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 […]
S.R. 35 Wolf Creek Pass Closed to Vehicles for Winter Season
OREM – The Utah Department of Transportation closed State Route 35 at Wolf Creek Pass today for the winter. Winter maintenance was discontinued last week and the road is now formally closed. U.S. 40 is the suggested route for travelers who have been using S.R. 35. As part of the seasonal closure, UDOT has notified the […]
Park of the Week: Goosenecks State Park
Overlooking a deep meander of the San Juan River, Goosenecks State Park is showcases the power of nature with its awesome landscape. The views extend for miles and miles. Alhambra Rock is the dark volcanic intrusion that looms on the horizon, beyond Mexican Hat. The buttes and spires of Monument Valley lie to the southwest. […]
State Parks employees recognized at DNR awards ceremony
Three Utah State Parks Employees were recognized for their outstanding work Monday at the 2015 Annual Department of Natural Resources Awards Ceremony. The DNR recognized Eugene Swalberg, Tim Smith and Tiffany Swaner at the event, and each were given a certificate emblazoned with the many reasons they were rewarded. Tim Smith; Executive Director’s Award As Utah State […]
Park of the Week: Willard Bay State Park
Whether you get your outdoor fix with boating in cool waters, hiking along green trails, photographing local wildlife, or snuggling in with loved ones for beautiful Christmas light drives, Willard Bay State Park offers a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy year-round. Located just 12 miles northwest of Ogden, the park features […]
Park of the Week: Dead Horse Point State Park
Featuring immense cliffs carved by the elements and stunning overlooks, Dead Horse Point State Park draws you in with its breathtaking landscapes, dark starlit skies, and rich history. At Dead Horse Point, it’s all about the view. Towering 2,000 feet over the Colorado River, the park is one of the most photographed scenic sites in the world. […]
Park of the Week: Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum
View the largest collection of Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) pottery on display in the Four Corners Region. Visit Edge of the Cedars Pueblo, a village inhabited by the ancestors of contemporary Puebloan peoples from AD 825 to 1125, and climb down a ladder to enter the 1,000-year-old kiva. In addition to permanent collections, Edge of the […]
Explore Utah
Thank you for joining us this summer as we’ve explored some of Utah’s 42 state parks. We’ve driven off-highway vehicles on the sand dunes at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, built sand castles at Yuba and viewed the largest collection of Anasazi pottery in the Four Corners Region at Edge of the Cedars State […]
Park of the Week: Snow Canyon State Park
Snow Canyon State Park is a 7,400-acre scenic park quietly tucked amid lava flows and soaring sandstone cliffs in a strikingly colorful and fragile desert environment. Majestic views and the subtle interplay of light, shadow, and color dancing across canyon walls evoke strong emotional responses from visitors. Located in the 62,000 acre Red Cliffs Desert […]
Park of the Week: Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Tucked away near the Utah/Arizona border is Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. Rippling arcs of rust-colored sand welcome you as you enter this area of shifting dunes. Contrasted by blue skies, juniper and pinion pines, and steep red cliffs, the park is a wonderful place for camping, photography, off-highway vehicle riding, and playing in […]
