You’ve heard of the 12 Days of Christmas, but have you heard of the 12 Weeks of Safety? This is your chance to win awesome prizes from us here at Utah State Parks. How To Win From Nov. 24, 2017 – Feb. 15, 2018, Utah State Parks will be running Public Service Announcements in movie theatres […]
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Help! It’s Cold In Here! – What to do in cold water.
A lot can go through your mind if you find yourself stuck swimming or sinking in cold water. Here at the Utah State Parks Boating Program, we hope you never have to go through a situation like this; however, we want you to be prepared just in case it should happen. To help, we put […]
Are OHVs Coming To Antelope Island State Park?
SALT LAKE CITY — We have been hearing a lot of questions about the possibility of Off-Highway Vehicles being allowed at Antelope Island State Park in the future. While there is a discussion underway, at this time there is no plan to allow OHV use on Antelope Island. Utah State Parks is constantly evaluating possibilities for […]
Desert Discovery Day – Free Entrance To Snow Canyon & More!
SNOW CANYON STATE PARK — In celebration of the Utah State Park system’s 60th anniversary, Snow Canyon State Park and the Friends of Snow Canyon invite visitors to take part in “Desert Discovery Day” this Saturday, November 11. Snow Canyon is waiving the entrance fee for all visitors on Saturday. In addition, there will be […]
Vandalism at Snow Canyon State Park
SNOW CANYON STATE PARK – On a recent weekday, a volunteer Trail Steward with the Friends of Snow Canyon stopped by park headquarters with disturbing information: Vandalism, in the form of spray paint, in the White Rocks area of the canyon. “Visitation to the park has steadily increased every year for the past 10 years” […]
Winter Is Coming: Snowmobile Volunteers Construct New Fence In Heber Valley
LAKE CREEK TRAILHEAD — Winter is coming. You know it, and we know it. Which means wintertime fun is right around the corner. But before the snow has even hit some volunteers are heading up the mountain to prep trails and trailheads for the coming season. On a recent weekend, one group of OHV volunteers met […]
Things to Know Before You Tow
We can all agree that towing friends and family behind the boat is one of the best ways to recreate in the outdoors. However, before you strap on the wakeboard and practice your 360, let’s go over some rules you should remember. Here at Utah State Parks, we’ve seen a lot of mistakes and mishaps when […]
Harmful Algae Blooms at Utah State Parks
*UPDATE — Both of these water bodies are now open for recreation and there are no Harmful Algal Blooms present. SALT LAKE CITY — Both Jordanelle State Park and Rockport State Park received warning designations this week from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality after harmful algae blooms were discovered in the water. Field tests conducted in […]
Milky Falls: Manti’s Waterfall Gets Facelift
MANTI CANYON — Whether you’re on a quick hike or a long ATV ride, few things are more enjoyable to come across than a beautiful waterfall. Peaceful to look at, beautiful to photograph, and even a great way to cool after a hot day. Located approximately 8 miles up Manti Canyon and only 150 yards […]