Discover a century of the past at this 160-acre living history center. Each day is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history of the Old West from 1820 to 1920. This living-history attraction offers hands-on learning experiences as you visit with Native Americans, mountain men, and pioneers dressed in period costume. Visit their welcome center featuring historical exhibits, spacious restroom facilities, and a spectacular view of the Wellsville Mountains. Celebrate a part of our Western history with special events such as Baby Animal Day and Fall Harvest Festival.

Many side roads off the Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway provide access to stunning scenery and views in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Hardware Ranch in Blacksmith Fork Canyon is another popular starting place for back-country jaunts.

The best guide to ATV trails in this area is the topographical map "Logan / Bear River Range" published by National Geographic. This map can be purchased at the Cache Valley Visitors Bureau Gift Shop at 199 North Street in Logan.

Several dealers in Logan rent ATVs. In the canyon itself, rent from Beaver Creek Lodge.

We are your local paddle sport rental shop. We offer stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, river tubes, white water rafts and life vests at a daily rate. We also offer transport trailers for all of our boats. Please visit our website or give us a call. Our website has our live inventory and you can book online for your convenience.

The 18,000-acre refuge is comprised mainly of a bulrush marsh, open water, and flooded meadows of sedges, rushes, and grasses. The interspersion of bulrush, open water and uplands provides ideal habitat for numerous waterfowl and shorebird species.

Bear Lake is the Caribbean of the Rockies with stunning turquoise water and white sandy beaches. This is Utah’s second largest freshwater lake, nearly 20 miles long and 8 miles wide. This popular resort destination offers boating, jet skiing, scuba diving, fishing, swimming, and sailing in the summer. Watercraft, sailboats, and ski boats can be rented in town and on the beaches. Winter recreation includes snowmobiling and skiing in nearby Logan Canyon and ice fishing on the lake. The area is famous for its delicious raspberries. Enjoy a raspberry shake and other raspberry products.

41 miles east of Logan, along Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway, U.S. Hwy. 89, on the Utah/Idaho border
(800) 448-BEAR
Visit the Bear Lake Visitors Bureau website.

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is located in northern Utah, where the Bear River flows into the Great Salt Lake. The Refuge protects the largest freshwater wetlands of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem. Since these wetlands are surrounded by arid desert lands, it is little wonder that they have always been an oasis for waterfowl and shorebirds. Over 250 species of birds call this 76,000-acre Refuge home.

The best times to visit the Refuge are during the spring and fall but summer can be very good as well. The Visitors Center is also a great educational resource.

Guided Jeep Tours through Logan Canyon in Northern Utah

Cache Valley is the gateway to beautiful Bear Lake, a spacious water sports summer paradise. The 41-mile drive along Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway is impressive. In addition, four reservoirs are located in Cache Valley: Hyrum Dam is popular for waterskiing, fishing, and boating; Porcupine Reservoir is a great getaway and fishing spot; and water skiers also enjoy Newton and Cutler Reservoirs. Tony Grove Lake is a glacial lake located just 7 miles off Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway. It is known for its beautiful wildflowers, hiking, fishing, and canoeing. It is not open to motorized boats.

BEAR LAKE STATE PARK (435) 946-3343

HYRUM STATE PARK (435) 245-6866
Utah State Parks View Website

The Cache Valley Public Shooting Range is a full-service, public range owned and operated by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. It operates outdoor and indoor ranges year-round. The CVPSR offers shotgun, rifle, pistol and archery ranges. These ranges are open to the public. However, ranges may be reserved, so make sure to check the calendar before you visit.

More than 383 camp sites, 27 parks, and many picnic areas are located in Cache Valley and nearby Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Campgrounds in Logan Canyon are run by the U.S. Forest Service. Some take reservations and others do not. Even those taking reservations, reserve a certain number of camp sites as first come, first serve.

Click Campgrounds & RV Parks for site information.

Cherry Peak Resort is far more than just a ski resort. In addition to our great ski runs, 1265 vertical feet, two triple chair lifts with more to come, and the convenience of a short drive, year round events are also available. If you like skiing and boarding, tubing, mountain biking, water slide, races, concerts, family reunions, weddings and receptions, or church and group parties, chances are we will see you at the mountain.

Anglers will find some of the best fishing in the Rocky Mountain West in Cache Valleys lakes and rivers, including Blacksmith Fork River, Logan River, and Bear Lake. Logan and Bear Rivers are known for their blue-ribbon fly-fishing. Second Dam is fully accessible. Tony Grove Lake is stocked with rainbow trout. The largest fish caught in Logan Canyon was reported to be 40 pounds. Nearby Bear Lake offers exciting fishing for trophy cutthroat and lake trout, ranging in size from 2 to 25 pounds. The annual dip netting for the small Bonneville Cisco, native only to Bear Lake, takes place in January and February.

To download our Cache Valley/Logan Canyon fishing brochure, click fishingbrochure.pdf

Cache Valley boasts four golf courses. The Logan River and Birch Creek Golf Courses rank in the top courses in the state and top 500 courses in the nation.

Click Golf Courses for a full list.

A visit to Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area is both fun and educational. During winter months, a trip to the ranch makes a great outing for the whole family with the memorable experience of viewing up to 700 wild Rocky Mountain elk. A horse drawn sleigh gives you up close and personal views as it takes you right into the middle of the herd. The area is also an extremely popular snowmobiling area.

During the summer, Hardware Ranch area provides great opportunities for outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing. An extensive network of ATV trails will take you north all the way to Logan Canyon, Bear Lake, and southeast Idaho. Head south and explore the Monte Cristo area all the way to Ogden Valley.

The Cache Valley Visitors Bureau Gift Shop in Logan at 199 N. Main sells an excellent topographical map from National Geographic. It shows hiking trails, biking trails, horseback riding trails, and ATV trails for this entire area. A separate map covers the Monte Cristo area.

Interesting trails throughout the Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Cache Valley combine with wonderful weather during spring, summer, and fall to make hiking a delight for all ages and abilities. Logan Canyon boasts some of the most picturesque landscapes anywhere. Spring Hollow is located about 4.3 miles up the canyon and is an easy half-mile walk to one of the regions most photographed streams. An 6-mile trail winds its way to the 1,500-year-old Jardine Juniper tree. A popular 2-mile hike to the Wind Caves offers an outstanding example of arches and rooms formed by wind and ice erosion. The 1-mile Limber Pine trail, located at the summit of Logan Canyon, features interpretive information designed especially for children.

Download our free Hiking Guide or stop by the Visitors Center at 199 North Main and purchase the book, Cache Trails.

The Canyon is administered by the U.S. Forest Service. They can be reached at (435) 755-3620.

Ice fishing is a popular cold weather activity in Cache Valley. The sport requires some generally inexpensive equipment for boring a hole in the ice plus a special ice fishing rod.

The following locations in Cache Valley offer excellent opportunities to catch fish through the ice: Newton Reservoir for bluegill, bass, trout and tiger musky; Hyrum Reservoir for yellow perch and trout; and Porcupine Reservoir for trout and Kokanee salmon.

The numerous lakes and reservoirs throughout Cache Valley and Wasatch National Forest offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Whether you fish, swim, canoe, water ski or just work on your tan, it's all fun.

Click Cache Lakes for more information.

Logan’s outdoor swimming complex features a leisure pool, lap pool, diving well, and two water slides. (Available for private party rental.)

Come enjoy the beautiful Logan Canyon with a horseback riding adventure. Available for small and large groups. Book online today!

This canyon is one of the country's most beautiful National Scenic Byways. Mile-high vertical limestone cliffs tower above the route and dense forest, the winding Logan River, and mountain wildlife add to the picturesque drive, which ends at the turquoise waters of Bear Lake. The Byway is lined with camping, picnicking, hiking, and fishing areas in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. A 7-mile paved drive off the highway leads to Tony Grove Lake. Wildflowers proliferate here between June and August. Hundreds of miles of unpaved back roads are paradise for ATV and UTV riders. They can explore north all the way into southeast Idaho or head south for a memorable trip to Hardware Ranch and Monte Cristo.

Logan Canyon is also popular during the winter with more than 300 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and the oldest family run ski resort in the U.S., Beaver Mountain.

Click logancanyon to download our Logan Canyon brochure.

Click hikingguide to download our Hiking Guide for Logan Canyon.

Another great resource for hiking is logancanyonhiking.com

The Cache Valley Visitors Bureau in Logan (199 N. Main St.) sells a more comprehensive hiking guide and a detailed topographical map of this area for more serious backcountry exploration.

This is one of the best parks in the state. Skateboard on a 17,000 square-foot park, featuring 8-foot bowls. The park is designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skaters.

Nordic United is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and provide non-motorized winter recreation opportunities in the Cache Valley area of northeastern Utah.

Nordic United grooms nordic ski trails and promotes non-motorized recreation for all.

Many climbers make a pilgrimage to Logan Canyon for the abundant vertical and overhanging limestone and quartzite faces, and for the steepness and quality of rock. With cliffs primarily facing north and south, climbers can choose sun or shade. Mild weather, low humidity, and little rain offer excellent climbing opportunities during spring, summer, and fall. More than 275 routes have been developed and approximately 230 are bolt-protected sport climbs. The remaining routes require placing natural protection. Most climbs are in the 5.10 to 5.12 range. Climbers must be respectful of restrictions designed to protect five sensitive plant species including Maguire’s Primrose, a flower found only in Logan Canyon.

Logan Ranger District (435) 755-3620

There are splash pads located throughout Cache Valley in several small towns.

Discover a piece of natural history or take in the beauty of the surrounding area at Stokes Nature Center. You can make friends with live reptiles and amphibians, learn amazing things about rocks and fossils, and enjoy the native plants and animals along the Logan River. You are never too old or too young to explore nature.

Explore Logan through an exciting treasure hunt! Get a group of friends together and solve clues that will guide you to some of Logan's local treasures. Take your time to explore or finish as fast as you can to get on the leaderboard!

Zootah at Willow Park has dozens of different species to learn about and interact with and has one of the greatest waterfowl collections in the region, showcasing more than 100 species. The setting offers walkways among shady willow trees and children can feed the ducks, geese, and trout. See lemurs, red fox, coyotes, elk, bald eagles, deer, bobcats, and more. Picnic and playground areas are adjacent to the zoo.