The #AntelopeFire is fully contained after burning 59 acres. Antelope Island SP will remain closed & will reevaluate tomorrow. The area will be closely monitored over the next few days. The cause of the fire is confirmed to be human-caused & is currently under investigation. #ffslkmg

Update: The fire is out as of last night around 7:00pm. Crews are out again this morning checking on and extinguishing any remaining hot spots. They will be working most of the day. We will remain closed until we get the all clear from them.

Your park is open. Fire crews remain on the north end of the island. Please slow down and be cautious as you enter the park.

The Utah Division of State Parks is excited to announce that Military Appreciation Day will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024! As part of the celebration, all Utah state parks* will offer free day-use entrance for active military, veterans, and their families in the same vehicle

We're at NHMU this weekend celebrating bugs large and small at #BUGfest all weekend. Come see us!

That's a big hole for a big building! Crews have spent the last few weeks clearing the way for a bigger and better Visitor Center! We can't wait!

2024 Bison Roundup rider registration is OPEN. GO GO GO! stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope…

We're setting up for tonight's Public Star Party, hosted by Ogden Astronomical Society. Meet in White Rock Bay starting at 6:00pm. Please follow signs and respect road closures for the safety of our visitors and telescope operators. 📷Ryan Andreasen, Ryan

We love a good mystery! This fish head was found near a fence post at the park. Likely a raptor ate the good bits and left the rest. Any ideas?

Welcome to the wild, wild west. 🤠 Join us Oct. 26 for the bison roundup at Antelope Island SP. This is a primary tool to help ensure the continued health of one of the nation's largest & oldest public bison herds. Learn more: stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope…

The calendar says October but the temperatures feel like August. It's great weather to come explore the park!

Tonight is the last Ogden Astronomical Society Star Party of the season at Antelope Island! Come connect with our star, starting at 6pm and the night sky after dark. 📷@nightskyscience

Need a #darkskypark to see the comet? We know a place! 📷Night Sky Science

ATTENTION TRAIL USERS: On Saturday, October 26 all Island trails will be closed except: Buffalo Point, Ladyfinger Point, Lakeside Loop. This temporary closure is to maintain safety during the Annual Bison Roundup. Trails will reopen Sunday or sooner.

The 2024 Antelope Island Bison Auction starts in 2 minutes! qasbuy.com/auctions/27736…

Don't boop the snoot. Don't boop the snoot. Don't boop the snoot.

Hey, friends. We're spending too much time on the social medias and not enough time out on the park with YOU. This account will no longer be active effective 11/16/2024 You can still find regular park updates on the Instagram at: instagram.com/antelopeisland… See you there.