Three Places to Staycation at Utah Lake

While the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted vacation plans, many are searching for budget-friendly options to get out of the house while maintaining proper social distancing. Lucky for us, staycations are a great answer! In Utah, we don’t have to travel far for world-class recreation—it’s often right in our backyard. Did you know that Utah Lake …

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State Park Improvements

Good news everyone! After extensive renovation and improvements this last winter, Utah Lake State Park has officially reopened! Queue the music, balloon drop, and more confetti than anyone wants to clean up. Last year, over $1.5 million was invested in dredging the park and improving visitor access to the State Park. This translated to a …

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5 Best Reasons to Attend the Utah Lake Festival

Need the perfect way to kick off the summer with the family? Three words—Utah. Lake. Festival. The Utah Lake Commission staff knows just how important it is to start the summer off the right way. So each year they partner with June Sucker Recovery Implementation Program, and the Utah Department of Natural Resources to put …

Frigid 5k and Penguin Plunge at Utah Lake!

The Frigid 5k and Penguin plunge are being hosted by Runtastic Events this month at the Utah Lake State Park! We are excited for this event, because it provides a chance to get outside and go down to Utah Lake during the winter. Its beautiful out there, and we don’t want anyone to miss out! …