In 1971, the Utah State Legislature passed the Off-Highway Vehicle Act, creating the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation s Off-Highway Vehicle program. This year, Utah s off-road enthusiasts can celebrate 50 years since the program s inception with contests, photo hunts, educational events and more.
But what is the Off-Highway Vehicle program and why do we celebrate it this year? According to the State Parks website, The Off-Highway Vehicle Program promotes educational programs and distributes education course certificates to youth, administers multiple grants for both public and private entities, distributes non-resident permits to visitors from other states, shares safety messages, and much, much more!