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.
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Utah s state parks are drawing record crowds despite the pandemic See which ones top the list
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