Festivals and Events

Ride the rails on S&S Shortline Railroad

Friday, June 1, 2012 FARMINGTON -- All Aboard! The S&S Shortline Railroad is offering rides on a couple of small-scale trains.S&S Shortline Railroad is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month,... more

Antelope Island hosts four nature programs

Friday, June 1, 2012 ANTELOPE ISLAND -- From hiking to history, Antelope Island State Park offers four programs for nature enthusiasts in the coming days."Brine Shrimp and Sand" takes a look at life in the Great Salt... more

Fantasy Hair Show raising funds for shelter

Friday, June 1, 2012  OGDEN -- Big hair and costumes set the stage for Avalon School of Cosmetology's Fantasy Hair Show.Students show off their wildest hair designs starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, on the stage... more

Carver’s Cove lets loose the baby animals

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 EDEN — Time to get some warm fuzzies with a visit to Baby Animal Days.The annual event — featuring a cria (baby llama), chicks, bunnies, lambs, kids, piglets, ducklings and more — begins Friday, June... more

25th Street becomes a parking lot full of beautiful cars

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 OGDEN — Owners are polishing their rides for the 10th annual Historic 25th Street Car and Motorcycle Show. More than 200 hot rods, classic cars, trucks and motorcycles will line Historic 25th Street... more

Programs offer insight into Antelope Island residents

Friday, May 25, 2012 ANTELOPE ISLAND — Two programs about the inhabitants of Antelope Island State Park will be presented Saturday, May 26.“Deserts Are Not Deserted” highlights various plants and animals living on the... more

Small equines ready for big competition

Thursday, May 24, 2012 OGDEN — Shetland ponies and miniature horses may be small, but they and their owners are serious competitors. The 2012 American Shetland Pony Club/American Miniature Horse Registry National Area VIII... more

Chesterfield ghost town opens on Memorial Day

Thursday, May 24, 2012 CHESTERFIELD, IDAHO — Historic Chesterfield Townsite opens for the summer tour season with special events on Memorial Day.The rural ghost town will be peopled with hosts offering tours of the... more

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge tours offer escape into nature

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 BRIGHAM CITY — Get away from the hectic city environment on a guided nature tour of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.The tours will be offered throughout the summer — beginning Friday, May 25 —... more

Ancient lake secrets surface at Antelope Island State Park

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 ANTELOPE ISLAND — Discover the watery secrets of ancient Lake Bonneville in a program Thursday, May 24, at Antelope Island State Park.“Life and Times of Lake Bonneville” begins at 3 p.m. in the... more