SALT LAKE CITY (June 9, 2020) — Utah is home to some of the most beautiful waterbodies around. Every year countless recreators visit these waters to fish, boat, water ski, and relax with their friends and family. Unfortunately, many water recreators are unaware of a silent killer putting them and their family at danger aboard […]
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Park Ranger Receives Award, Saves Woman Just Two Days Later
SALT LAKE CITY — Being a Utah State Parks Law Enforcement Ranger is both a challenging and rewarding job. These rangers spend countless hours training, patrolling Utah’s recreation areas, volunteering in search and rescue efforts, managing state parks, and interacting with the public. One such Ranger had an especially busy week — receiving a prestigious […]
Utah State Parks Partners with Arrive Outdoors to Offer Outdoor Gear Rentals
The partnership will increase access to the outdoors by providing access to rentable gear, allowing visitors to save up to 90% off retail with delivery directly to your door. SALT LAKE CITY (June 3, 2020 ) — Today, the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation announces a new partnership with Arrive Outdoors, an outdoor travel […]
Utah officials push life jackets, release new PSA as Memorial Day approaches
SALT LAKE CITY — Memorial Day is around the corner, and Utah State Parks officials are urging the public to wear their life jackets as Utahns gear up for the start of the recreation season. Utah has already experienced 3 water-related deaths within the last two weeks. Unfortunately, none of those involved in these tragedies […]
Famous dinosaur-producing rocks in Utah yield fossil of large predatory insect
VERNAL, UTAH — A team of paleontologists from Utah and Argentina has discovered a 151-million-year-old insect fossil from the Morrison Formation, the same rock unit from the Rocky Mountain region that has produced the famous dinosaurs Apatosaurus, Allosaurus, and Stegosaurus. The insect was named Morrisonnepa jurassica in a recent paper in the journal Historical Biology. […]
Wasatch Mtn. SP Closes Trails Due to Saddle Fire
WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK — Due to the Saddle Fire north of Midway, Utah, Wasatch Mountain State Park has closed the Dutch Hollow Trail System, along with “The Phosphate” and “The Face” trails, until further notice. Follow Utah Fire Info on Twitter and Facebook for additional updates on the fire.
Waterfalls Stop Flowing at Gunlock State Park
Gunlock State Park (May 6, 2020) — The waterfalls at Gunlock State Park have ceased to flow due to an operational modification of Gunlock Reservoir requested by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation. High levels of visitation have made it difficult for individuals and families to social distance themselves from others during the COVID-19 […]
New Guidelines Implemented at State Parks to Address High Visitation
SALT LAKE CITY (April 29, 2020) — Following an announcement made last week by Governor Gary R. Herbert, most of Utah’s 44 state parks were opened to all visitors, with some limitations in areas where local health orders are in place. After a busy weekend at some Utah state parks — especially those in the […]
Utah State Parks Restrictions Lifted
UPDATE (5/1/2020): All areas managed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation are now open to all visitors. Visit the Utah State Parks COVID-19 page for updated information. SALT LAKE CITY (April 17, 2020) — Following an announcement made today by Governor Gary R. Herbert, Utah State Parks are open to all Utah visitors, […]
Utah State Parks Announces New Day-use Pre-Pay Option
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the implementation of an online pre-pay day-use system. This new pre-pay option allows visitors to pay their park day-use fee online prior to visiting the state park. Those purchasing a pre-paid day-use pass online will also be asked to verify […]