Date Night Kids Care

Aaron McElwee

Give yourself a well-earned break while your little crushers have a blast at The Front Climbing Club’s Date Night Kids Care! This action-packed program is designed to keep kids engaged with fun, movement-based games and climbing adventures while you enjoy a night out. Our experienced instructors will keep the stoke high with a mix of climbing challenges, team games, and …

Waterwise Landscapes: DIY Series

Aaron McElwee

Hey Utah! Did you know you may be eligible to receive cash for replacing lawn with waterwise landscaping? This month’s Waterwise Landscapes DIY event is all about removing existing lawn the right way. We’ll walk you through the pros and cons of different methods and explain how proper removal sets the stage for a low-maintenance, water-saving landscape. Whether you’re just …

Outdoor Skills Class

Aaron McElwee

Come learn basic outdoor skills including setting up a tent, packing a backpack, basic first aid, fire building, fire safety, using camp stoves, navigation using maps and compasses, knot tying, and other skills that will help you be safe in the outdoors. Learn Hands on skills to help you recreate responsibly and safely.

Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation Appoints New OHV Program Manager

SALT LAKE CITY (April 25, 2025) – The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) has announced the selection of Wade Allinson as the new Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program Manager, following a competitive search process that attracted a strong pool of highly qualified candidates with decades of experience in OHV recreation and management. “Wade brings an unmatched depth of knowledge and …

Joe’s Valley Pump-A-Thon

Aaron McElwee

COME ONE, COME ALL! This 2-day event is: 1 part endurance bouldering competition, 1 part beach party at New Joe’s, 1 part fundraiser for our summer youth camps, and 1 part stewardship. Come support a good cause, test your feats of strength, wear the cheesiest beach attire you can find, win swag and prizes, partake in a trail day, and …

Outdoor Stewardship Class

Aaron McElwee

Come Learn about Leave No Trace, along with different ways to help protect nature and be a good steward of the land. This class will be held at Dr. O Roi Hardy Park along the Jordan River Trail, we will be able to see first-hand the benefits of being a good steward. There will be a section provided by Grow …

Trail Running Film Festival

Aaron McElwee

Back for a second year in a row, the globally touring Trail Running Film Festival is returning to Logan! Hosted by Cache Trails Alliance and the El Oso Loco Trail Race Series planning committee, join us for a night of fantastic films that will inspire us to hit the trails, build community, and share in the love we have for …

Utah Outdoor Recreation and State Parks Warn of Cold Water Dangers as Temperatures Drop

SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 27, 2024)—As colder weather sets in across Utah, the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) and the Utah Division of State Parks are cautioning those who enjoy Utah’s lakes, reservoirs, and rivers about the dangers of cold water immersion. Dropping water temperatures increase the risks of cold water shock, incapacitation and hypothermia, making it essential for …

Utah Outdoor Recreation Rangers Target Boating and Off-Highway Vehicle DUIs in “Operation Dry Water” to Promote Safe Recreation During Fourth of July 

SALT LAKE CITY (June 28, 2024) — 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 increase in the number of incidents and fatalities during this time. Throughout the Fourth of July week, the …

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 preserve access and increase rider safety. “We appreciate the cooperation from the OHV community for supporting …