Join the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation for Outdoor Recreation Day on the Hill! Enjoy breakfast and meet with local organizations and brands to learn about the outdoor industry’s impact on Utah’s economy and quality of life. The event is free and open to the public.
Make Your Own Hiking Stick
Decorate a hiking stick that matches your adventurous vibe, then use your creation as you explore the trails of ONC and complete a scavenger hunt. Craft supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any additional materials. All ages $5 members, $11 non-members January 17 Two separate classes offered: 10 am AND 2 pm
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation awards $1.78 million to 30 OHV projects statewide
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR), working with the OHV Advisory Council, has approved funding for 30 projects through the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation (OHVR) grant summer cycle, investing $1.78 million in trail maintenance, search and rescue, education, snowmobile grooming, access protection, tourism and land acquisition across the state. “We saw a strong volume of applications and noticeable rise in …
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation Launches Community Survey to Shape Central Utah’s Future Outdoor Recreation
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is inviting residents and visitors to help shape the future of outdoor recreation in Central Utah through a new community survey. The survey is part of the state’s first-ever regional recreation planning effort and will bring local community input to guide future investments in trails, parks, open space and recreation facilities across the …
Fundamentals of Trail Maintenance – Moab
Learn how to assess and address trail maintenance issues in a hands-on, two day workshop hosted by the Utah Trails Forum and USU Extension. Learn more and register now! If you are excited to help take care of your local trails, but need some knowledge and skills, this training is for you! The purpose of the training is to elevate …
Fundamentals of Trail Maintenance – Bountiful
If you are excited about taking care of your local trails, but need some knowledge and skills, this training is for you! More info and Register now! The purpose of the training is to elevate your ability to identify common trail maintenance issues, understand the underlying causes of these issues, learn about and propose a viable maintenance solution, and practice …
Get to the River Festival
The Get to the River Festival is a month of events and activities each September across the 50-mile Jordan River Parkway. It includes diverse outdoor recreation, conservation, arts and cultural, and social experiences that spark discovery, stewardship, creativity, and fun. The Festival is organized and promoted by the Jordan River Commission and Jordan River Foundation. Events and activities are organized …
Puncturevine Bounty, Jordan River Commission
The Jordan River Commission, through the Jordan River Cooperative Weed Management Area, is offering a $2.50 per pound “bounty” for the removal of puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris), also known as “goathead.” All are welcome to come help pull puncturevine, but the bounty payment is only available to registered organizations with a W9 in the State of Utah. If you are an …
August #LoveYourWatershed Cleanup
Trash and debris from roadway curbs and gutters enters the Jordan River where it is difficult to remove. Make a habit of volunteering on the second Saturday of the month with your friends, family, and community and help us prevent garbage from getting into the Jordan River. This month we are partnering with Salt Lake City Library’s Day-Riverside Branch to …
Puncturevine Bounty with Hogle Zoo, Jordan River Commission
Help us tackle that pesky puncturevine, also known as goats head, on a portion of the Jordan River Trail. Removing this invasive species helps other natives grow as well as keeps the trail safe and clear for people and animals. Removal will be done with weeding tools and will require stooping and bending. Tools and bags will be provided. Location …