The Utah State Parks Reserva- tion Office launches a new online reservation system this January featuring updated site descrip- tions, maps, high quality photos and the ability to transfer and cancel reservations. “We’re excited about the new system and upgraded features,” commented Reservation Manager Emily Hearndon. “We listened to our customers and incorporated their suggestions. Our call center offers the same great service, so customers have more options than ever.” Our cancellation policy is now more flexible, too. Customers may now cancel their reservation up to four days in advance instead of seven. Cancellations made four days or more in advance of the scheduled arrival date (14 days for group sites) allow a refund less the non-refundable reserva- tion fee and a $5 cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than four days in advance (14 days for group sites) allow a refund less the non-refundable reservation fee, $5 cancellation fee and the first night camping fee. Plan your Utah State Parks visit now! Call 1 (800) 322-3770 or visit stateparks.utah.gov. State Parks Reservations - More Options, Better Service Give or enjoy the gift of the great outdoors this holiday. We offer annual and senior passes, which provide for an entire year of adventure. Passes for the 2010 season are available in early December. An- nual passes are $75 while Senior Adventure Passes for Utah resi- dents 62 years and older are $35. Mention this newsletter or code USPFLL and receive $5 off either pass before January 1, 2010. Passes allow the cardholder and up to seven guests in the same vehicle, day-use access and pro- vide a $2 discount off camping except on holidays and holiday weekends. Passes are honored at all state parks except This Is The Place Heritage Park, and do not cover the Davis County Cause- way fee at Antelope Island State Park. Passes are valid for one per- son/machine only at Jordan River OHV State Recreation Area. Passes may be purchased at all state parks, region offices, on- line at stateparks.utah.gov and our Salt Lake Region Office at 1594 West North Temple in Salt Lake City. For more informa- tion, call (801) 538-7220 or (877) UT-PARKS or visit stateparks. utah.gov. Utah State Parks Fall / Winter 2009 The Utah State Parks Expl rer One of three new cabins at Palisade State Park Education Classes Online pg 2 | Staff Recipe pg 3 | Calendar of Events pg 4 N This Year, Give the Gift of Go! Cool Tool - Get your free 2010 Reservation Center opening date calendar magnet. For your copy, email [email protected]or call 1 (800) 322-3770 Explore Snow Canyon State Park, hike through goblins at Goblin Valley or discover dinosaurs at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum.
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The Utah State Parks Reserva-tion Office launches a new online reservation system this January featuring updated site descrip-tions, maps, high quality photos and the ability to transfer and cancel reservations.
“We’re excited about the new system and upgraded features,” commented Reservation Manager Emily Hearndon. “We listened to our customers and incorporated their suggestions.
Our call center offers the same great service, so customers have more options than ever.”
Our cancellation policy is now more flexible, too. Customers may now cancel their reservation up to four days in advance instead of seven. Cancellations made four days or more in advance of the scheduled arrival date (14 days for group sites) allow a refund less the non-refundable reserva-tion fee and a $5 cancellation fee.
Cancellations made less than four days in advance (14 days for
group sites) allow a refund less the non-refundable reservation fee, $5 cancellation fee and the first night camping fee.
Plan your Utah State Parks visit now! Call 1 (800) 322-3770 or visit stateparks.utah.gov.
State Parks Reservations - More Options, Better Service
Give or enjoy the gift of the great outdoors this holiday. We offer annual and senior passes, which provide for an entire year of adventure.
Passes for the 2010 season are available in early December. An-nual passes are $75 while Senior Adventure Passes for Utah resi-dents 62 years and older are $35. Mention this newsletter or code USPFLL and receive $5 off either pass before January 1, 2010. Passes allow the cardholder and up to seven guests in the same vehicle, day-use access and pro-vide a $2 discount off camping
except on holidays and holiday weekends. Passes are honored at all state parks except This Is The Place Heritage Park, and do not cover the Davis County Cause-way fee at Antelope Island State Park. Passes are valid for one per-son/machine only at Jordan River OHV State Recreation Area.
Passes may be purchased at all state parks, region offices, on-line at stateparks.utah.gov and our Salt Lake Region Office at 1594 West North Temple in Salt Lake City. For more informa-tion, call (801) 538-7220 or (877) UT-PARKS or visit stateparks.utah.gov.
Explore Snow Canyon State Park, hike through goblins at Goblin Valley or discover dinosaurs at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum.
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Utah’s off-highway vehicle (OHV) and personal watercraft (PWC) youth education courses are now available exclusively online at stateparks.utah.gov. Study at your own pace and take a course in the comfort of your own home.
“Your safety is our number one concern. We want to reduce the number of accidents by educating youth to operate ATVs and PWCs safely,” stated Education Coordi-nator Ann Evans. “Online courses provide easier access to education courses and allow students to learn at their own pace.”
Utah law requires youth eight to 16 to complete the Utah State Parks Know Before You Go! OHV Education Course before operat-ing a machine on public lands,
roads or trails. It is illegal for any child under age eight to operate an OHV on public land.
Youth 12 to 17 years of age are required to complete and pass the Utah PWC Education Course in order to operate PWC (Jet Ski, Wave Runner, Sea-Doo) with-out an adult on board. Children younger than 12 may not oper-ate a PWC without a responsible adult onboard.
Cost for the OHV class is $30 and covers ATVs, off-highway motor-cycles and side-by-side ATVs. The cost of the PWC course is $34.95, which includes a $5 certification fee. Upon successful completion of the course, students print a temporary certificate valid for 60 days and later receive a perma-nent certificate by mail.
Students are strongly encouraged to thoroughly study all materials prior to taking the test. Students who do not pass the course must pay a second registration fee and retake the test.
For more information, visit stateparks.utah.gov or call (800) OHV-RIDE or (800) RIDE PWC.
On Board, On Track, Online SnowmobileSafety Tips
Always keep your machine •in top mechanical conditionAlways check weather •and avalanche conditions before you goLet someone know where •you’re going and when you’ll returnAvoid steep slopes and •avalanche dangerNever ride alone•Always wear insulated •boots and protective clothing including helmet, gloves and eye protectionKnow the terrain you are •ridingDon’t drink and ride•Carryatoolkit,firstaidkit•and emergency supplies
For more information, visit stateparks.utah.gov or call (801) 538-RIDE.
Always wear a life jacket. Not only will it keep you •afloat,itprovidesanextralayerofwarmthifyouendup in the water. Wearing a life jacket can also aid in self-rescue, providing extra time to climb back into the boat. Statistics show 75 percent of people who drowned in boating accidents would have survived had they been wearing a life jacket.Weather can change very rapidly and create •unexpected situations. Always watch for changes in the weather and monitor forecasts. As always, make sure to inform a friend or relative of where you are boating and when you expect to return.
State boating law requires •all children 12 years of age and younger to wear a life jacket while a boat is in operation. Utah State Parks recommends that all boaters wear a life jacket at all times.
For more information or to take a boating safety course, visit stateparks.utah.gov or call (801) 538-BOAT. Wear it Utah!
Cold Weather Boating Tips
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Prepare your briquettes, approximately 12 for the bottom and 16 to 20 for the top. More may be needed after one hour or so.
5 lbs. boneless pork, thick cutSeason to taste (I like a steak seasoning or lemon and garlic pepper)One bottle Alfredo sauce 12ouncesseasonedbreadstuffingOneonion,finelychoppedSliced mushrooms, canned or fresh Pour a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the Dutch oven, add pork, more sauce, a layer of bread crumbs, along with the mushrooms and onion. Cook the meat slowly for at least one to 1.5 hours
Enjoy!
Visit Ranger Swalberg at Green River and Goblin Valley state parks.
Eugene’s Dutch Oven Pork
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Did you know we partnerwith libraries statewide to provide free Annual Passes?
Use your library card, check out an annual pass, pack a picnic and take a trip to one or more state parks.
For a list of participating libraries, check out the Rockin’ Utah page onlineat stateparks.utah.gov.
Check it Out!
The Gift of GreenSoldier Hollow
Wasatch Mountain
Palisade
Green River
Get your golfer a punch pass or gift certificate for the links at Soldier Hollow, Wasatch Moun-tain, Green River or Palisade golf course.
Gift certificates are available in any amount and prices for punch passes vary for each course.
Get more information online at stateparkgolf.utah.gov or call our courses directly to order:
Soldier Hollow Golf Course / (435) 654-7442Wasatch Mountain Golf Course / (435) 654-0532Green River State Park Golf Course / (435) 564-8882Palisade State Park Golf Course / (435) 835-4653
Visit us at the Salt Lake Golf Show March 26, 27 and 28 at the South Towne Expo Center.
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Please join us at one of these celebrations this season:
November 24 - December 31Willard Bay State Park - WillardHoliday Light Festival: Enjoy a drive-through holiday light show at the North Marina. Children and adults delight in the lighted animation, sleigh rides, cocoa and bonfires. From 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. each evening. Only $7 per vehicle. Annual Passes are not valid for this event. (435) 734-9494
November 28 Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum - FillmoreHoliday Light Event: Enjoy the annual holiday light-ing ceremony at 6 p.m. with singing, holiday treats and fun in a simple, historical setting. (435) 743-5316
November 28 Escalante Petrified Forest State Park - EscalanteBackcountry Hike: Join the park naturalist to learn about the early history of Bailey’s Wash, watch for wildlife and view ancient rock art. This hike is approxi-mately five miles round-trip and covers some steep and rocky terrain. A vehicle is required to reach the trail-head. Meet at the visitor center at 11 a.m. and bring a lunch, water and warm clothing. (435) 628-2255
December 5 Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park and Museum - Fairfield Ladies of Camp Floyd Camp: Take a step back in time to learn about the life and times of women at Camp Floyd. Participants wear period attire dresses, meet costumed interpreters, play 19th century games, learn etiquette of the period, construct a rag doll and learn period dances. (801) 768-8932
December 7 Frontier Homestead State Park Museum – Cedar CityChristmas at the Homestead: Join park staff for a cel-ebration of the season and pioneer heritage. Cost is $3 per family. (435) 586-9290
December 7 Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum – FillmoreOld Fashioned Family Christmas: Join park staff at 6 p.m. to help decorate the Little Rock School and learn how some traditional decorations were made. Popcorn and treats will be served. (435) 743-5316
December 12 Antelope Island State Park - SyracuseLegends by Firelight: Join park staff from 6 to 8 p.m. by the fire for an evening of oral tradition as we ex-plain how jackrabbit got his large ears, why coyote is so tricky and other American Indian myths and legends. Bring marshmallows and sticks if desired. This is an outdoor program, so please dress for the weather. (801) 773-2941
Calendar of Events
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