Article Says Utah State Parks Are Treasures
Utah's natural wonders — State parks are truly treasures
That’s the headline for a new article in the Deseret Morning News featuring Utah’s 42 state parks. This is the 50th anniversary of the Utah park system.
Here are excerpts:
Looking down the list of parks, it should be noted that each has its own distinct personality or special feature.
As examples, Antelope Island has its buffalo, Coral Pink Sand Dunes has acres of soft sand, Goblin Valley has hundreds of odd formations, Dead Horse Point has one of the most beautiful views anywhere, This Is the Place has its history and Deer Creek, Rockport, East Canyon, Scofield and Piute, to name a few, have reservoirs.
On the list of America's "Top 100 Family Campgrounds," six of 3,000 reviewed were Utah parks — Antelope Island, Bear Lake, Dead Horse Point, Red Fleet, Wasatch Mountain and Willard Bay.
The list was compiled from information gathered from park rangers, regional park managers and campers who took the time to write in testimonials and ratings.
Selection was based on "family-friendly criteria" ranging from educational programs, visitor centers, camping amenities and overall beauty and scenery.
Read the complete article.
That’s the headline for a new article in the Deseret Morning News featuring Utah’s 42 state parks. This is the 50th anniversary of the Utah park system.
Here are excerpts:
Looking down the list of parks, it should be noted that each has its own distinct personality or special feature.
As examples, Antelope Island has its buffalo, Coral Pink Sand Dunes has acres of soft sand, Goblin Valley has hundreds of odd formations, Dead Horse Point has one of the most beautiful views anywhere, This Is the Place has its history and Deer Creek, Rockport, East Canyon, Scofield and Piute, to name a few, have reservoirs.
On the list of America's "Top 100 Family Campgrounds," six of 3,000 reviewed were Utah parks — Antelope Island, Bear Lake, Dead Horse Point, Red Fleet, Wasatch Mountain and Willard Bay.
The list was compiled from information gathered from park rangers, regional park managers and campers who took the time to write in testimonials and ratings.
Selection was based on "family-friendly criteria" ranging from educational programs, visitor centers, camping amenities and overall beauty and scenery.
Read the complete article.
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