UTAH
Stories to Inspire Your Adventure
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Top 10 Family-Friendly Hikes in Utah National Parks
With so many destinations, and so many trails, it can be difficult to decide where to begin in Utah's Mighty 5® national parks. Here are 10 family-friendly hikes, two per national park, you cannot miss.
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Lights, Camera, Kanab! An Adventure Town with a Storied Past
Teaser: Kanab’s reputation as an outdoor adventure hub is well earned, yet the area also boasts not-to-be-missed opportunities to learn more about the people who’ve called this corner of Southern Utah home.
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A Life Elevated Road Trip
Hit the road with Aaron Millar, host of The Armchair Explorer podcast, as he takes an adventure tour of Utah — complete with audio postcards along the way.
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Saddle Up for a Utah Cowboycation
Explore the cowboy way of life on a cattle drive adventure with the Ranch at Wild Rose in Southern Utah.
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Beyond Sundance: The Ultimate Guide to Utah's Hidden Film Scene
From historic art house theaters in downtown Salt Lake City to a vintage drive-in beneath the stars of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah offers movie buffs experiences as dramatic and diverse as its landscapes.
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8 Elevated Ski Experiences That are Uniquely Utah
If you dream of the possibility of hitting six resorts in one day or carving your own lines from snow-covered summits served by helicopters, then this listicle is made for you.
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Following the Stars
An award-winning photographer turns his lens on Utah's spectacular dark skies.
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A Family Adventure to Utah’s Highest Point
Matt and Agnes Hage share their unforgettable family backpacking adventure through the High Uintas Wilderness, summiting Kings Peak with their 8-year-old son.
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11 More Utah Winter Experiences Outside the Ski Resorts
No matter your level of adventure, you will find good reason to save some time for a day away from the resort.
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Cozy Salt Lake Dining Spots
Find you perfect après-ski spots to fill up.
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Eagle Point: Your Own Private Ski Resort
Eagle Point is different from most other ski areas. It really does feel like you are skiing at your own private resort.
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5 Expert Tips to Prepare for Your Utah National Parks Adventure
If you’re planning to visit Utah national parks for a hike, learn important tips to maximize your experience and keep you and your family safe.
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Wintertime Storytelling With Shoshone Tribal Elders
We’re shining a spotlight on elders from the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation who keep tribal history alive through the stories traditionally told and retold in winter months.
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The Legacy of Beaver Mountain Ski Resort
For three generations, the Seeholzer family has preserved Beaver Mountain's authentic spirit, where slower lifts mean deeper conversations and community remains the biggest draw.
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On the Trail of Utah's Classic Movies
Germany-based film enthusiast Andrea David is back in Utah, embarking on a road trip to explore 100 years of Utah film history.
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Accessibility in Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks
Utah's Mighty 5 national parks boast breathtaking landscapes and unparalleled natural beauty. And thanks to ongoing improvements throughout each of the parks, hiking trails, scenic roads and facilities are increasingly accessible for visitors of all ability levels.
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The Best Golf in Southern Utah
When the courses of Northern Utah are covered with snow, Southern Utah is ripe with elevated golf experiences that rival the best in the world.
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A Guided Adventure for Everyone in Utah's National Parks
Thinking of hiring a guide? Leaving the planning to someone else and learning more about backpacking are just a few of the perks of going with a guide.
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A Historic Tour of St. George
The St. George area offers a compact tour of Utah’s rich-and-multilayered backstory, from the Jurassic Period through the Pioneer Era.
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Forever Young on Utah's Ski Slopes
In Utah, age is increasingly just a number for skiers and snowboarders.
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Heritage and History: Exploring Native and Settler History in a Town Known for Celebrations
You may know Cedar City for its lineup of lively Festival City events, but the area offers many stories to be explored about the region’s Native and settler history.
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Yurt Camping in Utah: How To Have a Wintertime Yurt Excursion
Whether you’re glamping or choosing a simpler option, yurt camping in Utah during the wintertime is a fun, unique experience you won’t want to miss out on.
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A Day on the Slopes at Park City Mountain
Few places evoke the spirit of adventure like Park City Mountain.
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How to Attend a Powwow with Respect
Attending a powwow can be a very meaningful endeavor. Here are five tips to help you prepare.
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Salt Lake City FanX: Geeking Out in the Nerdiest State in the Nation
When it comes to Utah, you may never find a more fervent hive of fans and nerdery.
Get a Free Utah Travel Guide
The official Utah Travel Guide will help you thoughtfully navigate from Utah's northern mountains and lakes to its southern red rock country.
Utah Winter Itineraries
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The Mighty 5: Ultimate Journey
Grab a national parks annual pass for best access to The Mighty 5®.
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Discover Torrey: Your Capitol Reef Basecamp
Travelers headed to Capitol Reef National Park often don’t know that they’re missing a hidden gem of a town — Torrey, Utah. This small town boasts way more than meets the eye and is your perfect basecamp for a Capitol Reef adventure.
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Golf Between The Mighty 5®
While Southern Utah is home to five of the most mesmerizing and beautiful national parks in the country, known collectively as The Mighty 5®, it’s also the nexus of incredible golf courses.
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Alpine, Après and Arches
Timed perfectly for winter, this journey takes you to some of the finest mountain resorts in the world, then to the most spectacular vistas of the scarlet-hued desert.
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Ski City Downhill + Downtown
Big city amenities support 10 different resorts within an hour of SLC International, which means the best in downhill meets the best in downtown.
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Movie Magic on Utah's Slopes
Plan a ski trip inspired by iconic movie scenes filmed in Utah.
"Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone."
– Wendell Berry, "A Place on Earth"
Places to Go
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Cities & Towns
Cities located in Northern Utah offer access to ski areas, mountain adventures, urban lifestyle and excellent amenities. Heading a few hundred miles south opens up a completely different landscape, where you can disconnect in outdoor basecamps surrounded by redrock scenery and unforgettable vistas (and some skiing, too).
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Ski Resorts
The quality and quantity of Utah's snow, ski resorts and winter experiences means you truly can have the ski or snowboard vacation of your dreams.
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Utah's National Parks
Known as the Mighty 5, each national park can be an entire vacation all in itself. The best visits include a mix of activities inside and outside of the park, and guided experiences to bring the stories of these remarkable landscapes to the forefront.
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Utah's State Parks
There are more than 40 state parks that stretch across Utah, from the rich blue waters at Bear Lake to the hot, orange and pink sands of Coral Pink Sand Dunes.
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Winter in Southern Utah
For anyone with an adventurous spirit, winter in Southern Utah is an explorer's dream. Winter is enchanted, a season less-traveled with snow-capped peaks and endless canyons. Check conditions and layer up: though it can be chilly, this may become your new favorite season in Utah.
Other Helpful Tools
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Accessible Utah
Utah is known for its recreation opportunities, but did you know all of these attractions and activities are accessible to people of all ability levels?
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Itineraries
Utah adventures range from satisfying solitude to amazing high adventure. Follow a recommended itinerary to make your Utah trip planning that much easier.
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Responsible Travel Hub
Each person who visits Utah leaves an impact, review these resources to ensure you're ready to visit thoughtfully.
