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Cold Water Dangers Rise as Temperatures Drop: Officials Urge Life Jacket Use

Posted on: November 25th, 2025

Safety tips provided to help recreators stay safe this winter season SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – With temperatures dropping rapidly across Utah, the Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) and the Division of State Parks are urging those who continue to boat, fish, hunt and recreate on or near the water to take extra precautions. Cold […]

Utah officials Urge Safe Recreation and Fire Sense ahead of Labor Day

Posted on: August 29th, 2025

Salt Lake City, (Aug. 27, 2025) – At a virtual media briefing today, state outdoor recreation and wildfire officials urged Utahns to take simple, proven steps to prevent tragedies on the water and trails during the Labor Day weekend – and to practice Fire Sense to reduce wildfire risk. “Labor Day brings some of the highest […]