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Vernal

Round-Up, Vernal, Eastern Utah, Uintah County, Daggett County, Adventurin', Grubbin', 12 Utah Staycations
3-Day Vernal Bucket List | 12 Utah Staycations

We've just finished an epic 3 day trip to Vernal!

Red Canyon Visitor Center, Ashley National Forest, Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center & Tour, 12 Utah Staycations, Field Trippin', Vernal, Uintah County, Daggett County, Free, Dutch John
Red Canyon Visitor Center | Ashley National Forest | 12 Utah Staycations

So many places so go, only a few short days to visit!

Vernal Brewing Company, Vernal, Uintah County, Grubbin', Eastern Utah, 12 Utah Staycations
Vernal Brewing Company | 12 Utah Staycations

After a full day of exploring Vernal we were starving.

Rafting the Green River, Uintah County, Vernal, Visit Dinosaurland, Eastern Utah, 12 Utah Staycations
Rafting the Green River | 12 Utah Staycations

I had NO IDEA that Vernal had river rafting.

Red Fleet Paddlefest, Vernal, Red Fleet State Park, Uintah County, Eastern Utah, Water Activities, Festival, 12 Utah Staycations
Red Fleet Paddlefest | 12 Utah Staycations

Red Fleet Paddlefest is a yearly event at Red Fleet State Park.

Grubbin', Vernal, Get Glazed, Uintah County, 12 Utah Staycations, Eastern Utah
Get Grilled | 12 Utah Staycations

Get Grilled is a newish sandwich shop that

McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs, 12 Utah Staycations, Free, Uintah County, Vernal, Historical Landmark, Hikes, Adventurin', Utah's Roadside
McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs | 12 Utah Staycations

You know we love roadside oddities here at The Salt Project.

The Little Sweet Pea, Grubbin', Vernal, Uintah County, Eastern Utah, 12 Utah Staycations
The Little Sweet Pea | 12 Utah Staycations

We ran into some pretty incredible locals while visiting Vernal and they were all so kind to sh

Get Glazed Donut Meet-Up, Grubbin', Vernal, Uintah County, Eastern Utah, 12 Utah Staycations
Get Glazed Donut Meet-Up | 12 Utah Staycations

Two Year ago we were visiting Vernal and

Quarry Exhibit Hall, Dinosaur National Monument, Vernal, Uintah County, Eastern Utah, 12 Utah Staycations, Jensen
Quarry Exhibit Hall | Dinosaur National Monument | 12 Utah Staycations

We are super lucky to have THE WALL OF BONES on the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument.

Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center & Tour, 12 Utah Staycations, Field Trippin', Vernal, Uintah County, Daggett County, Free, Dutch John
Flaming Gorge Dam Visitor Center & Tour | 12 Utah Staycations

Flaming Gorge Dam has a free tour and it was one of the highlights of our Vernal Staycation!

Hikes, Vernal, Uintah County, Water Activities, Cliff Jumping, Red Fleet Dinosaur Track Site Trailhead, 12 Utah Staycation, Fishing, Eastern Utah
Red Fleet Dinosaur Track Hike | 12 Utah Staycations

Hiking Red Fleet Dinosaur Track was AMAZING!

Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, 12 Utah Staycations, Field Trippin', State Park, Uintah County, Vernal, Eastern Utah, Dinosaurland
Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum | 12 Utah Staycations

One can't go to Vernal without visiting the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park

Antica Forma, Vernal, Uintah County, Grubbin', Eastern Utah, 12 Utah Staycations
Antica Forma | 12 Utah Staycations

After another full day, Harmony taking all 7 littles for the day and Stephanie living the dream

Murals in Vernal, 12 Utah Staycations, Uintah County, Vernal, Eastern Utah, Adventurin'
Murals in Vernal | 12 Utah Staycations

Have you been to Vernal? If so, then you will definitely remember the flowers.

Dinosaur Inn & Suites, Uintah County, Vernal, Hotels, 12 Utah Staycations
Dinosaur Inn & Suites | 12 Utah Staycations

Dinosaur Inn & Suites in Vernal is a locally owned motel and it's awesome!

Dinosaurland, Visit Dinosaurland, Vernal, Uintah County, Giveaways, 12 Utah Staycations
Win a Family Salt Project Staycation to Vernal's Dinosaurland! | 12 Utah Staycations

We JUST finished our trip to Vernal's Dinosaurland! It was So. Ridiculously. Fun!

Round-Up, Vernal, Staycation, Uintah County
What to do in Vernal with Toddlers

Here is the itenary we planned for our last stay in Vernal.

Antica Forma Pizzeria, Vernal, Uintah County, Grubbin'
Antica Forma Pizzeria | The World's Best Pizza

Usually when we travel I obsess over every little detail, researching and planning out the best

Get Glazed, Vernal, Uintah County, Grubbin'
Get Glazed Donuts

Get Glazed Doughnuts is a local shop with some delicious donuts!

Wall of Bones, Quarry Exhibit Hall, Dinosaur National Monument, Vernal, Uintah County, Jensen
Wall of Bones | Quarry Exhibit Hall | Dinosaur National Monument

I went to Vernal because of the Utah Tourism Conference, but I also went because it's VERNAL!

Pink Dinosaur, Dinah, Vernal, Uintah County, Adventurin', Vernal UT Rocks, Green Dinosaur
Pink Dinosaur "Dinah" Green Dinsoaur and the Vernal UT Rocks Group

Moonshine Arch Hike, Adventurin', Hikes, Vernal, Uintah County
Moonshine Arch Hike with Toddlers

Moonshine Arch in Vernal is quite the hidden Gem.

Uintah County Vernal Central Library, Uintah County, Vernal, Field Trippin', Rainy Day, Free
Uintah County Vernal Central Library

This post is written by my Mother in Law.

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