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Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

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Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

Ensuring Utahns can live a healthy and active lifestyle through outdoor recreation.

09/17/2026

TRAIL FOLKS, IT’S OFFICIAL. IT’S BACK. THIS ONE’S FOR YOU. 👏

Two days of exploration, learning, and innovation are coming to Park City for the 2027 Utah Trails Conference!

Connect with fellow trail builders, recreation professionals, partners, and outdoor enthusiasts as we come together to learn, share ideas, and keep building a better future for Utah’s trails. 🏔️

📍 National Ability Center | Park City
🗓️ May 4-5, 2027

🎟️ TICKETS ARE LIVE…..

Head to the link in our bio to grab yours and get ready for two big days of all things trails.

09/16/2026

AND THAT’S A WRAP ON THE 2026 UTAH OUTDOOR RECREATION SUMMIT! 🎉🏜️

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. Shoutout to our sponsors, speakers, session leaders, activity guides, volunteers, exhibitors, partners, and attendees.

From guiding adventures around Cedar City to sharing knowledge in the session rooms, showcasing incredible work, keeping everyone fed and moving, and helping behind the scenes, you made this Summit what it was.

And to everyone who showed up ready to connect, learn, share, and build what’s next for Utah’s outdoors, THANK YOU!

Until then, keep building for tomorrow.

09/14/2026

🚨 Three of our grant opportunities are closing soon!

• Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) •

Apply by Sept. 15 (tomorrow!) for $2.5–$15 million to acquire, develop or redevelop public outdoor recreation spaces in qualifying communities.

• Outdoor Recreation Initiative (ORI) •

Also due tomorrow, ORI supports significant outdoor recreation infrastructure projects across Utah — from new construction and upgrades to access improvements and major maintenance needs.

• Youth Engagement Grants •

Applications are open through Sept. 21. UCORE, UCORE Educator and Nature-Based Learning Infrastructure grants provide up to $15,000 each to help Utah youth build skills and connections through outdoor recreation and learning.

If you’ve been meaning to apply, well…. WHAT”RE YOU WAITING FOR – GET ‘DEM APPLICATIONS IN ‘BRAH.

Visit recreation.utah.gov/grants to learn more and apply.

09/03/2026

TRAIL WORK WORTH BRAGGING ABOUT? WE THINK SO!!🐴

Central Utah might be known for its mountain bike and motorized trails, but there are plenty of equestrian adventures to be found here, too!

Our Central Region Trail Crew has been putting in the work on equestrian trails across the Fishlake and Manti-La Sal National Forests, from clearing fallen trees and repairing tread to installing signs, bridges, and re-routes.

Swipe through to see some of the work! 👉

And a HUGE thank you to the San Rafael Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen and the Richfield Recreation Crew with the Fishlake National Forest for helping make these projects happen.

09/02/2026

SUMMIT ATTENDEES… WE’VE GOT A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR YOU. 👀🏆

This year, you will have the ability to win prizes by completing missions at the Summit!

Use GooseChase to keep up with what’s happening throughout the Summit, get day-of announcements, share your own Summit experiences, connect with other attendees, AND compete for PRIZES! 👏

Complete challenges, rack up points, connect with others, and see how you stack up on the leaderboard!

And before you ask… you don’t have to download the app! You can participate right from your phone or web browser!📱💻

🔗Hit the link in our bio to join “2026 Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit” on Goosechase!

09/01/2026

MOAR access. MOAR safety. MOoooOOAAAAR resources for Utah’s waterways!

Big news, we’re launching the new Utah Boating Recreation Grant to help communities meet growing demand for boating recreation — supporting everything from ramps and docks to shoreline protection, launch access and search & rescue equipment.

Applications are open Sept. 1–Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. 🗓️

If your community has boating access, infrastructure or safety needs, this grant’s for you!

Learn more & apply at https://recreation.utah.gov/utah-boating-recreation-grant/

08/27/2026

The lineup is looking GOOD... 👀

Meet the speakers joining us for the 2026 Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit!

From outdoor industry leaders and community builders to researchers, advocates, and recreation professionals, this year’s speakers are bringing fresh ideas, real-world experience, and plenty of inspiration to Cedar City.

And yes... we’ve got a keynote you’re gonna want to hear. 👏

Come ready to learn, connect, and hear from the people helping shape what’s next for outdoor recreation in Utah.

📍 Southern Utah University | Cedar City
🗓️ September 8–9

Swipe through to meet this year’s speakers and learn more about what they’ll be bringing to the Summit!

🔗 Haven’t registered yet? Click here:
https://checkout.conventions.leapevent.tech/eh/Utah_Outdoor_Summit_2026

To check out more info on our speakers? Click here: https://recreation.utah.gov/summit-2026/

08/25/2026

WILDFIRE? Oh honey, you flatter us 💅🏼

Jokes aside, our Southeast Trail Crew went to work in the Moab Ranger District after the 2025 Deer Creek Fire heavily impacted the Upper and Lower Two Mile ATV Trail
The crew focused on restoring drainage, addressing erosion, clearing vegetation, and improving the trail corridor. Where erosion had taken over a section of trail and pushed it into Two Mile Creek, they built a small reroute to create a safer, more sustainable path forward.
In total, the crew improved 7 miles of rough, demanding trail.

Swipe through to see some of the work that goes into keeping Utah’s trails ready for the people who love exploring them.

08/05/2026

What is this, GRANT CITY???

Buckle up buttercup ‘cuz we’re bringing even more funding your way with the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP).

The ORLP is a nationally competitive grant program administered by the National Park Service that provides funding to enhance regionally significant recreation spaces. Offering both acquisition and development funding in amounts up to $15M, the ORLP is intended to support populations serving 25,000 residents or more.

Local governments that meet the minimum population threshold or any tribal governments are encouraged to apply or reach out to 📩 [email protected] 📩for more information.

OLRP stateside applications are open 8/1/26 though 9/15/26.

Applicants can access the application portal at https://recreation.utah.gov/outdoor-recreation-legacy-partnership/

Applicants may also wish to take advantage of FREE technical assistance resources offered by the Trust for Public Lands. Learn more at tpl.org/resource/orlp

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Friday	9am - 5pm

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