Favorite Outdoor Fun in Cache Valley, UT
The other day someone asked me my favorite thing to do with kids outside in the Summertime. Man, my list started going and going and going. And I realized I learned these things over the years, but if I was new here… there would be SO much that I wouldn’t even know to discover in Cache Valley. So consider this an amazing starter list of things to do in Cache Valley, UT with kids.
Add a comment on your favorite things I might’ve missed!
Canyons
Did you know that there are trails in every canyon and many of them you can drive through in your car or minivan?
Birch Canyon
Hyde Park Canyon**
Smithfield Dry Canyon**
South Canyon
High Creek Canyon
Logan Canyon
Steel Canyon
Providence Canyon **
Millville Canyon**
Green Canyon**
Left Hand Fork**
Blacksmiths Fork**
**ones we love to take our side-by-side up
Parks with Splash Pads
Salt Hollow Park
350 W. 100 North, Hyrum
South Park
450 E. 300 South, Millville
Alma Leonhardt Park
310 W. 250 North, Providence
Meadow View Park
300 E. 2750 North, North Logan
Elk Ridge Park
2300 N 1200 E., North Logan
Central Park
100 N. 25 W. Smithfield
Tabernacle Park
75 E. 100 South., Wellsville
Blacksmith Fork Park
176 S 1300 E #148, Hyrum, UT
Parks to Visit
Hyrum Gibbons Mt. Logan Park
1400 E 350 S, Logan (Cliffside)
Merlin Olsen Park (stream)
300 East Center, Logan
Adams Park
550 N 500 E, Logan
Mack Park (water)
70 Canyon Rd, Smithfield
Adventure Park (Whittier)
290 N 400 E, Logan
River Hollow Park
10 River Park Dr, Logan
Clear Creek Park (Zipline)
2200 S 800 W, Nibley
Willow Park (zoo) and the one right across with the free fishing pond! SOOO fun!
419 W 700 S, Logan
Ryan’s Place Park
400 S 600 E, River Heights
Hikes
pro tip: use alltrails.com or the all trails app to see distance, map & estimated time
Wind Caves
4 miles - moderate (amazing views)
Riverside Nature Trail
2.8 miles - easy
Jardine Juniper
10 miles - moderate
White Pine Lake Trail
7.7 Miles - moderate (fishing)
Logan River Trail: Canyon Entrance Park
5.6 miles - easy
Temple Fork Sawmill Trail
5.3 miles - easy (river)
Limber Pine Trail
1.3 miles - easy
Tony Grove Nature Trail
1.2 miles - easy ($10 fee)
Blacksmith Fork trail
4.7 miles - easy
Cache Valley Bonneville Shoreline Trail
3.9 miles - easy
Naomi Peak Trail
6.2 miles - moderate
Water Holes
Hyrum State Park (fee)*
Porcupine Dam*
Logan Aquatic Center (fee)*
Newton Dam
Benson Marina
First and Second Dam
White Pine Lake
Crystal Hot Springs (fee)
Tony Grove Lake*
Bear Lake*
Sports Academy (members)
Bonus Hidden Gems in Cache Valley
Bike Parks Bring your bikes! They has a series of bike loops, jumps, and hills fun for all ages
Bridger Bike Park - 1179 N 400 W, Logan
Elk Ridge Bike Park - 1190 E 2500 N, Logan
Ander Bike Park - 294 W 3200 S, Nibley
Skate Parks
Hyrum Skate Park - 1494 E 300 S, Hyrum
Logan Skate Park - 449 Center Ave, LoganAmerican West Heritage Center
Fall, Spring, and Summer events
4025 S.hwy 89-91, Wellsville
Stokes Nature Center
2696 East US Highway 89, Logan
Try some new hobbies this Valley has to offer.
disc golf
pickleball & tennis
float canal/rivers
rock climbing
mountain biking
Even though this is an outdoor post, I have to mention a few indoor faves!
$1 Summer Movies at Providence Theater - They do weekly movies for $1 on Tuesdays/Thursdays at the Providence Location. Grab the whole list of movies and times here. There’s a sensory showing available too for sensory-sensitive kiddos.
Free School Lunch June/July for Logan and Cache County School District
Logan School District goes from June 5- July 20th at Logan High School, get the info here.
Cache County School District goes from June 4-July 14th at Various schools, get the info here.
Local Library Reading Programs and Storytimes, check with your local library for storytimes and reading programs