ROCKIN' Utah

Did you know that if you live in Utah you can check out a state parks pass from your local library? How stinkin' cool is that!! It is part of the ROCKIN' Utah program that the Utah state parks is running. They are wanting to get families and kids outside, in nature and having fun!! There have been studies that show that time spent outside is just as important as having enough sleep and the right nutrition!

ROCKIN stands for Reaching Out Connecting Kids In Nature! They are offering classes and clinics on all sorts of outdoor activities. Here are some examples: fishing, hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, kite flying, boating or history exploring. They are all filled up for the 2009 season but plan on running the program next year. For additional information, email them at rockin@utah.gov or call (801) 537-3123.

The park passes are available all year long to check out. So head to your library and check it out and go see what great things are available around our fabulous state. Check out their website at http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/.

You could head out the Bison Round Up at Antelope Island!
The 'Wild West' returns to Antelope Island State Park! Join us for the 23rd Annual Bison Roundup, October 31 and November 1, 2009. Volunteer wranglers will saddle-up and move the park's herd of 600 free-roaming bison from the southern tip of the Island to the bison corrals on the northern end of the island.

All events are open to the public. Park visitors are welcome to come out and watch as we bring in the herd. See these wild bison up close as they rest comfortably in our bison corrals.

I think that we will try that this year. Could be very interesting!!