The Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum is offering a Fossil Field School from June 19 – 23, 2017. This expedition is the experience of a lifetime! Be aware that this dig and expedition is the REAL DEAL and not for the timid. Travel with staff paleontologists and historians for five days to five different […]
Antelope Island is ‘Dark Sky’ Certified
SALT LAKE CITY – After many months of waiting, Antelope Island State Park has officially been awarded the title of “International Dark Sky Park” by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). A park is only given this designation after IDA staff have reviewed the area and have found it to possess “exceptional or distinguished quality of […]
The U.S. Forest Service Wants To Hear From You
(From the U.S. Forest Service) — The Manti-La Sal National Forest is providing a 10-Day Review Period on the Draft Wilderness Inventory Maps from 4/17/2017 – 4/27/2017. The purpose of this comment period is to collect public input on the Wilderness Inventory, the first of four phases of the Wilderness Evaluation process, which is being completed […]
Fielding Garr Ranch Closed
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 […]