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Woman Dead After Snowmobile Accident in Soapstone

Posted on: January 24th, 2022

Jan. 24, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — A Delaware woman is dead following a snowmobile accident Sunday in the Soapstone area near Samak, Utah.  Utah State Park rangers and Summit County Search and Rescue responded to the area following calls to dispatch for help in the early afternoon on January 23.  A woman, identified as […]

Holiday Lights & Events 2021

Posted on: December 9th, 2021

The holiday season is here! So bundle up, pack the family in the car, and join us at one of our Holiday Lights and Events! This year multiple state parks are joining in on the celebrations. These lights displays are sure to increase your holiday cheer with fun for everyone. This includes visits from Santa, […]

Batteries For Beacons – 3rd Annual Avalanche Awareness Week

Posted on: November 29th, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021From: Utah Avalanche Center Come to the 3rd Annual Avalanche Awareness Week Kickoff with free activities near the Big Field Pavilion at Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City, on Monday, December 6th from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Mock avalanche rescue drills will be set up for both beginners and experts to learn and practice using […]

Share Your Input on Proposed State Park Upgrades and Enhancements

Posted on: November 12th, 2021

Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 The public was invited to participate in an online public meeting held on Thursday, Nov. 18, to discuss the proposed improvements at each park location. Click here to view the online public meeting. Click here to view the presentation and planned park improvements. A public comment period is currently underway and […]

Bridal Veil Falls Public Survey

Posted on: September 22nd, 2021

Sept. 22, 2021 We want to hear from you! The Utah State Legislature asked Utah State Parks to study the feasibility of developing a state park, or other designated state land use, at Bridal Veil Falls. The area under study only includes the land owned by Utah County at the base of the falls. In […]

Labor Day Weekend Safety Tips

Posted on: September 2nd, 2021

Sept. 2, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner, and many Utahns are looking to head out to experience Utah’s great outdoors. Utah’s state parks are the perfect places to hike, swim, boat, paddle, water ski, and ride off-highway vehicles. Before you hit the trail — or the water […]

Jordanelle Has Re-Opened Reservoir Access After Recent Closure

Posted on: August 14th, 2021

August 16, 2021 UPDATE JORDANELLE STATE PARK – Jordanelle State Park has reopened to ALL water activities as of 3:00 PM 8/16/2021. August 15, 2021 UPDATE JORDANELLE STATE PARK – Jordanelle State Park will remain closed to day-use water access through at least Monday, August 16th. Please check Jordanelle State Park’s website and Facebook page for updates. […]

Echo State Park to Close Day-Use Area for Remainder of Year

Posted on: August 5th, 2021

August 5, 2021 ECHO STATE PARK — Utah State Parks is officially announcing that Echo State Park will be closing its day-use and launch ramp area next week to allow for construction on park improvements and expansion. The park will be closing off the area for construction beginning on Monday, August 9, 2021. The closure […]

Utah State Parks and Girl Scouts of Utah Join Together to Celebrate Starry Night Skies

Posted on: July 29th, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY — Girl Scouts of Utah will officially launch their Dark Sky Patch July 31, 2021, with a celebratory star party at Antelope Island State Park. Girl Scouts can earn the patch by learning how to be good stewards of natural night skies through various fun and educational activities. Antelope Island State Park […]

Peppa Pig Partnership!

Posted on: July 22nd, 2021

July 22, 2021 Oink oink! Have you heard the news? For the FIRST TIME EVER, Peppa Pig and her family are traveling throughout the United States of America! After winning a ticket to star in Super Potato’s Hollywood movie, Peppa and family fly over the Atlantic and land in New York City. Now that they’re […]