Utah’s state parks are drawing record crowds despite the pandemic. See which ones top the list. Brian Maffly © Rick Egan (Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) A sunset along the shore of Willard Bay in January 2018. Willard Bay ranked as the third most-visited state park in 2020.
Utah’s state parks saw their biggest jump in visitation ever last year, ticking up by a third at a time when the coronavirus pandemic pushed more and more people outdoors seeking socially distanced recreation.
Most of the 2.6 million increase in park visitation occurred in the summer months, according to the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation. The state’s lake parks near urban areas, such as Willard Bay and Jordanelle, and parks near state borders, such as Sand Hollow and Bear Lake, accounted for most of the gains.
Utah s state parks are drawing record crowds despite the pandemic See which ones top the list
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New group of artists-in-residence are picked to live and work at this Utah national park
The four artists will be showcasing their work in June, July, September and October at Capitol Reef.
(Danny Chan La/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, File) This undated photo shows Hickman Arch at Capitol Reef near Torrey, Utah. Capitol Reef National Park has announced its 2021 Artists in Residence program, which pays living expenses for artists to live, work and practice their crafts amid the park s spectacular landscapes.
By K. Sophie Will | The Spectrum
| Feb. 4, 2021, 12:59 a.m. | Updated: 1:01 a.m.
St. George • A painter, a printmaker, a photographer and a writer walk into a national park for their artist residency, of course.