There is an amazing hike in eastern Utah that is technically in Dinosaur National Monument, although an admission fee is not required. We did this hike in the Fall, and the colors were stunning yellows mixed with late summer greens. We had such an amazing time on this easy hike! Jones…
Way out at the end of a beautiful redrock canyon lies the trailhead for Ely Creek Waterfall and the Jones Hole Fish Hatchery. The hatchery is open to the public, so make time to visit when you are in the Vernal area. We have a few boys who love fishing in…
Moonshine Arch is a wonderful vista just north of Vernal at the end of a short, but moderate hike. We did this hike in the Fall when the air was cool, but be prepared with plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat if you try it in the heat of summer.…
One of my favorite books is Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck. The book is a memoir about a trip Steinbeck took through rural America in 1962, purposely missing big cities and freeways. Marion's Variety is a perfect throwback to the America that Steinbeck was writing about. The restaurant is found…
Uintah County Heritage Museum is located right on Main Street in Vernal. Admission is free, and there are some great artifacts to explore with your kids. We started outside the museum at the military memorial. This memorial recognizes those from the Vernal area who served in many of the wars that…
Vernal has a really fun community park with an amazing playground, a walking track, pavilions, and more. We had a wonderful picnic and enjoyed a few hours playing at Ashley Valley Community Park in Vernal. Playground There is a lot of playground equipment. The playground at Ashley Valley Community Park is…