Outdoor Activities
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Backpacking in Utah
Find 8 popular backpacking routes in Utah, plus more throughout northern and southern Utah.
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Camping
The camping is nearly boundless in Utah — find free camping, campgrounds near national parks, or browse by state region to start planning your trip.
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Cycling
There are many good reasons why Utah is world famous for its bike riding, both cycling and mountain. View maps and information, trails, resources and recommendations.
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Fishing
Utah has more than 1,000 fishable lakes and numerous fishing streams.
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Hiking
From quick jaunts to stunning formations to rugged, multi-day backpacking, there are thousands of miles of great hiking trails throughout Utah.
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Mountain Biking
Explore Utah mountain biking on the state’s most popular trails including Slickrock, Gooseberry Mesa, Thunder Mountain and Good Water Rim.
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Nature and Wildlife
Utah is a land of contrast and variety in landscapes, in color, in precipitation, and of abundant natural, undeveloped space necessary for a healthy ecosystem full of wildlife.
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OHV And Off-Road
Four wheel your way through Utah's scenic landscapes on your off-roading vehicle. Find trails, riding rules and registration requirements.
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Rafting
Plan your adventure through the whitewater rivers in Utah where you can raft, kayak and boat. Find river information and trip ideas.
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Rock Climbing and Bouldering
Find the best rock climbing and bouldering areas in Utah and learn about climbing and backcountry exploration ethics in our beautiful state.
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Slot Canyons
Slot canyons in Utah are some of the best in the world and many are easily accessible. Find out what slot canyons are and where they’re located.
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Stargazing
Utah offers many stellar stargazing opportunities in its state parks, national parks and national monuments. Find a certified dark sky viewing location in Utah.
Local Culture
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Arts, Science & Culture
Utah has many arts and cultural museums, as well as regular performing arts festivals.
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Filmed in Utah
Add a touch of film history to your Utah itinerary, or plan your trip around these iconic cinema locations. You'll soon discover why we say Utah. America's Film Set.®
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Food & Nightlife
Looking for the trendiest restaurants and hottest clubs in Utah? We’ll be your guide. Search our database of hotspots around the state and plan your night out now.
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History & Heritage
Utah has a long history full of Native American heritage, cowboys, Mormon pioneers and more. Learn all about Utah history!
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Planetariums and Astronomy
In Utah, astronomy is more than science – it’s an awe-inspiring experience. Dive into the science of outer space at Salt Lake City's Clark Planetarium, just in time for some stargazing at one of Utah's internationally certified dark sky parks.
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Shopping in Salt Lake City
Experience upscale Salt Lake City shopping or small-scale local boutique browsing around Utah. Find your shopping spot now and plan a retail getaway.
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Sporting Events
College, minor-league and professional sports teams in Utah provide year-round entertainment.
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Cycling the Road to Mighty
Experience professional-caliber cycling routes on the stunning roads of scenic Southern Utah.
Highlights
- Capitol Reef National Park
- All-American Road Scenic Byway 12
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Cedar Canyon
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History & Hoodoos
Just the national parks, ma'am. We get it. You're a bucket-lister with a checklist and a pen. We hope it has a lot of ink.
Highlights
- The Mighty 5® national parks
- All-American Road Scenic Byway 12
- Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
- Dead Horse Point State Park
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Red Rock & Dark Skies: Stargazing the National Parks
This road trip through southwest Utah takes you to four of Utah’s best places to see the Milky Way — Capitol Reef National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Highlights
- Hell's Backbone Grill
- Bryce Canyon Lodge
- Ranger-led Star Programs
- Road Trip Southwest Utah
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Ski Southern Utah: High Alpine Trails + Red Rock Wonder
Southern Utah is home to two high-elevation ski areas that contain generous helpings of what we call (with authority) The Greatest Snow on Earth®. Things can be a little quieter down here this time of year. Give yourself at least five days to combine the thrills of Southern Utah skiing and boarding with exploring the wintertime wonders to be found in Utah’s red rock country.
Highlights
- Brian Head Resort
- Eagle Point Resort
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Southern Utah Ski Vacation
- Winter Hiking in Southern Utah
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Butch Cassidy's West
For movie buffs, this scenic tour of the state of Utah comes alive with nostalgia for Robert Redford’s iconic film, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," and some of Butch Cassidy's real-life haunts.
Highlights
- Capitol Reef National Park
- Grafton Ghost Town
- Snow Canyon State Park
- Sundance Mountain Resort
