Outdoor recreation contributes more than $12.3B to the economy, employs more than 110,000 people and is the primary driver behind the tourism industry. Not only does Utah outdoor recreation create $737 million in state and local tax revenues, it is the reason for $3.9B in wages and salaries. Governor Herbert created Utah’s Office of Outdoor Recreation January 2013 as a result of the large contribution the industry plays in Utah’s economy. It is the first office of its kind in the country.
Our office aims to establish a nationwide recreation management standard, and ensure that the state’s natural assets can sustain economic growth for years to come. The private sector is a key partner in Utah’s success, and our state is committed to responsibly partnering with the business community.
The Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant provides matching grant funding to local governments and nonprofits to build outdoor recreation infrastructure such as trails, boat ramps and more. Register today.
Helper Auditorium
19 S Main Street
Helper City, UT 84526
The Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant provides matching grant funding to local governments and nonprofits to build outdoor recreation infrastructure such as trails, boat ramps and more. Register today.
Uintah Conference Center
313 East 200 South
Vernal, UT 84078
The AORE WEA Joint National Conference is the gathering of friends and colleagues, a place to improve performance and meet new people in your field. The mission of the AORE WEA Joint National Conference is to provide professionals, students and organizations who advance the field of outdoor recreation and education the opportunity to learn, network and improve performance while ensuring the association’s financial viability. Both AORE and WEA strive to design and deliver transformational learning opportunities that advance individuals, programs and organizations in the field of outdoor and adventure education.
Outdoor programmers, teachers, leaders, students and supporters from college and university non-credit recreational programs and degree-granting programs, military bases, community recreation centers and other not-for-profit outdoor programs find the conference is the year’s most important event for career development. For several days, outdoor professionals come together to share ideas, learn new techniques and re-energize themselves for another year.
Snowbird
3165 East Millrock Drive, Suite 190
Holladay, UT 84121
The Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant provides matching grant funding to local governments and nonprofits to build outdoor recreation infrastructure such as trails, boat ramps and more. Register today.
Governor’s Office of Economic Development
60 E S Temple
3rd Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
The Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant provides matching grant funding to local governments and nonprofits to build outdoor recreation infrastructure such as trails, boat ramps and more. Register today.
Utah Lake State Park Visitor’s Center
4400 W Center St
Provo, UT 84601
The Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant provides matching grant funding to local governments and nonprofits to build outdoor recreation infrastructure such as trails, boat ramps and more. Register today.
Park City Library
1255 Park Ave
Park City, UT 84060
The Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant provides matching grant funding to local governments and nonprofits to build outdoor recreation infrastructure such as trails, boat ramps and more. Register today.
Box Elder County Commission Building
1 South Main Street
Brigham City, UT 84302