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Beach Campground: • 2 sites with electricity, water, sewer, shade shelter, table and fire pit. • 22 sites with electricity, water, shade shelter, table and fire pit. • 9 sites with water hookup, table and fire pit.
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Mountain View Campground: • 34 sites with electricity, water, shade shelter, table and fire pit. • 4 sites with electricity, water, sewer, table and fire pit. • 3 cabins with a microwave, small fridge, heating/AC unit, queen size bunkbed and a futon pullout bed, table, chairs, table and fire pit.
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uchesne County! Hidden treasures! Vacation Pleasures! Whether you are coming to explore the high wilderness areas backpacking, enjoy a family reunion in a destination facility, cast a line into some of the best fishery waters in Utah, take part in one of the many area annual events, let your cares dissipate as you watch migrating birds or play the links on Utah’s best municipal 18 holes, you have made the right choice. Remember to WAVE as you visit some of the friendliest people in the West. Wildlife – Duchesne County can be wild. From greyling in the high mountain lakes, to fly fishing in the numerous streams and rivers, to the home of state record warm water fish, anglers can find an adventure that suits them. Need help getting started? Falcon’s Ledge Resort, near Altamont, is Utah’s ONLY Orvis recognized fly fishing school. Migratory birds like osprey, ferruginous hawks, eagles and many other raptors call Duchesne County home. Nearby Ouray National Wildlife Refuge, consisting of 12,000 acres of upland game and riparian habitat, 12 miles of Green River shore line, and set in a desert environment, is a resting migratory stop or nesting home for 209 species of birds. If upland game is more your idea of ornithology, there are areas for hunting pheasants in special Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Wildlife Management Areas or you can book a guided hunt at the Orvis endorsed Pleasant Valley Hunting Preserve. Big game is a big deal in Duchesne County. Here you can find all the major big game legally hunted in Utah including, deer and elk. Hunt the Ashley National Forest, or hire a professional local guide for a world class hunting experience. Activities for the outdoor enthusiast are as endless as the miles of trails, shorelines, and roadways.
Bike trails, ATV trails, dirt roads and rural macadam roadways offer excursions for road bikes, dirt bikes, ATVs, mountain bikes, road bikes, water craft, boats and of course snow mobiles in the winter. Don’t forget your helmets and appropriate safety gear. Day hikes, extended backpacking, and horseback rides all lead to destinations like the roof of Utah at 13,528 foot Kings Peak, the Grand Daddy Lakes past Defa’s ranch, and the pristine lands of the High Uinta Wilderness. Trails in Nine Mile Canyon lead visitors into pictograph galleries of one of the largest pre-historic rock art sites in North America. Vacation with family or friends at one of the 10 destination private resorts located within Duchesne County. From secluded rooms for two to a lodge built to hold 90, these resorts offer complete recreational packages. Book a wedding, hold a reunion or reward your employees with a working corporate retreat. Ashley National Forest creates the northern boundary of Duchesne County and includes improved campgrounds at various elevations from 6,000 feet to over 13,000 feet. The forest boasts 1,156 campsites and eight picnic areas. Dispersed camping is allowed in the National Forest and offers a 14 day occupation limit for primitive camp sites. Events in Duchesne County include rodeos, annual car shows, Ute Indian Tribal Pow Wows, the Duchesne County Fair, the annual Walleye Classic and the 100 year old tradition of Uintah Basin In Celebration (UBIC), a three day extravaganza held in Roosevelt the first weekend of each August. Families come together, reunite, join friends and meet visitors during these festive family oriented special occasions. Perhaps someday it will be you! Duchesne County... Spend a Day! Stay a lifetime! COVER PHOTOS BY: Ryan Lundstrom
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Make your next destination unforgettable. Make it Duchesne County!
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Explore the High Uintas
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acationing in the pristine High Uintas Wilderness Area, visitors forget their worries and the busy lives they lead. Muscles relax and tensions ebb away as the beauty of the mountains permeates the soul. Opportunities abound in this unique east-to-west mountain range to recreate and rediscover yourself. Hiking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, photography, bird and animal watching and exploring are just some of the family oriented activities which can be enjoyed in the High Uintas. Countless lakes are scattered across a total of 456,705 acres of immaculate wilderness land. Rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, and reservoirs are open to public use on the 1,287,909 acres of the Ashley National Forest just outside of the wilderness boundaries. Everyone can enjoy and experience the Uinta Mountains. The world famous Grandaddy Lakes can be reached via horseback or hiking to the grandaddy lakes basin. The largest, and most visited, lake in the High Uintas, Grandaddy, sits in a glaciated bowl and shares the space with numerous lakes of various sizes. To avoid the crowds, simply travel to one of the other nearby lakes. Car camping, RV camping, primitive cabins, modern motels, and resort lodges populate the southern slope of the Uintas in Duchesne County, Utah. More than 1,100 campsites give those camping and RV’ing nearly unlimited opportunities to easily explore the mountains. The Ashley National Forest offers open camping with a 14-day camping limit on much of the south slope of the Uintas. Snow lingers in the high country, often into June. Best hiking in the wilderness area is between June and September. So, whether you are staying at the only Orvis-endorsed trout fishing lodge in Utah, or roughing it at a dude ranch at the entrance to the Grandaddy Lakes, or camping at a National Forest or State Park campground, the south slope of the Uintas and the High Uintas Wilderness area offers a world class escape from it all.
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Accommodations in Duchesne County Lodging Roosevelt:
Frontier Motel and Grill .........................................(435) 722-2201 75 S. 200 E. Winterton Suites ....................................................(435) 725-1990 1024 W. Hwy 40 www.wintertonsuites.com
Tabiona:
Hunting Preserves Pleasant Valley Hunting Preserve .......................(435) 646-3194 3800 W. 10000 S. Pleasant Valley www.pbhunting.com
R.V. Parks and Camping
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Myton:
Extended Stay Cottages .......................................(435) 671-6696 210 S. 200 E. Myton extendedstaycottages.com
SET RV Park ...........................................................(435) 200-5252 Behind the Maverik in Ballard City, East of Roosevelt
Duchesne City R.V. Parks:
Retrailia Resort ......................................................(435) 738-2044 Duchesne River Inns .............................................(435) 738-6300 Hogan R.V. Park ..........................(435) 823-5556, (435) 738-2004 East Main St.
Myton R.V. Parks:
Bed and Breakfast
Uintah Basin R.V. Park ..........................................(435) 621-6130 K & M RV Park........................................................(435) 823-0393 Riverview RV Park .................................................(435) 823-2796
Duchesne:
Seasonal R. V. Parks:
Rio Damien Bed and Breakfast .............................(435)738-8178 410 N. Center St Duchesne Strawberry River Bed and Breakfast ....................(801)518-0419 292 E. 400 S. Duchesne
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Wild Mountain Outfitters .......................................(435) 635-2225 Shawn Labrum www.shawnlabrum.com J/L Ranch Outfitter & Guides, Inc ........................(435) 353-4049 P.O. Box 129 Whiterocks Uintah Gateway Outfitters ....................................(435) 454-3332 www.rockcreekstorebbcom/outfitters
Sagebrush Inn .......................................................(435) 848-5637 Main Street Tabiona
Winterton Suites ....................................................(435) 725-1990 75 S. 100 W. Duchesne www.wintertonsuites.com Harrison Inn ...........................................................(435) 738-2544 165 S. Center St. Duchesne Studio 6 ..................................................................(435) 738-6666 52 South 500 West Duchesne
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Guides and Outfitters
Mt. Home Inn & Store ............................................(435) 454-3853 6750 N. 27000 W. Mountain Home www.rockcreekstorebb.com Pinnacle Lodge Camelot Resort ..........................(435)548-2281 40019 W. Strawberry River Road www.utahcamelotresort.com Falcon’s Ledge .......................................................(435)454-3737 Altamont, Utah www.falconsledge.com The Lodge at Hidden Springs Ranch ..................(435) 454-3737 15000 W. 8000 N. Altamont www.hiddenspringsutah.com Moon Lake Resort ......................(435) 454-3142, (970) 731-9906 P. O. Box 510070 Mountain Home www.moonlakeresort.com L C Ranch ...............................................................(435) 454-3750 14535 W. 4000 N. Altamont www.lcranch.com Tabby Country Cabins ...............(435) 848-5584, (435) 724-0993 Located between Tabiona and Hanna on Hwy 35 at mile marker 41 Reid Ranch ..................................(801) 486-5083, (800)4 68-3274 greid@reidranch.com Six Lakes Fishing and Wildlife Preserve(435) 454-3737, (877) 879-3737 500 N. 12850 W. Altamont Rock Creek Guest Ranch .....................................(435) 454-3332 www.rockcreekguestranch.net Pinn Willies ............................................................(435) 454-3978 HC 3 Box 234, Located 12 miles north of Duchesne on Hwy 87
Warm Springs Retreat ...........................................(435) 848-5508 HC 63 Box 2-B Hanna Defa’s Dude Ranch ................................................(435) 848-5590 16530 N. County Road 7 Hanna
Defa’s Dude Ranch ................................................(435) 848-5590 16530 N. County Road 7 Hanna Star View RV Park..................................................(435) 848-5637 Located behind the Sagebrush Inn, Tabiona Fabrizio’s Over the Hill R.V. Park ........................(435) 848-5405 Main Street Hanna www.overthehillrv.com Old Mill Park and Gift Shop ..................................(435) 848-5648 41051 W. Hwy 35 Hanna www.oldmillgiftshop.com Pinnacle Camelot RV Park ....................................(435) 548-2281 40019 W. Strawberry River Road, Strawberry www.utahcamelotresort.com Rock Creek RV Hook-Ups .....................................(435) 454-3332 www.rockcreekguestranch.net. Located up Rock Creek Canyon, Mountain Home Pinn Willies RV Park..............................................(435) 454-3978 Located 12 miles north of Duchesne on Hwy 87 Duchesne Starvation State Park ............................................(435) 738-0584 Starvation Reservoir Duchesne www.stateparks.utah.gov/parks/starvation
Fast Food Roosevelt:
Arby’s .....................................................................(435) 722-1311 169 N. 200 E. Chevron Hot Stuff Pizza ........................................(435) 722-0999 545 E. 200 N. Gandolfo’s ..............................................................(435) 725-0999 120 S. 200 E. Mama Lia’s Pizza ...................................................(435) 722-4400 415 S. Hwy 40 McDonald’s ............................................................(435) 722-5822 621 E. 200 N. Pizza Hut ................................................................(435) 722-4586 996 E. Hwy 40
Rocky’s Place ........................................................(435) 722-2113 693 E. 200 N. Subway Sandwiches .............................................(435) 722-0160 220 S. Main Taco Bell .................................................................(435) 722-3116 895 E. 200 N Taco Time ...............................................................(435) 722-2811 670 E. 200 N.
Restaurants Roosevelt:
Frontier Grill ...........................................................(435) 722-3669 65 S. 200 E. Old fashioned home cooking China star ...............................................................(435) 725-8888 737 E. 200 N. Chinese, American and Mexican Cuisine Café Luna ...............................................................(435) 722-4707 23 N. Main. Authentic Mexican food Win On Chinese Buffet..........................................(435) 722-8988 27 W. Hwy 40. All you can eat Chinese Buffet The Blue Jay ..........................................................(435) 725-0789 1305 W. Hwy 40. breakfast all day, great burgers Marion’s Variety .....................................................(435) 722-2143 29 N. 200 E. Old Fashioned Soda Fountain, Lunch and Gifts Hugo’s Mexican Grill .............................................(435) 722-0113 129 E. Lagoon St. Mexican Cuisine Lagoon St. Bistroe ................................................(435) 725-0725 147 East Lagoon Street Ute Crossing Grill ..................................................(435) 725-4273 Ute Crossing Intersection on Hwy 40 Ft. Duchesne Hideout Grill ...........................................................(435) 722-1901 1155 Clubhouse Dr.
Duchesne:
Cowan’s Café ........................................................(435) 738-5609 57 E. Main. Duchesne’s Hometown Café El Patio Taqueria....................................................(435) 738-8226 25 E. Main. Mexican Cuisine China Star ..............................................................(435) 738-8888 540 W. Main. Chinese, American and Mexican cuisine Subway Sandwiches & Hot Stuff Pizza ...............(435) 738-5700 655 W. Main, Located inside Gateway 66 Wells Club Bar and Grill........................................(435) 738-9693 47 E. Main. Steaks, fish and chips, and adult beverages Pinn Willies ............................................................(435) 454-3978 Located between Duchesne and Altamont. A rustic place, off the beaten path Burger King ............................................................(435) 738-2030 472 West Main St.
Altamont:
Falcon’s Ledge .......................................................(435)454-3737 Located up Stillwater Canyon (By reservation only). Pizarros ...................................................................(435)454-4910 W. Main Street. A favorite of upper country locals.
Entertainment Movie Theaters
www.rooseveltmovies.com Roosevelt Twin Cinema .......................................(435) 722-2095 35 S. 200 E. Uinta Theater .........................................................(435) 722-2095 41 N. 200 E. Echo Drive-In .........................................................(435) 722-2095 W. Hwy 40
Bowling Alleys
Eagle Lanes ...........................................................(435) 738-2572 139 W. 100 N. Duchesne Ute Lanes and Family Fun Center .......................(435) 722-3241 Ft. Duchesne
Duchesne County Museums The Pope House . Located a short walk from the Welcome Center in Duchesne. Myton Memories Museum ......... (435) 722-2711, (435) 823-2711 148 E. Main St. Myton
Gift Shops Marion’s Variety .....................................................(435) 722-2143 29 N. Main Roosevelt Sha-Mar Gifts and Things .....................................(435) 722-1377 Main St. Roosevelt Ruffles and Rust ....................................................(435) 724-1511 70 N. Main Street Roosevelt Crazy Daisy Floral .................................................(435) 725-0406 301 S. 200 E. Roosevelt The Pink Lady Gift Shop .......................................(435) 722-6185 250 W. 300 N. Roosevelt. Located in the Uintah Basin Medical Center Old Mill Gift Shop ..................................................(435) 848-5648 41051 W. Hwy 35 Hanna. www.oldmillgiftshop.com Sweet T Floral, Gift & Antique Shop Located in Tabiaona
Myton:
City Park Pizza .......................................................(435) 725-2250 160 E. Main. Take out only or take home and bake yourself The Hideout Steak House .....................................(435) 646-3500 8400 S. Parriette Road Myton Utah
Big G on 40 .............................................................(435)548-2636 45000 W. Hwy 40, Fruitland Hanna Café and Bar ...............................................(435)848-5564 Hwy 35, Hanna. A quaint western diner in a rural location. Sandstone Bar and Grill ........................................(435)848-5253 42296 W. State Rd. 35, Hanna. More than just pizza! Sagebrush Inn ........................................................(435)848-5637 Main Street, Tabiona. Local Café
Locally Owned by Frank & Carolyn Roberts
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Award Winning Roosevelt City Golf Course. One of the best kept secrets of Duchesne County.
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he front nine holes of the course were opened in May of 1974 and was designed by the late Joe Williams. The front nine is very traditional with tree-lined fairways and large greens. The trees increase the difficulty and make this nine a good test to even the advanced golfer. Water comes into play on three holes on this side. The greens on the front are not very severe but do have many subtle breaks. The back nine was opened in May in 1994 and was designed by local motel owner Gordie Harmston and built by a committee of local enthusiasts with a grant from the State of Utah and much donated time and money. The back nine plays more like a links course until the trees mature. The back nine features an island green, a par three with a vertical drop of over a 100 ft., and a par five with a double fairway. A large cliff area comes into play on three of the holes and the views are magnificent. The greens on the back are more severe than the front and offer a real putting test. The course offers wall to wall grass on all the holes except two. This is a very lush course and gives one the sense of an old country club.
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Municipal Course superintendent of the year 2012 Municipal Course Marketing of the year 2012
Resort Destinations
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hether it is a corporate retreat, a company training meeting, a wedding, or an extended family reunion, Duchesne County offers unique gathering spots as destinations for your group. From campouts to destination lodges capable of holding 50 or more guests, everyone can find just the right sized facility on the south slope of the Uinta Mountains. Camelot Resort, along the Strawberry River, has a lodge, RV park, and tent areas, which, when combined, can accommodate over 300 people. Falcon’s Ledge Resort caters to the fishermen in the party. It is the only Orvisendorsed trout facility in Utah. LC Ranch offers a lodge, honeymoon cabin, bungalows and cabins to arrange the perfect escape, whether it is a business meeting, family reunion or a wedding. The facility boasts support for fishing and hunting groups too. Six Lakes Resort is perfect for business retreats, weddings and family outings. The lakes provide some of the best fishing in the state and the resort lies in close proximity to Big Sand Wash Reservoir. Hidden Springs Ranch is built to handle 90 people or more and features a large open main level in the lodge. It is perfect for getting together and sharing memories or participating in a low key discussion group. Activities abound on the property, including fishing, basketball, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, volleyball, horseback riding, shooting practice and more. Mountain cabin experiences can be had at Rock Creek Guest Ranch, Moon Lake Resort and Defa’s Ranch. All of these facilities are nestled against the south slope of the Uinta Mountains. For stays a little closer to town, Winterton Suites in Roosevelt offers long term suites featuring up to three bedrooms, a kitchenette and access to an indoor pool year-round. So, no matter your need, or size of your party, Duchesne County can provide the right sized facility, the perfect setting, and plenty of activities for all.
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Calendar of Events
UBATC Annual Cabinetry and Trades Fair
Free to the public. Done by UBATC and Union High School students. Come see what our local students have been doing!
Annual Strata Charity Golf Classic Notice: This is a tentative schedule of some of the yearly events held in Duchesne County. Please check our website for the updated comprehensive monthly version. www.uintabasin.org or call our offices 435722-4598.
January Cattleman’s Association Dinner
Held at Crossroads Community Center in Roosevelt. The Duchesne County Cattleman’s Association holds a yearly banquet to support and award our local Cattlemen.
February WinterFest
A weekend full of both in-door and out-door winter activities. Cross-country skiing, sledding, painting classes, dancing, quilting, concert and pizza and game night.
Uintah Basin Water Summit
The Water Summit will be held at the Crossroads Community Center, Roosevelt on even numbered years and at Western Park Arena, Vernal on odd numbered years.
March POPS Symphony Concert Roosevelt Junior High School auditorium.
Duchesne County History Center
Open every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. It is located behind the Library in Duchesne City. Please come and see what we are doing!
April Children’s Justice Center Movie Matinee
The Children’s Justice Center sponsors a children’s matinee at the Roosevelt Theater. For more information contact Cheryl Boren at (435) 722-5164.
St. Helen’s Annual Catfish Dinner in Roosevelt St. Helen’s Parrish Center. For more information contact Judy Guinn (435) 722-8324.
Duchesne City Spring Arts Council Presentation.
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A wonderful community play, concert or performance held at the Duchesne City High School. Sponsored by the Duchesne City Arts Council.
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May BYU Folk Dancers In Duchesne
Duchesne City High School Auditorium. Presented by The Duchesne City Art’s Council.
UBMC Hospital Week
Public activities…hospital showcase held at UBMC with booths showcasing services & providers, and a Run 4U- 5K and Kids Run held at Constitution Park. OTHER EVENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED.
At the Roosevelt City Golf Course. For more information contact Tyler at 435-622-5428 or email at golf@stratanetworks.com.
City of Fun Carnival Uintah Basin Health Care Foundation Golf Classic
Held at the Roosevelt City Golf Course. Open to anyone that would like to participate.
June Annual Ute Energy Golf Classic Scholarship Tournament
Roosevelt City Golf Course, shotgun start time 9:00 am, lunch served at 1:00 pm. Contest and prizes, 4 person team scramble, and Hole sponsorship opportunities. For more information contact Gayla or Felicia at (435) 722-0291 or email gmurray@utenergy.com.
Roosevelt Golf Course API (American Petroleum Institute)
This annual event brings participants from around the United States to enjoy two days of golf and great networking. Energy Companies as well as companies from all the support services come for golf, great food and the opportunity to talk shop. Roosevelt puts out the welcome mat for this wonderful event.
Missoula Children’s Theater CJC Annual Golf Tournament
The Children’s Justice Center hosts an annual golf tournament.
Myton Daze
Two days of wonderful community fun. A parade, barbeque, talent show, vendors, dancing, car show and horseshoe throwing competition. The entire community brings family and friends to enjoy some old fashioned fun in downtown Myton.
Northern Ute Celebration Pow-Wow
A 4th of July Tradition at the Fort Duchesne Pow-Wow Grounds. Four days of dance and drum competition. There will be lots of food, dancing, give-a-ways and fun. It is open to the public. Grounds are located 7 miles east of Roosevelt. Come enjoy one of the Basin’s premier events and share in the rich Native Culture.
July Roosevelt 4th of July Celebration Uinta Basin Arts Council sponsors a concert and fireworks.
Roosevelt Redmud Run
The Energy Hub of Utah brings you the “ Roosevelt Redmud Run”–An obstacle mud run at Constitution Park.
Family/Children’s Golf Events
Roosevelt City Golf Course hosts Family and Children’s Golf Events.
Duchesne City 4th Of July Celebration
Breakfast at Wallace Park. Sponsored by the Lions Club Flag Raising Ceremony at Wallace Park. Free Swimming, Parade, and a Free Concert at Roy Park, followed by Fireworks.
Neola 4th of July Celebration
October
Tabiona Rodeo
Roosevelt Fun Fall Festival at Old Mill Park
This event will feature barrel racing, bronc & bull riding, and much more! Enjoy a morning parade….fun for the whole family.
Uintah Basin Car Show
The newest event in Duchesne County and quickly becoming a popular event. The annual car show is sponsored by our local businesses. Last year there were 100+ fine vehicles viewed at this event and we hope to have just as much or more support this year. If you have any suggestions or comments please send emails to Kirk Campbell at rodandcustom@hotmail.com.
Altamont Longhorn Days
This little community has a wonderful line up of activities to celebrate the 24th of July weekend. Monday starts with a Family Night. Continuing through the week there is a 3k walk/run, baby show, and rodeo. Saturday, a parade and a Patriotic Program (with a huge flag raising), there is also a great low cost dinner. Bringing the evening to a close there will be fireworks followed by dancing.
Duchesne City HOSTS A VARIETY OF July 24th Celebrations Pioneer Day Boy Scout Breakfast
Constitution Park in Roosevelt. Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m. For more information contact Bruce Weatherston at 722-4765.
Bring the family for pumpkin carving, entertainment and other fall traditions
Halloween Parade Downtown Roosevelt.
This annual event has become a main attraction before the main trick or treating event for the kids and their parents. We walk along a downtown route where local businesses generously share safe candy and prizes.
November Holly Fair
The Holly Fair at the Crossroads Senior and Community Center is an annual event for crafters everywhere. From food items to quilts, wood crafts and jewelry you can find almost anything you want at the Holly Fair.
St. Helen’s Christmas Bazaar
St. Helen’s Catholic Church on East Highway 40. In cooperation with the Holly Fair this is also a wonderful craft and hobby show to delight any crafter.
Tabiona’s Little Buckaroo Rodeo
Veterans Day Event with POPS Concert
August
Enchanted Forest
For kids age 16 and under. There will be Sheep riding, Calf riding, Barrels, Poles and Keyholes. For more information contact Christy Jones at (435) 823-7296.
Uintah Basin in Celebration
If there’s one phrase that’s synonymous with local summer-time fun, it would be Uintah Basin in Celebration (U.B.I.C.). The main celebration really gets going on Wednesday and Thursday nights at Constitution Park with local entertainment.
Duchesne County Fair
A six day event of rodeos, talent shows, exhibits, demolition derby, parade, stock show, 4-H exhibits and much more. Don’t miss the County Fair booklet in the Uintah Basin Standard for a list of all the fun. For more information Contact Debbie Thayne (435) 454-3211.
September Duchesne High School “All Class Reunion” During Homecoming week-Date TBA
Walleye Classic Starvation Reservoir
This is Utah’s longest running fishing tournament and is held annually in September. Fishing and Giant Giveaway and Family Fun Day followed by a second day of fishing and awards ceremony. The Family Fun Day is held on Saturday only, with events such as a duck race, sand scramble, recipe swap, big fish stories and prizes. Bring your entire family and a picnic. Spend the afternoon relaxing and participating in fun activities. Take time to enjoy all the amenities at Starvation State Park including boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and many more in between activities. Regular park fees will apply.
Bluebell Corn Maze
Experience fun, excitement and enjoy getting lost in one of Utah’s largest Corn Maze attractions. For more information contact (435)454-3732.
Held at RJHS. Celebrate Veterans and President Roosevelt. Families welcome. No Admission charge. For more information contact Steve Puro at stevepuro@gmail.com.
The Enchanted Forest is an exciting event filled with beautiful Christmas trees and the Spirit of Christmas. You can come to just look at the wonderfully decorated trees or plan on bidding for one of the meticulously decorated trees (all proceeds support our local charities), either way you will enjoy your time spent at the Enchanted Forest. It is held at The Crossroads Senior and Community Center 50 E. 200 S. Roosevelt.
December Zions Bank Lights On Tree Lighting Celebration
Roosevelt Zions Bank will be holding their traditional Lights On Tree Lighting Celebration in the Lobby with Legacy Performing Arts performing for the Celebration. Come enjoy the festive celebration with Santa and light refreshments to help kick off the Christmas Season with lights and music of the holiday. For more information contact David Higginson at (435) 722-3614.
Duchesne City Light Parade With Santa
Enjoy a parade on main street and then come and visit with Santa after the parade at Mickelson Building. A community favorite!
Duchesne City Bell Choir Held at Duchesne High School Auditorium
Winter “ Messiah” POPS Symphony Concert
This is always a favorite and is sure to inspire and remind you of the true meaning of Christmas. For more information contact Steve Puro at stevepuro@gmail.com.
Winter Concert at Union High
Union High School Band, Orchestra and Jazz Band will be presenting their winter concert. Come listen to this talented group of young people share their music of the holiday season. FREE TO THE PUBLIC
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The day begins with a half marathon and a 5k run, breakfast will follow. Next enjoy a parade and patriotic program. Later in the day kids games and rodeo.
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County fair PHOTOS BY: Ryan Lundstrom
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n early August, farmers, ranchers, housewives, bronc busters and bull riders convene in Duchesne City, the county seat of Duchesne County, for the annual Duchesne County fair. The week-long fair actually begins with some competitions during the week leading up to the main events. Two royalties preside over the fair: the Rodeo Royalty and the Miss Duchesne County Royalty. You will see them at nearly all events, helping out and giving back to their communities. Guest performers, a demolition derby, a motor cross, fun runs, a livestock auction, 4-H events, cotton candy, a carnival midway and evenings filled with rodeo competition are all part of the festivities. A parade on Saturday begins the final evening at the end of fair week and fireworks set off from the high bluffs above the fair grounds send fair-goers home, happy until next year.
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Concerts Entertainment Parade Family Activities UBIC: Roosevelt’s Signature Event Three Days - First Weekend of August
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he best thing about the Basin is the people who live here,” says Chad Mortensen, director of UBIC events. The annual UBIC events bring together people from across the Uintah Basin and even brings visitors from across the state. This celebration is all about the sense of community found throughout the area, both in individual towns and the Basin as a whole. UBIC events span two weeks of fun and entertainment and offer something for everyone. Athletes can find numerous activities to show off their skills, including adult and kid triathlons, 3v3 soccer and basketball tournaments, softball tournaments, tennis tournaments, golf tournaments and more. Aspiring artists participate in the annual arts and crafts show or the kids’ Art in the Park events while performers of all varieties
show their skills during the UBIC talent show or the local talent performances at Constitution Park. Pageants are also part of the two-week celebration, including Miss UBIC, Mr. UBIC and the UBIC baby show. UBIC goes out with a bang the first Saturday in August with the annual UBIC parade held that morning on Main Street and State Street, a free concert that night featuring local and big-name bands from around the country and, of course, a fireworks show after. UBIC has more than 90 years of history. The first UBIC was held in 1923 and began as an agricultural and farm equipment convention. The annual festival ran for 21 consecutive years but was discontinued in 1943. It was revived in 1950 as the community celebration we know today and has continued ever since.
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Duchesne County Events Something for Everybody Redmud Run July 4, Roosevelt During July 4 festivities, Uintah Basin residents get muddy and have fun running the 5K mud/obstacle course.
Roosevelt Cruise In Car Show, July The Cruise In and Car Show is a favorite event for families all across the Uintah Basin. The event is free and has drawn close to a thousand people from across the United States to the Car Show and the burnout competition.
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The Northern Ute Tribe Pow Wow is one of the area’s largest cultural celebrations. Traditionally held over the fourth of July weekend in Ft. Duchesne, visitors from across the nation participate.
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Rodeos Altamont, Neola, Tabiona and County Fair A summer in Duchesne County wouldn’t be complete without the annual rodeos. There are plenty to attend with one in Altamont for Longhorn Days, the July 4 Rodeos in Neola and Tabiona, and the Utah County Fair Rodeo.
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Flyfishing from wilderness to rural - beginners to experts
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uchesne County is home to a myriad of year-round fishing opportunities. Whether your passion is fly fishing, stream fishing or ice fishing you’ll find it in Duchesne County. And it doesn’t take long to get out of city limits and get your line in the water. “I love that it is so close and simple to get to places to fish,” said Duchesne County Resident Ryan Lundstrom. “I can leave the office in Roosevelt and be fishing in Uinta Canyon in just over a half hour.” Lundstrom is an avid fisherman and knows where to go for great fishing. “For boat fishing you can not beat Starvation Reservoir, there is also good lake fishing in Big Sandwash Reservoir. To fly fish, head up any of the Uinta mountain canyons. Rock Creek, Yellowstone and Uinta canyons are always a good bet and will provide a fun and relaxing experience. To get higher and truly enjoy high elevation fishing, head up the Elk Horn Loop to the Pole Creek and Chepeta areas.” For ice fishing, head to Starvation Reservoir or Big Sandwash Reservoir this winter. You can also take advantage of Utah’s only Orvis Fly Fishing School at Falcon’s Ledge in Altamont, Utah. “There is no more calming and peaceful place to be than in the Uinta Mountains,” said Lundstrom”. It is such an old mountain range that it is always so quiet, not that there isn’t lots going on, animals and birds everywhere, they just seem quiet and peaceful. It is a great feeling to be up there.”
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Fun fishing all seasons
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alk, hike or ride to discover bird watching, geology, plants, animals, and pre-history with hundreds of miles of trails and roads.
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ellowstone ATV Trail is located North of Duchesne, Utah, in Duchesne County. It is the perfect trail for the beginner or the experienced rider. Covering 63.8 miles, the Yellowstone ATV Trail has loops that range from a few miles to 20, easily satisfying those who want a short ride or those who want to ride all day. The trail takes riders from 7,635 ft. elevation to 10,738 ft. over varying levels of difficulty that are clearly labeled on the map in the brochure that can be obtained from the Ashley National Forest, Duchesne Ranger District in Duchesne, Utah. The trail is open to all classes of Off Highway Vehicles, though some gates are too narrow for wider side-by-side ATVs. As you ride you will see great views of the
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Uinta mountains, open meadows, Pine forest, Aspen groves and streams that are cold and clear. You may also see some of the great wildlife which could include elk, deer, moose, mountain sheep, bears, coyotes, eagles and hawks. If you want to stay awhile, there are two developed Forest Service campgrounds in the canyon, Yellowstone and Swift Creek. Both provide family and group camping. Dispersed camping is also allowed in accordance with Ashly National Forest camping guidelines. http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/ashley/recreation/camping-cabins The best season to ride the trail is late spring to early fall. Go to visitduchesnecounty.com for full map and details.
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Feel at home away from home!
Come see our new Roosevelt Suites!
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• Indoor Pool/Lap Pool • Hot Tub • New Lobby • • 8 New luxurious Townhome Suites •
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Nine Mile
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t the southern end of Duchesne County in Northeast Utah lays one of the great paleontological showcases in the intermountain west, Nine Mile Canyon. Accessed by a modern asphalt highway, the approach is through Pleasant Valley, just one mile west of the town of Myton. The 45-mile trip is now easily traveled by passenger cars. The final descent into Nine Mile Canyon, down Gate Canyon, should only be attempted in dry weather, however. Check forecasts and gain information locally before driving the last 6 miles into the canyon bottom. While modern stream bed crossings of concrete have been constructed, flash floods can still fill those dips and are hazardous if they are in flood. Once in the canyon bottom, there are 27 miles of road, some paved and some graded, which take the visitor on a scenic drive through some of the finest paleontological stone art galleries in the west. There are no facilities or gas stations in the canyon bottom and drivers are encouraged to fill their tanks before making the trip. Cottonwood Glen Rest Area offers picnic tables and toilets for day use only. Overnighting in the canyon is not an option. A full day should be allowed in planning so visitors will have the chance to explore by road and to allow time for short loop hikes to the various art panels. Perhaps the signature panel is the Cottonwood Panel, also known as the Great Hunt Panel. It has its own parking lot and a short trail takes the visitor to this famous rock art. Nine Mile Canyon abounds with art, cliffside granaries of ancient cultures and remnants of complete villages from the Fremont culture which once inhabited the canyon. The high desert setting of the canyon means there is little rainfall, though summers can have isolated and intense thunderstorms. Winters can produce snow which may make some areas icy. Spring and fall are beautiful times to visit the canyon. While in Nine Mile Canyon, remember to touch nothing, take only photographs and let the solitude and isolation sink into your group. This is a special land, sacred to many, and special to all.
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1024 W Highway 40, Roosevelt, UT • (435) 823-2729 Right next to the Winterton Suites
Marion’s Variety “Your Old- Fashioned Soda Fountain”
Celebrating 80 years of service • Homemade Soups • Malts • Shakes • Delicious Burgers • Wonderful Sandwiches • Sodas • Banana Splits • Fresh Limes
DON’T FORGET TO STOP BY FOR A UNIQUE GIFT BUYING EXPERIENCE Art By Luke Stradinger Copyright 2012
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(every Tuesday night)
Stop by the 19th Hole Cafe for lunch or a snack.
Call us to schedule your Tee Time
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• 18 Holes • Hitting Range • Carts • Merchandise Pro shop • Junior Golf Experience
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Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc.
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Roosevelt Headquarters 800 West Highway 40 722-5400
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Duchesne Office 184 N. Center Street 738-5322
Rangely Office 1635 E. Main (970) 675-2291
K&K SANITATION
HAULING AWAY UNWANTED TRASH SINCE 1977! • Honest, Dependable Service • Residential cans 3, 6, 12, and 30 yard dumpsters Transfer Station Open Monday-Friday (Saturdays April thru October) 3615 E. Hwy 40 Roosevelt For more information Call Us at 435-722-1244
Off-Road Diesel
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24 Hour Pay at the Pump
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We sell Cumberland Storage Sheds.
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Car Wash!
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Each Life Has Value Funerals• Cremations • Headstones Prearrangements & Prepaid Funerals
Funeral Directors John Hullinger • Roger Hullinger Tammy Haslem
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For 24 Hour Funeral Service Information Call 725-2427 www.hullingermortuary.com Conveniently located on the West end of Duchesne
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ATM Machine
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Hullinger Mortuary
Beer Cooler 30º for the coolest Beer in Town
Friendly Staff
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State park
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ave you been daydreaming about a nice family get-a-way? Would you like something with the ease of a stay-cation but still want to get out of town? Your dream is closer than you think! Starvation State Park in Duchesne County is a mere two hour drive from Salt Lake City and is a great destination for day trips or a weekend get-away. With cabins available to rent, your family can stay the weekend without having to pack all of your camping gear. Campsites with full hook-ups are also available if that is your preference, as well as primitive campsites. You can spend your time boating, fishing or playing in the beautiful water, or if you prefer to stay on land, you can take advantage of the gazebos, picnic tables, soccer fields and volleyball courts or just lounge around on the grass. Starvation State Park recently installed a new 3D archery course. If you don’t have your own equipment, the Park has some available for use. Other convenient features of the Park are modern and well-maintained restrooms, showers, an RV dump station and a fish cleaning station. For more information visit www.stateparks.utah.gov/park/starvation-state-park. To make camping reservations visit www. reserveamerica.com.
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he annual Starvation Family Fun Day is the perfect way to bid summer farewell in style. People of all ages bask in the sunshine, fish, swim, play games and relax in the shade while eating their lunches at Starvation State Park. “We started Family Fun Day (in 2005) to run in conjunction with the Walleye Classic which started (in 1990),” said Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce Director Irene Hansen. “The first year we had 50 people, mostly family and friends of those fishing in the Classic. Today we probably have about 500 people at Family Fun Day and the Walleye Classic.
Each year Division of Wildlife officials install nets to section off a bay near the boat dock and stock it with fish for the Youth Fishing Derby. Children who participate receive prizes, but some receive additional prizes for biggest fish, most fish, longest fish and heaviest fish. Other activities include a small pond for children under 3, face painting, crafts and a puppet show. “This is all about introducing kids to parks, fishing and camping. We’ll lose a generation if we don’t introduce kids to these great things,” Hansen said.
We are located only 15 minutes from beautiful Starvation Reservoir and just 30 minutes from Roosevelt and the Roosevelt Golf Course! For more info visit our website at www.studio6duchesne.com
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• Featuring a heated indoor pool and a hot tub. • Free WiFi access. • Air conditioning, a seating area and a cable TV are offered in each guest room. • An en suite bathroom. • A 24-hour front desk assistance. • A business center. • Free Parking.
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