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Utah Designated Best of the World by National Geographic

National Geographic recently named Utah to its 2023 “Best of the World” list. The celebrated publication rewarded the state this designation thanks to several of its adrenaline rush opportunities in the popular adventure state. National Geographic designated Utah as one of the 25 most inspiring travel destinations on Earth. The Beehive State is featured in […]

Utah’s Governor Announces Exciting Trails Connectivity Proposal

Community Development, Davis County Tourism, HUD Funding and Other Local Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | local trail systems, outdoor friendly, regional trails, trail biking, trail running, trail walking, Trails Connectivity, Wasatch Front Regional Council

The Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) recently reported Utah Governor Spencer Cox’s intention to work towards establishing an integrated statewide trail network. Governor Cox’s announcement, supported by Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Executive Director Carlos Braceras, is intended to establish regional trails and connect with existing local trail systems in the state for greater connectivity […]

Layton City Selected as Healthy Utah Community

Davis County Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | Active Transportation Plan, biking trails, Get Healthy Utah, healthy living, Healthy Utah Community, Layton City, Utah League of Cities and Towns, Utah League of Cities and Towns Conference, walking trails

Layton City was recently designated as a Healthy Utah Community, presented by Get Healthy Utah and the Utah League of Cities and Towns. This is a significant achievement for the community. To qualify for the Healthy Utah Community designation, Layton implemented and is planning a number of strategies within the community to promote health including: […]

Layton Values Entertainment and Culture with Davis Arts Council

Davis County Tourism | 38 Special, America, Blue Oyster Cult, Bonner Family, Davis Arts Council, Kansas, Kenley Amphitheater, Layton, Sara Evans, Starship, Summer Nights with the Stars Concert Series, The Oak Ridge Boys, Toast, Utah

The Davis Arts Council recently wrapped up their 26th season of the Summer Nights With the Stars Concert Series held outside in the Kenley Amphitheater. Some of the biggest names in music performed at the Kenley Amphitheater stage in Layton, Utah. The series kicked off June 16, 2022 with popular rock group Starship, and […]

2022 Warriors Over The Wasatch Air and Space Show Announced

Davis County Tourism, Hill Air Force Base, HUD Funding and Other Local Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | 388th Fighter Wing, Air Demonstration Squadron, Air Show, F-35A Lightning II, Hill Air Force Base, Space Show, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Warriors Over The Wasatch

Hill Air Force Base, with the support of the Layton community, will host the “2022 Warriors Over The Wasatch Air & Space Show” on June 25 and 26. The show will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, and boast more than a dozen additional world-class acts, including an F-35A Lightning II demonstration […]

Antelope Island State Park Announces Improved Visitor Center

Davis County Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | Antelope Island State Park, Bridger Bay, corporate meetings, field trips, Great Salt Lake, private receptions, special events, Utah Division of State Parks, Visitor Center, visitor center renovation

Antelope Island State Park recently announced the renovation and expansion of the current visitor center into a new, state-of-the-art learning center. This is one of several major improvements and additions to one of Utah’s most popular state parks. Antelope Island welcomed 1,074,570 visitors in 2021, compared to 815,445 in 2020, making it the third most […]