Planning to hit your favorite trails on the snowmobile this weekend? Us to! After all, Utah is home to some of the best snow on earth, and the perfect place to enjoy some outdoor fun. This is by no means an all-inclusive list; but rather, things we consider especially important to remember. 1. Check avalanche […]
Archive for 2017
Jordanelle Sate Park CLOSED for Snow Removal
Winter has been hitting hard these last few weeks, especially up in the mountains. Because of the high amounts of snow, Jordanelle State Park will be closed on January 24, 2017, to allow staff to adequately plow roads, parking lots, and walkways. Park staff are working diligently to clear the roads and ramp access points […]
60 Miles for 60 Years Challenge
SNOW CANYON STATE PARK – In celebration of the Utah State Park system’s 60th anniversary, Snow Canyon State Park is excited to launch their 60 Miles for 60 Years Challenge. Beginning on January 23, 2017, and running through November 11, 2017, visitors are encouraged to hike any combination of designated trails in Snow Canyon to […]
We Are Hosting 3 Winterfest Celebrations!
Just because there is snow on the ground and the air is cold does not mean outdoor fun should take a break until spring. Here at Utah State Parks, snow is just another way for us to get out and experience all the greatness Utah has to offer. After all, we do have the greatest […]
A Look Back – Utah’s First State Park
FILLMORE – Utah’s first State Park came to be in the year 1957 after the creation of a new Utah State Parks Commission. Governor George Dewey Clyde gave the commission a job: formulate and regulate a long-range plan for a state park and recreation system. Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum, had changed many hands over […]