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Desert Discovery Day – Free Entrance To Snow Canyon & More!
SNOW CANYON STATE PARK — In celebration of the Utah State Park system’s 60th anniversary, Snow Canyon State Park and the Friends of Snow Canyon invite visitors to take part in “Desert Discovery Day” this Saturday, November 11. Snow Canyon is waiving the entrance fee for all visitors on Saturday. In addition, there will be […]
Vandalism at Snow Canyon State Park
SNOW CANYON STATE PARK – On a recent weekday, a volunteer Trail Steward with the Friends of Snow Canyon stopped by park headquarters with disturbing information: Vandalism, in the form of spray paint, in the White Rocks area of the canyon. “Visitation to the park has steadily increased every year for the past 10 years” […]
Harmful Algae Blooms at Utah State Parks
*UPDATE — Both of these water bodies are now open for recreation and there are no Harmful Algal Blooms present. SALT LAKE CITY — Both Jordanelle State Park and Rockport State Park received warning designations this week from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality after harmful algae blooms were discovered in the water. Field tests conducted in […]
Milky Falls: Manti’s Waterfall Gets Facelift
MANTI CANYON — Whether you’re on a quick hike or a long ATV ride, few things are more enjoyable to come across than a beautiful waterfall. Peaceful to look at, beautiful to photograph, and even a great way to cool after a hot day. Located approximately 8 miles up Manti Canyon and only 150 yards […]
Volunteers Clear Trails, Build Fence in Box Elder County
BOX ELDER COUNTY — Utahns love the outdoors, and with plenty of mountains and beautiful trails to explore, there is always something new to explore. While many of us can be found out exploring these trails, there are some who venture out into mountains, not to play, but to volunteer their time to keep the […]
See The Autumn Leaves Like Never Before
WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK — Brisk winds are blowing, apple cider is out, and the leaves are popping! Here at Wasatch Mountain State Park we want you to see the leaves in style. That is why we are hosting the 2017 OHV Leaf Peaking Tour this weekend. Attendees will be guided by park staff through the […]
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 […]
Volunteers Remove Over One-Ton of Trash From Fivemile Pass
FIVEMILE PASS OHV AREA — As members of the outdoor recreation community, few things can make us happier than setting off on our favorite trail with friends and family members. Just as true, however, is how all those happy feelings can come crashing down when we discover that one of our favorite areas has been […]
Boat ramp closed at Yuba State Park
YUBA STATE PARK — This year, water was really good over at Yuba State Park. Many people joined us for boating, fishing, swimming, and paddle boarding. However, with the hot weather setting in, and the water receding, park staff have announced that the boat ramp at Yuba is now officially closed. However, with the hot weather setting […]