Three Places to Staycation at Utah Lake

While the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted vacation plans, many are searching for budget-friendly options to get out of the house while maintaining proper social distancing. Lucky for us, staycations are a great answer! In Utah, we don’t have to travel far for world-class recreation—it’s often right in our backyard. Did you know that Utah Lake …

Lincoln Point: Historical Resort and Modern Recreation Hot Spot

History The 42 acre Lincoln Point property is north of and adjacent to the Utah County Lincoln Beach park and boat harbor. The earliest development on the property began less than forty years after the first pioneer settlers came to Utah Valley. About 1889, John Hallet took settlement money from a mining accident that severely …

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5 Things to Do During Fall at Utah Lake

We know its October, and the water is starting to chill, but that doesn’t mean anyone should be scared of going to Utah Lake! This time of year, some people like to scare themselves silly at haunted houses, others visit more family-friendly locations such as corn mazes and pumpkins patches, and those are all great …

98.2 mile Utah Lake Shoreline Trail

Utah Lake Shoreline Trail The Utah Lake Commission is working towards a continuous, 14-city inclusive, multi-use recreational trail system that surrounds Utah Lake. With the inception of the Commission came a master plan and vision statement for the lake itself: “Utah Lake is a focal point of natural resource systems that contribute to the environmental …

Utah Lake Festival 2017

Come and experience this year’s Utah Lake Festival that will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017, 10am –2 pm at the Utah Lake State Park.  You don’t want to miss out on the fun activities that we will have this year including: activities for children, games, sailboat regatta, paddle boarding, and much more. Entrance …

Frigid 5k and Penguin Plunge at Utah Lake!

The Frigid 5k and Penguin plunge are being hosted by Runtastic Events this month at the Utah Lake State Park! We are excited for this event, because it provides a chance to get outside and go down to Utah Lake during the winter. Its beautiful out there, and we don’t want anyone to miss out! …

Photo Shoot at Utah Lake: Bear Butt Hammocks

A photo posted by Utah Lake Commission (@utahlake) on Dec 2, 2016 at 7:33pm PST   Utah Lake? A popular photo shoot location? No, it can’t be! I know, that’s what you thoughts as you read this title, but it’s true! So many people go to Utah Lake to take pictures. We see pictures of …