Fielding Garr Ranch, located at Antelope Island State Park, will be closed the coming week in order for some repair work on the barn roof to be completed. This damage stems from a large storm last year. The closure will begin Monday, April 17, and will likely extend through Friday, April 21. However, if work goes well, […]
Great Salt Lake Marina Back Open
UPDATE As of 7:29 a.m. April 14, 2017, The park and marina are back open for full public service. Thank you for your patience. As of 6:15 p.m. April 13, 2017, the Great Salt Lake State Park Marina is closed due to Highwind concerns. Wind gusts are up to 80 mph. We will reopen the […]
Strawberry Reservoir Incident & Ice Safety Tips
WASATCH COUNTY – Three people fell through the ice at Strawberry Reservoir Wednesday morning while heading out on their snowmobiles to ice fish. Thankfully, those who had fallen through the ice were able to get themselves out by the time Utah State Parks rangers responded to the area. However, this is not always the case, […]
A Look Back – Snow Canyon State Park
Snow Canyon State Park — A local favorite and a must-see to visitors, Snow Canyon gives recreators a variety of stunning scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities. Contrary to what its name suggests, there is not much snow to be found in Snow Canyon, even in the deep winter months. Located in Southern Utah, just minutes north […]
Learn How To Snowshoe
Join Park Ranger Kathy Donnell as she goes over the basics of Snowshoeing. Always remember to stay warm, drink plenty of water, and let someone know where you are going. Snowshoeing is a great way to experience the outdoors in a new and exciting way, but safety should always be a priority. If you have […]
12-Year-Old Boy Killed in Snowmobile Accident
WASATCH COUNTY — A 12-year-old boy was killed Monday following a snowmobile collision while on a family outing. The boy, identified as Jaxon Lewis of Salt Lake County, was riding snowmobiles with his family in the Mill Hollow Reservoir area in Wasatch County. Lewis was heading across a ridge line, when an adult family member […]
Join Us at the 2017 Boat Show and Win!
SANDY — The 2017 Utah Boat Show & Watersports Expo runs from Feb. 9-12! Here at Utah State Parks, we are gearing up to help provide you with some need-to-know info, updated rules, and even some awesome prizes. This year, we are giving away multiple life jackets to some lucky winners. Keep reading to learn […]
What Antler Gathering Closure Means for Antelope Island
The Antelope Island Open Access Shed Hunt will be postponed until early May in response to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) emergency closure/delay. The amendment, set by DWR, is due to concerns of extreme, prolonged cold and deep snow. This decision has closed antler gathering in ALL of Utah from Feb. 3 – […]
Volunteers Install New Beacon Transceiver at Monte Cristo
MONTE CRISTO — Winter is in full swing and the mountains have been immersed in deep snow. This has been great news for snowmobilers, who are loving the several feet of snow being dumped each storm. However, with our beloved powder comes an increase in avalanche danger. There has been a substantial amount of avalanche […]
A Look Back – Bear Lake State Park
BEAR LAKE STATE PARK — For anyone wanting to have a true outdoor experience, Bear Lake State Park should be one of their first stops. It has been called the Carribean of Utah, and for good reason. This state park has been a favorite of both locals and visitors since it was established in 1962; […]