Hi Vernal! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to clip in at Vernal’s new season of “iron way” climbing?
Also on today's calendar: UBEC Pride Month Paint Night and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Plenty of sunlight, with a high of 92 and low of 53 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 90, low: 52.
- Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-shower, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata opens for 2026 season near Vernal, offering ‘iron way' climbing adventure (townlift.com) — A new season of the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata is now open just 12 miles outside Vernal, giving locals and visitors a fresh way to experience Ashley National Forest. Managed by Uintah County with Vernal-based Dyno Outfitters offering guided trips and rentals, the course provides beginner-friendly to advanced climbing routes and is expected to boost tourism to nearby Vernal attractions and businesses.

📸 Around Vernal
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Upcoming Events in
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Other local events
Sunday June 14
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UBEC Pride Month Paint Night →
Little B's, 65 S Vernal Ave, Vernal
4:00 pm
Monday June 15
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District Holiday: Juneteenth (Observed) – Office Closed
Uintah District
Vernal, UT 84078
Wednesday June 17
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USD Board Meeting
Uintah District
826 S 1500 E, Naples, UT 84078, USA
4:00 pm
Friday June 19
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Vernal's Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo →
Uintah County Western Park, 302 E 200 S, Vernal
6:00 pm
Friday July 3
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Dinosaurland Freedom Fest 2026 →
Ashley Valley Community Park, 500 N 900 W, Vernal
6:00 pm
Monday July 6
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Stuffies and Stories →
Uintah County Library, 204 E 100 N, Vernal
3:30 pm
📣 Vernal Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Utah S3DA Target State Championship →
Buckskin Hills Campground, 4796 E Diamond Mountain Hwy, Vernal
9:00 am
Monday June 15
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District Holiday: Juneteenth (Observed) – Office Closed
Uintah District
Vernal, UT 84078
Wednesday June 17
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USD Board Meeting
Uintah District
826 S 1500 E, Naples, UT 84078, USA
4:00 pm
Friday June 19
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Glines 3rd Ward Summer Party →
Naples Park, 1803 1900 S St #1501, Naples
6:00 pm
Sunday June 28
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Utah Concealed Carry Permit - Vernal →
Sportsman's Warehouse, 2015 US-40, Vernal
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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U-Haul posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Vernal. Apply here.
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McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Vernal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernal here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roosevelt
- Utah Conservation Corps Secures Funding For High Uintas Trail Maintenance (basinnow.com)
Price
- Black Diamond Rodeo brings thrills and tradition to Price City Fairgrounds (etvnews.com)
- Board approves USU Eastern property sale to LDS Church in Price (etvnews.com)
- Archery tournament draws thousands (sandyjournal.com)
Ok Vernal! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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