Outdoor Recreation News
Utah Outdoor Recreation Rangers Target Boating and Off-Highway Vehicle DUIs in “Operation Dry Water” to Promote Safe Recreation Ahead of 4th of July Weekend
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, recreational enthusiasts across Utah will gather on our state's waterways and off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails. With the increased public presence on both land and water, there is an upsurge in the number of incidents and...
Utah’s New Off-Highway Vehicle Education Course Sees Early Success with Over 160,000 Completions
Over 160,000 people have completed the state's new adult off-highway vehicle (OHV) education course since it was implemented January 1, 2023. The course, offered by the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR), is the first of its kind in the nation and helps to...
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation Will Award Over $20 Million in Grants to Boost Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is awarding over $20 million in grants to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities throughout Utah – the most to date awarded by the state. The division will award more than $16 million in Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant...
Outdoor recreation economy surges in Utah, according to U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released economic data for 2021 exhibiting outdoor recreation’s powerful and positive economic impact on the U.S. economy. The outdoor recreation economy in Utah grew 27.3% from 2020 to 2021,...