Take a walk in Logan Canyon

We are fortunate enough to live in an area with mountains as our backyards, so why not explore them? Take your kids for an easy walk down the Logan River Trail in Logan Canyon. This trail will not only get you out of the house for a few hours, but it also offers beautiful views and a paved trail that will help hauling that stroller around a little easier.

Go on a bike ride to a nearby park

There’s a wide selection of parks throughout Cache Valley, making it easy to find one near your home. Taking your kids out for a bike ride to the closest park is an easy and free way to get exercise and lots of play time in as a family.

Visit the American West Heritage Center

If you want to a more educational experience, visit American West Heritage Center. Step back in time for a low fee of $6 for adults and $4 for children and experience the rich culture of Cache Valley. Whether you want to make candles or watch butter get churned, there’s always something new to see at the American West Heritage Center.

Go sledding down Old Main Hill

It’s hard to convince yourself to leave the house during the winter, but bundling up the kids and sledding down Old Main Hill is a fantastic way to spend a snowy Saturday.

Though sledding down Old Main Hill is free, be cautious. Small children should be supervised and should avoid going down the length of the large hill. When done with caution, this activity will create wonderful memories for the entire family. Be sure to warm up with some hot chocolate afterward.

Visit the Logan Library

Spending an afternoon at the library is a great way to have fun and save money at the same time. The library has a wide selection of books and is always an adventure for your child. The Logan Library also hosts story time on certain dates, so check that out.

Though it may often seem like there’s not much to do in Cache Valley, there is always something waiting to be explored by your whole family. Explore Logan Canyon or the Library. Take a bike ride to your favorite park and feed the ducks or experience the olden days at the heritage center. Any of these activities will not only create memories for your children, but they will also remind you why you’re proud to call Cache Valley home.

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American West Heritage Center

This museum prides itself on being a living history center. Located in Wellsville, American West Heritage Center offers many hands-on activities that the whole family can participate in to discover what it was like to live in the Old West. Dip candles or dress up as a pioneer here for the full frontier experience.

The center doesn’t just have activities – it also has historical exhibits that show the history of Cache Valley. Find out about the early settlers here. Check it out at 4025 U.S. 89 in Wellsville.

Hyrum Museum

Like the American West Heritage Center, the Hyrum Museum focuses heavily on early Cache Valley. Beginning with prehistoric Lake Bonneville and ending with the mid-twentieth century, this museum shows what life was like for the earliest inhabitants to ones who are still alive today. Check out the artifacts to discover the true culture of Cache Valley at 50 W. Main St. in Hyrum.

Museum of Anthropology

Located in the Old Main building on the Utah State University campus, this museum features exhibits about the Great Basin, Polynesia and many other places around the world.

The Museum of Anthropology also has special programs every Saturday night that display different parts of the world. Discover the entire world without having to leave Cache Valley at this museum.

Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art

Also located on the USU campus, this museum displays different kinds of art. From modern to contemporary visual, the museum has one of the largest collections in Utah.

Though the museum focuses on modern artwork, there is a lot of Native American and historical ceramic artwork that can be seen. This museum is located at 650 N 1100 E to the east of the Kent Concert Hall on campus.

USU Geology Museum

If rocks, minerals and fossils are more your speed, don’t miss the USU Geology Museum. The museum has prehistoric fossils that are unique to this area. Discover exactly what Cache Valley is made of here. This museum is located in room 203 of the Geology building on USU’s campus.
Intermountain Herbarium

This museum has more than 237,000 plant specimens for you to behold. Of that 237,000, half are from this region and half are exotic, so don’t go in expecting to see your average plants. This museum is located at 5305 Old Main Hill on the Utah State University campus.

Whether you’re interested in the physical landscape of the valley, the early settlers or modern artwork, Cache Valley has a museum that is perfect for you.

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