Dog Day at Bryce Canyon.
Kevin Doxstater
 

Bryce Canyon National Park's fourth annual Utah Prairie Dog Day will take place Friday, June 21nd, 2013 beginning at 9 a.m., concluding with an 8:00 p.m. evening ranger program at the Bryce Canyon Lodge.

Join a Park Ranger for two opportunities to view prairie dogs in their natural habitat! A morning session will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by an afternoon session from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Between these two viewing sessions, learn more about Utah Prairie Dogs by attending "Living in the Dirt? Life as a Utah Prairie Dog at Bryce Canyon" in the Visitor Center auditorium at 1:00 p.m.

Did You Know?

Milky Way with hoodoos

Bryce Canyon National Park has a 7.4 limiting magnitude night sky! In most rural areas of the United States, 2500 stars can be seen on a clear night. At Bryce Canyon, 7500 stars can be seen twinkling in the void! More...