Outdoor notes

OHV SAFETY URGED

As the weather warms and riders head out on off-highway vehicles, Utah State Park managers remind everyone to ride safely and responsibly. Riders should be properly trained and prepared, and ride in a responsible manner.

All OHVs must display a current OHV registration sticker when operated or transported on public lands or roads. Off-highway motorcycles may be registered as street legal if they are safety inspected and insured. OHV registration fees go back into the sport. Of the $20.50 collected from each registration, $13.50 is dedicated to the improvement of summer and winter OHV opportunities.

Utah State Parks urges parents to enroll children in a "Know Before You Go!" training course, which is required by Utah law. By passing this course, drivers ages 8 through 16 may legally operate an OHV.

To register for "Know Before You Go!" classes or for information on OHV laws and riding areas, contact the OHV Information Center at 801-538-7433 from within Salt Lake City, or 800-OHV-RIDE (435-648-7433) from outside the area.

COLD WATER DANGERS

As ice begins to melt off reservoirs, Utah State Parks boating officials remind everyone to be aware of sudden spring storms and cold water temperatures.

"You never know when you might end up in the water. Life jackets not only keep you afloat, but provide an extra layer of warmth," said assistant boating program manager Chris Haller. "The combination of additional heat and flotation might mean the difference between life and death."

Haller recommends these cold water boating safety tips:

Have a ladder or a method to reboard your boat.

Carry a signaling device, such as a mirror or flare gun.

Carry a cell phone or marine band radio with service where you boat.

Always tell someone your boating plans including where you are going and what time you will return.

Check local weather conditions before heading out.

Carry proper equipment onboard your boat.

For more information, visit stateparks.utah.gov or call 801-538-BOAT.

BUNNY AT DEER VALLEY

PARK CITY — Deer Valley Resort will close for the 2008-09 winter ski season on Easter Sunday.

The Easter Bunny will be visiting Deer Valley Resort on closing day, and guests are invited to bring a camera and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The bunny will be visiting Snow Park Lodge at Deer Valley's base from 9 to 11 a.m.

Deer Valley will be open daily for the 2009 summer season June 19 through Labor Day, then weekends only through Sept. 13 (conditions permitting). During the summer, Deer Valley offers over 55 miles of lift-served mountain biking and hiking as well as scenic chairlift rides.

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