Impact Craters
Impact Craters is a curatorial topic the National Park Service uses to connect parks, stories, and collections. Explore units below where this theme shows up in exhibits, landscapes, or programs. You will find the impact craters topic represented across 2 parks and sites in the National Park System. Browse the full list to see which destinations match your interests.
2 parks and sites (NPS)
Featured parks for impact craters
Upcoming events
Upcoming programs and events at parks in this collection (from the NPS Events API).
Fifth Annual Southeast Utah Astrofest
Full details available here: Southeast Utah Astrofest - Canyonlands National Park (nps.gov) Moab Information Center and Utahraptor State Park - Thursday, June 4, 2026 Island in the Sky District and Needles District, Canyonlands National Park - Friday, June 5, 2026 Dead Horse Point State Park and Natural Bridges National Monument - Saturday, June 6, 2026 Arches National Park and Hovenweep National Monument - Sunday, June 7, 2026 Weather : Telescope viewing may be cancelled or affected by clouds or storms. Programs and telescope viewing may be cancelled in the event of lightning. Things to know : Parking may fill at program locations. We recommend arriving before 9 PM to secure a parking spot. Please bring a red flashlight, sturdy shoes, and a jacket. Attending all events is free with park admission . Pets are discouraged. Please find suitable care for furry friends, as pets are not allowed at the program locations and leaving pets inside vehicles for the duration of the event is not recommended.
Dark Sky Program - Island in the Sky District
Join park staff for a dark sky program followed by telescope viewing and constellation tours. This even runs from 9:30 to 11:30 pm. This event is part of the fifth annual Southeast Utah AstroFest.
Dark Sky Program - Island in the Sky District
Join park staff for a dark sky program followed by telescope viewing and constellation tours. This even runs from 9:30 to 11:30 pm. This event is part of the fifth annual Southeast Utah AstroFest.
Dark Sky Program - Needles District
Join park staff for a dark sky program followed by telescope viewing and constellation tours. This even runs from 9:30 to 11:30 pm and takes place at The Needles Visitor Center. This event is part of the fifth annual Southeast Utah AstroFest.
Art in the Parks
Watch Community Artist in the Parks Chrissy Kinslow create works of art inspired by the park's varied landscapes. Or, join her for a side-by-side creative endeavor. (Some art supplies may be available to borrow, but visitors are encouraged to bring their own.) Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat.
Art in the Parks
Watch Community Artist in the Parks Chrissy Kinslow create works of art inspired by the park's varied landscapes. Or, join her for a side-by-side creative endeavor. (Some art supplies may be available to borrow, but visitors are encouraged to bring their own.) Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat.
Art in the Parks
Watch Community Artist in the Parks Chrissy Kinslow create works of art inspired by the park's varied landscapes. Or, join her for a side-by-side creative endeavor. (Some art supplies may be available to borrow, but visitors are encouraged to bring their own.) Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat.
Art in the Parks
Watch Community Artist in the Parks Chrissy Kinslow create works of art inspired by the park's varied landscapes. Or, join her for a side-by-side creative endeavor. (Some art supplies may be available to borrow, but visitors are encouraged to bring their own.) Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat.
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Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands is a wilderness of canyons, buttes, and spires carved by the Colorado River and Green River. The park is divided into four distinct districts; no roads join them together. The districts share similar desert ecosystems, but each one provides unique opportunities for adventure and discovery.
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to experience countless stars in this International Dark Sky Park! Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week year-round. There are no timed entries or reservations to visit.