SALT LAKE CITY (DEQ) – Public health officials have decided to close Utah Lake, effective immediately, due to a large, harmful algal bloom that may pose a serious health risk to the public and animals. The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) and Utah County Health Department (UCHD) say lab results for samples collected by the […]
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Utah Lake Advisory: Algae Present
It has been discovered that a algae bloom is occurring at Utah Lake. As this bloom is being investigated, we are advising that members of the public not swim, boat, or recreate on the water at this time. While this advisory is in place, Utah Lake State Park will remain open with access to our […]
Checkpoint Near Yuba State Park
YUBA STATE PARK — In accordance with Utah Law, this is a public notice for an administrative checkpoint. Yuba State Park will be holding an Administrative checkpoint on Yuba Dam Road, Saturday July 23, 2016 from noon-8pm. This checkpoint is aimed at deterring impaired driving over the holiday weekend. Contact our Southwest Region Office with any questions.
Utah ATV Association Adopts Wasatch Mountain State Park
WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK – Looks like Wasatch Mountain State Park is getting some more love from the ATV community here in Utah – but with its green trees, miles of trails and stunning mountain views, who wouldn’t fall in love with such a beautiful place? Members of the Utah ATV Association made the trip up […]
Annual Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride
FARMINGTON – “Riding with the Stars” is the theme and Antelope Island State Park will be the venue for the 23rd Annual Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride to be held on July 15th at 10:00 PM. This popular family friendly non-competitive bike ride is held in the light of the moon and is open to participants of all ages. The […]
Time Travel at State Parks and Win $100 Maverik Gas Card
BREAKING NEWS! Maverik, Adventure’s First Stop® Is Now the Time Traveler’s First Stop! Those of you who won’t be using a worm hole, impulse drive, hot tub, rocket sled, time turner, flux capacitor or TARDIS for your time travel will be happy to hear that Maverik has stepped in to help sponsor the Utah State […]
Win $1,500 in Prizes at Palisade Fishing Tournament
Saturday, May 7, 2016 7:00am – 3:00pm You don’t want to miss this event! More than $1,500 in prizes will be awarded, with the first place prize going to the person who catches the largest measured fish. With it’s stunning desert like landscape featuring red cliffs and green trees coupled with the cool blue waters of the […]
Jedediah Smith Monument Dedication
Fremont Indian State Park & Museum – April 23, 2016; 11 a.m. – FREE CLEAR CREEK CANYON — History buffs and tourists have a new reason to visit the Fishlake National Forest and Fremont Indian State Park thanks to a monument of Jedediah Smith. The marker, located on the Fillmore Ranger District, is set to be dedicated Saturday, […]
Send Your Scout On The Adventure of a Lifetime
Johnston’s Army Adventure Camp is designed for Boy Scouts age 11 and up and offers an authentic and unique hands-on adventure at the Camp Floyd State Park and Museum! Scouts travel back in time to 1858 – 1861 and enter the world of a soldier with Johnston’s Army at Camp Floyd in the Utah Territory. […]
Sixth Grader Pushes for Changes in Life Jacket Laws
MOAB – Given time to think, many of us could think of multiple things we would like to see change; whether it is a law, a rule, or a personal change. However, few ever act on that initial desire and things in motion. Brett Reed, a sixth grade student from Moab, is not one to […]