According to a new report, public lands near Grand County, Utah play a major economic role in the southeastern Utah region, with tourism and recreation businesses accounting for 44 percent of private employment in the county. [Continue Reading]
Recreation
Utah recreation information and resources.
The Bowman Fork Trail
Yesterday I attempted my first Millcreek Canyon hike for 2011. I had forgotten that the gate leading to the end of Millcreek Canyon Road doesn’t open until July 1st so I decided to check out the Bowman Fork trail. [Continue Reading]
Park City Mountain Resort Will Stay Open an Extra Week This Year!
Parley’s Gulch, The Best Place to Take Dogs
In terms of Salt Lake City dog parks, nothing compares to the Parley’s Gulch area — located adjacent to Tanner Park in Millcreek, near the mouth of Parley’s Canyon. The area offers several trails for dogs to run around on and streams for them to play in. It’s also a great place to take a light walk [...] [Continue Reading]
Snowbasin Resort near Ogden Utah will host the 2011 XTERRA Trail Run National Championship on September 25th. The XTERRA Trail Run Nationals will be held after the XTERRA USA Championship of off-road triathlon, creating the maximum XTERRA racing weekend. The two events will bring more than 1,000 of the nation’s very best amateur and professional triathletes and trail runners to Ogden to battle for the title of XTERRA National Champion. Snowbasin is a world-class ski resort that hosted the downhill and super G races for the 2002 Winter Olympics, and most recently served as the last stop of the Winter Dew Tour.
Utah Outdoors Video
Check out this great video preview released by the Utah Office of Tourism. If you’re looking for more reasons to move to Utah, well these are some good ones. Featuring in the video is footage from 12 hot Utah attractions.
Millcreek Announces 2011 Ventures Outdoors Festival
The 6th Annual Venture Outdoors Festival will be held on Saturday, June 18th 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Canyon Rim Park. More information about this year’s event will be posted here. [Continue Reading]
Jordanelle State Park in Heber
Jordanelle Reservoir is located in Heber City, providing easy access to Ski resorts, and water sports on Jordanelle. While you can’t purchase property right on the reservoir, there are several homes and condos available nearby that offer amazing views of the Heber Valley and Jordanelle Park. Popular neighborhoods located near Jordanelle include Stillwater Lodge, Fox [...] [Continue Reading]
Skiing in Alta Utah
Alta is respected for its classic powder skiing, challenging terrain and spectacular views. Don’t forget that Alta also offers great beginner and intermediate skiing. Remember Alta when planning a ski vacation that will provide a unique setting for unforgettable experiences with friends, family, and the mountain itself. The Forest Service issued the initial permit to [...] [Continue Reading]
Skiing at Brighton Resort
Brighton has been creating unforgettable memories for families and friends for over 70 years. The state of the art lift system provides 100% high speed access to the entire resort. Fantastic conditions, huge powder, superb grooming and a family friendly atmosphere are all reasons to include Brighton in your vacation plans. Located up Big Cottonwood [...] [Continue Reading]
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