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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!

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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

  1. Salt Hollow Park

    350 W. 100 North, Hyrum

  2. South Park

    450 E. 300 South, Millville

  3. Alma Leonhardt Park

    310 W. 250 North, Providence

  4. Meadow View Park

    300 E. 2750 North, North Logan

  5. Elk Ridge Park

    2300 N 1200 E., North Logan

  6. Central Park

    100 N. 25 W. Smithfield

  7. Tabernacle Park

    75 E. 100 South., Wellsville

  8. Blacksmith Fork Park

    176 S 1300 E #148, Hyrum, UT

Parks to Visit

  1. Hyrum Gibbons Mt. Logan Park

    1400 E 350 S, Logan (Cliffside)

  2. Merlin Olsen Park (stream)

    300 East Center, Logan

  3. Adams Park

    550 N 500 E, Logan

  4. Mack Park (water)

    70 Canyon Rd, Smithfield

  5. Adventure Park (Whittier)

    290 N 400 E, Logan

  6. River Hollow Park

    10 River Park Dr, Logan

  7. Clear Creek Park (Zipline)

    2200 S 800 W, Nibley

  8. Willow Park (zoo) and the one right across with the free fishing pond! SOOO fun!

    419 W 700 S, Logan

  9. 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

Don't forget to say hi if you see me at any of these places

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