June 25 – 26 Bear Lake State Park - Laketown Boating Events: Watercraft Poker run, 27 miles around the lake begins June 25 at 6 p.m. June 26- From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy timed watercraft races including closed course, slalom and drag racing. Other events include Waverunner and ski demos, love music, food, volleyball, and prizes. For more information, please call (435) 946-3343.

June 26 Antelope Island State Park - Syracuse Junior Ranger meets Mountain Man: Beginning at noon at the visitor center, Junior Rangers are introduced to the life of early explorers and to the importance of their discoveries. For more information, please call (801) 773-2941.

June 26 Rockport State Park - Peoa Lawn Chair Astronomy: Join Wendy Wilson beginning at 9 p.m. at the Highland Day-Use Group Area for a discussion on stars and constellations. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and flashlights. For more information, please call (435) 336-2241.

June 26 Starvation State Park - Duchesne Catch-A-Cure-For-Cancer fishing tournament. For more information, please call (435) 738-2326 or visit www.catchacureforcancer.com.

June 26 Wasatch Mountain State Park - Midway Who’s Out There? Ever wonder what’s going on at night after you go to bed? Find out who lives in the area, where they are, and what they are doing. Join the park naturalist at 7 p.m. at the campground amphitheater to learn about the nightlife at Wasatch. For more information, please call (435) 654-1791.

June 26 Wasatch Mountain State Park - Midway Junior Ranger program: What is Water? Children age six to 12 are invited to learn what it means to be a Junior Ranger, as well as learning cool stuff about nature. Earn a Junior Ranger badge and certificate. Meet at the campground office at 11a.m for a one-hour program. For more information, please call (435) 654-1791.

July 2 Wasatch Mountain State Park - Midway Birds of Prey: Join the park naturalist at 7 p.m. at the campground amphitheater for a presentation on birds of prey. Hawks, eagles, falcons and owls are a few of the species considered birds of prey. Learn about these amazing raptors and see some firsthand. All programs are free to the public. For more information, please call (435) 654-1791.

July 3 East Canyon State Park - Morgan Cowboy poet Donn Kennigton begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call (801) 829-6866.

July 3 Jordanelle State Park / Rock Cliff Nature Center – Francis Junior Ranger program: The Circle of Life- Fires from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please call (435) 782-3030.

July 3 Wasatch Mountain State Park - Midway Campfire Program: Inyo National Park/ Eastern Sierras slide show. Learn the history of these incredible places by local historian Jerry Springer beginning at 9 p.m. at the campground amphitheater. For more information, please call (435) 654-1791.

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SALT LAKE CITY - The Web site for the Utah Department of Transportation (www.udot.utah.gov) received the 2004 "Best of State" medal for its contributions to transportation services. The Best of State Awards recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses that exemplify innovative thinking and dedication in providing services to Utahns.

UDOT’s current Web site was redesigned in October 2003. The organization, navigation and graphic design was created through significant internal discussion and outside research to ensure that important information be available and easily accessible. The Web site is a key tool of the Department in its communications with individuals and communities about construction projects, traffic impacts, public meetings and business opportunities.

Feedback from users has been overwhelmingly positive. The site has had over 250,000 hits since October. Local contractors and consultants have been enthusiastic about the redesign and have collaborated with the Department to create a web template for all UDOT construction studies and projects. Local media members have expressed their approval of the site and rely upon the timeliness and accuracy of the information it provides.

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