Brigham City
Read the Stories
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Protecting Our Forests — One Branch at a Time
When it comes to preserving forests, University of Utah ecologist Nalini Nadkarni believes in the cumulative power of small acts of goodness.
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The Complete Winter Camping Packing List for Staying Warm in Southern Utah
For most travelers, Southern Utah winters prevent comfortable camping, and occasional snowfall can make outdoor adventure a little more challenging. With a little extra planning, good layers, and the right equipment, however, you can enjoy Utah's national parks in the solitude of winter.
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Staying Safe in Wildfire Country
As you’re packing your bags for that Utah camping or river trip you’ve been looking forward to all winter, take a moment to brush up on some fire safety tips.
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A Winter’s Desert: Visiting Southern Utah in the Slow Months
Experiencing the peace of canyon country in the winter is an attraction of its own.
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How To Stay Safe in the Outdoors
Know how to stay safe and informed during your Utah trip and who is helping when you get into trouble.
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Hiking the Desert in Capitol Reef National Park
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A Van Lifer’s Guide to Responsible Travel in Southern Utah
When Utah’s dirt roads are calling you, it’s time to plan your van life road trip. Here’s what you need to know to travel safely, support Utah’s rural communities, and help preserve the delicate desert landscapes.
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Walking The Line Between Risk and Responsibility
Why a Hawaii-based highliner and influencer hasn't returned to Utah — yet.
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5 Expert Tips to Prepare for Your Utah National Parks Adventure
If you’re planning to visit Utah national parks for a hike, learn important tips to maximize your experience and keep you and your family safe.
Local Highlights
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ATK Thiokol Rocket Garden
West of Brigham City is ATK, where solid rocket boosters used to propel the space shuttles are manufactured. The ATK Thiokol Rocket Garden (free to the public) displays a complete booster for the space shuttle and rockets from the middle of the century to the 2000s. The open-air display is 2 miles past the turnoff to Golden Spike National Historic Site.
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Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Also near Brigham City, the Great Salt Lake is one of the premier migratory bird flight paths in North America. The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is among the finest spots in the area for bird watching. Species of interes include the American white pelican, blacknecked stilt, American avocet, white-faced ibis and snowy plover. As many of 200 species of birds make a seasonal stop in Bear River.
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Brigham City Museum of Art & History
The museum is home to a permanent exhibition on the history of Brigham City, and five temporary historical and fine art exhibitions a year. The growing art collection includes more than 300 pieces from artists including Florence Ware, David Howell Rosenbaum, E.J. Bird and many more.
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Maddox Fine Food
Brigham City has multiple classic dining establishments that lend to its historic, small town aura. But Maddox Fine Food, two miles south in Perry, is a dining icon that is as much a destination as it is a diner, and it's well worth visiting. Known as Utah's Original Steakhouse, Maddox has served up "farm-to-table" since 1949, sourcing beef from their own ranch and seeking out other locally sourced ingredients, when possible. Dine in or drive-in.
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Peach Days
Brigham City is famous for Peach Days, a community celebration held each September, the weekend after Labor Day. Visitors can find any number of things to do in Brigham City this weekend, including outdoor activities and vendors, movie screenings, pageants and Utah's largest car show. Nearly 75,000 people stop by Brigham City to celebrate the bountiful harvest of some of the region's most revered peaches thanks to the warming sunlight on the Wasatch Mountains' western slope. Patrons of farmers markets and High West Distillery alike enjoy this special harvest.
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Utah's Famous Fruit Way
Find the best in local agriculture from Northern Utah at roadside fruit stands like Pettingills, Sumida's, Tagges Famous Fruit and Paul's Patch. The Fruit Way lines a stretch of historic Highway 89 between Willard and Brigham City just off the interstate. That few extra minutes can result in lots of fresh-picked produce and local food products like cheese curds and shakes for the road trip still ahead. Driving northbound on I-15, take exit 351 and stay right. Take a left on Highway 89, heading north toward Brigham City.
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Wellsville Mountains
The preserved wilderness of the Wellsville Mountains is home to 17 miles of trails that lead you to the vistas of the range’s highest points. The Wellsville Cone (9,356’) and Box Elder Peak (9,372’) are the most common destinations.
What's Nearby
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Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
This is the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, an eye-opening stop along Utah's populous Wasatch Front for any traveler and a top destination for any serious birder with gaps on their life lists.
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Golden Spike
Visit the Golden Spike National Historic Park to relive the history with exhibits and demonstrations, and take in the beauty of the surrounding Great Basin Desert and nearby Great Salt Lake and Spiral Jetty.
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Wellsville Mountains
Would you like to hike the steepest mountain range in the world? The Wellsville Mountains, east of Brigham City and west of Logan City have been called just that.
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Willard Bay State Park
Today Willard Bay State Park is a freshwater reservoir that is located only miles from both Ogden and Brigham City, UT, and offers awesome camping and boating, excellent birding and exciting fishing.
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Utah’s Fruit Way: Harvest Time Along Old Highway 89
Headed to Bear Lake, Golden Spike National Historical Park or the Bear Lake Migratory Bird Refuge? Stock up with fresh road-trip snacks and dinner provisions direct from family-run farm stands, all within a stone’s throw of the region’s many historic farms and orchards.
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Cache Valley
About 80 miles north of Salt Lake City, the Cache Valley features a welcoming mountain atmosphere year-round. Hikers can explore the scenic trails in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, and some of the state’s best fly fishing is on the Logan River. In the winter, the trails are transformed into a mecca for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
