Utah ́s Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind the public that Free Fishing Day is happening this Saturday, June 6th. Due to COVID-19, the DWR will not be having any public events but that shouldn’t stop residents from getting outdoors and enjoying some free fishing.
A huge crowd of ATV enthusiasts from near and far enjoyed 3 days of outdoor fun at Uintah County’s Outlaw ATV Jamboree held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This year’s turnout of 450 participants was nearly double that of last year.
The Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show and Sale is still going on this week and options are available to participate and bid from the comfort of your own home. Due to COVID-19 requirements, the show and sale this year are different than years past.
Daggett County officials have announced that they are easing up on restrictions at the county offices. “Members of the public who need to conduct business with offices located inside the Daggett County building and courthouse no longer need to make an appointment first,” shares the announcement.
Residents of the Uintah Basin are quite familiar with the fun of finding painted rocks. Rock hunting has become a popular pastime for our community members who now enjoy the marvels of the outdoors while scouring the landscape for a glint of color hoping to discover a rock painted/decorated in a festive or unique manner.
The Uintah Basin has a lot to offer and to help residents discover all that there is, Uintah County Travel and Tourism Office and their partners are excited to start this year’s ‘Passport to Summer’ program.
Five students from Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely were among those in the state of Colorado celebrated in a special virtual student awards ceremony through the Colorado Community College System.
The Uintah Basin has many natural resources but one of the greatest is the talents and skills of the individuals that call it home. Utah State University Uintah Basin welcomes to their staff, Joslin Batty as a clinical assistant professor in the university’s Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology. “,2020-05-29 08:20:54”
In an alarming notice, Utah Wildfire Info shared this week that Utah has already seen 237 wildfires. Last year the state didn’t see 237 wildfires until well into July. Sadly 95% of the wildfires that have occurred this year have been human caused.
Finding a newly born deer fawn or an elk calf is more common while enjoying the outdoors this time of year and if you find one, the Division of Wildlife Resources is asking that you simply keep your distance and leave the animal alone.