The festival also provides a chance for seasoned boaters to demo new models. Activities at the popular event include boat races, educational booths and activities, fly-fishing demonstrations, food and live music. The event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 2 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 3. Visit www.paddlefestival.org for more information and directions to the location.
Entry is $10 for adults and $6 for children 6-12. Proceeds benefit the Utah Rivers Council.
Weber trails day in Ogden
Weber Pathways is holding a National Trails Day event June 2 at Fort Buenaventura Park in Ogden. Events include a bird walk, 10K walk, Gold Medal Mile walk, a trail-opening ceremony and a Beat the Mayor 5K Fun Run. Visit www.weberpathways.org or call 801-393-2304 for more information.
Visit state parks via
Cedar City exhibit
Iron Mission State Park in Cedar City is hosting a special exhibit Saturday highlighting the entire state park system in honor of the agency's 50th anniversary. The exhibit allows visitors to virtually visit each state park. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is half price Saturday. Call 435-586-9290 for more information.
UTA Bike Bonanza at
the Gallivan Center
The Utah Transit Authority is holding a Rideshare Bike Bonanza on Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake City. The event is free and includes music, food, drawings, free bike tune up and activities for children. Visit www.utaride share.com for more informa- tion.
Nature camp for teens
The Utah Rivers Council is introducing a new summer day camp for teenagers to explore the Salt Lake Valley watershed. The three-day camp is called Camp W.H.E.T (Water and Habitat Exploration for Teens). Campers will visit local canyons and the Great Salt Lake, learning about conservation, wildlife habitat, water quality and civic engagement at the camp.
Tuition is $150 for the three-day sessions (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and includes instructions, supplies and transportation. Students ages 12-15 are encouraged to apply. The sessions start July 9 and run through Aug. 15. The application deadline is May 30. Visit www.utahrivers.org for more information.
Wilderness life support certification class
Created for outdoor enthusiasts, the Basic Wilderness Life Support certification class is a one day course designed to help prevent and treat injuries and illnesses common in outdoor activities. It will be offered twice in the coming weeks, at the Salt Lake REI, on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and May 19 at 9:30 a.m.
The course, developed at the University of Utah's School of Medicine, will teach those in the outdoors how to prepare for an outing, assess injuries and scene safety, decide whether to evacuate or treat a patient, and methods of evacuation. The curriculum will be taught by one of their certified instructors. The course includes morning lectures at REI and an afternoon outdoors (weather permitting), for hands-on scenarios. At the end of the day participants receive BWLS certificates. Cost is $95 per person. Register by calling REI's customer service department at 801-486-2100, or www.bwls.org.
Rock climbing, GPS
clinics at REI stores
The Sandy City REI is offering a class called "Rock Climbing 101" on May 24, at 7 p.m. Learn the ropes of one of this country's fastest growing sports. Topics will include an overview of climbing, equipment, safety and training. Attendance is limited to 50 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Salt Lake REI store is offering a class called "GPS 101" on May 22 at 7 p.m. REI navigation expert John Higgins will unveil the mysteries of this fun and fascinating piece of technology. The presentation will cover basic GPS functions such as determining latitude and longitude, programming routes, and recording travel.
Both presentations are free of charge.
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