Discussion about Bear River trout at the U.
Utah State University fish ecologist, professor and researcher Phaedra Budy will discuss the condition of trout populations in the Bear River watershed in northern Utah on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Utah Museum of Natural History. The talk is part of the museum's current exhibit, "Bear River: Last Chance to Change Course." The museum is on the University of Utah campus, 1390 E. Presidents Circle. Museum admission is $6 for adults and $3.50 for seniors and children 3-12. For information, call 801-581-6927 or visit www.umnh.utah.edu.
Join a birding trip to Farmington Bay
Great Salt Lake Audubon is holding a trip to the Farmington Bay area Wednesday starting at 8 a.m. Bob Huntington and Deedee O'Brien will be leading the trip. Meet at the McDonald's north of Centerville exit 319 off Interstate 15 at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast or at 8 a.m. for departure. Call Deedee O'Brien at 801-272-8060 if you plan to attend.
Zion backcountry areas to be closed for spraying
Zion National Park near Virgin will be conducting an aerial application of herbicide starting today. The spray will be applied to 3,161 acres burned in the Dakota Hill Complex wildfire in an effort to minimize the invasion of exotic species.
The project is expected to be completed by Nov. 10. Part of the backcountry, including Heaps Canyon, Upper Imlay Canyon and the West Rim Trail from Potato Hollow to the bridge below Little Siberia, will be closed Sunday through Nov. 2. Visit the park's Web site, www.nps.gov/zion, for more information.
Author discusses life
of Kanab outfitter
Fred Swanson, author of Dave Rust - A Pioneer Outfitter in Utah's Canyonlands, will give a presentation and reading Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East, in Salt Lake City.
David D. Rust, was a Kanab outfitter and guide who was among the first to call attention to the region's tourism possibilities.
Cedar Breaks closes
facilities for winter
The visitor center, restrooms and campground at Cedar Breaks National Monument are closed for the winter season. Overlooks, hiking trails and the main park road will remain open for visitors to drive through the park free of charge until the road closes due to snow. The park will be open throughout the winter for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling on designated trails. Call the park - 435-586-9451 - for more information.
Fat Flake Festival in SLC
welcomes start of winter
Ski Utah is hosting its annual winter kickoff celebration, dubbed the Fat Flake Festival, Nov. 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake City. Activities at the free event include a Monster Rail Jam, a best '80s ski outfit contest and fresh Wasatch snow will be trucked from Alta and Brighton for skiing. Visit www.skiutah.com for more information.
Free winter-sports
related clinics at REI
Learn do-it-yourself tips for waxing and tuning skis and snowboards Nov. 1 at the Sandy store, 230 W. 10600 South. REI shop technicians will provide some expert instruction on minor base repair, P-tex, edge sharpening and waxing starting at 7 p.m.
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