Saturday, July 19 2008

This summer, come home to Mother Nature with Canon. Join Canon and American Park Network in Grand Canyon National Park for fun-filled, insightful photography workshops. Whether you’re a beginner or a season photographer, expert instructors will help you sharpen your skills. You’ll have the chance to shoot with a variety of Canon Digital SLRs and lenses, but feel free to bring your own camera. Come join our group of distinguished photographers who will lead you through the park on a photo walk and help you capture the picture-perfect sights!

The 1/2 Marathon starts at Ruby's Inn on Hwy 63, Bryce (elev. 7,652 ft.). The course heads north, then turns east onto National Scenic Byway 12. The route descends through Bryce Canyon National Park, through the town of Tropic, and ends in Cannonville(elev. 5,800ft.). Runners must finish the 1/2 Marathon by 9:00AM. $3,000 cash prize will be divided between the top 5 overall male and female 1/2 Marathon runners. Shuttles will be available. The 5k Run/Walk starts at 6:30AM. in Cannonville.

Sample some of Panguitch's finest foods, from local restaurants.

The 51st annual Bat Flight Breakfast is Saturday, July 19, from 5 to 7 a.m. Park employees sponsor this breakfast once each year. A reasonable fee is charged for the breakfast ($7 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under). The self-guided tour fees are waived for all Bat Flight Breakfast participants.

Betsy Kreisberg finds inspiration and a wealth of subject matter in Biscayne National Park’s 172,000 watery acres. Many of her favorite painting subjects are those of water and reflections. Reflections are metaphors for the concept that art mirrors life, as well as an actual example of that relationship. Both the reflection and the subject are real, but the reflection cannot exist without the subject, just as art cannot exist without the life that inspires and creates it.