WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK — Brisk winds are blowing, apple cider is out, and the leaves are popping! Here at Wasatch Mountain State Park we want you to see the leaves in style. That is why we are hosting the 2017 OHV Leaf Peaking Tour this weekend. Attendees will be guided by park staff through the […]
Protect Yourself, Your Family In A Search & Rescue
(USARA) — When people head into the backcountry, they don’t plan on having an accident, getting lost, or suffering from temperature extremes. But when “nature happens,” calls for help go out to county search and rescue crews. The Utah Search and Rescue Assistance (USARA) card allows backcountry recreationists to contribute to search and rescue efforts while […]
Boating Advisory Council Minutes 9/15/17
Members of the boating advisory council came together on Friday, September 15, 2017, for a regular meeting. If you were unable to attend, you can view the meeting minutes by clicking the link below. Thank you! Read the Meeting Minutes Here!
Volunteers Remove Over One-Ton of Trash From Fivemile Pass
FIVEMILE PASS OHV AREA — As members of the outdoor recreation community, few things can make us happier than setting off on our favorite trail with friends and family members. Just as true, however, is how all those happy feelings can come crashing down when we discover that one of our favorite areas has been […]
Boat ramp closed at Yuba State Park
YUBA STATE PARK — This year, water was really good over at Yuba State Park. Many people joined us for boating, fishing, swimming, and paddle boarding. However, with the hot weather setting in, and the water receding, park staff have announced that the boat ramp at Yuba is now officially closed. However, with the hot weather setting […]
Join us for a Star Party!
Join us Friday, September 1, 2017 for a Star Party at Steinaker State Park! The event kicks off at 8:30 p.m. inside the park. We’ll have some powerful telescopes that will help you gaze into the night. The park entrance fee of $8 does apply for this event. Come join us for an event that […]
Drowning at Deer Creek State Park – Nobody Is Invincible
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation would like to express our condolences to the friends and family of Anuj Khandelwal, who died over the weekend following a kayak accident at Deer Creek State Park. With paddle sports continuing to increase in popularity, it would be irresponsible for Utah State Parks to […]
Utah State Parks Seeks New URTAC Representative
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a representative to serve on the Utah Recreational Trails Advisory Council (URTAC). An at-large representative is needed to represent the interests of each non-motorized trail participant statewide. Applications will be accepted through Monday, August 14, 2017. “URTAC provides recommendations to the […]
OHV Volunteers Nail Another Project
BOUNTIFUL — Summer is in full-swing, which means OHV trail volunteers are out in force and working double-time to help ensure our natural resources are well maintained and safe for everyone. On Saturday, July 15th, a group of these volunteers gathered together up above the Bountiful B for some much-needed cleanup work. The group comprised […]