
Cache Valley
Things to Do
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American West Heritage Center
This 160-acre living history center shows visitors what life was like in the Cache Valley between 1820 and 1920. You’ll find hands-on learning experiences to get to know the Native Americans, mountain men and pioneers who made the region home.
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Cache Valley Cheese & Dairy Festival
An annual celebration launched in September 2021 honoring Cache Valley’s dairy heritage. The event features dairy sampling booths, demonstrations on milking and butter churning, a “Best Cheesecake in Cache Valley” contest, along with food trucks and live music.
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Ellen Eccles Theatre
The Ellen Eccles Theatre is operated by the Cache Valley Center for the Arts and serves as the center of artistic activity in the Cache Valley. It opened in 1923 as the Capitol Theater but was nearly abandoned after years of neglect. A restoration in 1993 returned the building to its former glory, and it now welcomes Broadway productions, national touring artists and local performers. In the summer, it hosts the Utah Festival Opera, which brings world-famous performers to the area.
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Hardware Ranch
Located in the Blacksmith Fork Canyon in northern Utah, the Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area has a wide variety of animals and is a popular destination for wildlife viewing, hunting and fishing. Throughout the winter, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources feeds 500 to 600 Rocky Mountain Elk near the visitors center each day. You can see the elk as well as learn more about them and other wildlife through exhibits and interactive displays in the visitors center.
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Logan Canyon
Outdoor lovers will be drawn to the incredible opportunities available in Logan Canyon, which stretches from the Cache Valley to Bear Lake. You’ll find rugged peaks, alpine lakes and unspoiled views that make this area an excellent spot for hiking, biking, climbing and camping. Choose from dozens of different hiking trails, including the Wind Caves, which features a natural arch and a large cavern to explore. The sparsely used roads also make this a popular destination for cyclists, who will find routes for all abilities and interests.
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Logan Fine Art Gallery
The Cache Valley’s largest gallery features work from the top artists and sculptors in the region. It holds a juried salon each year as well as ongoing classes and workshops for members of the community.
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Snowmobile Complexes
Cache Valley features snowmobile trails with climbs to 9,000 feet above sea level, forested canyons and powder-filled meadows. The northern Utah snowmobile experience is both epic and easily accessible. The Hardware Ranch Snowmobile Complex features groomed trails through the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. You can also ride the Peter Sink Trail, an uncrowded gem through open fields and rolling hills. The Logan Canyon Snowmobile Complex offers 180 miles of groomed trails, including the highly rated Tony Grove Trail and Beaver Creek Trail. If you are renting snowmobiles from Beaver Creek Lodge, you can hit the trails right out the door.
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Zootah at Willow Park
See more than 100 different species of animals at this family-favorite destination. Lemurs, red fox, coyotes, elk, bald eagles, deer and bobcats are just some of the creatures that call this place home. In Willow Park, you’ll find a picnic area and playground equipment to enjoy as well.
Best Hiking Trails
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Deep Canyon Trail
Located southwest of Logan, the Wellsville Mountains are considered by some to be the steepest mountains in the world, which can be both a blessing and curse for hikers. The 17 miles of trails in the Wellsville Mountains Wilderness Area include routes to the Wellsville Cone (9,356 feet) and Box Elder Peak (9,372 feet). For hikers looking for a challenge, the Deep Canyon Trail rises 3,000 feet in just three miles to a saddle at 8,120 feet. The route may be tough, but the views are spectacular.
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Highline Canal Trail
Located just outside of Logan, this 3.4-mile trail offers sweeping views of the Wellsville Mountains, Utah State, First Dam and the Logan Temple.
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Temple Fork Sawmill Trail
This 5.8-mile trail along the Temple Fork Creek takes you to the site of the sawmill that was built in 1877 to provide lumber for the town of Logan. The mill burned down in 1886, but you can still see its remnants, along with some pioneer cabins.
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Tony Grove Lake
Located at about 8,100 feet in elevation, Tony Grove Lake is considered one of the crown jewels of the Bear River Range. In the summer, take advantage of the numerous hiking trails to see wildflowers and impressive views of the lake. The 4.5-mile White Pine Lake Trail is one of the most popular.
Ski Resorts
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Beaver Mountain Resort
Beaver Mountain Resort sits in the northeast corner of Utah with 828 acres of prime mountain terrain. This is a great ski resort near Logan, Utah and Idaho.
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Cherry Peak
Opened in 2014, Cherry Peak is Utah's newest ski area. It is located just 15 miles from Logan, near the Idaho border. The family-owned, nearly 400-acre resort, features three triple chairlifts, a comprehensive snowmaking infrastructure and a 1.25 mile-long run.

Places to Stay
Beaver Creek Lodge
Located in Logan Canyon about 27 miles east of Logan, the Beaver Creek Lodge offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for guests to enjoy, including horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking and riding ATVs.Flats Luxury Suites
Located in Logan, Flats Luxury Suites is a sleek and modern hotel across from historic Tabernacle Square.Old Rock Church Bed & Breakfast
Built in 1869, this old stone meeting house known as the Old Rock Church in Providence, Utah, has become the centerpiece of a charming bed and breakfast. The modern rooms are on a wing attached to the old church, and the mix of comfortable modern with historic touches are perfect for a romantic getaway.Annual Events
The Cache Valley hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous in March, Baby Animal Days in May, the Summerfest Arts Faire in June and the Logan City Marathon in September.
High Art & Hometown Americana
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What's Nearby
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Fishing Logan River
The Logan River offers vast swaths of fisherman access, inordinate insect hatches and a fantastic fly-fishing ambiance for brown, rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout.
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Logan
The Logan area hosted the Shoshone tribe’s ancestral hunting for thousands of years and is still home to great examples of early Mormon pioneer architecture, including the Temple and Tabernacle.