Outdoor Activities
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Backpacking
Backpacking in Utah can take you through alpine forests, red rock lands, jagged peaks or lush waterways.
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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
There are thousands of miles of great hiking trails throughout Utah. Some trails are most well-suited to rugged, multi-day backpacking, but there are innumerable "out and back" and "loop" hikes ranging from quick trots to stunning formations, and moderate paths than can be done in a few hours to full-day explorations.
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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 OHV or ATV. Find off road trails, riding rules and registration requirements.
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Rafting
Plan your adventure through the whitewater rivers in Utah where you will enjoy river rafting, kayaking and boating. 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 & Museums
Utah has many arts and cultural museums, as well as regular performing arts festivals.
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Culture & History
Utah has a long history full of Native American heritage, cowboys, Mormon pioneers and more. Learn all about Utah history!
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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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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
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
Cycling the Road to Mighty might just be the ultimate Utah bike tour. 186 miles of riding includes thousands of feet of climbing and stunning scenery.
Highlights
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Cedar Canyon
- All-American Road Scenic Byway 12
- Capitol Reef National Park
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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
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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
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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