For the third year, Yellowstone is operating under temporary regulations, which allow only cleaner-running and quieter snowmobiles. Daily visitor limits are allowed only under guided supervision.

Xanterra Parks and Resorts provides lodging, food service, cross country ski rentals and lessons, snowmobile rentals and snowcoach tours of the park. Details are available at www.TravelYellowstone.com or by calling 866-GEYSER LAND.

Visitor centers will be open at West Yellowstone, Old Faithful and Mammoth. Naturalist-led activities and evening programs are available throughout the winter.

Junior Pony Express

Camp Floyd State Park in Fairfield is holding a Junior Pony Express Rider program Dec. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There was Pony Express stop at Camp Floyd from 1860 to 1861. The program is designed for children, but all ages are welcome to participate. A workbook is included in the program. Each child is presented with an official Pony Express wooden nickel when their workbook is completed. The program is free with paid admission of $2 per person or $6 per family to the state park.

Camp Floyd State Park is in Fairfield, 22 miles southwest of Lehi on Highway 73. Call 801-768-8932 for more information.

Indoor climbing gym

Momentum Indoor Climbing will open a 20,000-square-foot climbing gym in the spring next to the Sandy REI store, 230 W. 10600 South. The gym will also include bouldering, a kids' climbing area, yoga, child care, an exercise area and a cafe. Day passes will run $15, with $49 monthly fees. Visit www.momentum climbing.com for more information.

Scofield Fishing Derby

The first annual Scofield Fishing Derby is Dec. 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Utah State Parks and Recreation, the derby is limited to 49 anglers. Prizes will be awarded for the top three largest fish. Check-in is 6:30 to 8 a.m. at the Scofield Madsen Bay parking area. Registration is required and there is a $10 entry fee. Call 435-687-2491 for more information.

Dead Horse Point plan

Utah State Parks and Recreation officials are seeking public comment on the draft resource management plan for Dead Horse Point State Park near Moab.

The proposal was developed through a series of team and public meetings and is available online at www.state parks.utah.gov. Public comment will be accepted through Jan. 21 by e-mail - planscomment@utah.gov - or by post to: Utah State Parks: Planning Section, P.O. Box 146001, 1594 W. North Temple, Suite 116, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6001.

Utah Whitewater Club

The Utah Whitewater Club is holding its monthly meeting Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Salt Lake REI store, 3285, E. 3300 South, in East Millcreek.

Amy Defrees of the Utah Rivers Council will talk about efforts by the Utah Division of Water Resources to take more water from the Bear River. Club elections will also be held. Visit www.utahwhite waterclub.org/ for more information.

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