SALT LAKE CITY — The west side of Jordan River OHV State Park has needed some improvements for a long time. To some, it can even seem a little off-putting. “Year after year this section of the park gets overrun by a band of weeds,” Mike Thomas, the park’s manager said. “The area overlooks the […]
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‘Side-by-Side’ – Volunteers Improve Little Deer Creek Campground
WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK — When nature calls, we can all agree it is a call that you must answer. This can become especially important when riding, camping, or hiking in Utah’s beautiful mountains. As such, an important aspect of park management is establishing clear paths and trails from one area to another; such as […]
OHV Volunteers Leave No Stone Unturned
RICH COUNTY, UT — We talk a lot about trail projects done by volunteers belonging to riding clubs or trail crews. What we don’t often hear about are the dedicated businesses working to ensure visitors enjoy their experience. Thousands upon thousands of visitors travel to the Bear Lake Valley every year to boat the blue waters […]
Volunteers Outfox Dangerous Trail
BUFFALO CANYON TRAIL — Partnership is everything; and like the fox and the hound, government agencies and the public can often appear divided. However, when it comes to motorized trails, the goal is mutual in keeping trails open, represented and well maintained. Nothing brings people together like a service project and a day of meaningful trail […]
Volunteer Project Bridges the Gap Between Generations
SANPETE COUNTY — A group of dedicated OHV enthusiasts came together to work on a much-needed bridge project; bringing both an increase in aesthetics and safety to visitors. A group of approximately 10 volunteers spent a full day working on the Patton Trail Bridge, located along the Arapeen Trail System. The bridge is frequented by […]
Volunteers Complete 10 Miles of Signage on Shoshone Trail
SHOSHONE TRAIL — Thousands of people climb atop their OHVs to venture into the Utah backcountry every year — and with over 80,000 miles of ATV trails, there is plenty to explore. With so many miles of trails across Utah, ensuring adequate signage along the way is extremely important. These help riders stay along their desired course. Should […]
Alert OHV Trail Host Discovers Abandoned Snowmobile
AMERICAN FORK CANYON — OHV Trail Hosts constantly keep their eyes open for opportunities to help. They are diligent and dedicated to ensuring Utah’s OHV recreation areas are a safe and fun place for everyone to enjoy. Recently, that diligence paid off big time when one trail host discovered an abandoned snowmobile in a ditch. […]
Volunteers ‘Guard’ Riders, Cattle in Recent Project
FERRON — A Utah ATV club recently teamed up governmental partners to help install a Cattle Guard in a popular OHV recreation area. The Sand Rock Ridge Riders ATV Club teamed up with former OHV Program Intern Patrick Buhr and BLM Outdoor Recreation Planner Myron Jeffs from the Price BLM Field Office. The group installed […]
Volunteers ‘Spring’ Into Action With Trail Cleanup
BOUNTIFUL — Spring is officially here, and our volunteers are out ensuring our beautiful trails are ready for the coming season. The group of 27, led by Ty Bolton from the Utah Toyota Offroad Expo – along with his family, worked together to pick up trash at multiple locations along the “Bountiful B” trailhead, Buckland Flats, and […]
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Here at Utah State Parks, we love the outdoors and are committed to spreading awareness about keeping our trails clean and leaving no trace. We often post about committed volunteers who donate their time and energy to cleaning up recreation areas across Utah. From building kiosks and installing fences, all the way to patrolling trails and […]