Second Saturday Trail Cleanup- Taylorsville

Aaron McElwee

Join Utah’s Hogle Zoo and the Jordan River Commission in Taylorsville for their “Second Saturday #LoveYourWatershed” clean-up event. Collect trash and organic matter to keep these from getting into the Jordan River and other waterways. If weather prevents cleanup, we will take a guided walking tour of the Parkway. This cleanup will take place in Taylorsville. Exact event location will …

October #LoveYourWatershed Cleanup

Aaron McElwee

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. We provide tools, water, & snacks. Dress for the weather, come ready to …

August #LoveYourWatershed Cleanup

Aaron McElwee

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. We provide tools, water, & snacks. Dress for the weather, come ready to …

July #LoveYourWatershed Cleanup

Aaron McElwee

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. We provide tools, water, & snacks. Dress for the weather, come ready to …

Golden Spoke

Aaron McElwee

Celebrate Bike Month with the Ninth Annual Golden Spoke Ride! This FREE, family-friendly cycling event is a safe and exciting way to explore the expanding Golden Spoke Trail Network that connects more than 100 miles of trail across the central Wasatch Front Region from Ogden to Provo. Join our growing bike community, discover new trails, and elevate your cycling skills. …

Bioblitz at Jordan River Migratory Bird Reserve

Aaron McElwee

Join us for a BioBlitz as part of the City Nature Challenge! Help document local wildlife along the Jordan River by observing and recording plants, animals, and fungi using the iNaturalist app. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and your smartphone! This site does not feature paved trails and will require walking across uneven ground. Park in the parking lot …

Building Better Trails: How Utah is Leading the Mountain West in Trail Education and Stewardship

Across Utah and the broader Mountain West, trails connect communities to the outdoors, supporting recreation, local economies, and quality of life. But building and maintaining resilient trail systems takes more than good intentions. It requires skilled trail crews, dedicated volunteers, thoughtful design, and ongoing education. That’s where the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) continues to lead.

Make Your Own Hiking Stick

Aaron McElwee

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 …