Trail Master Outdoors Radio Show 1st Hour Podcast for November 21st, 2009

Cris Draper, the Trail Master and Steve Minnis in studio. Lori Lee talks about Yurts of Utah and Utah Snowshoe Trail, and then shares the new Lori's Mountain Report for the skiers out there. Then Cody King calls in with an update on the waterfowl season.. AND we are giving away Badlands Pack, Accessories and more so make sure you tune in over the next few months for your chance to win! Click here to download.

Trail Master Outdoors Radio Show 2nd Hour Podcast for November 21st, 2009

Cris Draper, the Trail Master and his Co Host, Steve Minnis in studio this week and we are joined by Tom Austin of Predator Strike Force. It varmint hunting time and Tom shares some great tips, and techniques to get varmint in and running right at you. We also talk about some of the problems varmints are causing in Utah. AND we are giving away Badlands Pack, Accessories and more so make sure you tune in over the next few months for your chance to win! Click here to download.

UPCOMING UTAH STATE PARKS EVENTS

December 8 Frontier Homestead State Park Museum – Cedar City
Children's Story Time: Preschool children learn about the past through stories and history-related activities from 12:30 to 1 p.m. (435) 586-9290

December 12 Antelope Island State Park - Syracuse
Legends by Firelight: Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. by the fire for an evening of oral tradition and learn how jackrabbit got his large ears, why coyote is so tricky and other American Indian myths and legends. Bring marshmallows and sticks if desired. (801) 773-2941.

December 16 Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum – Vernal
Paleontology Lab Tour: Join Curator Heather Finlayson at 7 p.m. for a behind the scenes tour of the museum’s paleontology laboratory and enjoy an opportunity to view areas of the museum not normally open to the public. Tour includes how to prepare fossils, and a demonstration of the tools and techniques for cleaning and conserving fossils. Participation is limited, so registration is required. (435) 789-3799

HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES AT WILLARD BAY

Willard - Willard Bay State Park hosts Fantasy at the Bay, a drive-through holiday light display November 24 through December 31. Display hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. nightly and admission is $7 per vehicle. Utah State Parks Annual Passes are not valid during light display hours.

The Cottonwood Campground is filled with animation, lighted trees, roadway lights and displays. Visitors may drive through the display or ride on a horse-drawn hay wagon at no additional cost. A concession service offers cocoa, hamburgers, chili, scones, s'mores and other items around a large campfire. To reach Willard Bay State Park, take Exit 357 off I-15.

For more information, please call Fantasy at the Bay at (435) 734-9294 or (435) 237-9506 or Willard Bay State Park at (435) 734-9494.

MONTE CRISTO SNOWMOBILE PARKING PASSES AVAILABLE

Willard - Season parking passes for the Monte Cristo Snowmobile Trailhead are available for $50.

To purchase by mail, please send a cashier’s check or money order to Willard Bay State Park at 900 West 650 North, Willard, UT 84340. To purchase by phone with a credit card, please call (435) 734-9494. Passes may also be purchased at Willard Bay State Park and at the trailhead when grooming begins.

Funds derived from pass sales are used for maintenance of facilities and the trailhead parking lot.

DEER VALLEY TO HOST THE CELEBRITY SKIFEST Dec. 5th and 6th, 2009

DEER VALLEY TO HOST

THE CELEBRITY SKIFEST

December 5 & 6, 2009

 

WHAT:    Deer Valley Resort will once again kick off its winter ski season with the excitement of a celebrity ski race. Deer Valley's Celebrity Skifest will take place December 5 and 6, 2009. The invitational ski event pairs former Olympic ski legends with television and film celebrities for a weekend of skiing, live music and fundraising for the environmental group Waterkeeper Alliance. The Waterkeeper Alliance is an international coalition of citizen advocates who patrol and protect their local waterbodies, fighting for clean water and strong communities.

        

WHEN:    The Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest will include giant slalom races on both Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 on Deer Valley's Birdseye run. The competition will be televised by CBS on Sunday, December 20, 2009, at 5 p.m. (EST) following NFL football. A Pro-Am race will be held Saturday, December 5, at 1 p.m. with the final race taking place on Sunday, December 6, at noon. The public is invited to watch both races which take place on the Birdseye ski run located mid-mountain at Silver Lake.

 

WHO:    Some of the best-known legends of U. S. skiing will compete in this year's event, including Steve Mahre, Phil Mahre, Tommy Moe and Deer Valley's own Ambassador of Skiing Heidi Voelker. Celebrities scheduled to attend at this time include: Larry David, Bobby Kennedy, Jr., Max Kennedy, Chris Kennedy, Cheryl Hines, Gloria Rueben, Rob Morrow, Neil Patrick Harris, Dylan Bruno and David Conrad.

 

COST:    The Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest is free to spectators. Those wishing to ride the lift or ski will need to purchase a valid day pass.

            

WHERE:            Birdseye run is located at Deer Valley Resort, mid-mountain in the Silver Lake area.

    Due to limited parking at Silver Lake, parking is available at Snow Park, and a shuttle is available from Snow Park every fifteen minutes to Silver Lake Village.