National Park Service Cedar Breaks National Monument U.S. Department of the Interior Official Newspaper 2016 Visitor Guide
Cedar Breaks Amphitheater NPS Photo by Nancy Julian
Superintendent’s In This Issue Welcome Welcome & Centennial...... 1 Fees, Apps & Quick Facts .... 2 ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND ALL OUR PARK Ranger Programs ...... 3 STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS AND PARTNERS, WELCOME TO CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT! Points of Interest ...... 4 Trails & Camping ...... 5 During this Centennial year, we are focusing on creating Learn More...... 6 stronger relationships with our gateway and regional community partners. As part of this effort, we ask that you tell Get Involved ...... 7 us your ideas about how to improve and protect your national Surrounding Area...... 8 parks and enhance your experiences with us.
During your visit, please chat with one of our friendly park rangers, hike a trail, attend a “star party,” or participate in one of our educational programs. This newspaper will help get you Celebrating the Centennial! started on your journey to discover this extraordinary place. ON AUGUST 25, 2016, THE seashores, lakeshores, trails and much more. Please enjoy and respect the resources in this park. If we all NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WILL do our part, those visitors who follow you will experience the CELEBRATE ITS 100TH BIRTHDAY! As they have for the past century, new challenges same beautiful place for generations to come! continue to confront the scenic and historic While Yellowstone was treasures of our national park system. At Cedar Paul Roelandt established as our country’s first national park in Breaks climate change threatens to displace high- Superintendent 1872, it wasn’t until 1916 that a single agency was altitude, cold-loving species such as the pika and tasked with caring for our nation’s most significant stray light from nearby towns and cities has the Hours of Operation scenic and cultural resources. potential to impact our nearly pristine night skies.
*When visiting after hours, please pay entrance fees at the self pay kiosk near the Fee Station. For decades after the establishment of Yellowstone, You have the power to help the National Park Service Time Open Season protection of America’s handful of national parks Service protect the awe-inspiring landscapes and and monuments fell to the Department of the rich history of our country! Celebrate achievements 9 AM - 6 PM Visitors Interior, War Department, Forest Service, and at of the past 100 years and kick off a second century Center (+ During Star Late May - Mid Oct. Parties) times even the US Army! of stewardship of America’s national parks. During Fee Station 9 AM - 6 PM Late May - Mid Oct. your visit consider joining one of our daily ranger- That changed on August 25, 1916, when President led talks or hikes (see schedule on Page 3) or join us Trails & 24 Hours a Day All Year Overlooks 7 Days a Week Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service on a seasonally scheduled wildflower walk, artist Restrooms 24 Hours a Day Late May - Mid Oct. Organic Act, creating a unified agency to manage demonstration or discussion about the rich history 7 Days a Week and protect what was by then a roster of 12 national of Cedar Breaks National Monument. 24 Hours a Day Late May - Late Sept. parks and more than a dozen national monuments. Campground 7 Days a Week (Dependent on weather) By learning more about the story behind the 24 Hours a Day Late May - Mid Oct. Highway 148 7 Days a Week (Dependent on weather) Since then, the National Park Service has grown scenery, you can better understand and help care to care for more than 400 places of great natural, for places like Cedar Breaks and ensure that our 24 Hours a Day All Year Highway 143 7 Days a Week (May close temporarily cultural and historical significance to the nation; national parks will thrive for the next 100 years and due to weather) including national parks, monuments, historic sites, beyond.
Welcome & Centennial Info 1 Contact Entrance Fees Information & Passes Cedar Breaks National Monument Quick Facts
Designation August 22, 1933, by Franklin D. Roosevelt Cedar Breaks National Monument Size 6,154.6 Acres (2,490.7 Hectares) Visitor Information Center Elevation 8,000 - 10,662 Feet (2,438.4 - 3,249.7 Meters) (Late May - Mid October) Entrance Fees Cedar Breaks National Monument 0-15 Years Free Visitors Per Year 630,000 (Average), 793,00 (Peak) Highway 148 16 + Years $5 Average Snowfall 15 Feet (4.57 Meters) (435) 586 - 0787 (Late May - Mid Oct) (435) 586 - 9451 (Mid Oct - Late May) Record Snowfall 46 Feet (14 Meters) Park Passes Mormon pioneers mistook the native juniper trees E-mail: [email protected] Annual Pass $20 Why is it Called for “cedars.” “Breaks” is a geologic term describing Interagency Annual Pass $80 Cedar Breaks? Mailing Address & an uninhabitable area with gullies and ravines. Administrative Office Interagency Senior Pass $10 Cedar Breaks National Monument Interagency Access Pass Free Combined with drought and historic wildfire Why Are Most of suppression, native Engelmann Spruce bark beetles 2390 West Highway 56, Suite #11 Annual Military Free the Trees Dead? infested & killed many trees beginning in the Cedar City, Utah 84720 mid - 1990s. (435) 586 - 9451 Every Kid in a Park Herbivores: (4th Graders) Free What Are Rocky Mountain Elk & Mule Deer Website: www.nps.gov/cebr the Largest Carnivores: Why Do We Collect Fees? Mammals? Black Bears & Mountain Lions (Uncommon) Emergencies Fees are used to improve your Dial 911, then contact a ranger at the visitor experience! Recent No, but the American Pika, a member of the Fee Station or Information Center. improvements include the addition rabbit family, lives only in cool, high-altitude of hot showers, newly renovated Are there any Endangered environments. They are extremely sensitive to Cell phone reception bathrooms, handicap accessible is not reliable in the or Threatened temperature changes and are threatened by campsites, trails and much more! monument or the Species? the warming climate. (See page 7 for more surrounding area. information.)
Every Kid in a Park Pass Are you a fourth grader? If so, grab your family and go enjoy your national parks for FREE! The Every Kid In A Park program offers a free annual pass for 4th grade students and their family granting free access to any federally managed land or water until August 30, 2016. Visit www.everykidinapark.gov for details and to get your voucher that can be presented at any park to obtain your pass. Kids entering fourth grade this year can get their pass beginning September 1, 2016.
Social Media & Apps
Cedar Breaks National Cedar Breaks Mobile Applications Monument Social Media Wildflowers of Cedar Breaks National Monument App Designed to provide an easy way to identify more than 100 of our most common Facebook wildflowers. You can identify flowers by picking photos out of a gallery, using Cedar Breaks National lists of common and family names, or searching for flowers based on shape, color, and location. FREE download through Google Play & iTunes. Monument https://www.facebook.com/ CedarBreaksNationalMonument Scenic Drive App This App guides you on the 6-mile drive through the park. There are nine Facebook stops where you can learn about the park’s history, geology, recreational Cedar Breaks National opportunities, wilderness, wildlife, plants and more. At each stop, you’ll see Monument: Arts Afire a choice for one or two subjects of interest. Each is elaborated on using text, https://www.facebook.com/ photos, audio, and/or videos! FREE download through Google Play. CedarBreaksArtsAfire
Instagram Alpine Pond Trail App This App serves as an interactive trail guide to share stories of the plants, animals, Cedar Breaks National and geology of the Alpine Pond trail. After downloading, begin exploring Monument the trail. As you hike, you’ll see brown posts with white numbers. Find the CedarBreaks_NPS corresponding number in the App to learn something interesting about the flora and fauna found at that spot! FREE download through iTunes.
2 Fees, Apps & Quick Facts Ranger Led Programs
Programs held from late May - Labor Day. During inclement weather, programs will be held inside the Information Center.
Program Description Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Learn about the mountains, Geology Talk Point structures and rocks that form Cedar 10 AM 10 AM 10 AM 10 AM 10 AM 10 AM 10 AM 20- 30 min Supreme Breaks. Ranger choice discussion about Ranger Talk Point plants, animals or history of the 12 PM 12 PM 12 PM 12 PM 12 PM 12 PM 12 PM 20- 30 min Supreme park. Take a short leisurely stroll with a Naturalist ranger to learn about the plants, Information Stroll 2 PM 2 PM 2 PM 2 PM 2 PM 2 PM 2 PM animals and/or history of Cedar Center 60 - 90 min Breaks. Learn about the mountains, Geology Talk Point structures and rocks that form Cedar 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 20- 30 min Supreme Breaks. Star Party 8:30-10:30 Go on a laser guided tour of the PM, July/June 60-90 min Point night sky and gaze at celestial ------(May - Supreme objects through park telescopes! 8-10 PM, Labor Day) August Evening Check Ranger choice discussion about Program Campground ------7 PM ----- 7 PM plants, animals or history of the Park. 45 min Bulletin Board
Kids! Join a ranger for special Junior Ranger 3 PM 3 PM 3 PM programs and activities & earn a Information Program ------(June - (June - (June - Junior Ranger Badge. (Children must Center 30 min Labor Day) Labor Day) Labor Day) be accompanied by an adult.)
Special Events & Activities
Wildflower Ranger-Led Night Cedar Breaks Bio-Blast: Bats, Birds & Bugs Festival Sky Programs National June 24 - 26 July 2 - 17 Saturdays, Monument Assist in finding and identifying various species May 28 - September 3 Arts Afire of bats, birds and insects found in and around The explosion of July 11 - 16 color occurring Cedar Breaks! Local field experts will guide you Want to learn more in the meadows on scientific expeditions to inventory plants and about the night Watch professional and forests of animals found in the park. There will also be sky? Join park artists paint on Cedar Breaks at this time of family friendly activities near the information center to educate rangers for night site in Cedar year is cause for celebration! and entertain all ages. Check in at the information center for sky programs and telescope Breaks National The meadows buzz with more details. viewing held every Saturday at Monument! Plein air artists excitement as pollinators and Point Supreme. Beginning shortly cap ture the spirit of a land scape people search for just the before sunset, rangers lead a by interpreting the nat ural light, right flower or just the right Anybody at presentation on a night-sky related color and move ments of the photograph. Volunteers and topic. As the skies darken, you’ll landscape into their works. This Any Age Can park rangers will lead guided have a chance to get an up-close event is free to visitors and will Become a walks daily at 10 AM and 2 PM look at celestial wonders (such take place the week of July 11 to highlight what flowers are Junior Ranger! as the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, star - 16th in Cedar Breaks National currently blooming. clusters and galaxies) through park Monument and surrounding Wildflower checklists, “What’s To earn your badge follow telescopes. You can also be guided areas. in Bloom” handouts and these steps. • Pick up your free on laser-powered tours of the Studio pieces and Plein Air photography tip sheets will be copy of Jr. Ranger workbook at constellations and explore celestial artwork created during this available during the festival. the Park Information Center • Complete mythology. Dress warmly and bring event will be exhibited at the The Zion Natural History the number of fun-filled activities. The booklet lists a red flashlight if you have one! brand new Southern Utah Association bookstore will have activities required for your age. • Attend one ranger Visitors are also welcome to bring Museum of Art (SUMA), in wildflower-themed specialty program. • Bring your completed workbook back to their own telescopes. Telescope nearby Cedar City, Utah, from items available for purchase. the information center and be sworn in and get your viewing may be cancelled due to July 16 to September 1. For Additional activities, games, badge! cloud cover or storms. Check at more information about the and special programs will the Information Center for event exhibition and museum please Are you already a Cedar Breaks Jr. Ranger? Then be scheduled each weekend updates & star gazing supplies! visit http://suu.edu/pva/SUMA/. check-out our Night Explorer program (if you’re not throughout the festival. (See schedule above & page 6 for (See page 7 for more afraid of the dark!) Details can be found at the Park more information.) information.) Information Center.
Ranger Programs 3 Points of Interest
To Brian Head Peak Trailheads & More 11,000ft 1 3352m 1 Rattlesnake Creek Trail This strenuous Forest Service trail descends 3,500 feet over the course of 9.8 miles. It begins just outside the 2 monument’s northern boundary and ends in the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area. This trail is not for beginners. (See page 5 for more information.) 2 North View Overlook This scenic overlook offers views across the monument toward Point Supreme. Brian Head Peak can be seen directly behind you and can even be driven up to an elevation of 11,307 feet! (3,446 meters.) 3 3 N. Alpine Pond Trailhead/ Winter Ranger Station Located at the northern trailhead for the Alpine Pond hike, the Winter Ranger Station is a traditional winter shelter or yurt and provides a meeting space for winter visitors and some summer activities. It is open and staffed by volunteers December - 4 March, on most weekends (weather permitting). 5 4 S. Alpine Pond Trailhead This figure-eight trail is a family favorite. Trailheads can be found at the Chessmen Ridge Overlook and the Winter Ranger Station. The entire trail is a 2-mile loop. (See page 5 for more information.) 6 5 Chessmen Ridge Overlook The name “Chessmen” comes from the rock forma- Information Center tions that resemble chessboard pieces. Bristlecone 10 pines can be seen a short distance up the Alpine Pond Trail. 7 11 9 6 Sunset View Overlook 8 This viewpoint offers a more secluded experience of 12 the Cedar Breaks Amphitheater and bristlecone pines.
7 Picnic Area Scenic picnicking can be found just off Highway 148 next to the Point Supreme Campground. Located in 11 a picturesque meadow; tables, drinking water and grills for Point Supreme Overlook Please Do Not Pick cooking are provided. This overlook offers the best view of the Cedar Breaks the Wildflowers! amphitheater. It is also the location for most daily 8 Point Supreme Campground ranger programs. Picking The Point Supreme Campground is generally open from Wildflowers... 12 Mid June - late September. (See page 5 for more info.) Spectra Point/Ramparts Trail This is a strenuous out-and-back hike along the rim • Will reduce a plant’s ability to reproduce 9 Campground Trail of the amphitheater. The 4-mile round trip has an elevation loss of about 400 feet (122 m) from the trail head to and will adversely affect its long- An easy trail, this path connects the Point Supreme the Ramparts Overlook. (See page 5 for more information). term survival in that location. Campground with the Information Center and runs through beautiful meadows and stands of subalpine • Can harm pollinators and other trees. Round-trip distance is 1-mile. (See page 5 for more Lightning is Dangerous! animals that depend on that species information.) If the time between a lightning flash and for food and cover. sound of thunder is 30 seconds or less, 10 Point Supreme take cover in a building or car. If not • Prevents other visitors from Information Center near a shelter, find a low lying area & enjoying a healthy wildflower This historic 1930s log cabin is a photo favorite housing the avoid all trees (If you cannot, avoid the population. park bookstore. Rangers are present to answer questions. tallest trees. )
4 Points of Interest Point Supreme Campground Climate
The campground is located about ½ mile east of the Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Information Center on Highway 148 and is open from Mid Average High June - late September (depending on weather). The cost 30° 32° 38° 43° 53° 65° 70° 69° 60° 47° 35° 29° (F°) per night is $18.00 ($9.00 with a Senior or Access Pass). Ten Average Low sites can be reserved online six months in advance at www.recreation.gov. The 10° 11° 15° 19° 27° 35° 42° 42° 34° 24° 15° 10° (F°) remaining 15 sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A small number Record High of campsites can accommodate RVs; however, there are no water or electric hook- 49° 51° 57° 64° 79° 80° 88° 86° 74° 68° 60° 45° (F°) ups. Flush toilets, showers, and firewood (donations appreciated) are available to Record Low all campers. -16° -18° -10° -10° 4° 17° 26° 27° 1° 0° -10° -12° (F°)
Others campgrounds are available nearby in the Dixie National Forest (Each of these have tent & RV campsites, but hook-ups are not available.) Cedar Breaks sits at over • Duck Creek Campground: 10,000 feet (3,048 Meters) in elevation! Located 16 miles (26 km) to the southeast of Cedar Breaks on Highway 14. Hiking at high altitude can be up to 20 ° cooler and more • Cedar Canyon Campground: physically challenging than in nearby parks. Located 12 miles (19 km) to the west of Cedar Breaks on Highway 14. Remember: drink plenty of water, make frequent rest stops, and • Panguitch Lake Campground: apply sunscreen to protect against stronger UV rays. Located 17 miles (27 km) northeast of Cedar Breaks along Highway 143.
Trail Guide
Campground Trail Alpine Pond Trail Spectra Point & Rattlesnake Creek Trail 1 Mile (1.6 Km) Distance Round Trip. 2 Miles (3.2 Km) Distance Round Trip. Ramparts Trail 9.8 Miles (15.7 km) Point to Point 4 Miles (6.4 Km) Distance Round Trip. This easy trail connects Point Supreme This easy 2-mile double-loop trail This trail is located just outside the Campground and the Information meanders through the forests and This is a strenuous out-and-back hike monument’s northern entrance on Center. It is the monument’s only meadows, and trailheads are located at along the rim of the amphitheater, Highway 143 and requires advance pet-friendly trail (all pets must remain Chessmen Ridge Overlook and the by featuring sweeping views of the planning, supplies and map reading on a leash, six feet in length or less). the Winter Ranger Station. From either monument’s spectacular geology. skills. The trail runs along the ridge of the The section between the information trailhead, the trail splits into a flat upper amphitheater before plunging into the center and the Scenic Road crossing is route that weaves in and out of subalpine The trailhead is located at the south forest of the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness wheelchair accessible (ADA Compliant.) meadows and a lower route that descends end of the Information Center parking to Rattlesnake Creek until it joins into a spruce-fir forest. Both routes lot. The trail climbs and descends for Ashdown Creek and then Ashdown Leaving from the Information Center, feature the Alpine Pond, a lush spring-fed one mile to Spectra Point. Hikers may Gorge. Finally the trail joins Coal Creek the trail stays near the rim of the water source that supports many plants then continue down a short series of and ends at mile marker 7 on Highway amphitheater before crossing UT 148. It and animals. A series of short switchbacks switchbacks before leveling out over 14. descends through meadows and majestic connects the upper and lower loops at the the next mile to Ramparts Overlook. stands of subalpine fir, Engelmann pond. The distance from either trailhead The trail crosses through state, federal spruce, and quaking aspen before to the pond is one-half mile. The Spectra Point Trail provides a and private lands. Camping is allowed in arriving at Point Supreme Campground. unique perspective of high-elevation the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness but not The Alpine Pond Trail provides a unique life. Low-growing cushion plants in the Cedar Breaks amphitheater or on Although the Campground Trail is short, opportunity for self-guided learning. cling to the exposed limestone; playful private lands. Hikers should check for it is the only trail that allows hikers to A trail guide is available for purchase marmots sun themselves outside their flash flood warnings before entering the experience all three of the monument’s at the Information Center and at both burrows; old bristlecone pines stretch gorge and use caution during inclement rim habitats: the amphitheater, spruce- trailheads. their gnarled branches into the sky. weather. fir-aspen forest, and meadows. For this Also you can download The Alpine One of the Spectra Point bristlecones reason, the Campground Trail provides Pond Trail App, a mobile application has the widest girth of any known in For more detailed information, contact great variety in wildflower species and is developed to serve as an interpretive Utah! the Dixie National Forest a favorite of wildflower enthusiasts. guide to the trail. (Read more about the at (435) 865-3200. App on page 2.)
Trails & Camping 5 Learn More New Trail at Cedar Breaks Field Institute Classes We are excited or other mobility devices. The trail THE ZION CANYON FIELD INSTITUTE Students will hopefully enjoy the to announce that meanders through the forest and near the (ZCFI) PROVIDES DOZENS OF HANDS-ON bloom at its peak, as they learn to Cedar Breaks will amphitheater rim which offers spectacular ONE-TO THREE-DAY SEMINARS EACH identify some of the more begin construction views. It also traverses through natural YEAR THROUGH THE NON- common species and gain this summer on a meadows, making it an ideal hike to see PROFIT ORGANIZATION an understanding of new paved ADA wildlife as well as wildflowers. And of course ZION NATURAL their habitats. handicapped accessible the views from the overlook (especially at HISTORY ASSOCIATION trail. The “Sunset Trail” will connect to the Sunset!) are stunning. (ZNHA). On July 11th existing Point Supreme to Campground Trail, Participants can literary and the picnic area and out toward the rim to the Construction will begin this spring and expect their photographic Sunset Overlook. continue over the summer and fall seasons. workshop to be artists will have Please be cautious of machinery and workers led by an expert an opportunity “ADA accessible” means that people of all in the area and obey all posted speed limit in the field of to be creative ages and abilities will have the opportunity and construction area signs. The trail is not instruction as well as there are to enjoy a walk in the woods. The trail likely to be completed by the end of this as limited class sizes. two classes will be built to minimize steep grades and season, so we hope to see you back next offered, Wildflower provide gentle slopes and rest areas especially summer to experience our new trail! During July, the Zion Journaling and designed for people who use wheelchairs Canyon Field Institute Wildflower Photography. moves to the cooler temperatures of Cedar Breaks where five classes will Finally, July 23 brings Cedar Breaks be offered as the annual Wildflower Geology with Geologist Ben Everitt. Festival begins. Escape and learn some interesting facts about the Cedar Breaks ecosystem! July 9th starts things rolling with a clinic on Cedar Mountain For more information about ZNHA Wildflowers. This class features and the ZCFI please call (435) 772- professor & botanist, Matt Ogburn. 3264 or go to www.zionpark.org. Photo by Mike Saemisch Winter Recreation Night Skies Winter Ranger Station Also known as the yurt, the Winter Ranger Station is located less than at Cedar Breaks 1 mile from the parking area on the north end of the monument. It is YOU’VE HAD A GREAT safety and security while preventing staffed by volunteers on Saturdays DAY EXPLORING light from escaping where it goes and Sundays from December-March. THE WONDERS OF to waste and interferes with our It provides a gathering place for CEDAR BREAKS AND ability to enjoy the night sky. winter enthusiasts to warm-up, enjoy DON’T WANT YOUR Bright lights aren’t just a problem hot cocoa or cider and learn about ADVENTURE TO END. for stargazers and astronomers. the area. Like any winter activity, There’s good news: it doesn’t have to! Research has shown that Winter Ranger Station operations are Beyond the hoodoos, wildflowers, excessive nighttime lighting dependent on weather. and wildlife, Cedar Breaks protects can have a negative effect on the another treasure that doesn’t well-being of nocturnal wildlife, WITH MORE THAN 15 FEET OF SNOW, reveal itself until after the sun goes such as bats and owls. Too much DAZZLING SUNSHINE, AND PURE SOLITUDE, Ranger Guided down: a star-filled night sky. light at night can also affect WINTER AT CEDAR BREAKS OFFERS MANY Snowshoe Walks OUR health by suppressing the EXCITING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES! In January and February, Cedar Breaks Our remote location and high production of hormones that rangers lead snowshoe walks from elevation combine to produce an we need to sleep and disrupting How to Access Cedar Highway 143 to the Winter Ranger amazingly dark and inspiring night our natural circadian rhythm. Breaks in the Winter Station and back, a 2-mile (3.2 km) sky, one not far removed from what Because the park road & facilities are round trip. This family-friendly activity our ancestors would have seen prior To learn more about how buried under snow, Brian Head is the is a great way to experience winter to the invention of electric lights. the National Park Service is most convenient route to a powdery in the mountains. Snowshoes are In order to protect this dark sky helping preserve dark skies, paradise. Scenic Highway 148 is provided! Check the park calendar oasis, the monument has installed visit www.nps.gov/nsnsd groomed during the winter, providing at http://www.nps.gov/cebr/ for night-sky friendly lighting fixtures. Also the Point Supreme Information easy access to the monument for upcoming hikes and other events! This ensures that light is aimed down Center will be open during star snowmobilers, skiers and snowshoers For more information on winter at the ground where it is needed for parties for all your star gazing needs! (All winter explorers are expected to activities visit: http://www.nps.gov/ stay on marked trails.) cebr/winter-activities.htm
6 Learn More Get Involved Pikas in Peril Cedar Breaks Arts Afire be collected to document and Artist Demonstrations at understand if and how they are Point Supreme, Cedar Breaks currently being affected by climate July 12-15 • 10:00 AM change. If you are interested in helping preserve and protect these Artist Demonstration at the Southern cute critters, consider “adopting! Utah Museum of Art, Cedar City July 12-15 • 1:00 PM
Plein Air Art Silent Auction at Giant Steps Lodge, Brian Head July 15 • 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Painting by J. Brad Holt Plein Air Art NPS Photo by Anne Schonlau TO CELEBRATE THE NATIONAL PARKS Exhibition & Sale Exhibition & Sale of Artists’ Studio THE AMERICAN PIKA IS A SMALL MAMMAL 100TH BIRTHDAY, CEDAR BREAKS, THE Paintings at SUMA, Cedar City THAT LIVES IN COOL HIGH-ELEVATION SOUTHERN UTAH MUSEUM OF ART July 7 - 14 • 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM CLIMATES LIKE CEDAR BREAKS. A relative (SUMA) AND BRIAN HEAD TOWN ARE of the rabbit, pikas have small round OFFERING A UNIQUE CENTENNIAL EVENT! bodies and short rounded ears. Pikas Plein Air Exhibition and Wet Paint Sale do not hibernate; instead, they depend Ten artists from throughout the Colorado at SUMA, Cedar City on a stockpile of dried plants to survive Join our Adopt Plateau have been selected to paint in July 18 – Sept. 1 • 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM the harsh winter months underground. Cedar Breaks National Monument and This strategy requires a large food a Pika Program surrounding areas from July 11 - July 16. Read more about this event at: By joining the Adopt-a-Pika program, storage of grasses and plants, which Beginning on the 16th, there will be a wet http://www.nps.gov/cebr/ you can help protect these cute pikas spend the summer months paint sale and reception at SUMA. planyourvisit/cedar-breaks-national- gathering. critters! Beyond the cuteness factor, monument-plein-air-art-event.htm the pika is an important indicator These artists will paint “Plein-Air” of the overall health of mountain Although their dense fur is well meaning open air in French. Plein air Or follow us on Facebook at: ecosystems. With a $12 donation, you adapted for cool, high-elevation artists capture the spirit and essence of a https://www.facebook.com/ will help us understand the effects of areas, it renders them susceptible landscape by interpreting the natural light, cedarbreaksartsafire/ climate change and receive: to lethal heat stress in temperatures color and movements of their subjects. 80ºF or higher. Climate change has In addition to creating landscape art on The Southern Utah Museum of Art • A plush pika. forced many pikas to travel upslope location, these painters will also be raising (SUMA) is part of the Beverley Center to higher elevations; however, some • A personalized certificate. money to support SUMA and youth for the Arts, located at Southern Utah pika communities become trapped University in Cedar City, UT. • A great feeling that comes with programs at Southern Utah University and on mountain “islands” and are unable making a difference in Cedar Cedar Breaks National Monument. to migrate the long distance to other It is at the corner of 300 W. and Breaks National Monument! suitable habitats. Demonstrations & University Blvd. Learn more at http: //suu.edu/SUMA To enroll, please visit the Cedar Events How Can You Help? Breaks National Monument Artists Painting in Cedar Breaks Cedar Breaks has a small pika Information Center. July 11- 15 • All Day population and data needs to
Zion Natural History Association
Cedar Breaks’ official park partner, Zion Natural History Become a member of ZNHA and receive a 20% discount on all Association (ZNHA), is a nonprofit organization established in merchandise at the bookstore. In addition, members receive a 1929 to support education, research, publication, and other 10% discount at cooperating bookstores in other National Park programs for the benefit of Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks units across the country. Financial support by ZNHA members National Monument, and Pipe Spring National Monument. combine with the sale from their bookstores to provide the parks with approximately $800,000 in aid annually. Your purchases and donations assist ZNHA in supporting Cedar Breaks. The ZNHA bookstore located in the Information Center To learn more about ZNHA or to become a member, stop by Point provides an opportunity to purchase books and souvenirs about Supreme and the Cedar Breaks Information Center or visit Cedar Breaks National Monument and surrounding parks. http://www.zionpark.org/
Get Involved 7 Surrounding Area
28 1 Dixie 6 National Forest MOUNT MORIAH 50 (Surrounding) WILDERNESS La Sal EXPLORE MORE 6 50 NF Surrounds Cedar Breaks 50 Celebrate the National 6 50 10 National Monument and Park Service Centennial provides recreational With the combined effort of over 25 BUREAU OF GREAT LAND MANAGEMENT 257 Fish opportunities including parks and organizations in the Grand BASIN 15 Lake 24 Fish NF Lake GOBLIN camping and fishing. Circle area of Arizona, Nevada and NP NF VALLEY 24 Utah; PARKS100 is celebrating the DIXIE NATL FOREST • 21 70 SP Campgrounds are located 1 FREMONT NPS Centennial in a new way. We (Surrounding) INDIAN 24 SP 24 in Cedar Canyon and Duck have created a community, locally 62 Creek Village. For more and online, to help you explore more FRONTIER 62 95 of our area and find all types of parks, 89 12 CAPITOL information, call the Cedar 130 as well as local Centennial events, HOMESTEAD SP • 2 22 Dixie NF REEF City Ranger District Office: 20 NP suggested itineraries, visitor centers, (45 minutes) CEDAR BREAKS NM PAROWAN GAP ANASAZI SP (435) 865-3200. and our hidden gems. FRONTIER HOMESTEAD SP Dixie NF SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY Dixie NF RED CANYON 56 PETRIFIED FOREST SP PAROWAN GAP Cedar City 12 276 2 Venture Out & Explore Five More™ 3 CATHEDRAL 143 Frontier Don’t miss our hidden gems! Within a PETROGLYPHS • GORGE 18 SP KOLOB 14 KODACHROME BASIN SP Homestead State short drive of Cedar Breaks National (45 minutes) Dixie NF CANYONS ZION 89 GLEN 15 BRYCE GRAND STAIRCASE Park Museum Monument (and each of our beloved RED CLIFFS NP CANYON CANYON ESCALANTE NM national parks) are five more 17 NRA (45 min) SOUTHERN UTAH SNOW CANYON SP NP incredible outdoor places to explore. 4 18 Travel through time with the UNIVERSITY • 89 Make them part of your journey... St. George 389 Kanab Frontier Homestead’s massive (45 minutes) RAINBOW CORAL PINK SAND DUNES SP Page BRIDGE NM collection of horse-drawn Plan Your Visit Locally & Online VERMILION PIPE SPRING NM CLIFFS NM 89 HORSESHOE BEND vehicles. Imagine yourself Find Parks100 on Facebook, Twitter KOLOB CANYONS, 5 NAVAJO NATION and Instagram, as well as at ZION NATL PARK • 89A as a stagecoach driver www.parks100.com. Kaibab NF 98 or a pioneer crossing the (1 hour) 67 GRAND CANYON NORTH RIM plains in a covered wagon. Cedar City, Utah Panguitch, Utah GRAND CANYON 581 North Main St. 55 South Main PARASHANT NM 160 Experience life on the frontier (435) 586-5124 (800) 444-6689 CEDAR BREAKS 89 with interactive displays and visitcedarcity.com brycecanyoncountry.com NATIONAL • HOPI exhibits. MONUMENT RESERVATION WWW.PARKS100.COM 3 Parowan Gap Petroglyphs (45 min) You approach the Explore Even More... petroglyphs at Parowan Gap along an ancient trail. INFORMATION PANGUITCH LAKE NATIONAL PARKS In prehistoric times the FORESTS & One of Utah’s best fishing CENTERS grounds along with camping, gap was used by peoples RECREATION AREAS living in the Parowan Valley hiking, and more. (Distance from Cedar Breaks: 15 miles) as a convenient passage BRYCE CANYON through the Red Hills. Yearly GARFIELD COUNTY NATIONAL PARK migrations passed here on TRAVEL COUNCIL RED STATE PARKS Bryce Canyon is renowned for their way west to harvest Located in the Garfield County CANYON RECREATION AREA its amazing hoodoos, spires, desert resources. Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Located near Bryce Canyon, Red and arches carved from brightly Panguitch. (435) 676-1150 Canyon boasts much of the same colored rock that provide a great 4 Southern Utah scenery but has several more KODACHROME BASIN setting for hiking, scenic drives, University options for recreation. The area STATE PARK photography, and camping. NEARBY TOWNS offers an extensive system of ATV Named in 1948 after the popular (Distance from Cedar (45 min) & SERVICES and mountain biking trails as well as camera film, Kodachrome Basin Breaks: 60 miles) Come explore The Garth camping, guided nature hikes, and State Park boasts an amazing and Jerri Frehner Museum of evening star programs. (Distance panorama of red rock pillars GRAND STAIRCASE ESCALANTE Natural History and discover from Cedar Breaks: 40 miles) and blue skies. Horseback NATIONAL MONUMENT more about the flora and BRIAN HEAD TOWN riding, mountain biking, and At 1.9 million acres, this is the fauna of our region. Or visit A winter skiing community with THREE PEAKS RECREATION AREA hiking are popular activities. largest of all national monuments! the brand new Southern fantastic mountain biking and hiking Three Peaks embodies the BLM’s (Distance from Cedar Scenic viewing, hiking, mountain mission of multiple uses for Utah Museum of Art and in the summer. Services include Breaks: 73 miles) biking and horseback riding lodging and restaurants. During public land with miles of ATV and view masterpieces depicting are popular activities. summer months, a short unpaved equestrian trails, a radio controlled our National Parks and more! SNOW CANYON STATE PARK (Distance from Cedar road allows visitors to experience aircraft flying field, covered Black lava flows and red and Breaks: 74 miles) stunning views from Brian Head Peak. campsites, and playgrounds. 5 white sandstone canyons make Kolob Canyons, (Distance from Cedar Breaks: 8 miles) (Distance from Cedar for great horseback riding, ZION NATIONAL PARK Zion National Park Breaks: 40 miles) hiking, technical climbing, Zion is one of the most visited (1 hour) DUCK CREEK VILLAGE and year-round camping. locations in Utah and has some The less visited Kolob Miles of ATV trails, great camping, NAVAJO LAKE (Distance from Cedar of the most famous scenic hikes Canyons section of Zion and visitor services, such as Navajo Lake is a wonderful getaway Breaks: 98 miles) in the world, including Angel’s NP is located at Exit 40 on groceries and fuel, can be found for fishing, camping, and picnicking. Landing Trail and Zion Narrows. Due to the high elevation, it remains Interstate 15, 40 miles north in this small community. ESCALANTE PETRIFIED (Distance from Cedar (Distance from Cedar cool through the summer months. of Zion Canyon and 17 miles FOREST STATE PARK Breaks: 93 miles) Breaks: 15 miles) (Distance from Cedar south of Cedar City. A five- Home to Wide Hollow Breaks: 18 miles) Reservoir and an amazing GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK mile scenic drive along the CEDAR CITY petrified forest, this park is a Experience towering peaks, Kolob Canyons Road allows Also called the “Festival City,” this YANKEE MEADOWS RESERVOIR must for fossil enthusiasts. ancient bristlecone pines, glacial visitors to view the crimson community plays host to cultural Yankee Meadows Reservoir has (Distance from Cedar moraines, desert solitude, the canyons and gain access and arts festivals year round. There great fishing and two campgrounds. Breaks: 99 miles) smell of sagebrush after a storm, to various trails and scenic are many options for lodging and (Distance from Cedar the darkest of night skies, and the viewpoints. restaurants in addition to grocery Breaks: 16 miles) beauty of Lehman Caves. (Distance stores and gas stations. (Distance from Cedar Breaks: 170 miles) from Cedar Breaks: 25 miles)
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