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07/19/2016

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Due to potential health risks, the Jordan River OHV State Recreation Area has been closed until further notice.

02/18/2016

The wind has slowed and the Salt Lake State Park Marina has reopened its doors.

We're back open!

01/07/2016

BRODY YOUNG'S STATEMENT TO THE PRESS

"My wife, children and I wish to express our gratitude to the Shumway family for their dedicated and successful search efforts on this case..."

My wife, children and I wish to express our gratitude to the Shumway family for their dedicated and successful search efforts on this case. We wish to acknowledge the countless hours put in by the Grand and Weber County Sheriff Offices in this five year investigation. We are grateful for Federal, S…

01/07/2016

MEDIA ADVISORY

-To meet media demand, Brody Young and representatives from Utah State Parks and Grand County Sheriff’s Office will be available for interviews tomorrow, Thursday Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Poison Spider Mesa trailhead near Moab.

Location: Poison Spider Mesa Trailhead, Moab, UT. Milepost #9 on Highway 279. GPS: 38.532339, -109.609149

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation remain appreciative of the continued commitment of the Grand County Sheriff’s Office and local residents who searched for Lance Leeroy Arellano, the suspect in the shooting involving State Parks Ranger Brody Young on Nov. 19, 2010. Wit…

12/25/2015

Human Remains Found Near Moab, Utah

Salt Lake City (Dec. 24, 2015) – The Department of Natural Resources and the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation are grateful for the continued dedication and commitment of our law enforcement partners and volunteers in Grand County.

For the past five years, the Grand County Sherrif’s Office and many others from agencies throughout the state have continued to pursue leads and conduct searches in an effort to locate Lance Leeroy Arellano or his remains.

As reported by the sheriff’s office, Arellano is the suspect in the shooting of Brody Young, a state parks ranger at the time of the shooting and current assistant coordinator of Utah’s statewide boating program.

Young was shot nine times during a routine vehicle check at the Poison Spider Trailhead outside of Moab, Utah, on Nov. 19, 2010. While evidence found with the remains lead investigators to believe they are those of Arellano, we will anxiously continue to wait for confirmation from the Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office for positive identification.

Salt Lake City (Dec. 24, 2015) – The Department of Natural Resources and the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation are grateful for the continued dedication and commitment of our law enforcement partners and volunteers in Grand County. For the past five years, the Grand County Sherrif’s Office and m…

06/10/2015

East Canyon State Park Manager Chris Haramoto shared his "must-do" list for those exploring his park. With 43 different state parks there are a lot of other great adventures. Where's your favorite place to explore in Utah? Remember, like and share this post and you'll be entered to win an annual Utah State Parks pass.

Explore East Canyon State Park, the Utah State Park of the Week! stateparks.utah.gov/2015/06/08/park-of-the-week-east-canyon-state-park/
Share this post for your chance to win a Utah State Parks Annual Pass! A random winner will be selected Thursday, June 11.

06/08/2015

Explore East Canyon State Park, the Utah State Park of the Week! stateparks.utah.gov/2015/06/08/park-of-the-week-east-canyon-state-park/
Share this post for your chance to win a Utah State Parks Annual Pass! A random winner will be selected Thursday, June 11.

06/04/2015

Tasmin Mahfuz with ABC 4 visits with Utah Division of Wildlife ResourcesBiologist Ann McLuckie and Tank the desert tortoise at Snow Canyon State Park.

06/04/2015

Looking to get outdoors, but just don't know where to go? Check out stateparks.utah.gov/2015/06/03/road-trip-itinerary-southwestern-utah/. Get out and explore Utah!

07/07/2014

Steinaker State Park is closed today- firefighters are using the park for a staging area. 60 acres burned in the park

06/20/2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2014

Contact:
Eric Stucki 801-201-2402
Stateparks.utah.gov

Apparent drowning victim recovered from Bear Lake State Park marina

Rich County – The body of 37 year old Justin Petersen was recovered from the Bear Lake State Park marina in approximately 15 feet of water shortly after 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 19, 2014. Justin was last seen on the docks of Bear Lake State Park marina just after 9:00 pm on Wednesday evening June 18th.

Utah State Park Rangers, Rich County Sheriff’s office, Rich County Search and Rescue (SAR) along with local community divers began searching the for Mr. Petersen on Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 pm. It appears that Mr. Petersen fell from the dock Wednesday evening after he left family.

An investigation in this apparent drowning is ongoing by Utah State Park personnel. The body of Mr. Petersen is with the Utah State Medical Examiner.

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05/25/2014

Family fun at the Jordan River OHV State Recreation Area happening today during the Wild West Series Moto Cross racing series. Today marks the 2nd day of racing during the 2nd stop of a 7 stop race series. Join the race action again at the Jordan River OHV State Recreation Area on August 16 & 17 for the final stop in the 2014 racing schedule. Spectators are welcome and encouraged. Bring your sun screen and your camera to capture all the race action!