Presentations on Utah’s parks, California’s Mt. Shasta, Central America and Europe

UTAH

Slide show

Stephen Kasher will present “Southwest Super Stars: Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks,” showing scenery, hikes and wildlife.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.

MT. SHASTA

Workshop

Robin Kohn, professional mountain guide and author of “Mount Shasta Guide to Fun,” will offer tips for exploring the region, including backpacking, bicycling, skiing, caving and more.

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Adventure 16 store in Tarzana, 5425 Reseda Blvd. Also at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the West L.A. store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (818) 345-4266 for Tarzana; (310) 473-4574 for West L.A.

CENTRAL AMERICA

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Belize, Central America: Caye Caulker and Ambergris”

When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761.

EUROPE

Workshop

“Budget Travel Europe” will offer tips on planning, budgeting, lodging, transportation, packing and other topics for first-time visitors to Europe.

When, where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 2nd St., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-3413.

Please e-mail announcements at least three weeks in advance of the event date to [email protected].