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!

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!

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
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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

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.