Utah News
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We are closely monitoring the Iron Fire burning in Juab and Tooele Counties as well as the Cottonwood Fire burning in the Fishlake National Forest near Beaver and Piute Counties. While these fires have prompted mandatory evacuations for nearby areas, the majority of Utah’s recreational areas, state parks, and national parks remain open and ready to welcome patrons.
As Utah’s first state history museum, the Museum of Utah celebrates our unique history, culture, and art through world class exhibits, programming, and community spaces. The Museum of Utah is an extension of the Utah Historical Society, fostering curiosity about the past, informing the present, and strengthening our shared future.
This July 4th marks a once-in-a-generation milestone, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Alongside statewide and community partners, Utah cities and counties are planning an array of local events, shared experiences, and reflections to encourage all Utahns to connect with this extraordinary anniversary in meaningful ways.
Sunset recommends the Mighty 5 National Parks drive, connecting all parks together on a single drive of about 800 miles, just in time to celebrate America's landscape, "as no single road trip delivers more per mile."
Parade highlights Moab's national and state parks, scenic vistas and outdoor recreation, restaurants, a new trail system, dark-sky opportunities, and a rope swing!
The Always Adventure Safe ambassadors, Frank and Morris, will provide you with easy tips and tricks to make sure this summer is a safe one for you and your family and friends.
Travel + Leisure spotlights Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks, the town of Moab, and Antelope Island and Goblin Valley state parks, among Utah's many Dark Sky Places.
Torrey claims top honors as the best place for nighttime stargazing in the United States with Kanab and Moab in top ten, via Outforia research.
Starting June 7, 2026, the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway from Canyon Junction to the East Entrance, not just the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel, has strict vehicle restrictions on all large vehicles. Make sure you understand the tunnel and highway requirements as you plan your trip. You may need to add extra drive time, adjust your itinerary and route, or change your mode of transportation.
Sunset includes Park City during the shoulder season, when the mountains really come into their own. Must-dos include hiking and bike trails and fishing.
Key takeaways of the new reports: Over 60% of residents feel tourism's positive effects outweigh the negative, and 74% consider it important to the economy. Utahns’ pride in place is apparent with 83% reporting that we provide a positive visitor experience and 78% stating that tourism has a positive effect on the state's reputation. The main concern remains housing affordability (59% view it negatively). Verbatim comments are available in each report and offer rich insights over and above the comprehensive quantitative data.
Travel Curator features Salt Lake City's Kimpton Hotel Monaco, originally home to the National Bank of the Republic before becoming the Continental Bank, then converted into a hotel in the late 1990s.