Utah
From its expanses of iconic desert playgrounds to its towering Wasatch Range, Utah is home to every type of outdoor adventure you can imagine. Locals and visitors alike are spoiled with convenient access to world-class winter and summer time activities and lodging.
Top Spots in and near Utah
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Moab, Utah
Explore the Halfway Stage Station
The Halfway Stage Station is a ruin site that is located off of Mill Canyon rd. This station served as the half way mark between Moab and Thompson which is where the train station was. It was 35 miles between Moab and Thomson so travelers would stop for lunch on there way to or from Thompson. The...Read more -
Lake Powell, Utah
Explore Lake Powell's Clear Creek Canyon by Powerboat
To access this adventure, you'll want to park at Bullfrog Marina. From there, you can rent a boat at the Bullfrog Marina Rentals, and head out straight from there, going south on the lake. Clear Creek Canyon lies about 2.5 miles past the entrance to the Escalante River Arm, which is located betwe...Read more -
Heber City, Utah
Fly Fish the Middle Provo River
4.7The Middle Provo River runs from Jordanelle Reservoir to Deer Creek Reservoir through the Heber Valley. To get there from Salt Lake City, head southeast on I-80. Take exit 146 and merge onto US-189/US-40 toward Heber. Travel 17.1 miles; turning right onto W 100 South/River Road. 0.3 miles down Ri...Read more -
Kanab, Utah
Visit the Gunsmoke Movie Set
4.0The television series of Gunsmoke was an American classic. 635 episodes aired on prime time television over the course of twenty years, from 1955 to 1975. The movie set was the largest set constructed in the Kanab area. After the filming ended, the buildings were not maintained and became heav...Read more -
Kamas, Utah
Hike to Round, Sand, and Fish Lake in the Uinta Mountains
9 mi / 2000 ft gainThe Dry Fork Trailhead at the end of Weber Canyon Rd is the starting point for the hike to Round, Sand, and Fish Lakes in the Uinta Mountains of Utah. In the early spring and summer, this trail can be wet due to snowmelt runoff, but by mid-summer, it dries out and is a fantastic hike. The trail i...Read more -
St. George, Utah
Hike the Whiterocks Trail
1.75 mi / 400 ft gainThis trail starts from a parking area just off Route 18. Follow the obvious trail with the whiterocks to the right and views of Snow Canyon. The trail descend steep, deep sand path until you reach some petrified sand dunes. Great photo opportunities here. This section is short lived as you co...Read more -
Brian Head, Utah
Hike the Spectra Point and Rampart Overlook Trails
3.7 mi / 836 ft gainPark at the visitor center parking lot and start hiking the trail. You'll admire the great views of the breaks and canyons below. If you hike in the summer, be sure to take the time to photograph the many beautiful wildflowers, old cedars, and marmots.Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Backpack Mount Beulah via East Fork of the Bear River Trailhead
5.018 mi / 3423 ft gainGetting thereThis trip could be crammed into a really long day or even two days, but give yourself three days to really enjoy the area and not be too pressed for time.Your departure point is the East Fork of the Bear River Trailhead on the north slope of the Uintah Mountains. For most, this will ...Read more -
Cedar City, Utah
Hike the Hoodoo Loop Trail in Dixie National Forest
5.00.3 miHoodoo's are unique rock formations formed over many years by erosion. In this region, the hoodoos are formed through a process called frost wedging. This is the process of repeated freeze thaw cycles. As snow melts the water seeps between the cracks in the rocks then freezes at night when the...Read more -
Thompson, Utah
Photograph Sego Canyon Indian Rock Art
0.3 mi / 0 ft gainLocated north of Moab, off U.S. Route 70 is Sego Canyon. There is a dirt road that travels north up into the canyon to an interesting and unique area of Indian rock art. There are three different sections covering three different time periods and Indian groups. The petroglyph panel to the left ...Read more -
Escalante, Utah
Zebra Slot Canyon
4.75.18 mi / 315 ft gainZebra slot canyon is located in the heart of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in southern Utah. The trail takes you through sandy washes to one of the areas most popular slot canyons to photograph and explore. The hike starts from the parking lot along Hole-In-The-Rock road. Hole-In-T...Read more -
Brian Head, Utah
Hike the Sunset Trail, Cedar Breaks National Monument
2 mi / 100 ft gainStarted the hike at the visitor center. The walk is fairly level and there is not much altitude gain. There are very good views of the park and in the summer there is a profusion of wildflowers. At the beginning of the trail the different wildflowers are labeled.Read more -
Kamas, Utah
Camp at Fire Lake
The hike to Fire Lake starts at the Crystal Lake Trailhead just off the Mirror Lake Highway in the Uinta mountains. The main trailhead parking lot fills up quickly on weekends since it serves multiple trail options. If it’s full, no need to worry, there is an overflow lot down the road. The trai...Read more -
Utah County, Utah
Fifth Water Hot Springs from Rays Valley Trailhead
5.04.98 mi / 787 ft gainFifth Water Hot Springs from Rays Valley Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you to a hot springs located near Spanish Fork, Utah. Dogs are permitted on this trail on-leash. If heading to the hot springs with your pup, please be respectful of others visiting the hot springs. Along this ...Read more -
Green River, Utah
Visit the Petroglyphs in Black Dragon Wash
Black Dragon wash gets its name because of one of the petroglyphs, which oddly enough is a red dragon. The trail can be kind of hard to find but once you are in the canyon it is impossible to lose it. You follow the canyon for a bit and then you will see the petroglyphs on the north side beyond s...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike Squaw Peak
4.57.1 mi / 2700 ft gainSquaw Peak Trail is a great hike if you live in Provo, since it is a quick getaway. But still definitely worth the trip if you don't. This 7.1 mile hike has beautiful views and does not long to do Usually it takes about three hours from start (Rock Canyon) to finish (the Peak) at a decent clip. T...Read more