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One option is to invest in an annual pass, which costs Utah residents $125 a year (a pass for non-residents will cost you $175) and gets you access to all of Utah’s state parks. However, you ...
The small town of Bluff in southeastern Utah — near several national monuments including Bears Ears — has been granted a new ...
Source: Utah State Parks. Of the 10 most popular parks of 2019 and 2020, only Goblin Valley State Park in Emery County experienced a drop-off of visitors last year.
This small city in Utah is wildly overlooked, beautiful place to base yourself while exploring some of the best state and national parks in the U.S.
The Utah agency that oversees state parks and natural resources has been overcharging the public to use them, a government review has found. The Utah Division of Natural Resources has been posting ...
Utah's state parks remained open to visitors throughout the spring and summer despite widespread COVID-19 closures, resulting in significantly higher visitation numbers than in recent years.
The Beehive State performed well across the board, excelling in one key metric, “access to scenic byways,” where it ranked third, just behind California and Oregon. West Coast states might boast more ...
Ready to trade the crowds of Utah’s national parks? Discover Utah’s most obscure state parks, offering tranquility and adventure.
Utah State Parks Associate Director Devan Chavez said a lot of people decide to visit the parks at the last minute, and are surprised how long they have to wait to get in.
Photo supplied, Utah Department of Natural Resources. Scott Strong, a Weber State University graduate, was appointed as the new Utah Division of State Parks director in February 2024.