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Thursday, June 25, 2015

Fourth Of July Safety

 
Salt Lake City – Utah State Parks anticipates full campgrounds and busy waterways and trails over the Fourth of July weekend. Whether you’re camping, hiking, boating, biking, or riding off-highway vehicles, park rangers encourage visitors to be prepared. 
 
Stay safe by following these tips: 
 
  • Wear your lifejacket
  •  Wear a helmet when operating and riding off-highway vehicles
  •  Do not operate a boat or OHV while under the influence of drugs or alcohol 
  •  Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water
  •  Build fires in designated fire pits and extinguish thoroughly
  • Fireworks, including firecrackers and sparklers, are prohibited in Utah’s state parks.
  
CAMPING:
 
The following state parks have campsites available for the holiday weekend, but are filling quickly: Antelope Island, Deer Creek, East Canyon, Fremont Indian, Green River, Quail Creek, Sand Hollow, Scofield, Snow Canyon, Starvation, Steinaker, Utah Lake and Yuba. Reservations are available online at stateparks.utah.gov or by calling 1-800-322-3770.

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