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VISITORS GUIDE YOUR BACKYARD PLAYGROUND AWAITS.

Situated at the base of Deer Valley Resort, and just 45 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport, the beautiful Heber Valley is a quick and convenient family getaway that offers a wide range of iconic adventures. With pristine lakes, thrilling zip lines, a historic tourism railroad, three state parks, 90 holes of public golf, a geo thermal hot spring, blue-ribbon fly fishing, endless hiking, biking, and off-road vehicle trails, the Heber Valley boasts year-round recreational opportunities — all with some of the most majestic mountain views in the world. Whether you’re looking for a unique outdoor adventure, a relaxing mountain retreat, a quick getaway for the weekend, or even a family reunion, Heber Valley has an abundance of dining, lodging, and adventures for everyone. Come visit us and see for yourself why the Heber Valley is Utah’s Backyard Playground. WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

Enjoy year-round adventure at Wasatch Mountain State Park. Camp in the Pine Creek Campground, reserve a tee time at one of the four popular 18-hole golf courses or hike, bike, ATV or horseback ride on miles of winding mountain trails. In winter months, ski, snowshoe or snowmobile through the alpine terrain. Nestled on the eastern side of the Wasatch Mountains, the views are unforgettable.

WHAT TO EXPECT • Visitor Center • Events year-round • Fishing Pond • Campgrounds • Public Golf Courses • Picnic areas Wasatch Mountain Golf • Group-use pavilion Course and Soldier Hollow Golf Course • Overnight group areas • Trails open year-round • Gear rentals Home of the famous • Restaurants “WOW” Trail

1281 WARM SPRINGS ROAD, MIDWAY, UTAH • 435.654.1791 STATEPARKS.UTAH.GOV/PARKS/WASATCH-MOUNTAIN

435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 5 JORDANELLE STATE PARK

Located above the Heber Valley, Jordanelle State Park is a summertime mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Along the shores of the Jordanelle Reservoir are three distinct recreation areas: Hailstone, Rock Cliff, and Ross Creek, which offer a variety of recreational opportunities. Whether you plan on spending a day, weekend or more, Jordanelle offers some of the best picnicking, camping, boating, fishing, or hiking that you will find in the great state of Utah. GO AHEAD. JUMP IN. THE WATER IS PERFECT. WHAT TO EXPECT • Visitor Center • Cabin rentals • Shoreline trails • Group day-use sites • General store • Group-use nightly • Boat, Jet Ski, pavilion Paddleboard, • Aqua x Zone floating Kayak rentals water park • Campgrounds • Year-round events • Picnic/cabana areas • Event center

515 UT-319, HEBER CITY, UTAH • 435.649.9540 STATEPARKS.UTAH.GOV/PARKS/JORDANELLE

435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 7 DEER CREEK STATE PARK

Consistently ranked as one of Utah’s most-visited parks, Deer Creek State Park offers the perfect setting to windsurf, boat, zipline, swim and fish on its cool waters. After a day on the water, camp under the night sky at one of several campgrounds, all with spectacular views of the towering Mount Timpanogos.

WHAT TO EXPECT • Deer Creek Island • Picnic areas Resort • Group-use pavilions • Restaurant • Picnic/cabana areas • General store • Island Aqua Park • Equipment and boating • Zipline tours rentals • Kiteboarding • Campgrounds

UT-314, WALLSBURG, UTAH • 435.654.0171 STATEPARKS.UTAH.GOV/PARKS/DEER-CREEK

435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 9 ADVENTURE AWAITS!

HEBER VALLEY RAILROAD

The Heber Valley Railroad began in 1899, when trains carried livestock down Provo Canyon. In the 1970s, the train became a tourism icon and has since carried millions of happy visitors.

Today, visitors can enjoy scenic train rides that feature luxury train cars, quality food and entertainment, comedy murder mysteries, and even a train robbery by some of the most ruthless bandits around. During the winter months, the Heber Valley Railroad offers a magical North Pole Express ride where passengers are treated with hot cocoa, cookies, and a special visit from Santa Claus.

SPECIAL EVENTS • North Pole Express • Comedy Murder • Star Wars Mystery • Freedom Train • Broadway Show-tunes • Wizard’s Train • Cowboy Train • Princess & Pirate Train • Rock n’ Roll Train • Fiddler’s & Fireworks • Hobo Train

450 WEST 600 SOUTH, HEBER CITY, UTAH • 435.654.5601 HEBERVALLEYRR.ORG

435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 11 FROM FARM TO TABLE (OR CUP, OR CONE).

KOHLER CREAMERY

Nestled in the heart of Midway is the last working dairy in the Heber Valley, from an era gone by. Heber Valley Artisan Cheese, a small family dairy farm and creamery, has been operated by the Kohler family for nearly 100 years.

Be sure to visit the dairy and sample their delicious fresh milk, ice cream, cheese and other local goods in their gift shop.

For a more hands-on experience, check out their cheese making classes, dairy tours, and seasonal special events where visitors can feed baby animals, milk cows, and experience what it’s like to work on a dairy farm.

920 RIVER ROAD, MIDWAY, UTAH • 435.654.0291 HEBERVALLEYARTISANCHEESE.COM

435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 13 SOLDIER HOLLOW NORDIC CENTER

In the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains lies a world- class, historic 2002 Olympic Winter Games venue. Soldier Hollow served as the busiest venue during the Olympic Winter Games and hosted 18 exciting biathlon and Nordic combined cross-country skiing events.

Today, it hosts year-round events, activities, training and provides a multi-use trail system that is accessible throughout the year for skiing, biking, and hiking.

THINGS TO DO • Cross-country ski • Lodge/event facility • Snowshoe • Soldier Hollow • Tubing Classic Sheepdog Championship • Snowmobile • Rentals • Biathlon • Restaurant • Hiking • Mountain Biking

2002 SOLDIER HOLLOW LANE, MIDWAY, UTAH 435.654.2002 • UTAHOLYMPICLEGACY.ORG

14 UTAH’S BACKYARD ADVENTURE 435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 15 THE CRATER AT HOMESTEAD RESORT

One of the most unique hot spring pools in the world is found at the Homestead Resort in Midway. Affectionately known as “The Crater,” this geothermal spring is hidden within a 55-foot tall, beehive-shaped limestone rock. Visitors can swim, snorkel, enjoy a therapeutic soak or even learn to scuba dive.

THINGS TO DO • Swim/Soak • Climb the staircase • Snorkel on the outside of the Crater • Scuba Dive • Walk through and • Paddleboard observe the geology • Year-round access

700 HOMESTEAD DRIVE, MIDWAY, UTAH 435.657.3840 • THE HOMESTEADRESORT.COM

435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 17 WASATCH COUNTY THE ARTS EVENTS COMPLEX AND The Heber Valley has a full and thriving arts community. RECREATION CENTER With everything from live musicals to art shows, plein air competitions and quilt exhibits to museums, there Supporting both indoor and outdoor year-round is something happening year-round for the art and events, the 58,000 square foot events complex hosts culture enthusiast. For more information, visit our events events such as world-class rodeos, large expos calendar at gohebervalley.com. and conventions, sporting tournaments, musical COMMEMORATIVE AIR MIDWAY ART demonstrations, and even a family-friendly traveling FORCE UTAH WING ASSOCIATION circus. MUSEUM midwayartassociation.org cafutahwing.org THE DAUGHTERS OF UTAH With a complete indoor/outdoor sound system, HIGH VALLEY ARTS PIONEERS MUSEUM coupled with a large jumbotron and removable floor, highvalleyarts.org dupinternational.org the Wasatch County Events Complex has the capacity HEBER VALLEY TIMPANOGOS VALLEY to support a variety of exciting activities and events. ORCHESTRA THEATER hvmusic.org timpvalleytheatre.com The Joyce and M. Anthony Burns Recreation Center is a complete indoor facility featuring: multi-purpose courts and turf field, tennis courts, racquetball courts, running/walking track, batting cages, golf simulator, putting green and driving area, classrooms and a party room for rental.

415 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, HEBER CITY • 435.657.3335 WASATCHCOUNTYEVENTS.COM

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WILDLIFE STRAWBERRY RESERVOIR RECREATION AREA There are a wide variety and number of animals living in the Heber Valley and the surrounding Wasatch Primarily known for its excellent fishing, Strawberry Mountains. Bear, elk, moose, deer and mountain goats Reservoir is also an ideal boating destination with are among the larger animals. Mountain lions, bobcats, 17,200 surface acres. There are four boat ramps, coyotes, fox, porcupines, raccoons, beaver, badgers, each featuring boat rentals, gasoline and adjacent rabbits, weasels and pika make up many of the smaller campgrounds for overnight stays. Water temperatures animals. Birds are abundant too, including eagles, owls, tend to be on the cool side, but water skiers, hawks, ducks and geese. In the areas’ lakes and rivers, wakeboarders and jetskiers love this high elevation there are a number of trout species, bass, walleye, mountain reservoir. chub, perch, bluegill, sunfish, carp, kokanee salmon, and muskee. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of Shoreline trails offer horseback riding, hiking and biking the wildlife is at one of our state parks, Strawberry area, opportunities. In the winter months, snowmobiling and or national forest land. Bring a camera! ice fishing are popular sports.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: WILDLIFE.UTAH.GOV RECREATION.GOV OR STRAWBERRYBAY.COM

20 UTAH’S BACKYARD ADVENTURE 435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 21 UTAH’S BEST An incredible deal for the serious golfer. EPIC 90 Golf 18 holes at each course for a discounted MOUNTAIN GOLF GOLF PASS rate. Passes are limited. golfhebervalley.com

THIS HOLE IS SPONSORED BY: A visit to one of the Heber Valley golf courses is the SOLDIER HOLLOW GOLF COURSE perfect way to take in this beautiful mountain valley. 1370 West Soldier Hollow Lane, Midway Each award-winning course is situated against a 435.654.7442 • soldierhollowgolf.com breathtaking backdrop rarely matched by courses Silver Course Gold Course elsewhere. Holes 18 / Par 72 Holes 18 / Par 72 CRATER SPRINGS GOLF COURSE Soldier Hollow has one of the longest courses in the 700 Homestead Drive, Midway • 435.654.5588 state and the distinction of being the only 36-hole craterspringsgolf.com facility golf course built at an Olympic venue. Athletes of Holes 18 / Par 72 world-class ability and recreation enthusiasts alike enjoy The beautifully maintained greens, babbling brooks and Soldier Hollow on a year-round basis. water features at Crater Springs, located at the historic Homestead Resort, are sure to make a lasting impression.

WASATCH MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE 975 Golf Course Drive, Midway • 435.654.0532 wasatchgolfcourse.com Lake Course Mountain Course Holes 18 / Par 72 Holes 18 / Par 71 Wasatch Mountain State Park’s 36-hole championship complex is home to two of the most popular Utah mountain golf courses. These Mountain and Lake courses were carved from the mountain canyons and native forest. Be sure to check out the fall colors throughout the course.

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The mountains and hillsides surrounding Heber Valley Pedaling is a great way to explore the Heber Valley. contain a multitude of great hiking trails through forests Both mountain bikers and road cyclists will find plenty and meadows. Several trails make for the perfect day of options for rides, ranging in difficulty from mild to hike while others are more suitable for an overnight highly adventurous. With dozens of trails to choose backpack adventure. Terrain varies from a steep climb from, there is no shortage of single track, dirt roads or up Mount Timpanogos to an easy stroll along the paved paths to show you all that the Heber Valley has shores of Strawberry Reservoir. Make sure to pack to offer. plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen and seasonal A LO A LO D C Looking to take to two wheels to see town? D C clothing layers as temperatures can vary. IN N A I A F SEE F L SEE L O PAGES Stop by one of our local bicycle shops and O PAGES

U 50-51 U 50-51 R rent an electric bike so you can cover more R TRAILS TO EXPLORE T T F E F E • Wasatch Mountain • Coyote Canyon I T T miles with less effort. I T T State Park • WOW Trail • Dutch Hollow • Riverview Trails • Burnt Ridge • Big Pole Trail • Cottontail • Deer Creek Shoreline • Sage Loop • Soldier Hollow • Phosphate • Strawberry Narrows • Prospector • Mill Hollow Trail • 1000 Turns • Mount Timpanogos • Gobbler’s Gulch • Timpooneke Trail • Interlaken Trail • Deer Valley Resort • Cascade Springs • Sundance Resort

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: GOHEBERVALLEY.COM/TRAILS

24 UTAH’S BACKYARD ADVENTURE 435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 25 HORSEBACK RIDING OFF-ROAD (OHV) RIDES

The mountains surrounding Heber Valley offer some of Much of the area surrounding the Heber Valley is the best riding terrain around, with spectacular scenery designated as public land, administered for recreational and a multitude of wildlife. use. This allows for hundreds of miles of backcountry trails and guarantees that great four-wheel drive or all- Regardless of your skill level, you can find a ride that terrain vehicle ground is never far away! suits you. There are a few local outfitters and guides in Heber Valley offering pack trips and guided rides. The Heber Valley has many four-wheel drive and ATV rental outfitters. Both guided or self-guided A LO D C Red Ledges offers a tailored experience with a IN backcountry trips are an excellent way to see A F SEE L O PAGES private outfitter. Climb through magnificent red rock some of the area’s most beautiful and U 50-51 outcroppings on one of their well-trained, sure-footed, T R untouched landscapes. F E kind-minded, friendly horses. I T T

The flattop meadows of Strawberry Valley are ideal for beginning riders, and the endless miles of trails through the Uinta Mountains are an equestrian’s paradise.

Riders can explore miles of trails through the scenic forests and lush vegetation of Snake Creek Canyon QUICK FACTS and Dutch Hollow in Wasatch Weather at high Mountain State Park. These trails elevation can change suddenly and climb high into the LOC dramatically. Dress in A A D L mountains, offering some layers. N I SEE

F PAGES R spectacular views of Leave no trace, pack O 50-51 E out everything you U T Heber Valley. T F I T pack in. Season: Year-round 26 UTAH’S BACKYARD ADVENTURE 435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 27 FISHING WATERSPORTS

Meandering through the middle of the Heber Valley, Heber Valley is home to three large reservoirs and and famous for its blue-ribbon fly fishing, you’ll find the dozens of smaller lakes. Boating, paddleboarding, Provo River. Anglers frequent its waters year-round, canoeing, wind surfing, and even swimming are some following the regular insect hatches that feed the of the most popular activities in Heber Valley’s reservoirs resident trout. Walking trails follow the water and easy during the summer months. Water sports are a great access parking lots are found along the river. Not sure way to cool off, get some exercise, or enjoy the mild where to start? We highly recommend hiring a guide to temperatures in this beautiful mountain valley. Two show you the best local spots. smaller reservoirs offer opportunities for boating or canoeing and are very popular with fishermen. Deep water fishing is found on the surrounding reservoirs (Strawberry Reservoir, Deer Creek Reservoir, While boating is among the most common watersports Jordanelle Reservoir). For dedicated anglers, fishing in Heber Valley, other sports like paddleboarding, doesn’t end when the lakes freeze over. The reservoirs canoeing, and kayaking are quite popular. On most

LOC that surround Heber Valley develop a thick sheet days you can catch a glimpse of a kite surfer or wind A A D L N of ice during winter and offer some fantastic ice surfer on Deer Creek Reservoir. I SEE

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QUICK FACTS U 50-51 local outfitters. R T E Buy your fishing QUICK FACTS F I T T license at Sportsman’s Boat and watersport THINGS TO DO Warehouse, Walmart rentals are available • Boating and • Kiteboarding or Mountainland One at all facilities. Jet Ski • Windsurfing Stop. Life jackets are highly • Paddleboard • Sailing Ages 12+ need a encouraged whenever Utah fishing license. participating in • Kayak • Scuba Diving water sports and are • Canoe Read up on Utah required for all tubers. • Swimming fishing regulations. • Rafting Season: More information at: spring/summer/fall 28 UTAH’S BACKYARD ADVENTURE takemefishing.org 435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 29 DEER VALLEY RESORT

ALPINE SKIING SNOWSHOEING AND NORDIC SKIING Heber Valley may be Old Man Winter’s best kept secret. Located within minutes of two major ski resorts, in less Hiking through scenic mountain forests, accompanied than 30 minutes you can be from your couch to the top by the warmth of the sun, or the breeze on your skin, is of a ski hill at either Deer Valley Resort or Sundance not just a summer opportunity. Resort. For many Utahns and visitors to the area, snowshoeing DEER VALLEY RESORT is as accessible and as close as the gym. No special Deer Valley Resort offers a memorable ski experience lessons or years of practice are required — it beckons with 21 lifts, 103 ski runs, six bowls and gladed tree beginners and experts alike. It’s family-friendly, ® skiing spread over 2,026 acres. Deer Valley also affordable, and good for the body and spirit. features a variety of resort-managed lodging, award- winning dining, unparalleled service, complimentary If you’re trying snowshoeing for the first time, or you’re Mountain Host tours and overnight more comfortable in controlled environments, sticking to ski storage. established trails found at Wasatch Mountain State Park or Soldier SUNDANCE MOUNTAIN RESORT QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS Hollow is a great way to begin. Sundance has a cozy, nestled The Jordanelle Snowshoes are quality, yet there’s plenty of Express Gondola at available to rent at SOLDIER HOLLOW NORDIC CENTER Deer Valley is just several locations. room. Its 42 ski runs across 40 minutes from This venue served as the cross- You can experience more than 450 acres still pack the Salt Lake City country and biathlon event course groomed trails International Airport, in 2,150 vertical feet and the at both Wasatch in the 2002 Winter Olympics, and with zero stop lights Mountain State Park spectacular snow of Utah. The in between. Both today is still a premier location for and Soldier Hollow highlight of Sundance is the Mount Deer Valley and wintery fun. The cross-country ski Nordic Center. Timpanogos ridgeline and the Sundance resorts are trails are expertly groomed daily, just 15 minutes from Guides are available abundance of mountain scenery the Heber Valley. at Wasatch Mountain making them perfect for skiers of all and wildlife. State Park and ages. Many Utah ski resorts Soldier Hollow Nordic stay open into April. Center. Season: winter/spring 30 UTAH’S BACKYARD ADVENTURE Season: winter GOHEBERVALLEY.COM/WINTERWONDERLAND 31 SNOWMOBILING SNOW TUBING

Nestled between two significant mountain ranges, Winter tubing is a great alternative to downhill skiing. Heber Valley proves to be one of the most accessible Soldier Hollow Nordic Center boasts the longest locations for snowmobiling in the state of Utah. Choose tubing lanes in the entire state. With 1,200-foot sliding from guided or self-guided rides through the vast, open lanes and a new lift, tubing is the perfect way to take lands of Wasatch Mountain State Park, or guided tours advantage of Utah’s beautiful winters. on pristine backcountry trails with a private outfitter. Temperatures can vary throughout the day and evening, DANIELS SUMMIT LODGE so make sure you dress warmly and bring plenty of Offering more than 200 miles of groomed trails in the giggles. Uinta National Forest and out-the-door access to the whole network. Options range from easy, family-friendly Soldier Hollow recently upgraded to a conveyor lift rides to challenging, steep climbs to 10,000 feet. system which means faster lifts, shorter lines and more From the summit, riders enjoy views of the valley from slides down the mountain. a windy mountaintop before descending through the trees back to the trailhead.

WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK An outdoor adventure playground for off-road winter riders, the area’s QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS alpine terrain, wide-open views Guided and self- Tubing is available for and plentiful snowfall make it a guided tours are reservation in two- spectacular winter-sports mecca. available. hour time slots. You’ll find plenty of groomed Beginner to expert The tubing hill opens LOC A A D L and ungroomed snowmobile trails are available mid-December N I SEE throughout Wasatch and runs through

PAGES R trails spread throughout the O County. Snow mid-March, weather 50-51 E U T canyons near Midway. conditions vary permitting. T T F I throughout the Great for all ages. season. Season: winter Season: winter/spring 32 UTAH’S BACKYARD ADVENTURE GOHEBERVALLEY.COM/WINTERWONDERLAND 33 SLEIGH RIDES

Take a magical sleigh ride through QUICK FACTS Utah’s Winter Wonderland in the Sleigh rides are Wasatch mountains. Listen to the dependent on snow jingle of sleigh bells and snuggle up conditions. with family and friends on a horse Temperatures can drawn sleigh ride through the pristine vary throughout the winter season. snow in Heber Valley. D A LO Season: winter N C I A ICE CASTLES Heber Valley has several F SEE L O PAGES

outfitters offering a range of U 50-51 R Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter T E experiences. F I T phenomenon that brings fairytales to life. The frozen T attraction is in six cities across North America. The experience is built entirely by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, and fountains.

Each ice castle is approximately one acre in size and built by hand, taking thousands of hours to create. The daily process consists of growing 5,000 to 12,000 icicles that are harvested by hand and individually sculpted into existing ice formations. Newly placed ICE-SKATING icicles are then drenched with water. The blend of icicle placement, temperatures, water volume and wind result In the quaint alpine village of Midway sits the state’s in an astonishing and ever-changing largest, most scenic, outdoor ice-skating rink. The ice variety of ice formations. rink is in the heart of Midway at the town square and is surrounded by QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. Ice- The towering, walk- The ice-skating rink skating is a timeless family tradition through structures are is typically open made entirely of ice. from late-November and is a great way to get exercise through mid-March. and enjoy fresh air during the winter The Midway Ice Castle is generally Ice skate rentals are months. open late December available on-site. through February 75 N 100 W, Midway and is weather midwayicerink.com dependent. Season: winter Season: winter 34 UTAH’S BACKYARD ADVENTURE GOHEBERVALLEY.COM/WINTERWONDERLAND 35 SCENIC DRIVES SCENIC DRIVES

ALPINE LOOP (open seasonally) PROVO CANYON (open year-round) The Alpine Loop skirts Mount Timpanogos through The majestic walls of Provo Canyon are a dramatic American Fork Canyon, climbs over a mountain pass, backdrop to an unforgettable drive. The road winds travels past Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort, and through lush forest alongside the Provo River and past descends into picturesque Provo Canyon. The Alpine unique rock formations towering overhead. Be sure to Loop is approximately 20 miles long and is open from stop and visit Bridal Veil Falls. Enjoy trails, paved paths, Memorial Day weekend to mid-October each year. parks, picnic areas and you may even see the Heber Valley Railroad coming down the canyon.

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CASCADE SPRINGS (open seasonally) GUARDSMAN PASS (open seasonally) Tucked in among the tall mountains of the Wasatch This picturesque drive follows a paved road from Range, just west of the Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway through Wasatch Mountain State Park to the is a beautiful and hidden oasis. Water bubbles up from high ridgelines of the Wasatch Mountains. At Bonanza the ground and cascades over travertine terraces and Flat, the road branches straight towards Park City or left pools while all kinds of wildlife, including otters, beavers, toward Big Cottonwood Canyon and the Brighton Ski deer, moose, and elk gather to drink. Resort. Guardsman Pass is open from Memorial Day weekend to mid-October each year. The short, easy walk on paved paths and boardwalks through Cascade Springs is only half a mile, but Multiple hikes and lakes are found throughout the its scenic beauty is enjoyable for hikers of all ages. pass. Make sure to stop and explore some of the most Benches are provided along the walkways, allowing for spectacular aspen forests in the state. rest or to just take in the quiet beauty that surrounds.

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The Wasatch Aquatic Center features The Provo River includes a 4.5 mile an activity pool, a competition pool, QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS section of class I-III whitewater rafting. a therapy pool, a seasonal outdoor The pool is open to Life jackets must be Rafting is a great way to cool off splash pad for kids as well as a party the public Monday - worn on the Provo during the hot summer months for room available for rent. They offer Saturday. River at all times. both children and adults. This section several classes and activities including Make sure to check Be prepared to get of the river runs through one of Utah’s their online schedule Wibbit Wednesdays (inflatable a little wet and bring most scenic byways — Provo Canyon. for aquatic classes. your sunscreen. water park in the competition pool), wasatch.edu/ Whether you choose to explore the river Season: summer/fall wasatchaquaticcenter D A LO swimming lessons, water aerobics, on your own or use a river guide, N C I A F SEE L and more. Season: year-round this experience will provide O PAGES

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AQUA X ZONE ZIPLINE

This inflatable water park is located near the sandy Zip line on the longest route over water in the world beach at Jordanelle State Park. It’s newly opened and and reach speeds of up to 65 mph. Zipline Utah takes already a hit with families, for good families through five lines total to get reason: this floating playground of back to the start; The Screaming inflatable slides, tunnels, tubes, rafts QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS Falcon Adventure course is the and trampolines will keep the whole Open seven days a Offering up to 2 miles longest continuous zip line course in week. of continuous zip line, family entertained for hours. It’s an with 10 zip lines and the world — two miles long. You’ll adventure your kids will never forget. Lifejackets are 7 aerial bridges to experience aerial bridges and up to recommended. accomodate all skills. Bring a picnic or grab a bite at the 500 stairs on your adventure A LO D C IN Jordanelle State A F SEE marina general store and don’t forget Located at Deer and a challenging ropes L O PAGES Park day use fee is Creek Reservoir, U 50-51 your sunscreen! required. course to test your strength R Rainbow Bay, T F E aquaxzone.com milepost 22. and abilities. I T T Season: summer Season: year-round 38 UTAH’S BACKYARD ADVENTURE 435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 39 BOWLING ALLEY SKATE PARK

Holiday Lanes has been open since The Wasatch County skate park is a 1962 and run by the same family QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS hidden gem if you are a “make your since 1964. Step back in time and Open Monday - Open to all levels and own kind of fun” lover. Admission enjoy this family-friendly bowling Saturday. abilities. to the skate park is free and center featuring original ball returns Family-friendly Equipment rentals are accommodates all skill levels. and pin machines. Be sure to grab atmosphere. not available on-site. lunch or dinner while you knock back Restaurant on-site. wasatchparksand The skate park is located on the a few pins with friends. We highly Season: year-round rec.com north side of the Southfield Park recommend the deep-fried pickles Season: year-round and is surrounded by sports fields, with a malt shake. a playground, pickleball courts and more.

THEATERS PICKLEBALL COURTS

Heber Valley has two movie theaters, The Avon Theatre Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements and the Ideal Theatre. These theaters are not just a of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Players use solid venue for movies — they’re actually paddles made of wood or composite historic sites. The theaters opened materials to hit a perforated polymer shortly before 1918 and have played QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS ball over a net. movies off and on since then. They Make sure you visit Courts are first-come, Corner Sweet Treats have recently been renovated on the first-served and Heber Valley boasts both indoor and at the Avon Theatre, cannot be reserved. inside, feature surround sound and complete with outdoor pickleball courts that are Visit the Wasatch each theater plays a different movie homemade ice cream open to the public. These options and candy. County Recreation with weekly rotations. Center for provide a great experience for both hebercitytheatre.com court locations. beginners and seasoned pickleball Season: year-round wasatchparks enthusiasts. andrec.com Season: year-round 40 UTAH’S BACKYARD ADVENTURE 435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 41 to marry her. Ucanogos sent a runner to tell Timpanac THE LEGEND OF TIMPANOGOS to come.

History tells a tale of a Uintah tribe of Indians that lived In order to marry Ucanogos, the assembled braves by a beautiful silver lake. The lake was abundant in fish were required to climb to the top of a mountain where which the tribe would catch, dry and store. Eventually, Ucanogos waited. The first to reach her could claim her the tribe accumulated a large surplus of fish. as his bride.

Far to the North, there lived another tribe of Indians When Timpanac reached the steepest place on the called the Nez Perce. One year there was no rain and mountain, the other braves were waiting for him. They many of the Nez Perce died from famine. To save his pushed Timpanac over a ledge where he fell to his people, Timpanac, the leader’s son, went to pray to death. Ucanogos saw what happened, wept great tears The Great Spirit and was told to go south where he’d and vowed they would never stop falling. A wall of tears find a tribe to sell him food. still falls down this canyon — now named Bridal Veil Falls. After many days, Timpanac came to the Uintahs’ lake. The leader treated Timpanac kindly and was willing She then threw herself off the mountain, praying to The to exchange dried fish for rich furs. In the leader’s Great Spirit to take her soul and join it with Timpanac’s. teepee, Timpanac saw Ucanogos, a beautiful Indian The Great Spirit was so saddened by these events he maiden. When Timpanac returned home, he gave joined their hearts together as one to hang forever in Ucanogos a beaded headband. In return, she gave Timpanogos Cave, and he set the Indian Maiden on him a pair of gloves. the mountain top for eternity. Those who travel through Provo Canyon can clearly see her features. The name When Ucanogos was old enough to marry she asked Timpanogos combines the names of the ill-fated lovers: her father to hold a contest for all braves who wished Timpanac and Ucanogos.

42 UTAH’S BACKYARD ADVENTURE 435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 43 HISTORY OF HEBER CITY

In the spring of 1859 pioneer settlers made their way to what they called the Provo River Valley. What they found was a beautiful valley surrounded by towering mountains with a wide river cutting across the valley floor. Early English settlers named their new township London after their hometown in Britain. Later it would be renamed Heber City after a prominent and well-loved leader in the LDS church and became an official city in 1889. Traditionally a farming community with over 100 dairy farms and a culture steeped in the “Western way of life” Heber City has made its own place in history from the birthplace of surround sound to hosting one of the country’s premier Western festivals. From humble beginnings with just 18 families, today Heber City and the surrounding Wasatch County area have become an oasis for outdoor and adventure enthusiast. With just over 15,000 residents Heber City still features small town charm from bygone eras and that feeling of being welcomed home.

435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 45 HISTORY OF MIDWAY

Tucked against the mountainside on the western edge of the Heber Valley, is the small mountain town of Midway. Visitors to Midway often enjoy the Swiss-inspired architecture and wonder how the town got its name. In the late 1850’s pioneer settlers with Swiss roots began to till and work the land bringing with them their unique style. By 1866 two small settlements existed. For safety concerns the two settlements decided to combine. Meeting in the middle they formed their new community as the town of Midway. Recently voted as Utah’s favorite small town, Midway welcomes visitors from around the world to enjoy Swiss charm, soothing hot springs, mountain golf, awe-inspiring manmade castles of ice in the winter and much, much more. During the 2002 Winter Olympics Midway welcomed the world as they helped host the Nordic events at Soldier Hollow. Today, Midway is a town of just over 5,000 residents and features some of the best dining and outdoor experiences in all of Utah.

435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 47 • Fire on the Water at OCTOBER EVENTS Jordanelle State Park • Heber Valley Railroad • Charleston 24th Celebration Pumpkin Festival YEAR-ROUND EVENTS IN • Homestead Summer • Sleepy Hollow Haunted THE HEBER VALLEY Concert Series Wagon Rides • Heber Valley Market & • Heber Valley Western Music JANUARY • Heber Valley Horse Sale Outdoor Concert in the Park & Cowboy Poetry Gathering • Christmas Bird Count • Homestead Summer AUGUST • Scarecrow Garden at Concert Series • Moonlight Snowshoe Hike • Wasatch County Fair Days Homestead Resort JUNE • Winter Festival • Mountain Valley Stampede • Full Moon Hike at Wasatch FEBRUARY • Heber Valley Market & Rodeo Mountain State Park Outdoor Concert in the Park • When Hailstone Freezes • Classic Car & Aircraft Show NOVEMBER • RW Erickson Antique Over Ice Fishing • Swiss Days • Tree Lighting Celebration Tournament Power Show • Sheep Dog Classic at • High Valley Arts Production • Chevy’s 50’s Car Show • Skijoring Soldier Hollow • PRCA Wilderness Circuit • Homestead Summer MARCH • Apple Harvest at Wasatch Rodeo Concert Series • High Valley Arts Theater Mountain State Park DECEMBER • Summer Solstice • St. Paddy’s Train • Homestead Summer • North Pole Express on the Celebration • Timpanogos Valley Theatre Concert Series Heber Valley Railroad • Solstice Flute Festival APRIL • Heber Valley Market & • Great Christmas Adventure • Dirty Dash at Soldier Hollow • Spring Easter Train at Outdoor Concert in the Park • Midway Small Town Swiss • Free Fishing Day Heber Valley Railroad SEPTEMBER Christmas • Warbird Event at the CAF • Restaurant Week • Apple Harvest at Wasatch • Interfaith Creche Exhibit JULY • Easter Eggstravaganza Mountain State Park • Cottages for the Children • Plein Air Competition • Baby Animal Days • Dirty Dash at Soldier Hollow • Santa Sleigh Rides • High Valley Arts Theatre MAY • Strawberry Wildlife and • Zermatt Swiss Christmas • Birds of Prey at Wasatch Kokanee Festival • Wild West Days at Heber Mountain State Park Valley Railroad • Homestead Summer • Small Town 4th of July Concert Series FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT • Soldier Hollow Mountain GOHEBERVALLEY.COM/EVENTS Bike Race • Demolition Derby

48 UTAH’S BACKYARD ADVENTURE 435.654.3666 GOHEBERVALLEY.COM 49 ADVENTURE OUTFITTERS ROCKY MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS ADVENTURE HAUS rockymountainoutfitters.com | 435.654.1655 adventurehaus.com | 435.709.9540 Horseback Riding, Fly Fishing, River Rafting Tours and Sleigh Rides | Map E15 ATV/RZR and Ski Rentals | Map B5 SLIM & KNOBBY’S AQUA X ZONE slimandknobbys.com | 435.654.2282 aquaxzone.com | 435.962.9663 Electric, Mountain and Street Bike Rentals and Sales | Map Q7 Inflatable Water Park at Jordanelle Reservoir SOAR UTAH BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES FLY FISHING utahsoaring.com | 435.610.2002 backcountrychronicles.com | 435.315.2250 Scenic Flights | O13 Guided Fly Fishing SOLDIER HOLLOW DANIELS SUMMIT utaholympiclegacy.com | 435.654.2002 danielssummit.com | 800.519.9969 Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing Rentals and Lessons, Trails | Map C16 Snowmobile and ATV Rentals STRAWBERRY BAY MARINA DEER CREEK ISLAND RESORT strawberrybay.com | 435.548.2261 deercreekislandresort.com | 435-657-5494 Boat Rentals, Guided Fishing Trips and Snowmobiling Boat, Kayak, Paddleboard and Jet Ski Rentals THE HIKING INN FISH HEADS FLY SHOP thehikinginn.com | 314.534.8996 fishheadsflyshop.com | 435.657.2010 Hiking and Snowshoe Guided Trips | Map B8 Guided Fly Fishing and Full Service Shop | Map Q7 UINTA RECREATION HIGH COUNTRY ADVENTURE uintarecreation.com | 801.613.0288 highcountryadventure.com | 801.224.2500 ATV/UTV, Snowmobile, Kayak, Paddleboard, RV, Boat and Jet Ski Rafting and Kayaking Tours and Rentals Rentals, Guided Tours | Map P12 HIGH VALLEY RENTAL WASATCH E-BIKE highvalleyrental.com | 435-654-2155 wasatchebike.com | 435.657.2964 ATV, Motorcycle and Snowmobile Rentals Electric Bike Rentals and Sales | Map E9 JORDANELLE RENTALS WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK jordanellerentals.com | 435.615.7397 stateparks.utah.gov | 435.654.1791 Boat, Kayak, Paddleboard and Jet Ski Rentals Cross Country Ski, Snowshoe, and Fishing Rentals, Trails | Map C3 KB HORSES WASATCH EXCURSIONS kbhorses.com | 435.657.0515 wasatchexcursions.com | 435.729.9595 Horseback Riding and Sleigh Rides | Map V7 ATV, UTV, Snowmobile, Jet Ski Rentals and Guided Tours | Map C11 LOFTY PEAKS WILDERNESS ACCESS OUTFITTERS loftypeaks.com | 435.654.5810 waoutah.com | 435.602.4022 ATV/UTV, Snowmobile, Boat, Jet Ski Rentals, Guided Tours | Map Q10 Fly Fishing Tours, Paddleboard, Kayak, Outdoor Equipment Rentals | Map Q7 MIDWAY ADVENTURE COMPANY ZIPLINE UTAH midwayadventure.com | 435.654.2008 ziplineutah.com | 866.923.1063 ATV/RZR, Bicycle, Ski and Snowboard Rentals, Retail,Rafting Tours | Map F9 Zipline and Ropes Course

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BEST WESTERN PLUS HOTEL 1227 S Hwy 40 | Heber 82 • • • • • 435.657.6500 | bestwestern.com | Map Q11 DANIELS SUMMIT LODGE Hwy 40 Daniels Summit Pass | Heber 53 • • • • • 800.519.9969 | danielssummit.com HEBER SENATOR 118 S 300 W | Heber | 435.777.2262 10 • • • hebersenatorbedandbreakfast.com | Map P8 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 1268 S Main | Heber | 866.HOLIDAY 75 • • • • • hiexpress.com/hebercityut | Map Q11 HOMESTEAD RESORT 700 N Homestead Dr | Midway 127 • • • • • 800.327.7220 | homesteadresort.com | Map D5 M STAR 425 S Main | Heber | 435.654.2150 22 • • • • SILVER SPRINGS LODGE 6225 E 1200 S | Heber 10 • • • • 435.503.7251 | silverspringslodge.com CAMPING ST. REGIS DEER VALLEY 2300 Deer Valley Dr | Park City 248 • • • • • AND RV 435.940.5700 | stregisdeervalley.com STRAWBERRY BAY LODGE Number of Hookups Pull Through Tenting Cabins Showers Grills Boating / Launch Water/Toilets 23 miles east of Heber, Hwy 40 21 • • • • DEER CREEK STATE PARK 435.548.2500 | strawberrybay.com 800.322.3770 30 11 6 • • • • stateparks.utah.gov SWISS ALPS INN 167 S Main | Heber 14 • • • • • JORDANELLE STATE PARK 435.654.0722 | swissalpsinn.com | Map Q8 800.322.3770 100 46 68 2 • • • • stateparks.utah.gov THE BLUE BOAR INN 1235 Warm Springs Rd | Midway 12 • • LODGEPOLE 435.654.1400 | theblueboarinn.com | Map B4 435.654.0470 51 • recreation.gov THE HIKING INN BED & BREAKFAST 364 Tanner Lane | Midway 5 • • MOUNTAIN VALLEY 314.534.8996 | thehikinginn.com | Map B8 RV RESORT 855.901.6100 150 85 10 • • • THE INVITED INN mountainvalleyrv.com | Map P14 1045 N Homestead Dr | Midway 5 • 435.654.7075 | invitedinn.com | Map C5 RIVER’S EDGE AT DEER PARK THE STONE HILL LODGE 888.754.4049 45 22 10 54 • • • 2590 Snake Creek Rd | Midway 7 • • • • riversedgeatdeerpark.com 801.897.5813 | stonehilllodge.com | Map A2 WASATCH MOUNTAIN TIMBER MOOSE LODGE STATE PARK 10000 E 3000 S Hamilton Pl | Timber Lakes 13 • • • 435.654.1791 138 27 2 • • 801.860.5885 | timbermoose.com stateparks.utah.gov | Map B2 ZERMATT RESORT UTAH STRAWBERRY BAY 784 W Resort Dr | Midway 345 • • • • • CAMPGROUND 866.643.2015 | zermattresort.com | Map B5 877.444.6777 249 • recreation.gov

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DENVER 454 MILES LAS VEGAS 410 MILES

PROVO 28 MILES WASHINGTON, DC 2,073 MILES

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