UTAH COUNTY TRAILS PATCH Utah County boasts a variety of parks and trails which support diverse activities. The Utah County Trails patch provides an opportunity for young people to learn more about what is available in Utah Valley by participating in a trail or park improvement project and by touring a trail of their choice. The patch is available to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts, as well as their leaders. The requirements vary to accommodate the different age groups. Some of the requirements include: Hike a portion (one, two, or four miles) of a trail of your choice with your family or scout group. Name two or three Utah County trails and locate them on a map. Find out what activities you can do on each trail. Participate in a service project to clean up an area of a trail. Take a garbage bag and collect litter as you hike. Dispose of it properly. Identify plants and animals that you see on the trail. Practice "No Trace" hiking, picnicking, or camping. Leave an area cleaner than you found it. Jeff Mendenhall, Director of Community Development for Utah County, designed the patch. The patches and requirement sheets are currently available at the County Commission office and the Scout Shop also. Requirements for ages 5-7 Requirements for ages 8-10 Requirements for ages 11 and up "The more we can facilitate service projects and promotion of quality youth programs, the better off this community will be. The trails network that the county has developed and is continuing to develop is an important part of the overall park and recreation system, and the more community ownership we have the better the system will become," commented Commissioner Grover, who was responsible in initiating the effort to develop the Utah County Trails patch. Commissioner David Gardner added, "Our trails are an essential part of our transportation plan. It's great to have the possibility of co-opting with the BSA, getting people familiar with our trails, and providing a service for the county. The trails will eventually link most of our canyons and provide wonderful opportunities for family recreation." For more information contact: Commissioner Larry Ellertson at 801-851-8133
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