Saturday, May 3, 2008

Things to do in Vernal Utah

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!

3 comments:

adrin said...

Amazing !! There are too much historical places to see in Vernal Utah. Must visit soon.

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