Government Canyon State Natural Area

Guided Hike to the Protected Habitat Area

Ready for a longer hike? Join experienced guides for an all-day excursion into the farthest reaches of Government Canyon SNA.

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First Day Poetry Hike

Spend a morning reading and composing poetry in nature while hiking Government Canyon State Natural Area.

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First Day Hike: Tails to the Trails

Ease into the new year with your favorite canine friend on a guided dog-walk along the Savannah Loop Trail.

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First Day Hike: Trek to the Tracks

Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.

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Explore the Night Sky

Take a tour of the winter night sky with an amateur astronomer.

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CANCELED-"Deep in the Heart" film screening

UPDATE, 10/16: We apologize, but we have to cancel this event due to an unforeseen circumstance. You can find the film at several online streaming services, if you still wish to view it.

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Sunday Story Time: Wild Turkeys (and Deer, too!)

Bring the family and settle in for not one, but two seasonal stories read by GCSNA volunteer and author Karol Antrim.

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Indigenous People, Plants and Animals

Take a walk with knowledgeable volunteers to explore the historical and present-day symbiotic relationship between native plants, animals and people in the Government Canyon area.

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Trek to the Dino Tracks

Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.

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