GREAT SALT LAKE – A plane occupied by a single person was forced to make a controlled landing into the Great Salt Lake Thursday. The pilot, an adult male, was flying the plane when its engine failed and he was forced to make a controlled landing into the water near Stansbury Island at 12:45 p.m. […]
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Join Us at the 2nd Annual Yuba Dog Run!
Few things are better for a dog-lover than spending some quality time with their furry family member. Yuba State Park feels the same way, and to help keep you and your dog outside and active, they are hosting their 2nd Annual Dog Run. Held on October 15, the dog run is a 5k course where […]
Volunteers Brave Cold, Repair Fence on Public Lands Day
While many people celebrate National Public Lands Day by going outside to hike, ride or swim; there are others who see it as an opportunity to help. Three different clubs – the Northern Utah ATV Trail Riders, Wasatch Outlaw Wheelers, and Public Lands Equal Access Alliance – came together with rangers from the Logan Ranger […]
9th Annual Utah Snow, Avalanche Workshop
Join us at the Southtown Expo Center for this year’s Utah Snow and Avalanche Expo! This is winter and snow professionals from across the west meet to share there knowledge of avalanche danger and safety. This is the ONLY workshop of this kind in Utah and is open to public. Here, you’ll learn from forecasters, […]
Fielding Garr Ranch Back Open
ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK – After assessing damage and cleaning up from the storm on Sept. 22, areas of the Fielding Garr Ranch at Antelope Island State Park has been reopened to visitors. The main grounds, picnic area, ranch house, bunk house, and spring house are now open. Along with the access to Sentry and South Island trails. However, […]
Fielding Garr Ranch Closed Due To Storm Damage
ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK – Due to damaged sustained by Thursday’s storm, the Fielding Garr Ranch at Antelope Island State Park has been closed to the public until further notice. This decision stems from safety concerns after the roof of a barn was severely damaged. Other standing structures, windows, and dumpsters have been damaged by […]
OHV Organizations Join Forces For Service Project
UTAH COUNTY – Three different Utah ATV clubs joined forces and spent their weekend erecting a new information kiosk in Utah County. Two members from each of the three clubs – Utah ATV Association, Public Lands Equal Access Alliance, and Northern Utah ATV Trail Riders – all came together on September 10, 2016. A non-club affiliated volunteer also lent his […]
Man Dies Following Incident at Sand Hollow State Park
HURRICANE – A Carbon County man died at the hospital Sunday following an incident at Sand Hollow State Park the previous day. On Saturday, 21-year-old Nicholas Floyd was swimming at Sand Hollow State Park with friends when he began having trouble staying afloat. Floyde’s friends attempted to assist him and called for help to a […]
Scofield Reservoir Reopens to Boaters and Anglers
SCOFIELD RESERVOIR (DEQ)- Scofield Reservoir is now open to boating and fishing. Tests indicate that algae and toxins have decreased sufficiently to not post a threat to on-the-water recreation. However, we caution against recreational activities that require immersion in the water such as swimming or waterskiing. Toxin levels immediately below the dam have also decreased and […]
Washington County Sheriff Hosts OHV Education Course
WASHINGTON COUNTY – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has announced they will be hosting a FREE OHV education course. The course will be held at the Sheriff’s Office located at 750 South 5300 West inHurricane. Students must be at least 8 years old to participate. Helmets will be available at a discounted price to the families […]