(WMMF) — The Wasatch Mountain Music Festival at Soldier Hollow promises a great festival experience directed by the experienced Vibrant America and the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation teams. With a great lineup of national recording artists and favorite local performers, workshops, showcases, a children’s area, grassy camping, jamming, new friendships, clean water and fresh mountain air. […]
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Most of Utah Now in Fire Restrictions
(Utah Interagency Fire) — The State of Utah is experiencing high temperatures, low humidity, and high fire danger. The Great Basin Coordination Center’s Predictive Services indicates these conditions will extend throughout the next several weeks and likely into the fall. Because of this and since there has been an unusually high number of human-caused fires throughout the state […]
Book Your Spot For Danger Cave Tours!
Update 2020: Reservations for the May 6, 2017 tours are now closed. Reservations for these tours are now made at this link. Utah State Parks is hosting two guided tours of Danger Cave State Park Heritage Area on May 6th, 2017, in conjunction with Utah’s Archaeology and Preservation Month. Cost is $15 per person–inclusive of service fee. […]
Join A Real Paleontological Dig This Summer!
The Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum is offering a Fossil Field School from June 19 – 23, 2017. This expedition is the experience of a lifetime! Be aware that this dig and expedition is the REAL DEAL and not for the timid. Travel with staff paleontologists and historians for five days to five different […]
Antelope Island is ‘Dark Sky’ Certified
SALT LAKE CITY – After many months of waiting, Antelope Island State Park has officially been awarded the title of “International Dark Sky Park” by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). A park is only given this designation after IDA staff have reviewed the area and have found it to possess “exceptional or distinguished quality of […]
Strawberry Reservoir Incident & Ice Safety Tips
WASATCH COUNTY – Three people fell through the ice at Strawberry Reservoir Wednesday morning while heading out on their snowmobiles to ice fish. Thankfully, those who had fallen through the ice were able to get themselves out by the time Utah State Parks rangers responded to the area. However, this is not always the case, […]
A Look Back – Snow Canyon State Park
Snow Canyon State Park — A local favorite and a must-see to visitors, Snow Canyon gives recreators a variety of stunning scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities. Contrary to what its name suggests, there is not much snow to be found in Snow Canyon, even in the deep winter months. Located in Southern Utah, just minutes north […]
Join Us at the 2017 Boat Show and Win!
SANDY — The 2017 Utah Boat Show & Watersports Expo runs from Feb. 9-12! Here at Utah State Parks, we are gearing up to help provide you with some need-to-know info, updated rules, and even some awesome prizes. This year, we are giving away multiple life jackets to some lucky winners. Keep reading to learn […]
A Look Back – Bear Lake State Park
BEAR LAKE STATE PARK — For anyone wanting to have a true outdoor experience, Bear Lake State Park should be one of their first stops. It has been called the Carribean of Utah, and for good reason. This state park has been a favorite of both locals and visitors since it was established in 1962; […]
TOP 10 Things You Need to Remember Before Snowmobiling
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 […]