Utah State Parks Upcoming Events

TAKE A FRIEND SNOWMOBILING AT MONTE CRISTO

 

Huntsville – Take a friend snowmobiling Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Monte Cristo Trailhead. Enjoy free snowmobile rides, avalanche safety information from the Utah Avalanche Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., snowmobile dealers and products, free hot chocolate and chili.

 

Participants should wear warm clothes, gloves, boots, eye protection and sunscreen. Helmets and snowmobiles are provided. Any youth between eight and 15 need the snowmobile safety certificate in order to operate a snowmobile.

 

Event is open to the public with a special invitation to veterans. Day-use parking is $5 per vehicle and $3 for veterans with military identification.

 

From Salt Lake, head north on I-15; merge onto Highway 84 heading east. Take Exit 92 (Mountain Green) and head north on UT 167 to Huntsville. Take UT 39 north to the trailhead at the top of the canyon. For more information, visit stateparks.utah.gov/park/events/take-friend-snowmobiling

 

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AVALANCHE DANGER HIGH- SNOWMOBILE SAFETY ENCOURAGED

 

Salt Lake City -- With recent storms and high avalanche dangers, snowmobilers are encouraged to be prepared and know how to avoid being caught in an avalanche.

 

Utah State Parks rangers remind you to following these safety tips when heading into the backcountry:

 

-       Always check weather and avalanche conditions before you depart

-       Carry and know how to use an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe.

-       Never ride alone

-       Avoid steep slopes

-       Let someone know where you’re going and when you’ll return

-       Know the terrain you are going to ride

-       Carry a first aid kit and emergency supplies

 

   For additional safety tips and avalanche information, please visit ohv.utah.gov.

 

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UTAH STATE PARKS EVENTS

  

February 22               Jordanelle State Park - Heber

Quad-Fishalon- Event Four: Join us for a day of ice fishing beginning at 7 a.m. Prizes for the top three largest fish. Registration is $20 per person. Jordanelle.utah.gov

 

February 22               Snow Canyon State Park - Ivins

Lava Tube Hike: Join us at 10 a.m., for a two-mile, round trip hike and the chance to explore the unique formations of a lava tube. Space is limited and registration is required. 435-628-2255

 

February 22               Wasatch Mountain State Park - Midway

Track Me If You Can: Join us at 10 a.m., to learn how to identify animal tracks while snowshoeing in the park. Snowshoe rental is available for $6/adult and $3/children under 12.  Registration is required and space is limited. 435-654-

 

February 22               Antelope Island State Park - Syraceuse

Stories of Light: Join us at 7 p.m., in the visitor center for a discussion and star gazing program focused on the many stories of light in our night sky. Find out how you can help darken our night skies and find several night sky constellations. Entrance fees apply. 801-721-9569

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