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Wellness Travel in Utah
What is Wellness Travel?
Wellness travel is vacationing with your physical and mental health in mind, intentionally treating your body to clean food, daily movement and new experiences that foster clarity and calmness during your trip and beyond. Wellness is often an inherent desire of a vacation or getaway, but bringing it to the forefront of your travel planning will help you deepen connection with yourself and with Utah’s lands and communities.
Giving Back
There’s a sense of excitement that comes with planning a trip; finding the best local restaurants, embracing a region’s history, and knowing which overly crowded destinations you might avoid. As you venture into Utah’s natural spaces, consider the impact you will make there. We call that Forever Mighty — traveling thoughtfully and experiencing nature most fully while preserving it for generations to come.
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Resorts to Red Rock: Utah Relaxation
From world-class spas high up in the Wasatch mountains to meditative adventures through the red rock hoodoos of Goblin Valley, you’ll find solace and reprieve in the diverse landscape that only Utah can offer.
Hiking, Solitude, Wellness
Highlights
- Park City Spas
- Art and Wellness at Sundance Mountain Resort
- San Rafael Swell Hiking Trails
- Horseback or Hot Air Balloon in Moab
- Valley of the Gods Tour
- Bear Ears and Bluff
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5 Days
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.
Adventure, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Solitude, Stargazing
Highlights
- Hell's Backbone Grill
- Bryce Canyon Lodge
- Ranger-led Star Programs
- Road Trip Southwest Utah
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5 Days
Rest, Relax and Rejuvenate in the Red Rocks
The breathtaking red rock landscape of southwestern Utah is a perfect getaway for those times when you need some deep rest and rejuvenation. Soak up the warming sun, meditate to the dark Milky Way skies, and nourish yourself at wellness stops along the way.
Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Solitude, Wellness
Highlights
- Rest and Relax in Utah's Red Rocks
- Yoga in Zion National Park
- Experience a World-Class Spa
- Enjoy a Unique Wellness Experience
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5 Days
Wasatch Wellness
A Northern Utah wellness guide from Salt Lake City to Ogden, Park City to Provo, that will have you boosting your physical and mental health with wilderness hikes, canyon drives, wellness therapies and farm-to-table dining.
Hiking, Adventure, Stargazing, Wellness, Urban Experiences
Highlights
- Scenic hikes in the Cottonwoods
- Stargazing at North Fork
- Yoga & meditation in Park City
- Farm-to-table dining in Provo
Ideas for Wellness Travel
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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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Guides and Outfitters
Guides and outfitters allow you to deeply experience the outdoors, without any planning or wayfinding stressors.
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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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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.
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Support Local
Supporting local communities during your travels can have a profound impact. Stock up with groceries locally, stop in an artisan shop or eat at a restaurant in addition to campfire meals.
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Wellness
Whether it’s an hour of meditation or making a lifelong memory, Utah is a wealth of opportunity for wellness and self-care.
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Exploring Utah's Little Sahara
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