The This is the Place Heritage Park is located on the east side of Salt Lake City, Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Range and near the mouth of Emigration Canyon.
The location of the park is where, on July 24, 1847, Brigham Young first saw the Salt Lake Valley would soon become the Mormon pioneers' new home. The statement "This is the Place" was first attributed to Young by Wilford Woodruff more than thirty years after the pioneer advent.
A Utah state holiday, Pioneer Day, occurs each year on July 24 to commemorate the Mormon pioneers' entry into the valley.
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The This is the Place Heritage Park is located on the east side of Salt Lake City, Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Range and near the mouth of Emigration Canyon.
The location of the park is where, on July 24, 1847, Brigham Young first saw the Salt Lake Valley would soon become the Mormon pioneers' new home. The statement "This is the Place" was first attributed to Young by Wilford Woodruff more than thirty years after the pioneer advent.
A Utah state holiday, Pioneer Day, occurs each year on July 24 to commemorate the Mormon pioneers' entry into the valley.
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Volunteers improve, protect, and preserve Utah State Parks. Individuals and
couples may serve as camp hosts, greeters, educators, and interpreters.
Families, service groups, and clubs are needed for fun and important
projects. For volunteer opportunities call 801-538-7220 or email
parksvolunteer@utah.gov.
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Utah State Parks administers Utah’s boating program, including education,
user compliance, accident investigation, and search and rescue. Utah law
requires children under 13 years old to wear lifejackets when on a boat. Know
the laws and navigation rules, and carry all required and suggested safety
equipment.
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UTAH STATE PARKS
FIELD GUIDE
STATEPARKS.UTAH.GOV
CONTACT
Utah State Parks and Recreation
Administrative Office
1594 W. North Temple, Suite 116
P.O. Box 146001
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6001
801-538-7220
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parkcomment@utah.gov
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL:
801-322-3770 or toll-free 800-322-3770
OUR MISSION
To enhance the quality of life by preserving and providing natural, cultural,
and recreational resources for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration
of this and future generations.
YOUR PARK FEES PROVIDE FOR THE CARE,
PROTECTION, AND ENHANCEMENT OF STATE PARKS.
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Information contained in this brochure was accurate at the time
of printing. Policies, facilities, fees, hours and regulations, etc.
change as mandated. For updated information, please contact
the park or visit our website at stateparks.utah.gov.
The Utah Department of Natural Resources receives federal aid and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
For information or complaints regarding discrimination, contact: Executive
Director, Utah Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 145610, Salt Lake
City, UT 84114-5610 or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1801
L Street, NW, Washington DC 20507-001.
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Utah State Parks is committed to accessibility in our programs,
services, events, and facilities. For information about accessibility
call 801-538-7220. Accessible campsites can be reserved online at
utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com or by calling 1-800-322-3770.
Stroll the boardwalks of Rock Cliff at Jordanelle, hike the trail of Sleeping
Rainbows at Escalante Petrified Forest, and ride through lava flows at Snow
Canyon. Explore state parks on foot, bike, or horseback. Always wear sturdy
shoes and layered clothing, and carry water, sunscreen, and a first-aid kit.
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The Heritage Program helps protect, preserve, research, and interpret our
unique cultural and natural history resources for the enjoyment and education
of all. We have Pony Express stops, dinosaur skeletons, and everything in
between. Come travel back in time with us at our seven museums and many
historical and paleontological areas.
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To see what park passes are available and the qualifications for each pass,
please visit stateparks.utah.gov/passes.
Utah State Parks administers summer and winter off-highway vehicle (OHV)
programs, including education, trail maintenance, grant programs, user
compliance, accident investigations, and search and rescue. Always wear a
helmet! (Helmets are required for riders 17 and under by Utah state law.)
Operators ages 8–15 must possess an OHV education certificate. For more
information, visit ohv.utah.gov.
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