WENDOVER, UT — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is asking for the public’s help in finding those responsible for a break-in and damages to the Danger Cave State Park Heritage Site — one of the most significant archaeological sites in North America. The perpetrator(s) breached the gated and protected area located near Wendover […]
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Starvation State Park RENAMED: Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation
Starvation State Park has been officially renamed to Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation. This name change honors Fred Hayes, who served as Division Director from 2012-2018. To commemorate this name change, the Division hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park on May 7, 2019. Visitors heard speeches from Fred Haye’s wife Serena Hayes, Utah […]
2019 Yoga Series With Granogi
The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the Utah State Parks 2019 Yoga Series with Granogi, an outdoor adventure yoga company. Utah’s 44 state parks are packed full of outdoor adventure options and Granogi’s outdoor yoga is just one more way people can take full advantage of the beauty Utah has […]
Man Drowns at Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation
DUCHESNE, UT — A Spanish Fork man is dead following an incident today at Fred Hayes State Park at Starvation. The man was shore fishing at the reservoir with his friend. Both men were in their mid-to-late 70’s. At approximately 3:40 p.m., while the two were walking along the shore near the northwest side of the […]
Become a 2019 Camp Host at Utah State Parks!
How would you like to spend your summer days living at one of your favorite state parks? Becoming a camp host can make that dream a reality! Summer is right around the corner and Utah State Parks is still looking to fill multiple camp host positions at parks across the state. Camp hosts are individuals […]
OHV Advisory Council Seeking New Representative
The Utah State Parks OHV Advisory Council is seeking a new Off-Highway Motorcycle Representative. The purpose of the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Advisory Council is to represent various user groups as decisions are made regarding OHV laws, rules and programs. The council meets up to four times a year and makes recommendations and suggestions to maximize […]
Officials Recover Body from Willard Bay
WILLARD BAY STATE PARK — After a day of searching, officials successfully recovered the body of a man from Willard Bay on Wednesday. Utah State Parks rangers, along with responders from Box Elder County and the Willard City Fire Department, first responded to Willard Bay State Park on Tuesday, February 26 after receiving information that […]
2019 Starvation Ice Derby
STARVATION STATE PARK — Join us at Starvation State Park on February 9, 2019, for the popular Starvation Ice Derby. This tournament consists of both walleye and trout categories – with $1000 in total prises. The event will kickoff at 7:30 am and run until 12:30 pm. Registration is first-come-first-served and begins at 6:30 am. It […]
Winterfest Events 2019
It’s 2019! With snow on the ground and adventure in the air, now is the perfect time for some wintertime fun. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, Wasatch Mountain, East Canyon, and Bear Lake State Parks have got you covered. Wasatch Mountain State Park Winterfest Jan. 12, 2019 Head on up to Midway […]
First Day Hikes 2019
Utah State Parks is kicking off 2019 with another installment of our annual First Day Hikes on New Years Day. This year we are hosting hikes at four different state parks: Antelope Island State Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Great Salt Lake State Park, and Fremont Indian State Park Museum. Antelope Island State Park […]