After 40 years of making art, in 2021, Lewis Williams and his wife completed a dream endeavor, “Painting The Way ‘Cross The USA-By Bike.” The idea brewed on the eve of his 60th birthday in 2019. They travelled by bicycle from March 1 – to August, 1, 2021 from San Diego to Bar Harbor, Maine […]
This 2–3 hour presentation and workshop will begin with an introduction to artist, illustrator, and author Tim Musso and his creative practice. Musso will share his artistic philosophy and show examples of his sketchbooks and artwork, along with videos demonstrating his technique. The second part of the workshop will involve a live demonstration by the Musso […]
For three decades, brother and sister Jeneda and Clayson Benally have been recording and touring bringing their empowering, organic, conscious-raising, charged music to communities throughout Europe and North America. Multi-award winning musicians from the (Diné) Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona create an explosive duo of bass, drums and vocals with a traditional Navajo backbone bridging […]
Fresh off of rowing a dory through the vaults of Lake Powell, Childs brings images and stories from this dwindling reservoir and the landscape below returning to the surface. Tuesday, October 25 | 6:00 PM Location: Historic Escalante Showhouse Suggested Donation: $10
Ways of Understanding and Protecting Land and Water Resources in the Grand Staircase-Escalante Region, Symposium 2023 Draft Agenda: http://escalanteriverwatershedpartnership.org/what-we-do/grand-staircase-escalante-symposium-2023/ In-person: Escalante Interagency Visitors Center (755 W Main St, Escalante, Utah) On Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84372019249 (webinar; just click to watch) Symposium Organizers: Marc Coles-Ritchie mcolesritchie@grandcanyontrust.org and Kevin Berend kevin@gsenm.org
Join us for an author reading and discussion with Andrea Ross, the author of Unnatural Selection: A Memoir of Adoption and Wilderness. Adopted at birth, Andrea Ross grew up inhabiting two ecosystems: one was her tangible, adoptive family, the other her birth family, whose mysterious landscape was hidden from her. In this coming-of-age memoir, Ross […]
Please join us on September 21st for Seeds of Change: The Future of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. We will gather at 6 PM at our headquarters in Escalante located at 530 West Main St. for the screening of two short films that highlight the ways in which Grand Staircase is changing and how this landscape can unite us and welcome a new era for conservation for culture, science, tribal co-stewardship, and […]
Join us for a free concert featuring songs inspired by a lifetime of wilderness backpacking experiences. Singer/songwriter has been performing original music for four decades. His songs cover a wide array of topics and styles, from party rock to thought provoking acoustic tunes. In addition to performing, he has a long career as a producer […]
An annual event, the Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit focuses on how we strengthen outdoor recreation communities, the outdoor recreation economy, and improve health and quality of life for all Utahns. The Summit is a space that elevates the crucial conversation about the importance of outdoor recreation for the economy, health, quality of life and so […]
Come celebrate the stunning public lands of Utah’s canyon country. Hosted in Escalante, Utah along Scenic Byway 12 between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks in the heart of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Plein air and studio competitions, art exhibits, on-site sales, workshops, demonstrations, arts and crafts fair, live music, guided walks, and much […]
Did you know that at least 14 bat species make their home on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument? Bats navigate and find food with their very loud “shouts.” Each type of bat has its own special shout, which, despite being very loud, is not heard by humans. However, we can use special microphones to hear […]
Whether you're an experienced runner or just starting out, Grand Circle Trailfest is the perfect opportunity to meet other outdoor enthusiasts, discover new trails, and enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the American Southwest. So, don't miss out on this incredible trail festival experience and the opportunity to hike the best places in the United […]
