Join us for a Puncturevine Removal event! The Jordan River Commission is offering a $2.50 per pound bounty for the removal of puncturevine, also known as “goathead.” This bounty is available to registered organizations with a W9 in the State of Utah. What to Expect: Volunteers will work along the Jordan River Trail pulling and bagging puncturevine plants. What to …
Pedal the Parkway Week 1
Join us for week 1 of our Pedal the Parkway series in partnership with the Utah Lake Authority, where we’ll be biking a section of the Jordan River Trail! This series offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the trail on two wheels, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and the camaraderie of fellow cyclists. Bring your bike, helmet, water, sunscreen, and enthusiasm …
Pedal the Parkway – Week 3
Join us for week 3 of our Pedal the Parkway series with the Hogle Zoo where we’ll be biking a section of the Jordan River Trail! This series offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the trail on two wheels, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and the camaraderie of fellow cyclists. Bring your bike, helmet, water, sunscreen, and enthusiasm for a fun …
Date Night Kids Care
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 …
Joe’s Valley Pump-A-Thon
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 …
Lodestone Bike Park Grand Opening
Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation to Host Grand Opening of Lodestone XC Bike Park Kearns, UT — May 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Trails Utah, invites the public to the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Lodestone Cross-Country Bike Park—a purpose-built mountain biking destination in the heart of Kearns. …
Trail Running Film Festival
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’s Outdoor Recreation Economy Breaks Records, Reaching $9.5 Billion
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released economic data for 2023, showcasing outdoor recreation’s significant economic impact on Utah. According to the BEA, Utah’s outdoor recreation economy grew to an impressive $9.5 billion in value-added, now contributing 3.4% of Utah’s GDP and supporting 71,898 jobs. “Outdoor recreation is a key contributor to Utah’s economy, and …
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation Announces 2024 Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit in Bryce Canyon
SALT LAKE CITY, (June 12, 2024) – The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is excited to announce the 2024 Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit, slated for Aug. 27-28 at Bryce Canyon’s Ruby’s Inn. This year’s Summit theme, “From Sunrise to Sunset,” captures the entire journey of outdoor recreation in Utah, celebrating its rich history and envisioning a sustainable future. “From …
Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit Celebrates 10th Annual Gathering, Marks a Decade of Growth and Success
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 8, 2023) — With outdoor recreation in Utah reaching unprecedented popularity, the Division of Outdoor Recreation successfully hosted the 10th annual Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit, on Sept. 6-7. With more than 300 attendees at Weber State University in Ogden, this year’s event, themed “Outdoors: In Session,” marked the largest gathering in its history, reflecting the continued …