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(NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner) Spencer Kirk comes out of a turn at the Jordan River OHV Park Tuesday, August 23, 2011 in Woods Cross.

Davis County looks at managing Jordan River OHV Park

Last updated Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - 6:40pm

FARMINGTON — The Jordan River Off-Highway Vehicle Park is roughly 170 acres of dirt bike heaven.

The question is, does Davis County want the responsibility of managing a park that captures on average $100,000 a year in revenue but costs $295,000 annually to operate?

State Parks Northern Region Manager Jeff Rasmussen and the Davis County Budget Committee met Monday in an informational meeting to begin exploring that question.

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(NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner) West Point’s Bryan Imes is taking part in the Best in the Desert’s TSCO Vegas to Reno off-road race that starts Aug. 19. If successful, it will mark the first time the Ohio native has made the journey across 555 miles of mostly desert in the burning summer sun.

West Point resident eyes longest off-road race in U.S.

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 10:40pm

WEST POINT -- Bryan Imes soon will have one more task checked off his bucket list.

The 38-year-old will race his four-wheeler in what is called "the longest off-road race in the United States" by the race's owners and participants. More than 550 miles long, crossing the desert under the burning sun, Best in the Desert's TSCO Vegas to Reno race on Aug. 19 will test its racers.

"I think I'm actually an idiot for considering doing this," Imes said. "But it's one of those things -- you know, to each their own."

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Recreation updates for Uintah-Wasatch-Cache National Forests

U.S. Forest Service press release

Last updated Monday, June 20, 2011 - 3:15pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- Forest Service officials continue to remind visitors to exercise caution while recreating.

Forest visitors need to adhere to road closure signage or blockades. Travelers should not attempt to cross roads where water is flowing across. Parents should keep children and pets away from rivers, streams, and riverbanks. Fast-moving rivers and streams are extremely powerful and dangerous.

Mountain streams will continue to run high through June. Swift, cold rivers and streams pose a serious safety hazard. Forest officials caution people to be very careful. Given the unusual weather and the potential for flooding and slides, conditions can change hourly. Please call local Forest Service offices for conditions before embarking for sites on the Forest or visit http://fs.usda.gov/uwcnf.

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