Ft. Buenaventura State Park

2450 A Ave OgdenUT84401
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Set near the Weber River, this park is the site of the first European settlement in the area. Established in 1845, the fort was intended to be a rest stop on the way to the West Coast but was purchased by the Mormons before it could serve that purpose. Nowadays, the park offers residents a beautiful space to play and picnic. The original stockade and several cabins have been rebuilt, and...
by 10best on August 17, 2011 from 10best