Sunstone Knoll is formed of volcanic vents that erupted during the early Pleistocene (1.6 million years to about 750,000 years ago). These eruptions left deposits of basaltic lava and volcanic breccia...
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Some of the best early Ordovician fossils in this area can be found on Fossil mountain. A variety of shells and other invertebrate fossils including trilobites, brachiopods, cephalopods and echinoderm...
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Topaz, the state gem of Utah, is a semiprecious gemstone that occurs as very hard, transparent crystals in a variety of colors.
The topaz crystals at Topaz Mountain are naturally amber colored, but b...
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This is a different kind of hot spring. There are 3 tubs that you can use. Each of them is fed by a couple of sources; one being hot water and the other is cold, so you're able to control the temper...
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The hundreds of animals cared for by Dix and his crew of volunteers come into custody by donation and confiscation. Some owners can no longer care for an animal because they are about to move or the a...
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Millard County, American Legion Post 61 (Fillmore), American Legion Post Legion Post 135 (Delta), and with the help of individual local veterans, have constructed a beautiful monument dedicated to the...
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The Little Sahara Recreation area is one of the few in Utah that is totally devoted to the OHV recreational sport. The whole recreation site is a giant designated riding area. It will take only moment...
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During the Black Hawk War of 1865, the Pahvant Indians began stealing cattle from the nearby settlement and guards were posted around the clock to protect their livestock.
In desperation the settlers...
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The heated indoor pool is open year-round and features a glass roof that is opened when weather permits. Other features include a 1-meter board, slide, water basketball standard and six lanes for swim...
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A year-round recreational complex featuring an indoor pool, racquetball courts, and weight equipment is available at the West Millard Pool. Adding to the fun is a wallyball court, game room and a mult...
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Features 85 acres of gorgeous playable area, a 20-station driving range, putting greens, chipping greens, and other facilities that make it a paradise for golfers.
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Over 8,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated at a camp known as Topaz near Delta. Displays of photographs, artifacts and interpretive text are used to detail the hardships and trials of the interne...
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Territorial Statehouse in Fillmore is Utah's oldest existing governmental building. In anticipation of Utah's statehood, early pioneer Brigham Young directed construction of the building as the state'...
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Local and regional history programs 4-6 times a year; open-house and special exhibits Memorial Day and Christmas holiday season; special exhibits; museum also includes Topaz Internment Building.
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Built as a travelers way station and refuge from the Indian for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, miners, Indian or Spanish traders, mail carriers, and others; historic house...
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