Tours
Guided Tours of the Regions Signature Attractions
Let our experienced guides at the Carbon Events and Recreation Complex give you a tour of some of the regions top attractions.
Range Creek "Utah's Secret Canyon"
Range Creek has been referred to as the "Utah's Secret Canyon." It has been the subject of documentaries on Scientific American, KUED Television and Time Magazine America. Stories have appeared in numerous magazines like National Geographic and Smithsonian.
Tucked away in an isolated canyon in Eastern Utah, Range Creek Canyon was virtually unknown to the world for 100 years. In 2003 the owners sold the property to the state of Utah. The canyon is now managed by the University of Utah Museum of Natural History. The San Rafael Swell is filled with mysteries to explore, some that date back thousands of years.
Carbon Recreation has been doing tours in Range Creek Canyon for over 13 years. You will travel in air conditioned vehicles from Price. Layne Miller and/or Juanita McEvoy will be your guide(s) on this remarkable journey through time. Together they have over 30 years of guiding experience. Their many stories add significantly to your experience. Water, binoculars, spotting scopes, food and snacks are provided. All you need to do is bring your imagination and leave the rest to us.
Available tour dates are very limited and booked on a first come first serve basis. The Recreation Department typically has a waiting list to accommodate those who are unable to book for the current year.
Call the Recreation Department for next available dates and pricing at (435) 636-3702.
Nine Mile Canyon
Nine Mile Canyon has been called the "World's Longest Outdoor Art Gallery" which explains why you need a professional guide to help you explore the canyon. Visitors can literally spend days exploring the canyon, wandering from site to site and still miss the most important archaeological sites hidden there. Seeing the canyon with Carbon County Recreation ensures you see the best the canyon has to offer, while hearing the stories and history of the area.
Tours can also be personalized to fit your interests. The history of Nine Mile Canyon begins 10,000 years ago with the ancient inhabitants of Utah and extends through the prehistoric Fremont culture, Ute culture and up to recent farmers and ranchers.
Carbon Recreation has been doing tours in 9-Mile Canyon for 27 years. You will travel in air conditioned vehicles from Price. Layne Miller and/or Juanita McEvoy will be your guide(s) on this remarkable journey through time. Together they have over 30 years of guiding experience. Their many stories add significantly to your experience. Water, binoculars, spotting scopes, food and snacks are provided. All you need to do is bring your imagination and leave the rest to us.
Call the Recreation Department for availability at (435) 636-3702.
San Rafael Swell Wedge Overlook in Jurassic National Monument
The San Rafael Swell Wedge Overlook in the Jurassic National Monument is known as "The Little Grand Canyon". Visitors can expect to be amazed by the breathtaking scenery as they travel from Price, Utah through the Jurassic National Monument.
Carbon Recreation has been doing tours in in the San Rafael Swell for over 27 years. You will travel in air conditioned vehicles from Price. Layne Miller and/or Juanita McEvoy will be your guide(s) on this remarkable journey through time. Together they have over 30 years of guiding experience. Their many stories add significantly to your experience. Water, binoculars, spotting scopes, food and snacks are provided. All you need to do is bring your imagination and leave the rest to us.
Call the Recreation Department for availability at (435) 636-3702.