Resources for Summit County Newcomers

This page is meant to serve new and longtime residents, alike. Though not a comprehensive list, we hope this page can help show a small sampling of what our wonderful community has to offer. Please contact us if you would like something added to this list.

Websites

FreeCampsites.net: Information on camping
JacobBarlow.com: Historical map markers and interesting Utah sites
KeptCurrent.com: Local events with signup for weekly newsletter
NowPlayingUtah.com: Comprehensive list of events throughout the state of Utah
ParkRecord.com: Online and print local newspaper
TownLift.com: Local and regional news feed

Mobile Apps

AllTrails: Hiking and biking trails
Nextdoor: Local advice and information from neighbors
News Break App: Local news feed
OpenSnow App: Most accurate snow/ski forecast
rockd: GPS-driven geologic information
Ski Utah: Information on all Utah ski resorts

Facebook Groups

Ask (Park City,UT): To ask questions/gain local information
I Love Coalville: Discussion page regarding Coalville and surrounding area
North Summit Braves Fan Page: North Summit athletic events
The Hometown: Local information regarding Coalville and surrounding areas
The Hometown that Cares: Local information regarding Coalville and surrounding areas

Local Events

North Summit

Coalville City Light Parade (December)
Daughters of Utah Pioneer Museums (Year-round)
Henefer 4th of July Celebration and Parade
Henefer Potato Race (July)
Rockport State Park Dark Sky Star Parties (Year-round)
Sheepdog Trials (Year-round)
Summit County Fair (August)
Echo Church Tours (July/August)

Park City

Park City Kimball Arts Festival (August)
Park City 4th of July Parade
Park City Miners Day Parade and Festivities (September)
Park City Museum/Historical Hikes (Year-round)
Park City Main Street Halloween Dog Parade (October)

South Summit

High Star Ranch/State Street Tavern Concerts (Year-round)
Oakley Rodeo (July)
Peoa Stampede (June)
Peoa Concert Series (June/July)

Hikes & Other Activities

Cross-Country Skiing
- Jeremy Ranch
- Mountain Dell
- Park City Golf Course
- Rail Trail
- Round Valley
- Soldier Hollow
Destination Sports
- Rafting
- Tubing
- Horseback riding
Drive Chalk Creek Road to Wyoming
East Canyon, Echo, & Rockport State Parks
- Boating
- Camping
- Trails
Egyptian Theatre
Friday Night Gallery Stroll in Park City
Heber Creeper Train Ride
Heliski with Park City Powder Cats
High West Distillery Tour/Brunch
Ice Fishing - Rockport and Echo
Kamas Petting Zoo
Kimball Art Center
Park City Ghost Tours
Park City Ice Arena
Rail Trail
Rocky Point Preserve trail
Snowmobile at Thousand Peaks Ranch
Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter
Uinta Mountain Range
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
Utah Olympic Park /Alf Engen Ski Museum

Day Trips

American West Heritage Center in Wellsville
Antelope Island State Park
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge - Bird Watching in March, September, & October
Bonneville Salt Flats (Speed Week is in August)
Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry in Price
Cove Fort Historic Site near Beaver
Evanston, Wyoming
- Wyoming Downs Racetrack
- Roundhouse and Railyards Complex
Evermore Park in Pleasant Grove
Flaming Gorge
Green River Lakes
Hill Aerospace Museum
Kennecott Copper Mine Tour
Logan Canyon Wind Caves Trail
Ice Castles in Midway (Winter)
Midway Swiss Days (August)
Ogden
- George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park
- Train Museum
- Historic Downtown
- The Outlaw Saloon
Pilot Mountain, Wyoming - Wild Horses
Pinedale, Wyoming
Rockhounding in Delta, Milford, or Dugway
Spiral Jetty
Utah State Capitol
Sundance Resort
Thanksgiving Point
The Real "Up" House in Herriman
Vernal
- Fantasy Canyon
- McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs
- Moonshine Arch
- Natural History Museum