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Junior Geologist
- When
- Friday, October 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Where
- Ripple Rock Nature Center is located approximately 0.6 miles (1 km) down the Scenic Drive. Parking available at the Blacksmith Shed across the road., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT
- Cost
- Free
- How long
- 30 minutes
- Parking
- Parking available across the road
- Good for
- outdoor lovers
Updated October 18, 2026
Kids learn about the sandstone cycle, make their own sandstone, and earn a Junior Geologist patch. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.) Meets on the porch of the Ripple Rock Nature Center, less than one mile down the Scenic Drive. Parking available across the road. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check updated daily program listings at the visitor center.
Tickets & info from the organizer
Make a night of it
Places to stay
- Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse · Hotel · Torrey · 0.5 mi
- Cowboy Homestead Cabins · Resort · Torrey · 6.9 mi
Also nearby that day
- Ranger's Choice Talk · 3:00 PM · Capitol Reef National Park · 0.3 mi
- Guided Walk at Meet in front of the Gifford House. Parking available across the street in the dirt lot or at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National Park · 4:00 PM · Meet in front of the Gifford House. Parking available across the street in the dirt lot or at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National Park · 0.2 mi
- Evening Program · 7:00 PM · The Fruita campground amphitheater is located near Loop C of the Fruita campground (approximately 1.5 miles/2.4km south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive)., Capitol Reef National Park · 0.3 mi
- Star Talk at The astronomy demonstration site is next to the amphitheater parking lot and just off the Fremont River Trail., Capitol Reef National Park · 8:00 PM · The astronomy demonstration site is next to the amphitheater parking lot and just off the Fremont River Trail., Capitol Reef National Park · 0.4 mi
Common questions
Is it free?
Yes — the listing says it’s free.
Where is it, and where do I park?
Ripple Rock Nature Center is located approximately 0.6 miles (1 km) down the Scenic Drive. Parking available at the Blacksmith Shed across the road., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT. Parking: Parking available across the road.
Is it still happening?
It’s listed as scheduled — no cancellation or new date has been posted. Check with the organizer before you go.
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