2011 Winter Season
November, 2011 - Mid-May, 2012: Cedar Breaks National Monument Winter Season
Visit spectacular Cedar Breaks National Monument in winter by snowmobile, cross country skis or snowshoes. Stop by our Yurt which serves as a winter ranger station on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the winter. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, learn about the park from warm and friendly park rangers and volunteer staff, and experience the amazing solitude and supreme winter landscape. Note that winter season opening and closing, as well as Yurt staffing dates may be slightly earlier or later and are subject to favorable weather conditions.
Saturdays in January and February, 2012: Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walk
Join our park rangers for a trek to The Yurt, exploring and learning about the park's winter ecology along the way. Meet at Main Street park pavilion (Main Street & 200 N, Cedar City) at 9 am or in Brian Head at 10 am (meeting location in Brian Head will vary). Registration is required; call 435-586-9451 to register and reserve snowshoes for the walk. NOTE: This event is dependent upon good weather!
2012 Summer Season
May 25, 2012: Cedar Breaks National Monument Summer Season Opens
Come join us for Ranger-led hikes, geology programs, special events, and much more! Kids- Become a Junior Ranger. Call 435-586-9451, 435-586-0787, or visit our website at www.nps.gov/cebr to verify opening dates.
June 8, 2012: Point Supreme Campground Opens
You'll find a spectacular camping experience at 10,000 feet elevation. Our 28-site campground offers tent and RV camping, restrooms and showers. Note that the campground opening date may be slightly earlier or later and is subject to favorable weather. Call 435-586-0787 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/cebr to confirm opening dates and ranger campfire program information.
July - September, 2012: Ranger-Led Star Parties
To celebrate and share the beauty of our dark night skies, Cedar Breaks will be hosting a series of Star Parties. Star Parties will be held at the Point Supreme Overlook on Saturday nights beginning July 7 through September 1. In addition to the Saturday night events, Full Moon Star Parties will occur on July 3 and August 1 and 31. The spectacular annual Perseids meteor shower will also be highlighted with Star Party activities on August 12. Activities will begin at 9:30 pm during July and 9 pm during August and September. A constellation tour and telescope viewing through several large telescopes will be facilitated by park staff and astronomy volunteers. A night hike will be offered on full moon nights in addition to the regular Star Party activities. Visitors who have their own telescopes are invited to bring them to the Star Party. NOTE: These events are dependent upon good weather!
Summary of Star Party Dates:
July 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28
August 1, 4, 11, 12, 18, 25, and 31
September 1
July 7 - 22, 2012: Seventh Annual Wildflower Festival
The park's meadows explode with color as a diversity of high country wildflowers burst into full bloom. Wildflower specialists and volunteers will lead a guided walk every day during the festival at 10 am and 1 pm. Festival highlights include special activities, workshops, and Zion Canyon Field Institute Classes.
August 16 - 19, 2012: Stories of the Past Festival and Park Anniversary Celebration
This year's events will focus on the history of the Utah Parks Company and its importance to Cedar Breaks and the region. Go on a self-guided walk and view interpretive signage along the campground trail to learn more about this important story. At 12 pm, Sunday, August 19, the park's 79th anniversary will be celebrated with birthday cake and a reading of the proclamation that created Cedar Breaks National Monument.
September 29 - 30, 2012: Fall Nature Festival
The fall season brings bursts of color and energy to the high mountain country. USA Today described Cedar Breaks National Monument and the surrounding area as "one of the top ten places to experience fall colors" in the United States. Special events include children's activities, a photography workshop, and more. We will also celebrate National Public Lands Day, a fee-free day, on Saturday, September 29 with a volunteer service opportunity.
For more information about each event, contact:
Cedar Breaks National Monument
2390 W Hwy 56 Suite #11
Cedar City, Utah 84720
435-586-9451 (during winter season)
435-586-0787 (during summer season)
www.nps.gov/cebr
