State parks offer social distancing with a view
Your local Grifols Donors Center is NOW accepting plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19
By Joshua Wood | j.wood@mycityjournals.com
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Please visit www.grifolsplasma.com to find a Donation Center nearest you.
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more people in April than in years past, according to Swalberg. In Southern Utah, campgrounds in state parks have been full, while day use has also increased. Kodachrome Basin State Park reported full campgrounds in spring once county-level restrictions were eased for state parks. The appeal of open spaces has continued to attract visitors. “Once you hit the trails, you’ve got room to spread out and practice social distancing,” said Nathan Martinez, park manager at Kodachrome Basin State Park. “I think people were tired of being cooped up. They wanted to get outside and do some hiking, and this is a great place to do your social distancing.” Utah has 44 state parks and museums and over 2,300 campsites. Visitors can hike or bike 324 miles of trails in state parks. The parks reflect the diverse landscape of Utah and offer visitors the opportunity to get out. A list of parks and COVID-related updates can be found at stateparks.utah.gov. For those who journey to the parks, the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation encourages visitors to be safe when visiting. “The buzz word is responsible recreation,” Swalberg said. “We encourage social distancing, and for people to not congregate at trailheads, clean up after themselves, and to stay home if they’re sick.” l
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