April 28, 2022 SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of State Parks is announcing changes to the Veterans With Disabilities Honor Pass. In 2022, the Utah State Legislature passed H.B. 155, which expands this program to all veterans with a service-related disability. Utah Governor Spencer Cox later signed the bill. Beginning May 4, 2022, […]
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Utah State Parks Spring Celebrations – 2022
Spring is here, the sun is shining, and it’s time to get back to our favorite outdoor fun! Join us around the state as we celebrate the return of sunshine, camping, and good, old-fashioned recreation. From sunset hikes to star parties, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And, if you keep your eyes peeled, you […]
Antelope Island State Park to Get New, Improved Visitor Center
April 8, 2022 SYRACUSE, Utah —The Utah Division of State Parks, the Friends of Antelope Island, and Davis County, are excited to announce the renovation and expansion of the current visitor center into a new, state-of-the-art learning center. It is one of several major improvements and additions to one of Utah’s most popular state parks. […]
Winter Hiking Tips for Beginners
A peaceful blanket of snow covering a stunning Utah landscape is something everyone ought to experience at least once! From snowmobiling to backcountry skiing, there are countless ways to enjoy our frigid wonderland. But winter hiking might seem a little intimidating if you haven’t done it before. We’re here to help put your mind at […]
Rock Cliff Nature Center Celebrates Remodel
November 3, 2021 JORDANELLE STATE PARK — Exciting news from Rock Cliff Nature Center! A ceremony was held Tuesday, November 2, 2021, to celebrate the Nature Center’s recent upgrades and remodel. Utah State Parks staff joined Wasatch Mountain Institute, along with partners from The Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation, The Recreational Trails Program, Rocky Mountain Power’s […]
Ancient Fish-Lizard Finds a New Home
October 5, 2021 VERNAL, Utah — Thanks to a team of paleontologists from Utah State Parks and several partner agencies, the fossil of a dolphin-sized “fish-lizard” called an ichthyosaur (ick-thee-oh-sore, meaning “fish-lizard”), has taken up residence at The Utah Field House of Natural History. The fossil was discovered by Alan Dailey, from Hooper, Utah, while […]
NOTICE: Temporary Closures at Sand Hollow Due to Special Events
September 9, 2021 HURRICANE, Utah — Park management is announcing the following temporary closures at Sand Hollow State Park. For the safety of participants, the boat ramp will be closed and no boating will be allowed on the following dates/times: September 11, 2021: KOKOPELLI TRI (6:00 AM – NOON)• Boat Ramp Closure / No Boating• […]
Incredible 12-Foot Long Fossil Log Recovered from the Morrison Formation
August 11, 2021 Vernal, Utah — The Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum is celebrating the recovery of the “Manwell Log”—a 12-foot long petrified portion of a once-living tree related to our modern-day Norfolk Pine. Named for the woman who discovered it, the “Manwell Log” is approximately 152 million years old and […]
Four New Rangers Join the Team
May 4, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is pleased to welcome four new law enforcement rangers to the ranks. Rangers Matt Harris, Zack Kierstead, Chris Nelson, and Preston Wood have successfully completed the required Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training courses. Upon graduation from POST, they were officially […]