Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

OKAY Road Trippers….are you traveling down to Zion in an RV, trailer, or larger vehicle this season?

Quick heads up: some oversized vehicles are required to obtain a permit to travel through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel.

If your vehicle is over the size limits, you’ll want to check tunnel permit requirements, operating hours, and travel info before heading into the park.

Check the link in our bio for tunnel details + trip planning info.

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest times of year for outdoor recreation in Utah, and a little preparation can go a long way!

Before you head out, take a few minutes to plan ahead, check the weather, know your route, pack extra water and snacks, and tell someone where you’re going. If you’re heading out on the water, make sure everyone has a properly fitting life jacket – and lead by example, wear it! If you’re riding an OHV, wear a helmet, ride within your limits and stay on designated routes.

Utah’s outdoors are an incredible place to spend the holiday weekend. Help keep it safe, fun and memorable by recreating responsibly and looking out for the people around you.

Adventure is better when you make it home safely.

EVERYBODY STAY CALM - Our E-Moto resource blitz is live!

First up, let’s talk about where to even start. We get it - there’s a lot of confusing and misleading information out there. Like, where exactly are electric motorcycles allowed? What qualifies as an OHV? Do you need to register E-Motos? Buddy, you’re in luck - we made an easy-to-navigate place for it all 👏🏼.

Introducing our new Electric Motorcycles in Utah landing page! A one stop spot for navigating classifications, requirements, and where these bikes fit into Utah recreation laws and trail systems.

This carousel walks you through:

📱 How to find the new E-Moto page
🗺️ Where to access resources + guidance
📊 Our updated e-moto classification flowchart

Whether you’re already riding or thinking about jumping into the fray, this is where to start.

Explore the new page and finally get some straight answers: https://recreation.utah.gov/electric-motorcycles-in-utah/

Master ATV riding with Utah certified instructors. This is an in-person ATV-only course that fulfills the Utah Youth (under 18) OHV education and certification requirement. What to bring:

- A properly sized ATV
- Safety Equipment / PPE:
- DOT approved helmet, goggles, gloves, over-the-ankle boots, long-sleeved shirt / jacket, long pants
- Parental supervision is required for anyone 12 and under

Register at: https://recreation.utah.gov/off-highway-vehicles/education/youth-atv-hands-on-course/

OOOOOO NEW LOGO, WHO DIS??? 👀

Woah ése, tranquilo, tranquilo — we’re still the same division you know and love. We just got a liiiiiittle bit of work done 💅🏼

Our commitment to helping Utahns live healthy, active lifestyles through outdoor recreation hasn’t changed one bit. It’s gonna take a lot more than a logo refresh to change that.

Are you a partner organization in need of updated logos? Comment “fresh fit” below and we’ll hook you up with the latest and greatest.

It’s Bike Month, Utah… SO LET’S RIDE SOME FREAKIN’ BIKES!

’s 9th Annual Golden Spoke Ride is rolling in on May 16, and it’s one of our favorite ways to celebrate getting outside!

This free, family-friendly ride highlights the 100+ mile Golden Spoke Trail Network connecting Ogden to Provo with flexible route options and supported hubs so you can hop in at whatever pace works for you.

Whether you’re going for a quick cruise or tackling a longer stretch, there’s a ride for everyone.

The day wraps up at Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai in South Salt Lake and we’ll be there for the End of Ride Celebration.

Come find our booth, say hi, and connect with us!

👉 Learn more and register today! https://jordanrivercommission.gov/golden-spoke-ride/

🎬 Watch the new film - From Dirt to Dreams: The Uintah All-Wheels Park

🎥 Come behind the scenes of the construction of one of the state's largest all-wheels parks—a new 4-acre park in Vernal, Utah.

🛹 What started as a grassroots community effort just became a state-of-the-art park designed for skateboarders, bikers, rollerbladers, and more.

☀️ Today, the park is busy from dawn to dusk. Hundreds of kids and families are coming together to play outside.

👀 Watch how this park is helping the community build confidence, grow grit, and get active.

🎉 This new park was funded in part through Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation 's
Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant.

PRESENTED BY:
Uintah Special Service District 1
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation
Visit Dinosaurland
Vernal City
Uintah County Economic Development
Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity

Created in Collaboration With:
Justinography
Summer Creative Agency

Episode 16: From Dirt to Dreams: The Uintah All Wheels Park Follow the journey of building Utah’s newest four-acre All Wheels Park. Through a grassroots community effort in Vernal, Utah, local advocates inspire a stat...

Now that the dust has settled, y’all curious how the 2026 legislative session affected the lakes, trails, and craigs you love?? OF COURSE YOU ARE! 🤩

From adaptive recreation funding through HB12, to new boating safety education requirements under HB54, to updated regulations for e-bikes, electric motorcycles, and other electric mobility devices in HB381, these bills were passed to support safer, more inclusive outdoor experiences for everyone.

Want the full breakdown of what changed and what it means for you? Check out our recent blog post here: https://recreation.utah.gov/fieldguide/2026-legislative-session-recap-advancing-outdoor-recreation-in-utah/

And remember - your voice MATTERS, keep fighting the good fight ✊🏼

“Omg becky, we can talk trails for, like, HOURS!” 😱

That’s right, join us and more than a dozen trail organizations at the Regional Trails Mixer, hosted by , at the Legacy Lodge at Park City Mountain Resort. It’s free to attend and it’s a great chance to learn about what all these organizations are up to this year and how you can get involved.

✪ Wednesday, May 13th 5-8pm at the Legacy Lodge at Park City Mountain Resort. ✪

• Meet 17+ regional trails and open space organizations in one place
• Find out what’s going on out there
• Offer input – and support
• Catch up with fellow trail lovers
• FREE admission and food

See ya there!