Weekend expected to be full of activities — and crowds

In the Uinta National Forest, Wolf Creek campgrounds and the Nebo Loop Road are closed because of deep snow. The Tinney Flat campground in the Spanish Fork District is closed because of an avalanche.

Campsites in the Evanston District of the Wasatch-Cache forest are open, but the higher campgrounds in the Kamas District are closed. Campgrounds in the Ogden, Logan and Salt Lake districts, with the exception of Albion Basin, are open and water has been turned on.

The Mirror Lake Highways is open.

Currently, there are no fire restriction within the USFS system, except in Washington County. It should be noted, however, that fireworks are prohibited on public lands.

Snowbird will be open to skiing this weekend.

It will also have open its Alpine Slide, Zip Line and other activities in the lower area.

Park City Mountain Resort will also have its Alpine Slide and Zip Line open, along with all the rides it offers for children.

There is, of course, no limit on the activities available, including such things as scenic drives, golfing, wildlife viewing, hiking and biking. For information, visit the Utah travel Web site — www.utah.com.

Here are a few phone numbers that can help in planning: U.S. Forest Service information at 1-877-444-6777; Utah Parks and Recreation reservations at 322-3770 within Salt Lake City and 1-800-322-3770 outside the area; and Division of Wildlife Resources fishing hotline at 1-800-592-5169.

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