SANPETE COUNTY — A group of dedicated OHV enthusiasts came together to work on a much-needed bridge project; bringing both an increase in aesthetics and safety to visitors. A group of approximately 10 volunteers spent a full day working on the Patton Trail Bridge, located along the Arapeen Trail System. The bridge is frequented by […]
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Dead Horse Point Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Campground
DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK — Great news coming out of Dead Horse Point State Park. The park hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a new campground. While the Wingate Campground has been open to the public since the beginning of April, the park chose to host the event later on […]
Utah State Parks Welcomes 2 New Park Rangers
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation welcomed two new rangers to the state parks family today. Both Cameron Savage and Gage Hoogerveldt completed the required Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training courses and were sworn in as official Park Rangers. Cameron Savage was raised in Independence, Iowa and graduated from the […]
Great Salt Lake Marina Closed Due to Fire
UPDATE 10:20 p.m.: Thanks to changes in weather and the efforts of first responders, the marina is scheduled to reopen to the public tomorrow morning, Sunday Sept. 16. However, the park will be without power and restroom facilities for the immediate future. The park visitors center is also closed. Thank you to all who assisted in […]
Volunteers Complete 10 Miles of Signage on Shoshone Trail
SHOSHONE TRAIL — Thousands of people climb atop their OHVs to venture into the Utah backcountry every year — and with over 80,000 miles of ATV trails, there is plenty to explore. With so many miles of trails across Utah, ensuring adequate signage along the way is extremely important. These help riders stay along their desired course. Should […]
Military Appreciation Day 2018
The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce our annual Military Appreciation Day set for Saturday, August 11, 2018. As part of the celebration, all Utah State Parks* will offer free day-use entrance for active military, veterans, and their family in the same vehicle. Many of these parks will also be hosting fun […]
Meet the New Deputy Director of Operations!
July 26, 2018 SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that Dave Harris has accepted the role of Deputy Director of Operations for Utah State Parks. He is filling the position left open after Jeff Rasmussen was appointed from Deputy Director to Division Director back in June […]
Boating Restricted at Deer Creek Due to Fire
UPDATE: As of 8 am Thursday, July 12, the park is once again open for boating. Thank you all for your patience and understanding. DEER CREEK STATE PARK — Due to a fire near Deer Creek State Park, public boating on Deer Creek Reservoir has been restricted until further notice. All boats on the water […]
Utah Man Dies at Willard Bay State Park
– Park Officials Seek Public’s Help In Investigation – WILLARD BAY STATE PARK — A 46-year-old man has died at Willard Bay State Park and Utah State Park officials are seeking the public’s help in the investigation. The man, identified as Brandon Larsen from Perry Utah, first arrived at Willard Bay State Park on Sunday […]
OHV Volunteer Spotlight – Meet Staff Sgt. Jon Rector
BOOTS-ON-THE-GROUND, UT — While many Utahns were born and raised around the great outdoors – there are others who move to Utah and find this beauty later on in life. Does this impact the appreciation these newcomers have for these lands? To people like Staff Sergeant Jonathan Rector, the answer is a resounding “No!” Sgt. […]