SALT LAKE CITY — Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is reporting an uptick in state park visitation from 2019 to 2020 — an increase of over 2.6 million. The total number of state park visitors in 2020 was almost 10.6 million, an increase of 33% […]
Woman Dies While Hiking at Antelope Island State Park
ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK — A Utah woman is dead due to injuries sustained while hiking at Antelope Island State Park. At 6:30 a.m. Friday morning, 40-year-old Samantha Weigel of Syracuse, Utah, was dropped off at the marina of Antelope Island State Park. She had plans to hike the area throughout the day and then […]
Name Released of Man Who Died Following Incident at Quail Creek State Park
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is releasing the name of the man who died following an incident at Quail Creek State Park. On Wednesday, January 13, Doug M. Schaerrer, an 80-year-old Lindon man, died at Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital. Schaerrer was initially transported to the hospital Tuesday after […]
Three New International Dark Sky Park Designations: Jordanelle, Kodachrome Basin, and Rockport State Parks
SALT LAKE CITY — The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has awarded Jordanelle, Kodachrome Basin and Rockport State Parks International Dark Sky Park status. Utah has more dark sky state parks than any other state park system. These parks bring the total of Utah Division of Parks and Recreation’s designated dark sky parks to eight […]
Mirabilite Mounds Return –Tours at Great Salt Lake State Park
What: Guided Tours of the Mirabilite MoundsWhen: January 23 & 24 Time: Tours run from 11 am-4 pm and begin every half hour Where: Great Salt Lake State Park MarinaOther: Capacity is 15 visitors per tour. Registration is required GREAT SALT LAKE STATE PARK — The mirabilite mounds have returned to the shorelines of the Great […]
Utah Gov. Cox’s Visit to Territorial Statehouse Ends With a Bang
FILLMORE, UTAH — Following his inauguration as Utah’s 18th governor in St. George Monday morning, Governor Spencer Cox and his staff embarked on a trip across Utah that ended at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. Along the way, Governor Cox made a stop in Fillmore at the Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum […]
Utah State Parks Announces Changes to Annual Pass Fees
NOTICE: This announcement is for previous annual day-use pass changes that have since been updated. Please CLICK HERE for updated pass information. Dec. 31, 2020 SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is announcing upcoming changes to the annual day-use pass fees. The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is primarily […]
First Day Hikes 2021
Utah State Parks is kicking off 2021 with another installment of our annual First Day Hikes on New Years Day. This year is slightly scaled back, as we are hosting hikes at two different state parks: Antelope Island State Park and Kodachrome Basin State Park. Check out information on the two different hikes below for […]
Utah OHV Advisory Council Seeks Two Representatives
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking two representatives to serve on the Utah Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Council. The open positions to be filled are for the “At-Large Representative” and the “Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Representative.” The purpose of the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Advisory Council is to represent various […]
Fantasy at the Bay Christmas Lights 2020
WILLARD BAY STATE PARK — A favorite for locals and visitors alike, Fantasy at the Bay has become a must-see holiday lights experience for those in the northern Utah area. These Christmas lights span throughout much of the northern campground of the state park. Be sure to tune your radio into the appropriate station once […]