The waterfalls at Gunlock State Park have ceased to flow due to an operational modification of Gunlock Reservoir requested by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation. High levels of visitation have made it difficult for individuals and families to social distance themselves from others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Missing kayakers were safely located and transported to the hospital after being reported missing on the Great Salt Lake Thursday afternoon.
Boating season is here, and with the fun in the sun comes the dangers present when venturing out onto the water. Within the last month, Utah has seen an increase in boating-related incidents. To combat this, the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation has chosen to release a new #NobodyIsInvincible PSA
Mike Styler, executive director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, has anounced that Fred Hayes, director of the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, passed away March 2, 2018 at his home in Heber City.