Provo Will Keep Bridal Veil Falls Tourist Spot Public Land

PROVO, Utah (AP) — The Provo Municipal Council has voted for a resolution to keep the Bridal Veil Falls, a popular tourist attraction, public land. The approval on Tuesday came as reports circulated indicating that developer Richard Losee was angling to privatize the land to build a drug treatment center, The Daily Herald reported. Losee is the owner of Cirque Lodge, an addiction recovery center in Orem.

“The preservation of Bridal Veil Falls in its natural state for its scenic beauty for the enjoyment of this and future generations is invaluable, and any loss to access by the public will have a detrimental effect on the quality of life enjoyed by those who use and visit the area,” the Provo council wrote in its resolution. The scenic views at the falls and its proximity to area parks and the Sundance Mountain Resort make it a common tourist destination. Utah County purchased the falls from a private owner for $2.4 million in July 2015. Since then, county officials have discussed whether the area would be better operated by public officials or private owners.