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August 19, 2026 SALT LAKE CITY — For the third year in a row, Utah State Parks recorded over 12 million visits to our parks across the state. Fiscal year...
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Plan Ahead for Your Independence Day Weekend at a Utah State Park
July 1, 2026 SALT LAKE CITY — Headed to one of Utah’s 46 state parks for Independence Day weekend? We can’t wait to see you there! Before you hit the...
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Spending Independence Day at a Utah State Park? Come back August 3-6 for Free!
June 25, 2026 Utah Fire Sense Logo, click to learn more Utah State Parks is excited to announce that visitors heading to a state park on July 4 will have...
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Join the Utah State Parks Dark Sky Scavenger Hunt!
March 19, 2026 Looking for a night sky adventure? Join us! Utah State Parks is hosting our first-ever statewide Dark Sky Scavenger Hunt to get Utahns under the stars for...
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Snow Canyon State Park is the World’s Newest International Dark Sky Destination
December 22, 2025 IVINS, UTAH — Grab your telescope and red-light flashlight, Snow Canyon State Park is now officially an International Dark Sky Destination. DarkSky International designated Snow Canyon as...
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Cold Water Dangers Rise as Temperatures Drop: Officials Urge Life Jacket Use
November 25, 2025 Safety tips provided to help recreators stay safe this winter season SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – With temperatures dropping rapidly across Utah, the Division of Outdoor Recreation...
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Start 2026 on the Right Foot, Take a First Day Hike!
December 1, 2025 SALT LAKE CITY – The new year is just around the corner, and what better way to start it than at a Utah State Park! Parks across...
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Utah State Parks Will Remain Open in the Event of a Federal Shutdown – 2025
September 29, 2025 The Utah Division of State Parks, Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, Utah Office of Tourism, and our partners are monitoring the situation around the federal government funding...
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Find Fall Fun in Utah’s State Parks
September 26, 2025 Autumn is the air, and it’s the perfect time to explore Utah State Parks! Discover the vibrant colors of changing leaves, breathe in the crisp, refreshing air,...
Last updated: September 18, 2026