SALT LAKE CITY Construction on Utah s newest state park is expected to begin next year, and a second new state park is also being developed, officials said.
Utahraptor State Park and Lost Creek State Park were both designated earlier this year by the Utah Legislature.
Utahraptor State Park will protect the Dalton Wells area about 15 miles northwest of Moab where its namesake dinosaur fossil was discovered. Lost Creek is planned for an area near Croydon in Morgan County and is already a popular recreation site for paddlecraft and fishing, according to Utah State Parks.
Utahraptor State Park, north of Moab, was designated by Utah lawmakers earlier this year. (Photo: Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV)
Jan.9.2021
The first time I drove through Idaho, I went from south to north and was mesmerized by the changing landscapes. There are tumbleweeds and desert sand in the south, and as you go north you cross mountainous terrain. The far north is alpine country, which is breathtaking.
Many people enjoy the winter ski season in Idaho and even camp in their RVs to do it. Summer and fall, however, are golden times for fishing, hiking, and enjoying a campfire by a lake or river in one of the 27 Idaho state parks. Iâve enjoyed camping in Idaho and look forward to many more visits.