According to U.S Coast Guard standards, life jackets should be serviceable and inspected often. Before using your life jacket or personal floatation device (PFD, inspect and make sure that: PFD is free of rips, tears, and holes in the fabric. Seams, straps, and buckles should are in good condition. PFD is free of mildew odor and […]
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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 […]
Protect Yourself, Your Family In A Search & Rescue
(USARA) — When people head into the backcountry, they don’t plan on having an accident, getting lost, or suffering from temperature extremes. But when “nature happens,” calls for help go out to county search and rescue crews. The Utah Search and Rescue Assistance (USARA) card allows backcountry recreationists to contribute to search and rescue efforts while […]
Jam Out at the Wasatch Mountain Music Festival
(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. […]
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 […]