(KUTV) For Utah State Parks Director Fred Hayes, it has been a challenging year. For legal reasons, he was forced to do away with a program that granted many disabled veterans access to state parks at a steep discount. The move came as a blow to disabled veterans like Bob Hicks. Hicks told Get Gephardt […]
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‘Egg’stravaganza Egg Festival
East Canyon State Park; March 25, 2016; 6-8 p.m. Join the Staff of East Canyon State Park for our second annual Egg Hunt and festival. Remember this is a FRIDAY EVENING event starting at 6 p.m. So…we are using eggs that reflect with a flashlight, so don’t forget your light. We had such a great turnout last year […]
Dig for Dinosaurs Right Here in Utah
What kid hasn’t dreamed of discovering dinosaur bones in their backyard? Well, now is the time to come be a part of history and experience the excitement of paleontology first-hand without leaving Utah. Come visit the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum and search for dinosaurs, mammals, plants, insects, and other fossils. […]
Help Stop Graffiti at State Parks
While we are sure that “J+D” and “Rogelio and Rebeca” do love each other – writing, carving or painting on these natural surfaces can permanently damage them, and take away from their natural beauty. Those caught vandalizing could also face criminal charges. Please save your love letters for your Facebook wall, and report any vandalism […]
Good things come to those who bait … like $5,000 in prizes!
Come out and have join the fun at this unique four-park winter fishing tournament! The Wasatch Back Quad-fishalon includes East Canyon, Deer Creek, Jordanelle, and Rockport State Parks. Enter your largest measured trout caught at each event and the person with the largest total measurement wins. There are over $5,000 in prizes; including Cabela’s gift cards, swag […]
Winterfest 2016 is here!
With snow on the ground and adventure in the air, now is the perfect time for some winter fun. Both East Canyon State Park and Wasatch Mountain State Park are hosting a Winterfest event on Saturday Jan. 16 that offers both fun and awesome information. So whether you are a cross-country skier, snowmobiler, snowshoer, or just […]
Brody Young’s statement to the Press
My wife, children and I wish to express our gratitude to the Shumway family for their dedicated and successful search efforts on this case. We wish to acknowledge the countless hours put in by the Grand and Weber County Sheriff Offices in this five year investigation. We are grateful for Federal, State and local authorities […]
Brody Young’s shooter’s remains confirmed
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation remain appreciative of the continued commitment of the Grand County Sheriff’s Office and local residents who searched for Lance Leeroy Arellano, the suspect in the shooting involving State Parks Ranger Brody Young on Nov. 19, 2010. With the Utah Medical Examiner’s Office’s […]
Kick off 2016 with one of these 5 must-do hikes
Looking for a beautiful and invigorating way to start the New Year? Kick off 2016 with a family-friendly hike in a Utah State Park near you! Once again, Utah State Parks is joining the First Day Hikes initiative by hosting fiveextraordinary New Years Day adventures across the state. Antelope Island State Park Those choosing […]
Human Remains Found Near Moab
Salt Lake City (Dec. 24, 2015) – The Department of Natural Resources and the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation are grateful for the continued dedication and commitment of our law enforcement partners and volunteers in Grand County. For the past five years, the Grand County Sherrif’s Office and many others from agencies throughout the […]