Fremont Indian State Park & Museum – April 23, 2016; 11 a.m. – FREE CLEAR CREEK CANYON — History buffs and tourists have a new reason to visit the Fishlake National Forest and Fremont Indian State Park thanks to a monument of Jedediah Smith. The marker, located on the Fillmore Ranger District, is set to be dedicated Saturday, […]
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Top 10 Tips: Getting Your Boat Ready For Summer
Most Utah boats have been unused for 3-4 months, and spring is upon us, so here are our Top 10 pieces of advice for making sure your boat is summer-ready! If you are not mechanically inclined, or if you are unfamiliar of your boats mechanical standards, there is time to schedule a tune-up with a […]
Send Your Scout On The Adventure of a Lifetime
Johnston’s Army Adventure Camp is designed for Boy Scouts age 11 and up and offers an authentic and unique hands-on adventure at the Camp Floyd State Park and Museum! Scouts travel back in time to 1858 – 1861 and enter the world of a soldier with Johnston’s Army at Camp Floyd in the Utah Territory. […]
Sixth Grader Pushes for Changes in Life Jacket Laws
MOAB – Given time to think, many of us could think of multiple things we would like to see change; whether it is a law, a rule, or a personal change. However, few ever act on that initial desire and things in motion. Brett Reed, a sixth grade student from Moab, is not one to […]
What’s the Deal With Snow Grooming?
Whether you love to ski, snowboard, snowshoe or snowmobile, there seems to be enough of the white stuff to go around; but have you ever wondered how your favorite snowy trails came to be so smooth and packed? We traveled to Wasatch Mountain State Park to find out more. When the sun goes down […]
Brody Young’s statement to the Press
My wife, children and I wish to express our gratitude to the Shumway family for their dedicated and successful search efforts on this case. We wish to acknowledge the countless hours put in by the Grand and Weber County Sheriff Offices in this five year investigation. We are grateful for Federal, State and local authorities […]
Kick off 2016 with one of these 5 must-do hikes
Looking for a beautiful and invigorating way to start the New Year? Kick off 2016 with a family-friendly hike in a Utah State Park near you! Once again, Utah State Parks is joining the First Day Hikes initiative by hosting fiveextraordinary New Years Day adventures across the state. Antelope Island State Park Those choosing […]
State Parks employees recognized at DNR awards ceremony
Three Utah State Parks Employees were recognized for their outstanding work Monday at the 2015 Annual Department of Natural Resources Awards Ceremony. The DNR recognized Eugene Swalberg, Tim Smith and Tiffany Swaner at the event, and each were given a certificate emblazoned with the many reasons they were rewarded. Tim Smith; Executive Director’s Award As Utah State […]
Explore Utah
Thank you for joining us this summer as we’ve explored some of Utah’s 42 state parks. We’ve driven off-highway vehicles on the sand dunes at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, built sand castles at Yuba and viewed the largest collection of Anasazi pottery in the Four Corners Region at Edge of the Cedars State […]
Top Three Hikes at Wasatch Mountain State Park
Hiking is a perfect summer activity for families. Experience breathtaking views, watch mountain wildlife and discover educational historic sites while hiking in the park. Wasatch Mountain State Park Naturalist Kathy Donnell shares three of her favorite hikes: Huber Grove Trail- Difficulty: Easy, Distance: One mile A perfect hike for children, the Huber Grove Trail, located across […]