This famous earthwork uses black basalt rocks and earth from the site. The artist created a coil 1,500 feet long and 15 feet wide that stretches out counter-clockwise into the translucent red water. Read more.
Look for the "moon tree." Which was grown from seeds carried aboard the Apollo 14 command module that orbited the moon in 1971. There is only one left in Utah. Look for a sycamore with a plaque. Read more.
Take a ride on history. The White Roller Coaster (1921) was designed by legendary inventor John Miller the father of the roller coaster. Read more.
Come here when the valley is in an inversion. Once you get out of the foggy grime and up the mountain it's actually a beautiful sunny day perfect for skiing. Read more.
Awarded a grant to create the NASA BLAST (Bringing Light and SpaceTogether) experience. You can visit the Light Exhibit here, Space Garden at Farm Country, and the Solar System Walk in the Gardens. Read more.
Visit Temple Square during the holiday season. Lights are turned on at dusk and turned off at 10 p.m. on Temple Square. The light display ends on New Year's Eve.
If you're here in the summer, try mountain biking at deer valley! Tons of awesome views and trails. By the end of the day you might feel like you've been through a washing machine however.
Take a free guided tour of the Capitol starting every hour, but before you go, get an older view of the building and mountains in the 1970s photo from our Documerica Collection. Read more.
Hiking, hunting in season, picnicking, bird and game watching, and pets are all allowed at this 3000 acre nature perserve. No motorized vehicles or fires are allowed.
Descend into the canyon on horseback or mule with a cowboy guide among a sea of pink and red hoodoos, bizarre rock spires that have been eroded into peculiar formations. Read more.
This National Park has beautiful scenery, including sandstone formations carved by wind and water over hundreds of years – a sight to see. The night sky view sitting under the arches is terrific.
Best-known hike in Zion National Park, this wading route follows the Virgin River thru the Narrows of Zion Canyon.The route can be hiked in 1 day if an early start, but a difficult proposition.
Not your average hike. The last leg requires you to use chains to pull yourself up while scaling a narrow path.
Bobsled rides are a must do if visiting the area. You get free tour pass of Olympic Park with your ticket.
Annual Heritage Days-the Friday of is free admission. Just know that people come in droves!
Tony Award Winning theatre from June-October. Six shows in 3 theatres. Read more.
It's worth going a little bit out of your main rout to see this park! Best time - sunset.
The grounds are immaculate, and the serenity is rejuvenating. Take time for a short walk around the grounds.
They sell lots of really good fruit. The Red Delicious apples are especially good. You will also find fresh ice cream and juice. Make sure to get your free sample of the juice.
Beautiful Scenery, Adventure, Lodgeing, Food, Historical Points Of View, etc.
Harper's Corner Trail is a nice hike with spectacular views of the canyons below. Head through the Southern entrance near Dinosaur and stop at the visitor's center to get more information.
Watch for the elusive Virginia Rail and Sora Rail - I see them nearly everytime I'm there!
Wear some comfy walking shoes as this place has a lot indoors and outdoors to see.
Well worth the time. Look at everything and you will still miss a ton
Come here in the winter right after a snow storm. The scenery is incredible and the crowds are gone.
One of the more epic slot canyons near Zion and the definitely the easiest to access. Make sure to bring your camera! Read more.
Open 365 days a year, the Clark Planetarium is a high-tech 360 degree immersion into the galaxy unlike any other. Check out the wonderful space exhibits when you're not in the Planetarium or IMAX. Read more.
Home of the Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing and Nordic Combined Olympic competitions. Come here to XC-ski or try out the largest tubing hill in the state, all serviced with a lift.
Best Mt. Biking around. Park at the rodeo arena and hit the Rodeo Trail 200 feet south of the arena. From there just ride and explore. Over 16 miles of trails.
This is a beautiful quick toddler friendly hike. Trail follows the stream about 1/4 mile up to a small mystical waterfall. The trail has several little "bridges" that will thrill the kids.
Been dying to see Joseph Smith's head on a giant sphinx? This is your chance. Seriously, check it out. Read more.
Get your dinner in the lower ponds where the big daddies are. Then let the kids fish their hearts out in the upper ponds (smaller=cheaper).
