Utah is truly nature's playground—and Salt Lake is the perfect base camp. Enjoy hiking or mountain biking in local canyons just minutes from the city center or in nearby national parks. Explore lush forests on horseback or journey aloft in a hot-air balloon. Sit back and enjoy an aerial tour of nearby canyons or North America's saltiest lake. Or, stay in town for a round of golf or any number of professional sporting events.
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Adventure in Utah
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Premier source for guided hiking, mountain biking and backcountry adventures in the gorgeous Wasatch and Uinta mountains. Expert and friendly guides create unforgettable experiences in Utah's natural splendor. Your active group, large or small, will enjoy exploring waterfalls, lakes, streams, and abundant wildlife. Custom and packaged tours. Do something wild in Utah.
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Alta Ski Area
Location:Mountain Resorts
Alta has offered a unique skiing tradition since 1938. Our mountain is blessed by nature with a wide variety of terrain, breathtaking scenery, and unparalleled snow conditions. Our terrain is rated 25% beginner, 40% intermediate, and 35% advanced?something for everyone.
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Antelope Island State Park
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Antelope Island, the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, is accessed via a 7.2-mile causeway. Its 28,022 acres are home to a unique variety of wildlife. Also featured are 25 miles of backcounty trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, a visitor center that's open year-round, and tours of the Fielding Garr Historic Ranch House. Facilities include RV and primitive camping, a beach picnic area, and marina. The causeway is 7 miles west of I-15 Exit #332 near Layton.
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Arches National Park
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The largest concentration of natural stone arches in the world is found in Arches National Park. Over 2,000 of these "miracles of nature" grace the 119 square- mile area. A 48-mile round-trip paved road in the park leads to the major sights while other arches are accessible via hiking trails. A visitor center, 5 miles north of Moab just off US-191, is open year-round.
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Brighton Resort
Location:Mountain Resorts
Great Utah snow, fantastic terrain, and exceptional value are what make Brighton a favorite of skiers and snowboarders alike. Brighton has 7 lifts (3 high-speed detachable quad chairs, 1 fixed quad, 2 double, 1 triple chair) and a magic carpet to whisk skiers and snowboarders to incredible slopes and scenery. Children 6 years and younger ride free any day, all season.
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Bryce Canyon National Park
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Thousands of delicately carved spires rise in brilliant color from the amphitheaters of this national park. The etched cliffs come alive with the rising and setting of the sun. Visitors may take a 37-mile round-trip drive to Bryce's most famous viewpoints or enjoy one of many walking and hiking trails along the rim or to the bottom of the canyon. The visitor center at the north end of the park off U-12 is open year-round.
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Canyon Sports, LTD
Location:South Valley
Four locations. Ski, snowboard, and bicycle rentals. Overnight tune-ups and repairs. 25% off with the purchase of a discount lift ticket. Reserve online. Voted #1 rental shop in Utah.
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Canyonlands by Night & Day
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World-renowned sound and light show on the Colorado River. Dutch oven dinner nightly. By day, guided jet boat, 4x4 tours, ATV tours, Hummer tours, aerial tours, ice cream parlor, espresso shop.
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Canyonlands National Park
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Views thousands of feet down to the Green and Colorado Rivers, or thousands of feet up to red rock pinnacles, cliffs, and spires, create the incredible beauty of Utah's largest national park. The two rivers have sliced the park into three districts, each with a visitor center or a ranger station. This rugged national park is world-renowned for four-wheel driving, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and hiking.
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Capitol Reef National Park
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Within its 75-mile length from north to south, Capitol Reef National Park splashes color in an inviting wilderness of spires, formations, and cliffs. In the midst of its red rocks and ancient petroglyph panels, large orchards can be found where fruit may be picked in season. Several moderately easy hiking trails and a 25-mile scenic drive lead from the year-round visitor center located on U-24.
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
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Shaped like a giant coliseum, Cedar Breaks is a circle of painted cliffs and colorful rock spires and columns. There are hiking trails around the rim for use during the open season from late May to mid-October. The monument is a premier cross-country skiing and snowmobiling destination in the winter with access from Brian Head. Cedar Breaks is 23 miles east of Cedar City.
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Deer Valley Resort
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Deer Valley Resort has been rated one of the top three resorts in North America by readers of SKI magazine for the past 7 years.
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Dinosaur National Monument
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The largest quarry of Jurassic Period dinosaur bones ever discovered is on this site 20 miles east of Vernal. A year-round visitor center has been built over the quarry to protect the fossilized dinosaur bones. Dinosaur National Monument is also popular for whitewater rafting on the Green and Yampa Rivers.
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Exum Utah Mountain Adventures
Location:Mid Valley
Rock, ice, and alpine climbing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, and avalanche education in the Wasatch Mountains. Year-round guiding and instruction for every ablility level.
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Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
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The lake is famous for its trophy-sized trout and the beautiful red rock mountains rising around it. Below the lake, the Green River is renowned for trout fishing and rafting. Many campgrounds and hiking areas can be found in this recreation area. The visitor center is open year-round. For hours please call.
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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Glen Canyon is home to Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir in North America. Hundreds of side canyons, inlets, and coves sheltering Indian ruins and natural wonders make Lake Powell a paradise for houseboating and photography. Lake Powell is also known for its bass fishing and is served by four marinas. Visitor centers are located at Bullfrog, Utah, and Page, Arizona. Open year-round.
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Golden Spike National Historic Site
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The Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads joined here to complete the nation's first transcontinental railroad. Enjoy reenactments, trackside talks, and live demonstrations of authentic replica steam locomotives. Self-guiding auto and walking tours are also available. Open year-round.
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Grand Canyon National Park - North Rim
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Located about two hours south of the southwestern Utah town of Kanab, the north rim of the Grand Canyon has lodging and camping facilities that are typically open from May to mid-October. Visitors may drive out to the north rim viewpoint until the road is closed by snow. Photo courtesy Doug Duncan.
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Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
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This vast tract of land (1.9 million acres) connects Glen Canyon National Recreation Area with Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon National Parks. This mostly desert wilderness offers canyons to hike, wildlife to observe, and remote areas to explore and photograph.
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Grand Teton National Park
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Towering more than a mile above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve Teton peaks reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. On the west side the range slopes gently, showing the angle of tilt of the Earth's crust. The Teton Range is the youngest range in the Rockies and displays some of the North America's oldest rocks. Directly south of Yellowstone National Park.
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Great Basin National Park
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Less than 20 miles over the Utah/Nevada border, west of Delta, Utah. Great Basin is home to streams, lakes, alpine plants, wildlife, ancient bristlecone pine forests, and limestone caves, including the Lehman Caves. Daily guided cave tours are offered year-round.Photo courtesy Drew Milsom.
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High Country Rafting
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2-hour guided raft trips down Provo River between 11,800-foot Mt. Timpanogos and Cascade Peak Class II-plus rapids. Half- or full-day train/raft combos available. Groups up to 250. All ages welcome.
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Homestead Snowmobiling
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Utah's oldest and largest is still Utah's best. 30+ years of snowmobiling fun. Park City and Snowbird (877-810-0060) locations. 1-6 hour trips for all abilities.
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Hovenweep National Monument
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Protects five prehistoric, Puebloan-era villages spread over a twenty-mile expanse of mesa tops and canyons along the Utah-Colorado border. The multi-story towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders lead visitors to marvel at the skill and motivation of their builders. Hovenweep is noted for its solitude and undeveloped, natural character. The Square Tower Group is the primary contact facility with a visitor center, campground and interpretive trail. Outlying groups include Holly, Horseshoe, Hackberry, Cutthroat Castle and Cajon.
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Intermountain Guide Service
Location:Mountain Resorts
Encouraging adventure seekers of all ages and abilities to join us on guided ATV, horseback, fly-fishing, or snowmobile tours. Promising a fun, unique, and unforgettable experience.
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Miller Motorsports Park
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World-class racetrack for auto, motorcycle, and karting enthusiasts. It's an exciting destination for racers, spectators, and their families.
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Moki Mac River Expeditions
Location:Mid Valley
1- to 14-day raft and dory vacations on the Green and Colorado. Combination trips. Canoe rentals and outfitted canoe trips. Free color brochure.
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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
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Sprawling across southeastern Utah and northern Arizona, Monument Valley continues to be home to the Navajo who live among the red rock buttes and eroded pillars and spires for which the valley is famous. View panoramas or purchase in-depth Navajo guided tours at the year-round visitor center, located at the park's main entrance. Photo courtesy of Victor Homola.
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Natural Bridges National Monument
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Established in 1908, Utah's oldest National Park Service site is among the finest examples of ancient stone architecture in the Southwest. Where meandering streams cut through the canyon walls, three natural bridges formed: Kachina, Owachomo and Sipapu. Open year-round.
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Open Road Motorcycle Adventures
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Accommodations, meals, rentals, luggage support vehicle, and FUN provided. Our tours emphasize scenery and camaraderie. All spectacular tour destinations are listed on our Web site.
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Park City Balloon Adventures
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Offering many hot-air balloon adventures to suit your needs. All flights include champagne or non-alcoholic champagne celebration. Call for reservations.
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Park City Rafting
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Two-hour to full-day mild whitewater trips (class II-III) down Weber River just 45 minutes north of Salt Lake City.
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Rainbow Bridge National Monument
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Considered sacred to neighboring Native American tribes, the world's largest natural bridge is located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and is acessible only by boat (approximately 50 miles from marina). The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout time?from the neighboring American Indian tribes who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred, to the 300,000 people from around the world who visit it each year. Please visit Rainbow Bridge in a spirit that honors and respects the cultures to whom it is sacred. A courtesy dock is available for short-term docking during the half-mile walk to the bridge.
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Real Salt Lake
Location:Downtown
A member of Major League Soccer, the highest level of professional soccer in the United States. For more information call or visit our Web site.
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Rockin' R Ranch
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Authentic Western cattle ranch with guest facilities, 37 miles from Bryce Canyon. Horseback riding, haywagon rides, cattle drives, entertainment, and more. Groups welcome.
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Rocky Mountain ATV Outfitters
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Guided ATV tours on Paiute and other historic trails. Butch Cassidy outlaw trails, wildlife viewing, Fish Lake and Gooseberry trails. High mountains, desert, canyonlands.
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Rocky Mountain Outfitters
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Utah's premier four-season guide service providing a full complement of services including fly-fishing, horseback riding, chuckwagon dinners, horse-drawn buggy/sleigh rides, and snowmobiling.
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Salt Lake Bees
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Triple-A affiliate of the Angels Baseball Club, member of the P.C.L. Games played at Franklin Covey Field, April through mid-September.
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Salt Lake City Golf Division
Location:Mid Valley
Providing exciting golfing opportunities at 9 full-service public golf courses conveniently located throughout the valley.
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Salt Lake Running Company
Location:Mid Valley
One of America's top 50 stores. Featuring in-store biomechanical analysis and full range of running shoes, apparel, and accessories. Featured in Runner's World magazine.
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Sheri Griffith Expeditions
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Whitewater rafting to scenic floats, Utah's renowned rivers. 1-10 days. Multisport, couples, family, women, custom. Since 1971. Free catalog, video, and DVD.
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Sinbad Tours
Location:Mid Valley
Personalized tours, a few hours to a week. Choose from Indian cultures, petroglyphs, national parks and monuments, Navajo and Hopi culture/pottery, and more.
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Ski-N-See
Location:South Valley
Discount lift tickets. Ski and snowboard rental/retail. 9 locations. Demos, clothing, accessories, tunes/repairs, free overnight storage. Make online reservations--get a 20% rental discount.
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SkiTruck.com
Location:Airport
Used, new, demo, kids'packages. Trade-ins, ski, board, x-c, boot deals, Web deals. We ship anywhere. Free ski museum. Discount lift tickets. Open October-April.
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Snowbasin Resort
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Snowbasin has 3 lodges as well as a retail and rental facility. Snowbasin offers 12 lifts for nonstop skiing and 2 terrain parks. Summer lift access for hiking, mountain biking, and sightseeing. Gorgeous facilities for private parties, class reunions,and weddings.
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Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
Location:South Valley
Located 29 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort is North America's most accessible year-round resort. Celebrating the longest ski season in Utah through the month of May, Snowbird also offers a wide variety of summer activities to choose from.
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Solitude Mountain Resort
Location:Mountain Resorts
If you only knew...these words proclaim the transformation Solitude Mountain Resort has taken over the past several years. What used to be a locals only day area has become a family-friendly European-styled pedestrian village boasting spectacular scenery, cozy resort accommodations, and best of all, an abundance of year-round mountain resort activities. Located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, 20 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport and only 12 miles from the edge of Salt Lake City. Solitude is the epitome of an easy-access mountain retreat.
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Stonebridge Golf Club
Location:West Valley
Johnny Miller signature design 27-hole championship golf course located just 5 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Corporate groups welcome.
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TalonsCove Golf Club
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New clubhouse featuring spectacular views of Utah Lake and Mt. Timpanogos. Specializing in group golf events and business parties. Site of the 2006 Utah Open.
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Thanksgiving Point Golf Club / Vanguard Golf Management Group
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Johnny Miller signature golf course. Rated the #1 public course in Utah by Golf Digest. Includes spacious clubhouse, premium practice facilities, and deluxe corporate tournaments.
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The Canyons
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A year-round alpine resort and conference center located near historic Park City. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, concerts, mountain biking, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning, and restaurants.
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The Utah Jazz
Location:Downtown
Professional basketball. Call 355-7213 for season, groups, and upcoming games.
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Timpanogos Cave National Monument
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Helicites and anthodites are just a few of the many dazzling formations to be found within 3 spectacularly decorated caverns. The strenuous climb to the cave entrance, a hike gaining over 1,000 feet in elevation, offers incredible views of American Fork Canyon.
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University of Utah Athletics
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Catch a University of Utah athletic event: football, men's and women's basketball, gymnastics, and much more.
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USDA Forest Service
Location:Downtown
The National Forests provide the setting for camping, picnicking, hiking, skiing, scenic drives, and many other outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities.Make camping reservations at: www.reserveUSA.com
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Utah Blaze
Location:Downtown
Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. Home games played at the EnergySolutions Arena, March-June.
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Utah Grizzlies Hockey Club
Location:West Valley
The Utah Grizzlies are members of the ECHL. Season runs from October-April. For ticket information, call 801-988-PUCK.
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Utah Ski & Golf
Location:Downtown
Retail, rental, repair specialists. Ski/golf accessories, apparel. Ski, snowboard, golf, bike rentals. Discount lift tickets to most resorts. Located downtown, Cottonwood Canyon, Park City.
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Utah State Fairpark
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Host your event, large or small, indoors or outdoors at the State Fairpark. Historic buildings and spacious grounds year round.
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Utah State Parks & Recreation
Location:Airport
Steward of Utah's boating and off-highway vehicle education and safety programs, and more than 42 state parks, including museums, scenic areas, and water-based recreation sites.
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Wasatch Ski Valet
Location:Airport
We bring the rental shop to you! Don't waste your limited vacation time standing in line; we deliver rental equipment straight to your door.
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Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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The Wasatch-Cache National Forest encompasses 1,300,000 acres of Utah's Wasatch Mountains. Scenic highways provide easy access to most of the forest's campgrounds, picnic areas, clear blue mountain lakes, rivers, and trails. Ski resorts located in this forest provide world-renowned downhill skiing.
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Western River Expeditions
Location:South Valley
Utah's largest whitewater outfitter offering 1- to 7-day expeditions in Utah, Arizona, Idaho. Trips on the Colorado, Green, Middle Fork and Main Salmon rivers. Free catalog and video.
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World Wide River Expeditions
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Exceptional whitewater rafting in Utah. Over 30 years' experience as rafting specialists. Call or e-mail us for your free video and color catalog.
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Yellowstone National Park
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Yellowstone, the world's first national park, contains more than 2 million acres of steaming geysers, thundering waterfalls, crystalline lakes, and panoramic vistas. The park's five distinct regions, marked by different terrain, flora, and fauna, include more than 1,100 miles of marked hiking trails.
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Zion National Park
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One of the nation's oldest national parks, Zion is a masterpiece carved from Navajo sandstone by the combined forces of wind, water, and time. There are several easy self-guiding trails, as well as more strenous hikes. Entrances to Zion Canyon are located 33 miles east of I-15, and 12 miles west of US 89, both on State Route 9. The beautiful Kolob Canyons section of the park is accessible off I-15, 18 miles south of Cedar City. Visitor centers are open year-round.
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