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Riley Mitchell, a long-time supporter of the Entrada Institute died recently. She began her career with the National Park Service in 1986. She worked at Glen Canyon and Devils Tower before moving to Capitol Reef National Park, initially serving as lead interpreter and then as chief of interpretation. She retired from the National Park Service [...]

The Entrada Institute has named Utah composer Dr. Marden Pond the 2012 Artist-in-Residence award recipient. Pond intends to compose “a suite of musical soundscapes… relating to the enigmatic rock art found throughout the Colorado Plateau.” This suite is intended to “create an emotional response to these fascinating visual art treasures.” Enjoy audio excerpts of Pond’s [...]

“My name is Darci Clark and I am the daughter of Michael and Sheri Clark; we live in Torrey, Utah. I plan to attend Southern Utah University after I graduate from Wayne High. I want to pursue my dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. My mom and dad have inspired me so much throughout [...]

“My name is David Chase Jackson, and I live in Bicknell, Utah. I am the son of Kirk Jackson, (Bicknell), and April Jackson, (Draper). I plan to attend Salt Lake Community College for my start in the field of archeology. After college, I plan to find a successful career in that field, which would allow [...]

“As a young girl, I always wanted to help people. After watching my mom help people as an EMT, I knew I wanted to pursue Pediatric Nursing as a career choice. I plan to attend UVU to get a degree in nursing and then specialize in pediatrics. My parents, Jerry and Elva Jackson, have supported [...]

“Hi! Hannah Peyton is the name I was given by my parents, Mike and Eva. We moved to Teasdale when I was in second grade. Now, I have had many ideas on what to become, but so far what feels good for me is being a person who raises animals to go into zoos. How [...]

IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT OUR NEXT SEASON will mark Entrada Institute’s TWENTIETH YEAR of providing opportunities for artists, humanities scholars, writers, scientists, and performers from Utah and the surrounding region to develop and share their work. During those years, we have provided hundreds of events for thousands of you who love the Colorado Plateau, [...]

The annual Entrada Institute Friendraiser held October 22, 2011 was an exciting event of fun, friendship , and fundraising. The evening began with food, drink, and musical entertainment by Steve Lutz and Will Barclay. Entrada president Frank McEntire welcomed the enthusiastic crowd and provided an overview of the organization. Next, a Year-In-Review multimedia presentation was [...]

Owen Olpin was named the 2011 Ward Roylance Award recipient as part of the Annual Friendraiser Event in Salt Lake City in October 2011.

  “My name is Mericha Ann Oyler. I live in Loa with my grandparents, Ernest and Leta Oyler. After I complete high school I plan on attending Dixie State College to pursue my generals. Later on I plan to attend podiatry school and become a podiatrist. If my fate allows, I would like to come [...]