Local area

The Flaming Gorge NRA is located in the northeast corner of Utah and the southwest corner of Wyoming. It is South of I-80, between Green River and Rock Springs, Wyoming and extends into the Uintah Mountains towards Vernal, Utah. Consult the monthly calendar of events posted on the web or in the district office of the National Forest in Manila, Utah and at the Red Canyon Visitor’s Center for scheduled activities, classes of interest, and special events.

Dinosaur National Monument is an American national monument located on the southeast flank of the Uinta Mountains on the border between Colorado and Utah at the confluence of the Green and Yampa rivers. Part of the National Park Service.

Take a step back in time to when Dinosaurs roamed the Uintah Valley. Excellent museum with many hands on exhibits fun and informative for kids of all ages.

Great community recreation center with indoor pool, fitness facilities, basketball courts and many other activities to help you stay fit while visiting Vernal.

Reservoir offering on-water recreation & a sandy beach with a swimming dock & picnic tables.

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Located just north of Vernal, at McConkie Ranch, the Dry Fork Canyon petroglyphs are famous for their quality and accessibility. These panels cover 200 feet of cliff face in the Navajo formation. This gallery of primitive art dating from 1-1200 A.D. shows excellent examples of the Fremont Native American culture. The petroglyphs are located on private land. Access is granted to those who treat the artwork with respect.

Fantasy Canyon is a Bureau of Land Management-managed area located about 27 miles south of Vernal, in Uintah County, Utah. Even though the area is only about 10 acres in size, it contains some of the most unusual geologic features in the world.

Moonshine Arch is a 1.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Vernal, Utah that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

Dine A Ville Pink Dinosaur. "Dinah" was built by George Morrill in 1958 to advertise his Dine-A-Ville Motel. When it closed in 1999 the pink dinosaur was moved to a hilltop on the east end of town, where she began a second career as a welcome sign for Vernal.

Red Fleet State Park is a state park of Utah, United States, featuring a 750-acre reservoir and a fossil trackway of dinosaur footprints. The park is located 10 miles north of Vernal

Enjoy 1.3 million acres of national forest — including large swaths of wilderness areas — in the Ashley National Forest. Hike, ride horses, ATV, camp, fish or even search for ancient petroglyphs.