Utah State Parks is kicking off 2019 with another installment of our annual First Day Hikes on New Years Day. This year we are hosting hikes at four different state parks: Antelope Island State Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Great Salt Lake State Park, and Fremont Indian State Park Museum. Antelope Island State Park […]
State Parks Open During Dec. 2018 Federal Shutdown
SALT LAKE CITY – With the partial shutdown of the Federal Government, many Utah travelers are curious about how this impacts their outdoor plans. While visitors will find their outdoor experience has been impacted by the shutdown, there are still many options for visitors to enjoy. State Parks All of Utah’s 44 state parks remain […]
Park Manager Wins DNR Employee of the Year
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that Carl Camp has been chosen as the DNR Employee of the Year 2018. Carl began his career in April 1996. Over these last 22 years, Carl has proven himself again and again to be a valued member and resource to […]
Videos Showing Destruction of Natural Arch, Hoodoos Likely Fake
Dec. 12, 2018Salt Lake City (DNR) — The two videos from Monday depicting the destruction of an arch and hoodoos allegedly somewhere in Utah have been reviewed by the Intermountain West Regional Computer Forensics Lab in Salt Lake City, an agency that assists law enforcement throughout the Intermountain West. It is the opinion of the lab that […]
Three New Park Rangers Join the State Parks Family
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Divison of Parks and Recreation welcomed three new park rangers to the state parks family Thursday. Rangers Sierra Schaefer, Sydnee Johnson, and Patrick Buhr joined our ranks after completing the required Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training courses. Following their POST Graduation, they were officially sworn in as official rangers at […]
‘Side-by-Side’ – Volunteers Improve Little Deer Creek Campground
WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK — When nature calls, we can all agree it is a call that you must answer. This can become especially important when riding, camping, or hiking in Utah’s beautiful mountains. As such, an important aspect of park management is establishing clear paths and trails from one area to another; such as […]
Holiday Lights & Events 2018
The air is turning colder and the snow is finally starting to fall. This season, enhance your holiday experience by visiting one of our gorgeous Utah State Parks and participating in one of our holiday events. Whether you are heading to a Christmas light displays at Willard Bay State Park or attending a community market […]
Bridge Construction Impact on Starvation State Park
(UDOT) DUCHESNE — On October 29, 2018, the Utah Department of Transportation began work to replace the existing Strawberry River Bridge on S.R. 311. Following the completion of the bridge replacement, crews will repave the roadway from US-40 to Starvation State Park. Crews are scheduled to begin work to widen the bridge approaches. Some lane restrictions and one-way […]
OHV Volunteers Leave No Stone Unturned
RICH COUNTY, UT — We talk a lot about trail projects done by volunteers belonging to riding clubs or trail crews. What we don’t often hear about are the dedicated businesses working to ensure visitors enjoy their experience. Thousands upon thousands of visitors travel to the Bear Lake Valley every year to boat the blue waters […]
Volunteers Outfox Dangerous Trail
BUFFALO CANYON TRAIL — Partnership is everything; and like the fox and the hound, government agencies and the public can often appear divided. However, when it comes to motorized trails, the goal is mutual in keeping trails open, represented and well maintained. Nothing brings people together like a service project and a day of meaningful trail […]