There is always something to do in vernal Utah.
On May 3rd there will be a Health Beat Health fair and on May 22nd and 23rd there is a Uintah Basin Energy Symposium and Golf Tournament. For more information on these events and future events check the Chamber of Commerce site.
There are several museums and monuments to visit. The temporary visitor center at the Dinosaur National Monument is open daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. It is closed November through February. There is hiking, auto tours, wildlife, a chance to see replicas of dinosaur bones, and remnants of old cabins built by homesteaders. For a printable travel guide visit www.nps.gov/dino/pphtml/print.html
Want to check out geology and photos visit www.nps.gov/dino/dinos.htm
The Duchesne County Visitor and History center, is open May through September from Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm. Check out the historical photos and antiques.
The ladies of the White House Doll Collection is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. It is closed Sundays and Holidays. Dolls representing the First ladies are on display.
The Regional History center and The Outlaw trail History Center is open Monday to Thursday 10 am to 9 pm and Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm. It is closed Sundays and Holidays. It contains historical photos, newspapers, and history items.
The Uintah County Daughters of the Pioneers Museum is open June through August on Tuesdays to Saturday from 10 Am to 4 pm. September to May Friday and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. On display are photographs, artifacts, and history of the area.
The Utah Field House of natural History State park Museum is open 8 am to 7 pm seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The rest of the year it is open 9 am to 5 pm daily. Check out the fossil wall and the replicas of dinosaurs!
The Western heritage Museum is open Memorial Day to Labor Day Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm. Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. Winter hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. Check out the western memorabilia, photos, Native American art, and quilts.
If you are interested in Hiking, boating, snowmobiling, skiing, four wheeling check out the Utah State Parks website.
There is something for everyone and never a dull moment!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Cream Cheese Brownies
Melt 1 package (4 oz) Bakers German Sweet Chocolate and 3 T butter over very low heat. Stir; then cool.
To make cheese layer cream a 3 oz package cream cheese with 2 T butter. Gradually add 1/4 c sugar, creaming until fluffy. Blend in 1 egg, 1 T flour, and 1/2 t vanilla. Set aside.
To make chocolate layer, beat 2 eggs until light colored. Slowly add 3/4 c sugar; beat until thickened. Add 1/2 t baking powder, 1/4 t salt and 1/2 c unsifted flour. Blend in chocolate mixture, 1 t vanilla, 1/4 t almond extract and 1/2 c chopped nuts.
To bake spread half the chocolate batter in a greased 8 or 9 inch square pan. Top with cheese mixture. Spoon remaining chocolate batter over top. Zigzag knife through batter to marble. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. Coll. Makes 16
From Lynne Chilberg
Chocolate praline cake
This is a family favorite and a hit at dinner parties.
In a small saucepan, cook until melted ( do not boil )
1/2 c butter or margerine
1/4 c unwhipped whipping cream
1 c brown sugar
Pour into 2 9" round pans or 1 13" X 9" pan.
Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
In a bowl
1 pkg devils food cake
2 T flour
1/3 c water
1/3 c oil
3 eggs
Beat two minutes
Spoon gently over pecans. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool 5 minutes, then remove from pan and cool on a rack. ( praline side up )
Frosting
1 3/4 c whipped whipping cream
Gently fold in
1/2 c powdered sugar
add
1 t vanilla
Frost praline side up. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Refrigerate cake. It is best after it has been refrigerated three hours before serving.
Rock Hunting in Vernal Utah
This weekend I went rock hunting for petrified wood outside Vernal. I was thrilled to find several nice piece. This area used to be tropical about 50 million years ago so it is possible to find petrified coral, palm tree wood, and even sea turtle shells. The area of Vernal is known for the amazing fossilized dinosaurs bones found there as early as1909. My next venture might be hunting for garnets or plant fossils in the area!
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Great Investment Property Vernal Utah
Due to the increase of oil and shale exploration Vernal has a great need for rental properties to house workers that are currently staying in the motels. Any of these properties would make great investment properties.
3 Bedroom 2 Bath Great Price
3 Bedroom 2 Bath upgraded cabinets. Rock and hardy plank exterior. Partially fenced
Large Lot
Two Bedroom 2 Bath Den Ready to move into. Large Lot
3 bedroom 2 bath Stucco exterior. Large Lot
4 Bedroom 2 bath 1750 sq ft. Rock and hardy plank exterior. Ready to move into.
3 Bedroom 2 Bath Great Price
3 Bedroom 2 Bath upgraded cabinets. Rock and hardy plank exterior. Partially fenced
Large Lot
Two Bedroom 2 Bath Den Ready to move into. Large Lot
3 bedroom 2 bath Stucco exterior. Large Lot
4 Bedroom 2 bath 1750 sq ft. Rock and hardy plank exterior. Ready to move into.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Staging Images
Examples of how to stage a home
This home is in Naples Utah outside of Vernal.
The livingroom was done in dramatic red, green, and brown tones.
A unique tree design was painted by a local designer.
Shapes created with wallpaper and wood.
Bedroom was painted with stripes to match the sheets and window cover. A lampshade was also painted in the three tones.
I visited the Fieldstone community in Linden Utah and they had very nice staging ideas. Here are a few pictures.
This home is in Naples Utah outside of Vernal.
The livingroom was done in dramatic red, green, and brown tones.
A unique tree design was painted by a local designer.
Shapes created with wallpaper and wood.
Bedroom was painted with stripes to match the sheets and window cover. A lampshade was also painted in the three tones.
I visited the Fieldstone community in Linden Utah and they had very nice staging ideas. Here are a few pictures.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Vernal Utah Events and Information
Events
January
Tournament of Champions Wrestling, Vernal
February
Falconry Symposium
March
Collegiate Rodeo, Vernal
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Vernal
April
Mountain West Miniature Horse Show, Vernal
May
Ouray National Wildlife Refuge Open House
June
Outlaw Trail Theater Presentation, Vernal
Jarvie Ranch Family Festival,
Outlaw Trail Ride, Vernal
Myton Daze, Myton
State Free Fishing Day
July
Outlaw Trail Theater Presentation, Vernal
Northern Ute Indian Pow Wow, Ft Duchesne
True Value Country Showdown, Vernal
P.R.C.A. Dinosaur roundup Rodeo, vernal
Cow Country Rodeo,
Dinaland Golf Classic, Vernal
August
Uintah County Fair, Vernal
Duchesne County Fair, Duchesne
Dinosaur Triathlon, Vernal
Dinotrax fat Tire festival, Flaming Gorge
Dinosaur Quarry Founders Day,
September
Storytelling Festival, Vernal
Labor Day Celebration & Festival of Lights, Manila/Flaming Gorge
Walleye Classic Tournament,
October
Great Pumpkin Festival, Jensen
Halloween in the
November
Thanksgiving Pow Wow, Ft Duchesne
Santa’s Workshop- Craft Show, Vernal
December
Festival of Lights Parades,
Festival of Trees, Vernal
Recreational Activities
Ashley national Forest
Flaming Gorge- Uintah National Scenic Byway
Red Cloud
Sheep Creek Scenic Backway
Boating, Rafting, Kayaking, and Water Sports- Boating at
Camping
Golfing
Hiking, Backpacking, and Horseback Riding- Over 1,000 miles of trail
Off-Highway Recreation Vehicles- Many areas and trails are open to off highway vehicles
Cross Country Skiing, Skiing, SnowKiting, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, and other Winter Sports Activities- There are areas and trails open. Two facilities called “Yurts” are available to rent for overnight stays by cross country skiers. Brochures about winter sports are available at
Places to Visit
Nine Mile Canyon
Jones Hole
Community Ice Rink
Community Parks
Community Swimming Pool 435-789-5775
Daughters of
Vernal Chamber of Commerce 435-789-1352
Ashley National Forest 435-789-1189
Dinosaur National Monument/Green River Campground-summer only 435-789-0487
Dinosaurland Travel Board 435-789-6932
Toll Free 800-477-5558
Ouray National Wildlife Refuge 435-789-0351
Red Fleet State Park/Steinaker Park 435-789-4432
Toll Free 800-322-3770
Website Links
www.reserveamerica.com Campground information for Ashley and
Schools
Public
Ashley Valley Education Center 435-781-3125
Community Employment Placement Project 435-781-3123
District Office 435-781-3100
Food Services 435-781-3185
HeadStart 435-789-4666
Maintenance 435-781-3181
Preschool 435-781-3125
Transportation 435-781-3180
Elementary
Ashley Elementary School 435-781-3170
Discovery Elementary School 435-781-3146
Maeser Elementary School 435-781-3160
Kindergarten 435-781-3166
Todd Elementary School 435-722-2247
Secondary
Vernal Jr High School 435-781-3130
Vernal Middle School 435-781-3140
West Middle School 435-722-4563
Uintah River High School 435-725-0668
Private
Higher Education
Vernal 435-789-1942
Basin Dental Assisting School 435-722-1105
Vernal 435-789-6100
City Information
Emergency
911
Vernal
Building Official 435-789-6924
City Offices 435-789-2255
Fire Dept
Non-Emergency 435-789-0988
Library 435-789-0091
Police Dept
Non-Emergency 435-789-5835
Secret Witness Line 435-789-8888
Public Works 435-789-6924
After Hours Emergency 435-789-4222
Utility Billing 435-789-2255
Sheriff
Non-Emergency 435-789-2511
After Hours Emergency 435-789-4222
Naples
Building Inspections 435-789-9090
City Offices 435-789-9090
Fax 435-789-9458
Fire dept
Non-Emergency 435-789-5645
Or 435-789-4222
Planning and Zoning 435-789-9090
Police dept
Non-Emergency 435-789-9449
Or 435-789-4222
Road
General Information 435-781-0770
Toll Free 800-966-4680
Airport 435-789-3400
Ambulance Emergency 435-789-4222
Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District 435-789-9400
Building and Zoning 435-781-5336
Care Center 435-781-3500
Convention Bureau 435-781-6730
Economic Development 435-781-6731
Fire Marshall 435-781-5497
GIS 435-781-5460
Golden Age Center 435-789-2169
Health Dept –
Library 435-789-0091
Toll Free 800-246-3848
Motor Vehicles
Parks and Recreation 435-781-0982
Planning 435-781-5336
Public Lands 435-781-5483
Recorder 435-781-5398
Road
Sheriff
Non-Emergency 435-789-2511
Or 435-789-4222
Signs and Safety 435-781-1071
Ice Rink 435-789-0708
WIC 435-781-5480
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