Vernal Utah Real Estate

Things to do in Vernal Utah

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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!

Cream Cheese Brownies

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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

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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

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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!

Great Investment Property Vernal Utah

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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.

Staging Images

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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.

Vernal Utah Events and Information

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Events

January

Tournament of Champions Wrestling, Vernal

February

Falconry Symposium Altamont

March

Collegiate Rodeo, Vernal

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Vernal

April

Mountain West Miniature Horse Show, Vernal

May

Lake Flaming Gorge Fishing Derby, Flaming Gorge

Ouray National Wildlife Refuge Open House

June

Outlaw Trail Theater Presentation, Vernal

Jarvie Ranch Family Festival, Browns Park

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, Manila

Dinaland Golf Classic, Vernal

Altamont Longhorn Days, Altamont

August

Uintah County Fair, Vernal

Duchesne County Fair, Duchesne

Dinosaur Triathlon, Vernal

Dinotrax fat Tire festival, Flaming Gorge

Uintah Basin in Celebration, Roosevelt

Dinosaur Quarry Founders Day, Dinosaur National Monument

September

Storytelling Festival, Vernal

Labor Day Celebration & Festival of Lights, Manila/Flaming Gorge

Walleye Classic Tournament, Starvation State Park

October

Great Pumpkin Festival, Jensen

Halloween in the dinosaur Gardens, Vernal

November

Thanksgiving Pow Wow, Ft Duchesne

Holiday Parade & Lighting of Dinosaur Gardens, Vernal

Santa’s Workshop- Craft Show, Vernal

December

Holiday Open House, Jarvie Ranch, Browns Park

Festival of Lights Parades, Roosevelt, Duchesne

Festival of Trees, Vernal

Recreational Activities

Ashley national Forest

Flaming Gorge- Uintah National Scenic Byway

Indian Canyon Scenic Byway

Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway

Sheep Creek Scenic Backway

Boating, Rafting, Kayaking, and Water Sports- Boating at Green River and Flaming Gorge Dam. River running on Yampa and Green River. Fishing in 600 lakes and rivers.

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 Forest offices.

Places to Visit

Red Canyon Overlook

Nine Mile Canyon

Jones Hole

Echo Park

Fremont Indian Petoglyphs

Red Sleet Park

Dinosaur Gardens

Community Ice Rink

Community Parks

Community Swimming Pool 435-789-5775

Western Heritage Museum 435-789-7399

Utah Field House of Natural History and State Park Museum 435-789-3799

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum 435-789-0352

Vernal Chamber of Commerce 435-789-1352

Ashley National Forest 435-789-1189

Northeastern Utah Visitor Center 435-789-7894

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.go.utah.com/Vernal

www.reserveamerica.com Campground information for Ashley and Uinta National Forests

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

Davis Elementary 435-781-3155

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 High School 435-781-3110

Uintah River High School 435-725-0668

Private

Benjamin Franklin Academy 435-789-1965

Oasis Christian Academy 435-789-9332

Higher Education

Uintah Basin Applied Technology College

Roosevelt 435-722-4523

Vernal 435-789-1942

Basin Dental Assisting School 435-722-1105

Prime Cut Academy 435-789-3098

Utah State University

Roosevelt 435-722-2294

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 Dept 435-789-9090

Uintah County Offices

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 –Tri County 435-781-5475

Library 435-789-0091

Toll Free 800-246-3848

Motor Vehicles Dept 435-781-5341

Parks and Recreation 435-781-0982

Planning 435-781-5336

Public Lands 435-781-5483

Recorder 435-781-5398

Road Dept 435-789-1070

Sheriff

Non-Emergency 435-789-2511

Or 435-789-4222

Signs and Safety 435-781-1071

USU County Extension 435-781-5452

Western Heritage Museum 435-789-7399

Western Park 435-789-7396

Ice Rink 435-789-0708

WIC 435-781-5480