Ezra Taft Benson
I have complied a list of ideas for some family fun. I hope
Summer Time Activities
Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics for children- free- must sign up. There are 1-2 classes per month. You get a project, apron, and patch. http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx
Home Depot- Wood projects for children- free- 1st come 1st serve. 1st Saturday each month 9am to noon. Also other do it yourself classes available. See the store for details.
Museum of Church History and Art- 45 N. West Temple 240-3593. Free 40 min. audio tours. Exhibits are changed periodically. The have an awesome children’s exhibit on the 2nd floor that we spent over 2 hours in and I had to drag my kids out of there. It’s awesome and one I plan on doing several times this summer.
Great Salt Lake State Parkhttp://www.utah.com/stateparks/greatsaltlake.htm
Salt Lake City Downtown Walking Tour. Visit one a month with your family- Temple Square, LDS Church office building, Brigham Young Historic Park, The Brigham Young Monument, Joseph Smith Memorial Building, The Lion House, The Beehive House, Eagle Gate, The conference Center, etc. http://www.utah.com/citities/slcwalking.htm
Utah Heritage Foundation Tours: Historic downtown, homes, etc. For maps, downloadable guides, etc. http://www.utahheritagefoundation.org/tours-and-events/self-guided-tours
Go and jump in the Olympic fountain at the Gateway Mall. They play lots of fun music and people of all ages jump in the fountain and get wet and cool off.
Enjoy a Free Music Concert. Temple Square has free concerts every Saturday night and during the summer there are Jazz concerts on Thursday nights at the Gateway Mall and Friday nights and Tuesday nights you can enjoy the music at the City Creek Park
Tour the state of Utah Capital Building. This amazing landmark ahs free tours and will teach you a lot about Utah’s history. Free
International Peace Gardens. 1000 South 900 West. These beautiful gardens consist of a garden representing each country. Each garden also ha species and décor symbolic of the country which it represents. Free http://www.internationalpeacegardens.org/
Sweet Candy Company Factory Tour- One of the few actual factory tours left. 3780 West Directors Row (3800 W 1100 SO.) Phone: 801-886-1444 My kids loved this factory the best out of all the tours we’ve done. Free
Kencraft Candy Factory Tour (Peppermint Factory) 119 E. 200 N. Alpine Utah- Phone 801-756-6916 Free
Taffy Town Factory Store- They have a video on the big screen showing how they make the taffy. 55 W. 800 So. 801-355-4652 No tours but a fun shop.
IKEA Family Night- Mon 4pm-8:30pm Cost $1.99 they feature live entertainment and all you can eat pasta with marinara sauce for the $1.99. The entertainment runs from 5:30pm to 7pm.
MotoSat- America’s leading provider of mobile satellite antenna solutions. Located at West Valley Production Plant 1955 SO. MileStone Dr. Tours are offered by appointment only. Call 800-247-7486 to schedule. Free
Governor’s Mansion is open for public tours Tues. and Thurs. From 2-4 pm during the months of June, July, August, and Dec. Free. 603 E. South Temple, SLC
LDS Humanitarian Center Tour- 1665 Bennett Road. Phone 801-240-5954. Tours for small groups of 1-6 people are daily, on the hour from 10am to 3pm Free
Hellenic Cultural Museum 279 South 300 W. This is the first authentic Hellenic cultural museum in the US and has received national and regional awards. Learn about the Greek immigrants. Open every Wed. from 9am to noon or guided tours may be arranged for groups of 30 or more. 328-9681, 359-4163
Welfare Square- one hour tours explain the history and purpose of Church welfare. Monday-Friday Free
Cathedral of the Madeleine- Free tours are given at 1pm Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Rico’s- In 1997 Jorge Fierro Best Mexican food available in SLC. He began selling his freshly cooked pinto beans at the downtown farmers market. A decade plus later, Jorge and his Rico brand are some of the most respected and recognized Mexican food producers in Utah and surround states. Jorge opened the first Rico Mexican Market at 500 E. 779 So. In SLC Over the years, the market expanded it product line and now sells Rico handmade food products in addition to serving food in the café. In 2004 they expanded by moving manufacturing to a warehouse located at 545 West 700 South in the heart of the warehouse districts in SLC. This is the location that you can request a personal tour of the factory and see how products go from factory floor to your table.
Daughters of Utah Pioneer Museum
City and County Building Guided Walking tour- Free tours begin at 12 pm and 1:00pm on every Tuesday through August.
Bingham Canyon Copper Mine- $5 per vehicle. Free for scouts
South Jordan Gale Center- Free 10300 So. Beckstead Lane South Jordan Ut 801-254-3048 http://galecenter.org My kids really like going here.
Hoogle Zoo has the last Wednesday free during the months of Jan. and Feb.
Red Butt Gardens- at least once during the summer they have a free day
Utah Natural History Museum- Free movie screening followed by lively discussion with an expert in the related field. Second Wed. of each month at 6:30. Call 801-585-3948 Will be opening sometime this summer. Watch for a grand opening event. They also offer free entrance days periodically.
Murray City Free Concerts in the park: http://www.murray.utah.gov/index.aspx?NID=853
Treehouse Museum- This is one of my children’s favorite activities. It is all hands on activities. 347 22nd St. Ogden UT 801-394-9663 http://www.treehousemuseum.org/visiting_treehouse.php
Bean Museum- This is a free museum and well worth the drive to Provo. They have weekly show with live animals. http://mlbean.byu.edu/Home.aspx 645 E. 1430 N Provo, Ut Open M-F 10am to 9pm and Sat. from 10am to 5pm
This is the Place State Park- http://thisistheplace.org/ They have an area to walk around the monuments that is Free, but if you want to go inside the park there is a fee.
Golden Spike National Park- Reenactments of the Last Spike Ceremony which took place on May 10, 1869 can be seen during the summer season. Volunteers portray the dignitaries who were here on that day in 1869. Come and be a part of history Saturdays and holidays from May 7 through Labor Day at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m $7.00 per vehicle. 32 miles west of Brigham City, Utah see the website for directions. http://www.nps.gov/gosp/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Bear River Bird Refuge- http://www.fws.gov/bearriver/visiting.html They have a festival every May that our family really enjoys. Lots of hands on things for thefamily.
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy has a Mother’s Day Garden Fair. Saturday May 7th from 9am to 4pm. We have taken the kids before and they found it very entertaining and fun. Free. They also have a list of classes that are free on their website: http://www.conservationgardenpark.org/
Ogdens Dinosaur Park is a fun place to visit. http://dinosaurpark.org/ Adults $7, Students 13-17 $6, kids 2-12 $5
Thanksgiving Point-http://www.thanksgivingpoint.com/ Last year they offered $2 Tuesday. Chances are they will offer it again this year.
Cabela’s- They have great exhibits of animals and large tanks of fish to view. They have times when you can go and watch them feed the fish. 2502 W. Grand Terrace Pky. Lehi, UT 801-766-2500
Wheeler Farm- We like to go and feed the ducks.
Days of “47 float preview- They hold this a week before the parade at the South Town Expo center. They have bands playing and a few games for the kids. You also get to vote on the floats.
Hill Air Force Museum- Free open 7 days a week from 9am to 4:30 pm. 7961 Wardleigh Rd. Building 1955 Hill AFB (801)777-6868. They have a great kids area where they can dress up like pilots and pretend to fly jets. They have different kinds of experiments kids can participate in.
Meadow Gold- We took our pre-school group for a tour a while ago. You would have to call to check if they are still doing this. 800-442-6969
Timpanogas Cave- http://www.nps.gov/tica/planyourvisit/index.htm
Herriman City Splash Park- 14070 South Rosecrest Road (5600 West) Free
Liberty Park- They have some fun water areas to play in as well as a fun playground.
South Jordan Country Fest- June 16-18 801-254-3742
Taylorsville Dayzz- June 23, 24, 25, and 27- This sounds fun! They have a carnival, Elvis impersonator, ADBACADABRA- Ultimate ABBA Concert, and the Utah Symphony and Wasatch Cannoneers. http://www.taylorsvilleut.gov/about.dayzz.html
Take af tour with Utah’s not-so-secret Free Masons. For a little over a year now, the ornate 85-year-old temple — located appropriately on South Temple Street — has been conducting guided public tours every Tuesday and Thursday at noon and 2 p.m. The tours are free and you can bring your camera and any question you can think of.
Just half a block East of Temple Square on 1st Ave. in Salt Lake City
Lunch Bunch Concerts at the Gallivan Center- Weekdays from noon-1:00pm May 23-Sept. 16th. 239 South Main Street- Free
Cool Air Concert Series at Snowbird- Saturdays in June, July, and August. Snowbird ski and summer resort- Free
Temple Square Concert Series: Concerts in the Park- Enjoy hour-long concerts by popular local music groups at Brigham Young Historic Park throughout June, July, and August. Tuesdays and Fridays, June3-Aug. 26th. June and July Concerts at 8pm, August concerts at 7:30pm State Street and 2nd Ave. 801-240-3323 Free
Sandy Amphitheater- Some concerts are free. 1245 E. 9400 So. 801-467-TIXX
Summer Concerts at Deer Valley Resort- June 22-Aug. 31. Some events are free
Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Art- The Chase Home Museum is located in the middle of Liberty Park. To visit, enter the park from either 900 South or 1300 South at about 600 East and follow the signs to parking near the center of the park. The museum is open during normal state working hours, Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. by appointment. Those wishing to visit are invited to contact the Division of Arts & Museums at 801.236.7555 to schedule a time. On Mondays evenings every July and August, free concerts of folk music and ethnic dance are presented in front of the Chase Home Museum.
Twilight Concert Series- Salt Lake's popular Twilight Concert Series runs Thursday nights during July and August. With as many as 16,000 fans, the concerts have outgrown their former home at the Gallivan Center and will be held at Pioneer Park beginning in 2010. Food, drinks and crafts are on sale before the concerts at the Twilight Market. Pioneer Park 300 W. 300 So. Time approx. 8:30 PM Free.
Brown Bag Concert Series- The popular Salt Lake City Arts Council's popular Brown Bag Concert Series will showcase local talent at rotating locations: Exchange Place Plaza, the Salt Lake City/County Building, and City Creek Park. There will also be drawings for free lunches and Salt Lake Connect passes. Weekdays beginning July 12 at 12:15-1:00 Free.
Snowbird Mountain Music Festival- This annual folk and bluegrass festival showcases top musicians from around the nation. Events include an instrument championship, band scramble, instrument workshops, Kid's Bluegrass Camp, Song School and songwriting contest. July 15-17, 2011 Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort Performances are free; workshops and songwriting contest require a fee.
Summer Concerts at the Canyons- The Canyons will once again have its Summer Concert Series, presented by Zions Bank and produced by Mountain Town Music. 2011 lineup includes Anders Osborne and the BoDeans; others TBA Saturdays, July 16-Aug. 27, 2011, 6-8:30 p.m. Cabriolet lift opens at 4 p.m. Free
Minnetonka Cave:9 miles up St. Charles Canyon, At Bear Lake UT/ID border
Caribou National Forest
Open: Daily, from June to Labor Day,
10 am to 5:30 pm
(435) 245-4422
Caribou National Forest
Open: Daily, from June to Labor Day,
10 am to 5:30 pm
(435) 245-4422
Lehman Cave, Great Basin National Park. http://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Jordan River Walkway
Gardner Village- Witches in Oct. and Elves in Dec.
REI- They have kayak and Canoe rentals
Macey’s Grocery Store: They do tour of their store. You must call and make arrangements.
Park City Railway Trails- Great for riding your bike. The Rail Trail is 30 miles long, extending from the Prospector area of Park City down to Echo Junction along a former railroad route. The Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park is open to all non-motorized traffic, but finds its greatest use among mountain bikers.
Cascade Springs: To get to Cascade Springs take the Alpine Scenic Loop up American Fork canyon. From the summit of the Alpine Scenic Loop you will come to a turn off that will be marked Cascade Springs.
Calf Creek: 435-826-5499 Calf Creek Falls is a southern Utah landmark and the major feature of the BLM's Calf Creek Recreation Area. Walking between mineral-streaked cliffs of Navajo Sandstone, hikers pass beaver ponds and pre-historic rock art sites enroute to the 126-foot-high Lower Calf Creek Falls
Explore Utah's state parks as part of our Rockin' Utah Program. Join us throughout the year as we discover the great outdoors. Our Rockin' Utah Mission: Create opportunities for families to explore the outdoors and learn skills to build their own connections with nature, while helping them establish healthy lifestyles and a greater appreciation of Utah's natural and cultural resources.http://static.stateparks.utah.gov/docs/rockin_schedule.pdf
The Salt Lake County Library has a State Park pass that you can check out and use for a reduced admission fee to State Parks. These passes are available at the Reference Desk on a first come first served basis. Does not cover Antelope Island Causeway fee and This is the Place State Park. Covers Day Use fees only. Booklet available on Reference Desk with additional information. Available Wednesday morning at 10 am. Due back Tuesday at 9 pm
UTAH EVENTS AND FESTIVALS: http://www.utahtravelcenter.com/events.html
JanuaryStatewide - • Utah Winter Games, 801-975-4515
Park City -
• The Sundance Film Festival, 801-328-3456
Ogden -
• Hof Winterfest German Festival, 801-399-8227
Salt Lake City -
• Utah Jazz NBA Basketball (thru April), 801-355-DUNK(3865)
• Utah Grizzlies AHL Hockey (thru April), 801-988-7825
St. George
• St. George Winter Bird Festival - 1-435-673-0996
• Winter Festival, 800-468-8660
Logan -
• USU Sunburst Club, "When America Sings," 435-797-1710
Park City -
• Ski Jumping, 435-658-4200
• 7-11, 2007: Park City Culinary Wine & Ski Classic, 435-615-7900
MarchBrian Head -• Spring Carnival, 435-677-2035
Delta -
• Snow Goose Festival, 435-564-5004
Moab -
• Half Marathon, 435-259-7814, 435-259-1370
• Easter Jeep Safari, 435-259-7625
Ogden -
• Railroad Festival, 801-629-8446
Payson -
• Spring Scottish Festival, 801-229-3800
Salt Lake City -
• Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration, 800-233-8824
St. George -
• Arts Festival 435-364-5850
Delta -
• Snow Goose Festival, 435-564-5004
Moab -
• Half Marathon, 435-259-7814, 435-259-1370
• Easter Jeep Safari, 435-259-7625
Ogden -
• Railroad Festival, 801-629-8446
Payson -
• Spring Scottish Festival, 801-229-3800
Salt Lake City -
• Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration, 800-233-8824
St. George -
• Arts Festival 435-364-5850
AprilBlanding -
• Arch Canyon Jeep Jamboree, 800-574-4386
Logan -
• Baby Animal Days, 5-7th at American West Heritage Center
Moab -
• Rod Benders Car Show, 435-259-8942
• Canyonlands Film & Video Festival, 435-259-8431
Springville -
• Annual Spring Salon at Springville Museum of Art, 801-489-2700.
• Arch Canyon Jeep Jamboree, 800-574-4386
Logan -
• Baby Animal Days, 5-7th at American West Heritage Center
Moab -
• Rod Benders Car Show, 435-259-8942
• Canyonlands Film & Video Festival, 435-259-8431
Springville -
• Annual Spring Salon at Springville Museum of Art, 801-489-2700.
May
Brigham City -
• Bear River Bird Refuge Festival, 435-723-5887
Bryce -
• Ruby's Inn Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo, 435-834-5341
Ephraim -
• Scandinavian Festival, 435-283-4535
Farmington -
• Great Salt Lake Bird Festival 801-451-3286 or 801-451-4080
Green River -
• Green River Friendship Cruise 435-564-3448
Logan - • Mountain Man Rendezvous at Blacksmith Fork Cyn, 800-882-4433
• Daily Adventures Living History, American West Heritage Center (5/29/07 thru 9/3/07; reservations required)
• Big Horse Adventures wagon ride dinner theatre, American West Heritage Center (5/29/07 thru 9/28/07; reservations required)
• Pioneer Handcart Treks begin, American West Heritage Center
Moab -
• Arts Festival, 435-259-8431
Ogden -
• Bank Ogden Marathon, 801-399-1773
Price -
• Annual San Rafael Swell Mountain Bike Festival, 435-637-3009
Promontory -
• Golden Spike Reenactment Ceremony, 435-471-2209, ext. 18.
Provo -
• Women's Conference, 801-378-7692
• Free State Park and Fishing Day, 801-538-4700
Cedar City -
• Utah Summer Games Extreme Sports Weekend, 435-586-4484
• Utah Shakespearean Festival Summer Season, 800-PLAYTIX(758-9849)
Garland -
• Salmon Fry, 435-734-2634
Ivins -
• Tuacahn's Seasonal Outdoor Performances, (June-Aug) 800-746-9882, 435-652-3300, or 435-674-0012
Logan -
• Summerfest Art and Jazz Festival, 800-882-4433
Manti -
• Mormon Miracle Pageant, 435-835-3000
Moab -
• Butch Cassidy Days, 800-635-6622
Ogden -
• South Ogden Days, 801-479-7130
• Taste of Ogden, 801-479-6503
Panguitch -
• Quilt Walk Festival & Quilt Show, 435-676-8826
Park City -
• Mountain Bike Races, 800-424-3337
Pleasant Grove -
• Strawberry Days, 801-785-5405
Salt Lake City -
• Annual Arts Festival, 801-322-2428
• Oldies Fest, 801-468-2560
Simpson Springs -
• Pony Express Reenactment, 435-843-3100
Vernal -
• Butch Cassidy Outlaw Trail Ride, 435-789-6935
July
Statewide -
• US Independence Day Celebrations, 801-538-1030
• Utah Pioneer Day Celebrations - Days of '47
• Rodeos & Country Fairs
Brian Head -
• Brian Header, Intermountain Cup Mountain Bike Race, 435-677-2035
Bonneville Salt Flats -
• Annual Land Speed Opener, 801-785-5364
Duck Creek -
• Annual Chili Cook-off, 435-682-2030
Fountain Green -
• Lamb Days, 435-445-3453
Logan -
• Cache Valley Cruise-In Car Show, 435-245-4786
• Pioneer Day Activites, American West Heritage Center (9/21/07)
Myton City -
• Myton Daze, 435-722-2711
Ogden -
• Annual Lindquist Family Pops Concert & Fireworks, 801-627-8288
• Ogden Pioneer Days, 801-629-8217
Provo -
• Balloonfest, 801-370-8019
• Patriotic Service, 801-370-8019
• Stadium of Fire Concert & Fireworks, 801-370-8052
Salt Lake City -
• Mormon Tabernacle Choir Pioneer Day Celebration, 801-240-0080
• Days of '47 Pops Concert, 801-973-3010
• Days of '47 World Championship Rodeo, 801-550-1847
• Days of '47 Parade, 801-254-4656
• Annual Deseret News Marathon & 10k Road Race, 801-237-2135
• Japanese Obon Festival, 801-521-2822
Snowbird -
• Jazz & Blues Festival, 801-933-2110 or 801-467-TIXX(8499)
Spanish Fork -
• Annual Llama Fest, 800-222-8824
Syracuse -
• Antelope Island by Moonlight Bike Ride, 801-451-3286
Torrey -
• Apple Days, 435-836-2667 or 435-425-3930
Vernal -
• Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo, 435-789-1352 or 800-421-9635
• Wellsville - Festival of the American West, 800-225-FEST(3378)
Statewide -
• US Independence Day Celebrations, 801-538-1030
• Utah Pioneer Day Celebrations - Days of '47
• Rodeos & Country Fairs
Brian Head -
• Brian Header, Intermountain Cup Mountain Bike Race, 435-677-2035
Bonneville Salt Flats -
• Annual Land Speed Opener, 801-785-5364
Duck Creek -
• Annual Chili Cook-off, 435-682-2030
Fountain Green -
• Lamb Days, 435-445-3453
Logan -
• Cache Valley Cruise-In Car Show, 435-245-4786
• Pioneer Day Activites, American West Heritage Center (9/21/07)
Myton City -
• Myton Daze, 435-722-2711
Ogden -
• Annual Lindquist Family Pops Concert & Fireworks, 801-627-8288
• Ogden Pioneer Days, 801-629-8217
Provo -
• Balloonfest, 801-370-8019
• Patriotic Service, 801-370-8019
• Stadium of Fire Concert & Fireworks, 801-370-8052
Salt Lake City -
• Mormon Tabernacle Choir Pioneer Day Celebration, 801-240-0080
• Days of '47 Pops Concert, 801-973-3010
• Days of '47 World Championship Rodeo, 801-550-1847
• Days of '47 Parade, 801-254-4656
• Annual Deseret News Marathon & 10k Road Race, 801-237-2135
• Japanese Obon Festival, 801-521-2822
Snowbird -
• Jazz & Blues Festival, 801-933-2110 or 801-467-TIXX(8499)
Spanish Fork -
• Annual Llama Fest, 800-222-8824
Syracuse -
• Antelope Island by Moonlight Bike Ride, 801-451-3286
Torrey -
• Apple Days, 435-836-2667 or 435-425-3930
Vernal -
• Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo, 435-789-1352 or 800-421-9635
• Wellsville - Festival of the American West, 800-225-FEST(3378)
August
Statewide -
• Rodeos & Country Fairs
Enterprise -
• Corn Festival, 435-878-2248
Garden City - • Bear Lake Raspberry Days, 800-448-BEAR(2327)
Logan -
• Cache County Fair & Great American West PRCA Rodeo, American West Heritage Center (9/29/07 thru 10/31/07)
Park City -
• International Jazz Festival, 435-655-2621 or 435-649-6100
• Deer Valley Ralley, 435-649-6100
Promontory -
• Annual Railroader's Festival, 801-471-2209
Snowbird -
• Annual Belly Dance Festival, 801-933-2110
• Annual Snowbird Bicycle Hill Climb, 801-933-2110
• 1812 Overture, 801-933-2110
Statewide -
• Rodeos & Country Fairs
Enterprise -
• Corn Festival, 435-878-2248
Garden City - • Bear Lake Raspberry Days, 800-448-BEAR(2327)
Logan -
• Cache County Fair & Great American West PRCA Rodeo, American West Heritage Center (9/29/07 thru 10/31/07)
Park City -
• International Jazz Festival, 435-655-2621 or 435-649-6100
• Deer Valley Ralley, 435-649-6100
Promontory -
• Annual Railroader's Festival, 801-471-2209
Snowbird -
• Annual Belly Dance Festival, 801-933-2110
• Annual Snowbird Bicycle Hill Climb, 801-933-2110
• 1812 Overture, 801-933-2110
September
Statewide -
• Oktoberfests
• Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Walks
Brigham City -
• Annual Peach Days, 435-734-2634
Cedar City -
• Utah Shakespearean Festival Fall Season, 800-PLAYTIX(752-7499)
Green River -
• Melon Days, 435-564-8225
Fillmore -
• Old Capital Arts Festival, 435-743-5316 or 435-743-8137
Logan -
• Fall Harvest Festival & Bear River Heritage Fair, 435-245-6050 or 800-225-FEST(3378) (9/29/07)
• Top of Utah Marathon, 800-882-4433
Midway -
• Swiss Days, 435-654-1576
Moab -
• Annual Moab Music Festival, 435-259-7003
Ogden -
•Ogden Nature Center Wildwoods Bash, 801-621-7595
Payson -
• Onion Days, 801-370-8390
Salt Lake City -
• Greek Festival, 801-328-9681
• Utah State Fair, 801-538-8400
Sandy -
• Scarecrow Festival, 801-282-1040
Tremonton -
• Annual Western Heritage Festival, 435-752-2161
Statewide -
• Oktoberfests
• Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Walks
Brigham City -
• Annual Peach Days, 435-734-2634
Cedar City -
• Utah Shakespearean Festival Fall Season, 800-PLAYTIX(752-7499)
Green River -
• Melon Days, 435-564-8225
Fillmore -
• Old Capital Arts Festival, 435-743-5316 or 435-743-8137
Logan -
• Fall Harvest Festival & Bear River Heritage Fair, 435-245-6050 or 800-225-FEST(3378) (9/29/07)
• Top of Utah Marathon, 800-882-4433
Midway -
• Swiss Days, 435-654-1576
Moab -
• Annual Moab Music Festival, 435-259-7003
Ogden -
•Ogden Nature Center Wildwoods Bash, 801-621-7595
Payson -
• Onion Days, 801-370-8390
Salt Lake City -
• Greek Festival, 801-328-9681
• Utah State Fair, 801-538-8400
Sandy -
• Scarecrow Festival, 801-282-1040
Tremonton -
• Annual Western Heritage Festival, 435-752-2161
Bonneville Salt Flats -
• World Land Speed Finals, 801-583-3765
Logan -
• Annual Pumpkin Walk, 800-882-4433 or 435-752-3205
• Cache Valley’s Original Corn Maze, 435-245-6050 or 800-225-FEST(3378)
Moab -
• Annual Canyonlands Fat Tire Festival, 435-259-8431
• Moab Jeep Jamboree, 435-259-1370 or 435-635-6622
Salt Lake City -
• Annual Scottish Festival, 801-363-3889
St. George -
• St. George Marathon, 435-634-5850
• World Senior Games, 435-674-0550
Syracuse -
• Annual Bison Roundup, 801-773-2941 or 801-550-6165
November
Statewide -
• Ski Resort Openings, 801-534-1779 or 801-538-1422
Cedar City -
• Iron Mission Days, 435-586-9290
Moab -
• Canyonlands Film Festival, 800-635-6622
Salt Lake City -
• Lighting of Temple Square, 801-240-0080
• Gallivan Center Ice Rink Opening, 801-535-6110
Statewide -
• Ski Resort Openings, 801-534-1779 or 801-538-1422
Cedar City -
• Iron Mission Days, 435-586-9290
Moab -
• Canyonlands Film Festival, 800-635-6622
Salt Lake City -
• Lighting of Temple Square, 801-240-0080
• Gallivan Center Ice Rink Opening, 801-535-6110
December
Statewide -
• Christmas Festivals & Lighting Ceremonies
Hyrum -
• Elk Feeding at Hardware Ranch, 435-753-6168
Logan -
• Frontier Christmas, American West Heritage Center (12/1/07)
Ogden -
• Annual Christmas Carol Sing-in, 801-393-5946
• Christmas Village – 801-629-8284
Promontory -
• Railroad Film Festival & Winter Steam Demonstration, 435-471-2209
Salt Lake City -
• Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert, 801-240-0080
• "First Night" New Year's Eve Gala, SLC, Ogden,Provo, 801-359-5118
• The Nutcracker Ballet, 801-355-ARTS(2787)
St. George
• "First Night" New Year's Eve Gala, 435-634-5850
Statewide -
• Christmas Festivals & Lighting Ceremonies
Hyrum -
• Elk Feeding at Hardware Ranch, 435-753-6168
Logan -
• Frontier Christmas, American West Heritage Center (12/1/07)
Ogden -
• Annual Christmas Carol Sing-in, 801-393-5946
• Christmas Village – 801-629-8284
Promontory -
• Railroad Film Festival & Winter Steam Demonstration, 435-471-2209
Salt Lake City -
• Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert, 801-240-0080
• "First Night" New Year's Eve Gala, SLC, Ogden,Provo, 801-359-5118
• The Nutcracker Ballet, 801-355-ARTS(2787)
St. George
• "First Night" New Year's Eve Gala, 435-634-5850
Great Camp Site
1. Boulder Mountain
One of the largest high-elevation plateaus in the United States, Boulder Mountain is dotted with numerous lakes, excellent scenery and unlimited primitive camping opportunities. Part of the Dixie National Forest, the Boulders are laced by thousands of miles of dirt roads that are excellent for four-wheel-drive and off-highway vehicles. The Boulders are also excellent for pack trips by horse or llama. Several outfitters and guides offer pack trips into the Boulder backcountry. Four improved campgrounds are located on the east side of the mountain range, south of Teasdale. However, the campground at Lower Bown Reservoir has no culinary water.
One of the largest high-elevation plateaus in the United States, Boulder Mountain is dotted with numerous lakes, excellent scenery and unlimited primitive camping opportunities. Part of the Dixie National Forest, the Boulders are laced by thousands of miles of dirt roads that are excellent for four-wheel-drive and off-highway vehicles. The Boulders are also excellent for pack trips by horse or llama. Several outfitters and guides offer pack trips into the Boulder backcountry. Four improved campgrounds are located on the east side of the mountain range, south of Teasdale. However, the campground at Lower Bown Reservoir has no culinary water.
2. Mirror Lake/Hwy. 150
Hwy. 150 from Kamas to Evanston, Wyo., offers numerous camping opportunities along the west side of the Uinta Mountains. These campgrounds are very popular, so if you want to obtain a campsite, reserve it early. Mirror Lake Campground is one of the most popular along Hwy. 150. At an elevation of 10,000 feet, you have ample opportunity to breathe in some clear alfresco. Fish the lake by boat or from shore, or hike one of the nature trails. There is plenty to do in this beautiful alpine setting.
Hwy. 150 from Kamas to Evanston, Wyo., offers numerous camping opportunities along the west side of the Uinta Mountains. These campgrounds are very popular, so if you want to obtain a campsite, reserve it early. Mirror Lake Campground is one of the most popular along Hwy. 150. At an elevation of 10,000 feet, you have ample opportunity to breathe in some clear alfresco. Fish the lake by boat or from shore, or hike one of the nature trails. There is plenty to do in this beautiful alpine setting.
3. Coral Pink Sand Dunes
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park offers spectacular contrasts of red rock cliffs, blue skies, juniper and pinyon pine trees, and a sweeping 3,000-acre expanse of sand dunes. The park is perfect for camping and off-highway vehicles. Facilities include 22 camping units, modern restrooms, showers, a sanitary disposal station, and a resident park ranger. The park is located about 22 miles northwest of Kanab in the southern part of the state.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park offers spectacular contrasts of red rock cliffs, blue skies, juniper and pinyon pine trees, and a sweeping 3,000-acre expanse of sand dunes. The park is perfect for camping and off-highway vehicles. Facilities include 22 camping units, modern restrooms, showers, a sanitary disposal station, and a resident park ranger. The park is located about 22 miles northwest of Kanab in the southern part of the state.
4. Goblin Valley
At one time Goblin Valley was recommended as a national monument. While it was never designated as such, it was designated as a state park by Utah Parks and Recreation. Located 35 miles northwest of Hanksville in the southeastern part of the state, Goblin Valley is a favorite because of its geological wonders - scores of intricately eroded creatures, haunting rocks and coves. Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts prefer the area because adjacent to the park there are hundreds of miles of dirt roads to explore. Facilities include a 21-unit campground, modern restrooms, hot showers, and a sanitary disposal station. Water is limited, however, so bring plenty.
At one time Goblin Valley was recommended as a national monument. While it was never designated as such, it was designated as a state park by Utah Parks and Recreation. Located 35 miles northwest of Hanksville in the southeastern part of the state, Goblin Valley is a favorite because of its geological wonders - scores of intricately eroded creatures, haunting rocks and coves. Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts prefer the area because adjacent to the park there are hundreds of miles of dirt roads to explore. Facilities include a 21-unit campground, modern restrooms, hot showers, and a sanitary disposal station. Water is limited, however, so bring plenty.
5. Jordanelle Reservoir and State Park
The Rock Cliff campground at Jordanelle offers a wonderful variety of wildlife viewing and scenery for the visitor, along with a boardwalk trail system and plenty of fishing opportunities nearby. Located along the Provo River just before it enters Jordanelle Reservoir, this scenic camping area offers recreational opportunities to visitors year-round. Campsites are set back away from the parking areas. Carts are available to pack your camping gear to and from your vehicle. A gentle trail system was designed to help you reach your campsite with little effort. Ambitious beavers frequent the area, and considerable evidence of their handiwork abounds among the trees along the river. Be careful of high water in the Provo River during the spring as the snow melts in the upper drainage.
The Rock Cliff campground at Jordanelle offers a wonderful variety of wildlife viewing and scenery for the visitor, along with a boardwalk trail system and plenty of fishing opportunities nearby. Located along the Provo River just before it enters Jordanelle Reservoir, this scenic camping area offers recreational opportunities to visitors year-round. Campsites are set back away from the parking areas. Carts are available to pack your camping gear to and from your vehicle. A gentle trail system was designed to help you reach your campsite with little effort. Ambitious beavers frequent the area, and considerable evidence of their handiwork abounds among the trees along the river. Be careful of high water in the Provo River during the spring as the snow melts in the upper drainage.
6. Lake Powell/Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Lake Powell is a boating Mecca for recreationists from all over the country. With thousands of miles of shoreline, the lake is unsurpassed for boat camping. There's plenty of opportunity to enjoy solitude on some lonely beach. However, the developed campgrounds and facilities are superb, albeit crowded on summer weekends. Opportunities abound for all kinds of water sports, including boating, skiing, jet skiing, and even kayaking. Fishing is exceptional from April through October. In wintertime, the temperament of the lake changes: it is moody, often stormy, even threatening… but always beautiful. Many consider the lonely winter scenery to be Powell's best.
Lake Powell is a boating Mecca for recreationists from all over the country. With thousands of miles of shoreline, the lake is unsurpassed for boat camping. There's plenty of opportunity to enjoy solitude on some lonely beach. However, the developed campgrounds and facilities are superb, albeit crowded on summer weekends. Opportunities abound for all kinds of water sports, including boating, skiing, jet skiing, and even kayaking. Fishing is exceptional from April through October. In wintertime, the temperament of the lake changes: it is moody, often stormy, even threatening… but always beautiful. Many consider the lonely winter scenery to be Powell's best.
7. Skyline Drive
This narrow roadway, mostly bumpy dirt, begins at Hwy. 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon and follows the ridgelines south to I-70 in Salina Canyon. It's a rough and tumble ride, requiring four-wheel-drive in places. Along the way it passes through beautiful forest and past scenic alpine lakes, and provides incredible views in every direction. There are marvelous primitive camping opportunities along the roadway on top of the mountains, and very nice developed campgrounds along streams or adjacent to lakes in many area canyons.
This narrow roadway, mostly bumpy dirt, begins at Hwy. 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon and follows the ridgelines south to I-70 in Salina Canyon. It's a rough and tumble ride, requiring four-wheel-drive in places. Along the way it passes through beautiful forest and past scenic alpine lakes, and provides incredible views in every direction. There are marvelous primitive camping opportunities along the roadway on top of the mountains, and very nice developed campgrounds along streams or adjacent to lakes in many area canyons.
8. American Fork Canyon
Called the "Alpine Loop," American Fork Canyon offers extraordinary mountain vistas reminiscent of the Swiss Alps. In the fall, the autumn foliage is spectacular. However, because it is so popular, the canyon has been turned into a fee area. Even to drive the loop requires a fee - unless you don't plan to stop for sightseeing. There are many campgrounds available. Opportunities for scenic viewing and photography are abundant: waterfalls, rugged terrain, glacial snow, and wildflowers. Timpanogos Cave National Monument is located in the canyon, offering a great hike and an interesting tour through the cave. Cascade Springs Scenic Highway, a 7.5-mile paved road off of the Alpine Loop, offers additional camping opportunities and great sightseeing. At the Cascade Springs Interpretive Site, large springs of water cascade down the mountain in a series of limestone terraces and pools. Boardwalks wind through the area allowing for wildlife viewing.
Called the "Alpine Loop," American Fork Canyon offers extraordinary mountain vistas reminiscent of the Swiss Alps. In the fall, the autumn foliage is spectacular. However, because it is so popular, the canyon has been turned into a fee area. Even to drive the loop requires a fee - unless you don't plan to stop for sightseeing. There are many campgrounds available. Opportunities for scenic viewing and photography are abundant: waterfalls, rugged terrain, glacial snow, and wildflowers. Timpanogos Cave National Monument is located in the canyon, offering a great hike and an interesting tour through the cave. Cascade Springs Scenic Highway, a 7.5-mile paved road off of the Alpine Loop, offers additional camping opportunities and great sightseeing. At the Cascade Springs Interpretive Site, large springs of water cascade down the mountain in a series of limestone terraces and pools. Boardwalks wind through the area allowing for wildlife viewing.
9. Zion National Park
Towering canyon walls and sculpted monolithic mountains await you at Zion National Park. However, the Zion Canyon scenic drive has become so popular the National Park Service has restricted private vehicle access severely, instead offering mass transit into the area. Cars must be parked in Springdale or at the park Visitor Center, with a shuttle providing transportation into the canyon. There are two campgrounds in the park; both are open all year. South Campground is open on a first-come, first-served basis. Watchman Campground is available by reservation from April 15 through October. Both offer tent and trailer sites, RV hookups and flush toilets. If you want to camp in the backcountry you must obtain a backcountry permit and pay the fee at the visitor center. The park also features a lodge and restaurant. Zion National Park is located east of St. George in the southwest corner of the state.
Towering canyon walls and sculpted monolithic mountains await you at Zion National Park. However, the Zion Canyon scenic drive has become so popular the National Park Service has restricted private vehicle access severely, instead offering mass transit into the area. Cars must be parked in Springdale or at the park Visitor Center, with a shuttle providing transportation into the canyon. There are two campgrounds in the park; both are open all year. South Campground is open on a first-come, first-served basis. Watchman Campground is available by reservation from April 15 through October. Both offer tent and trailer sites, RV hookups and flush toilets. If you want to camp in the backcountry you must obtain a backcountry permit and pay the fee at the visitor center. The park also features a lodge and restaurant. Zion National Park is located east of St. George in the southwest corner of the state.
10. Currant Creek Reservoir and Recreation Area
Located 40 miles southeast of Heber City, Currant Creek offers a beautiful campground with 103 units. The campground is surrounded by pines and aspen. Facilities include culinary water and modern restrooms. Currant Creek Reservoir offers great fishing, and there are numerous hiking and horseback riding trails. The Forest Service has provided special campground facilities to keep riding stock.
Located 40 miles southeast of Heber City, Currant Creek offers a beautiful campground with 103 units. The campground is surrounded by pines and aspen. Facilities include culinary water and modern restrooms. Currant Creek Reservoir offers great fishing, and there are numerous hiking and horseback riding trails. The Forest Service has provided special campground facilities to keep riding stock.
11. Bear Lake State Park
One of the deepest lakes in the state, Bear Lake is nestled in the Rocky Mountains on the border of Utah and Idaho. Its deep blue waters are loved by outdoor enthusiasts of all types. The lake offers waterskiing, swimming, scuba diving, sailing, and fishing for record cutthroat, mackinaw, and whitefish. Bear Lake's Rendezvous Beach on the south shore offers 136 campsites - 46 with utility hookups, a group pavilion, modern restrooms, and hot showers. The wide, sandy beach provides excellent camping, picnicking and watercraft activity, and is a popular area for family reunions. Bear Lake Marina also has 13 campsites, a group pavilion, disposal station, modern restrooms, hot showers, and a visitor center. Six primitive campgrounds are available on the east side of the lake (bring your own drinking water).
One of the deepest lakes in the state, Bear Lake is nestled in the Rocky Mountains on the border of Utah and Idaho. Its deep blue waters are loved by outdoor enthusiasts of all types. The lake offers waterskiing, swimming, scuba diving, sailing, and fishing for record cutthroat, mackinaw, and whitefish. Bear Lake's Rendezvous Beach on the south shore offers 136 campsites - 46 with utility hookups, a group pavilion, modern restrooms, and hot showers. The wide, sandy beach provides excellent camping, picnicking and watercraft activity, and is a popular area for family reunions. Bear Lake Marina also has 13 campsites, a group pavilion, disposal station, modern restrooms, hot showers, and a visitor center. Six primitive campgrounds are available on the east side of the lake (bring your own drinking water).
12. Snow Canyon State Park
Because of southern Utah's moderate winter climate, Snow Canyon is a popular spring and fall destination. Red and white sandstone cliffs capped by black lava rock offer excellent hiking, camping and photographic opportunities. Facilities include a 35-unit campground, modern restrooms, hot showers, electric hookups, a sewage disposal station and a covered group-use pavilion. Snow Canyon State Park is located 11 miles northwest of St. George, in the southwest corner of the state.
Because of southern Utah's moderate winter climate, Snow Canyon is a popular spring and fall destination. Red and white sandstone cliffs capped by black lava rock offer excellent hiking, camping and photographic opportunities. Facilities include a 35-unit campground, modern restrooms, hot showers, electric hookups, a sewage disposal station and a covered group-use pavilion. Snow Canyon State Park is located 11 miles northwest of St. George, in the southwest corner of the state.
13. Bryce Canyon National Park
The result of monumental interplay between earth, water and time, Bryce Canyon is an enchanting destination with uncommon beauty. Unfortunately, millions have discovered that beauty. Spring, summer and fall are the most popular times to visit the park. You can hike or horseback ride the many trails. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular in the winter at the park. Bryce offers two campgrounds and a lodge. The campgrounds have more than 200 campsites, but do not offer RV hookups. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Weekends and holidays are generally the most difficult time to find an open campsite. No firewood gathering is allowed, so bring your own wood for campfires.
The result of monumental interplay between earth, water and time, Bryce Canyon is an enchanting destination with uncommon beauty. Unfortunately, millions have discovered that beauty. Spring, summer and fall are the most popular times to visit the park. You can hike or horseback ride the many trails. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular in the winter at the park. Bryce offers two campgrounds and a lodge. The campgrounds have more than 200 campsites, but do not offer RV hookups. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Weekends and holidays are generally the most difficult time to find an open campsite. No firewood gathering is allowed, so bring your own wood for campfires.
14. Smith and Morehouse Reservoir
For alpine camping in close proximity to the Wasatch Front, you won't find anything prettier than the campsites at Smith and Morehouse Reservoir. It's just far enough away to be "away," yet it doesn't take "forever" to get there. The campground features 34 units, culinary water, toilets, and handicapped facilities. The reservoir offers great fishing, while the surrounding mountains offer plenty of hiking opportunities. Smith and Morehouse Reservoir and campground are located east of Kamas.
For alpine camping in close proximity to the Wasatch Front, you won't find anything prettier than the campsites at Smith and Morehouse Reservoir. It's just far enough away to be "away," yet it doesn't take "forever" to get there. The campground features 34 units, culinary water, toilets, and handicapped facilities. The reservoir offers great fishing, while the surrounding mountains offer plenty of hiking opportunities. Smith and Morehouse Reservoir and campground are located east of Kamas.
Book Suggestions :
Best Hikes with Children in Utah by Maureen Keilty & Dan Peha
The Ultimate Guide to Teenage Fun, Never a Dull Moment!, and Great Kids are Homemade all 3 books are by Shelly Wille
The Utah Mama’s Handbook
Young mother’s, Rachael Herrscher and Stephanie Peterson, were walking through the mall chatting about their desire to find a good “Mom & Tots” swim class to enjoy with their toddlers. Dissatisfied with the limited information available to them, Rachael and Stephanie recognized a compelling need for an all-inclusive book focused specifically on their community and published the first Utah Mama’s Handbook in October 2004. Rachael has two children, Josh and Addie and Stephanie keeps busy with her sons, Logan and Lincoln.
The Best in Tent Camping: Utah: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs ... By Jeffrey Steadman
Websites:
Great Website for hikes: http://utahtravelcenter.com/activities/hiking/
Website for Hot Springs in Ut http://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/springs.html
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