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THE BUCKET LIST Ride with bison, raft the West’s best whitewater, rappel down slot , then hook a trophy trout — and your is just getting started. Fulfill — or — your Utah Bucket List with these nine unforgettable adventures. PAGE 4 GETTING HERE & AROUND Getting to Utah is easy, and with a little know-how, getting around is also a breeze. Traveling in Utah means falling in love with Utah. PAGE 10 CITY & THE You think you know Salt Lake? Immerse yourself in the experiences that truly define this vibrant city and the greater Wasatch Front. PAGE 12

DINING GUIDE Get to know the sophisticated culinary side of Utah with help from a renowned dining critic. This roundup is a mere stepping off point of can’t-miss eateries from and around the state. PAGE 16

THE GREATEST ON EARTH® Zip up your coat, then point your skis or board down your choice of nearly 1,000 runs at 14 ski . Repeat. This is your guide to getting here, getting around and getting More Time® on your Utah ski vacation. 3 PAGE 24 TOP RATED UTAH Travelers to Utah love their experiences so much they can’t resist sharing them with the world. Here are several top attractions trending on TripAdvisor that deserve a spot on your vacation itinerary. 4 PAGE 30

PARKS & OUTDOORS Your adventure starts with The Mighty 5® national . It continues with multiple national monuments, recreation areas and state parks plus vast stretches of national forest and open lands filling the space between them. 5 PAGE 36

SCENIC BYWAYS The lure of the open road is strong in Utah. No matter where you drive here, there’s a scenic way to get where you’re going. These seven scenic byways will fill your eyes with Utah’s iconic visual splendor. 6 PAGE 50

HERITAGE & ARTS Utah has a variety of art and history destinations, as well as a vibrant art, theater, film, festival and music scene. Utah’s pioneer and indigenous heritage is the foundation, and our uniquely contemporary offerings include a thriving Olympic spirit, inspiring earth art and rural artist communities. PAGE 56

7 BEFORE YOU GO & RESOURCES Traveling to Utah is an adventure. It helps to come prepared, always with a little knowledge, sometimes with gear and supplies. Here are a few tips to help you start planning and packing for Utah. PAGE 64 NIGHT SKY ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Embrace the dark side of Utah’s national parks by staying up at night. Bryce Canyon National Park will always be recognized for geologic wonders formed by , but a growing number of visitors are sticking around the high-elevation park to play in the dark. The Dark Rangers of Bryce encourage such deviance.

Bryce, it turns out, is one of the best places in the world to take in the night skies. Two other Utah units, Capitol Reef National Park and Natural Bridges National Monument, are also among the top stargazing spots.

Bryce celebrates its low level of with an annual astronomy festival and night sky programs throughout the year. sltrib.com/ubl/Bryce BRETT PRETTYMAN OUTDOOR WRITER, AUTHOR

Native Utahn Brett Prettyman grew up exploring the natural wonders of the state and shared them with the public as an outdoor writer and columnist for the state’s largest newspaper, , for 25 years. Brett Prettyman is the former outdoor editor at the Salt Lake Tribune and author of ​“Fishing Utah,” “Best Easy Day Hikes Capitol Reef National Park” and “ Utah’s High Uintas” (revision). When not covering stories, and sometimes while doing it, he can be found discovering new Utah adventures with family and friends. He also has his own Utah Bucket List. @BrettPrettyman on Twitter

ABOUT THE UTAH BUCKET LIST Utah’s ample and amazing opportunities for possible outdoor adventure can be intimidating. Where do you start? The Salt Lake Tribune, in partnership with KUED Channel 7, set out to create a multimedia cheat sheet to help motivate people to make and experience their own Utah Bucket List and then actually cross items off.

Each item had to be a unique Utah experience, and the list had to include a variety of activities incorporating various ability levels. The list was designed especially for families and friends to make memories together. “Utah Bucket List” earned two Emmy Awards.

Utah national and state parks made the list, of course, as did a famous winter commodity of the Beehive State. are on the Utah Bucket List and so is a trip to for a G-force generating bobsled ride or ski jump into a pool.

See these Utah Bucket List items and more at sltrib.com/ubl/ Follow @UtahBucketList on Twitter or check out The Utah Bucket List on Facebook. Photos by Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune, unless noted otherwise. BIKING WHITE RIM CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK

The slickrock country around Moab gets the majority of mountain biking attention in Utah, but those looking for a different pedal power experience have discovered the unique opportunity of the 100-mile White Rim Trail. Some do it all sunrise to sunset, but they could miss what the land- scape has to offer while in such a hurry to set bragging rights.

A more popular way to ride the White Rim is with a sag wagon support vehicle chasing bikers on a more casual three- or four-day camping trip. The more leisurely ride allows visitors to soak up the stunning views and share them with family and friends. Like hiking, there is something special about powering yourself through — especially nature like Mother Nature gave Southern Utah. sltrib.com/ubl/WhiteRim

RAFTING CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK

There is big white water and then there is the appropriately named Cataract Canyon stretch of the in Canyonlands National Park. Many visitors have a river trip on Cataract on their life lists, but it takes a special kind of adventurer to experience the raging Colorado at its peak flow.

During high water years, people drop everything to float Cataract. “It’s the biggest white water you can find in the country,” said Steve Young, a river ranger at Canyonlands National Park. “It’s kind of a bucket list within a bucket list.” Don’t worry, floating the Colorado is a thrill even at its lowest flow. There are few places where you can truly escape everything about the outside world; Cataract Canyon is one of them. sltrib.com/ubl/Cataract

CAMPING DEVILS GARDEN

There are no lodges in Arches National Park, and that is not necessarily a bad thing. Most daily visitors leave the gates near or shortly after sunset. The only place for a head to hit a pillow is the 50-site Devils Garden Campground.

After a day of hiking to some of the greatest natural wonders of the world — the park has more than 2,000 documented arches — hanging out with the family around the campfire keeps the magic moments coming. As the fire dies and the night sky lights up, tired campers find a way to stay awake just a little longer.

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UTAH POWDER DAY WASATCH FRONT

Utah’s snow is the best on the planet for skiing and snowboarding. If you don’t believe it, just ask state officials who trademarked the phrase “The Greatest Snow on Earth” — seriously, legally trademarked it. Mother Nature has been known to dump up to 4 feet of the fluffy stuff in one storm on resorts within 40 minutes of downtown Salt Lake City. On days like these, “epic” is an understatement for skiers and riders.

Whether you’re riding the lifts and cutting the slopes at one of the state’s 14 resorts, exploring the backcountry or venturing out for a Nordic ski adventure, Utah has the perfect winter vacation for hardcore skiers or families interested in strapping something on their feet to get down, or around, the mountain. sltrib.com/ubl/skiutah

HORSEBACK BISON ROUNDUP ANTELOPE STATE PARK

Many people believe the only place to see wild bison is at Yellowstone National Park. But visitors flying into Salt Lake City International Airport just have to look out the window while their plane makes its final descent.

Bison from Yellowstone were delivered to , the largest island on the , in 1893. Today, the state manages the island. The bison and other wildlife, including antelope, , , fox and numerous species of shorebirds, raptors and songbirds, make Antelope Island a great destination for tourists, families and photographers.

For a truly genuine experience, consider riding horseback during the annual Antelope Island Bison Roundup held late each fall. Riders of all experience levels help encourage the bison into pens for health checkups and an auction.

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110 miles 180 miles to to Las Vegas Grand Canyon IN STATE OUT OF STATE

Salt Lake City to Moab (via I-15 and Hwy 6) — 4 hrs Denver to Moab (via I-70) — 5 hrs 30 min Salt Lake City to St. George (via I-15) — 4 hrs 15 min Las Vegas to St. George (via I-15) — 1 hrs 45 min Springdale to Torrey (via Hwy 89 and Hwy 12) — 4 hrs Yellowstone to Salt Lake City (via Hwy 20 and I-15) — 5 hrs Torrey to Moab (via Hwy 24 and I-70) — 2 hrs 30 min TRAVELING TO UTAH

Utah is accessible to the world via the brand new Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Starting in Salt Lake City is the best place to begin your trip if you want to understand Utah’s culture, history and local flavors — and see the towering mountains overlooking the city. Travelers can also fly into Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport for slightly closer access to Southern Utah sites, including a 2.5-hour drive to Zion National Park, St. George and Kanab.

TRAVELING AROUND UTAH

The best way to explore the state is to rent a car, though there are private shuttle

and group tour options as well. In the 11 Salt Lake City Skyline | Jay Dash Wasatch Front urban corridor of Northern Utah there is great public transportation, Utah’s location at the crossroads of the western means travelers including TRAX light rail, FrontRunner enjoy easy access to The Greatest Snow on Earth®, The Mighty Five® national commuter rail and the UTA bus system. parks and everything in between. Utah’s landscape is varied, ranging from It takes time to travel between major high-desert to alpine meadows and snow-covered peaks to -filled locations. Take advantage of the many . Across all the varied terrain you’ll find different national parks and scenic byways to enjoy the local scenery, monuments, state parks and cultural and historic activities, not to mention small towns and off-the-beaten track non-stop outdoor recreation. Without a several-week , it’s hard to attractions. See page 50 for some of Utah’s best scenic routes. experience it all, so pick a region and itinerary to start with, then come back again and again. visitutah.com/travel-info and visitutah.com/covid-19 GETTING HERE & AROUND

TRAVEL REGIONS

NORTHERN UTAH SOUTHEASTERN UTAH SOUTHWESTERN UTAH

Where mountains meet metros Where mighty rivers bisect Where alpine overlook ancient history red rock canyons Recommended regional trip length: 2 days for Salt Lake City. Add an additional Recommended regional trip length: Recommended regional trip length: day for each of the following stops: Park 3 days to fully experience the two national 6 days to fully experience the three national City, Antelope Island State Park, Golden parks. Add an additional day for each of parks. Add an additional 1-2 days for each of Spike National Historic Park, , the following stops: Moab river rafting, San the following stops: Cedar Breaks National Evermore Park and Provo Canyon. To extend Rafael Swell, and Monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante your visit to Vernal and the Dinosaur National Hovenweep National Monument. Add 2-3 National Monument, Lake Powell and Monument area, add another 2 days. days to experience Bears Ears National Coral Sand State Park. Monument, Natural Bridges National Top base camps: Monument and . Top base camps: Salt Lake City, Park City, Ogden, Heber St. George, Springdale, Kanab, Cedar City, Valley, , Logan Top base camps: Escalante, Boulder, Torrey Moab, Monticello, Bluff visitutah.com/northern visitutah.com/southwestern visitutah.com/southeastern & THE WASATCH FRONT

Salt Lake City is the urban heart of Northern Utah’s vibrant Wasatch Front. A city known equally for its thriving downtown and its backyard , Salt Lake City offers cosmopolitan amenities in an easy-to-navigate urban setting. The city is just a stone’s throw from hundreds of miles of for hiking, running and exploring and a dozen ski resorts, including four within 40 minutes. This unparalleled proximity has earned Salt Lake the distinction of being the only “Ski City.” Even Park City, the first IMBA Certified Gold-Level mountain biking city in the country and home to and Park City mountain resorts, is less than 45 minutes up the canyon. Utah’s five national parks are an average of four hours away by car. In short, by marrying the best of urban attractions and outdoor adventures, Salt Lake City is both a travel destination itself and the jumping-off point for many Utah .

Learn how to travel safely and responsibly throughout Utah’s Wasatch Front at visitutah.com/covid-19 and check ahead for availability.

EXPLORE BACKYARD TRAILS AND ADVENTURES YOU CAN ONLY FIND IN SALT LAKE CITY

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Whiskey Street in SLC | Austen Diamond Eva | Austen Diamond Avenue and Broadway (300 South). FIND YOUR WAY like Sugar House and Beehive and skilled mixologists at hip downtown spaces like Eva, through fall in normal years, there Historic , located at Main The Rest, Whiskey Street or actor Ty Burrell’s are downtown festivals and events including Street and South Temple Street, is the Bar-X and Beer Bar to pair with your dinner. Living Traditions, Downtown Farmers point of origin for the four quadrants of Tony Caputo’s Market and Liberty Heights Market, Utah Pride Festival, Utah Arts the Salt Lake City street grid system. From Fresh offer the best in local artisan food like Festival and the International Jazz Festival. Temple Square, major streets count up in Creminelli Fine Meats and Amano Artisan SLUG Magazine, also known as Salt Lake increments of 100. State Street (100 East) is Chocolates. UnderGround, annually hosts Craft Lake a primary artery running the full length of City, which celebrates the city’s strong do- the valley beginning on Capitol Hill. Evenings bring out the best cultural it-yourself and entrepreneurial character. attractions at performing arts and music Other major events include FanX® Salt Lake Locals frequently abbreviate street names, venues, including Broadway at the Eccles Comic ™ and the Sundance Film so you’ll hear 1300 South, 500 East Theater. Award-winning productions by Festival. spoken as “13th south, fifth east.” Popular Ballet West, the Utah Symphony & Opera neighborhoods just outside downtown and Pioneer Theater Company provide include the Avenues, University, Liberty an international flair. HERITAGE & RELIGION Wells, 9th and 9th, 15th and 15th and Sugar House. Each district has a unique Catch national and local acts headlining Settled in 1847, Salt Lake is a relatively young character and features local shops, downtown venues like the Urban Lounge, city, and its heritage remains strong. In fact, theaters, and bars worth The Depot and The State Room and at Salt Lake City’s most popular attraction is seeking out. (See the city map in Dining, multiple outdoor summer concert series. the 35-acre Temple Square. This beautiful page 16.) (See Dining, page 16 and Heritage & Arts, downtown site is the spiritual center for page 56.) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and offers free walking tours in forty URBAN & MODERN languages, extensive genealogy, great ARTS & FESTIVALS dining and frequent performances of the 13 Great vacations go hand in hand with Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. (Some great food. Salt Lake has become a foodie Discover the anchors of Salt Lake City’s sites are closed for construction until 2024.) destination and there’s never been a more art scene in Chapter 7 of this guide, then This Is the Place Heritage Park brings to important time to support local. Salt Lake browse the several independent galleries life Utah’s Mormon and native history and has award-winning microbreweries like sprinkled about downtown, including the marks the end of the 1,300-mile Mormon Squatters, Uinta and Red Rock, distilleries arts, crafts and boutiques of West Pierpont trail. SALT LAKE CITY & THE WASATCH FRONT

Dusk, Salt Lake City | Jay Dash Photography Ski | Adam Clark THE WASATCH FRONT 48 miles to Logan The jagged wall of the Wasatch Front is the backdrop to Utah’s 100-mile-long metropolitan corridor in Northern Utah. A global audience first became familiar with Utah’s dramatic Rocky OE Mountain setting during the 2002 Olympic Winter 203 Games. Now, the Wasatch Front’s reputation 167 precedes it: the range is home to 11 distinct ski resorts in the winter and limitless mountain adventure all year long.

Dynamic cities populate the valley to the west of 89 the . More than 2 million people call the Wasatch Front home thanks to a diverse ATO 84 economy and highly regarded quality of life. through the corridor and MORA FrontRunner commuter rail connects Provo to Salt Lake to Pleasant View, between Ogden and Brigham City. FARMITO 66 65 15 Historic Ogden has a surging downtown and nightlife on 25th Street and the Junction. Great brews and food from Roosters Brewing Co. or farm-to-table fare at Hearth on 25th can fuel your adventure, whether you stay in town for iFLY OUTIFU indoor skydiving or head up scenic S.R. 39 toward and extensive national forest. Round out your Northern Utah experience on a hike 65 among the wildlife of Antelope Island State Park or Salt Lake City Int’l 215 among the thrill-seekers on the roller coasters of Airport SAT AE , both in Davis County. CIT 80

Though Salt Lake and its international airport have 80 the largest profile, the other cities of Salt Lake 201 County all feature unique identities, local food and attractions. As you travel south from Salt Lake 224 City, visit the grain-to-glass production of Sugar EST VAE House Distillery in South Salt Lake, try the local CIT MURRA AR CIT food of Provisions in Millcreek or Copper Kitchen in

Holladay, catch Real Salt Lake professional soccer Canyo 215 ood n nw 190 at their home at Rio Tinto in Sandy, then tto Big C o discover the diverse ecosystems and 650 species EST ORA Closed in n Winter at the Living Planet Aquarium in Draper. L nyo ittle Cottonwood Ca SA In Lehi, the gardens, museums and Johnny Miller Signature Golf Club of Thanksgiving Point and RIVERTO Outlets Mall at Traverse Mountain mark the RAER transition to Utah County, to the south of Salt Lake. 15 Other landmarks include the Adobe campus, part of Utah’s dynamic “ Slopes” technology scene, and the Lehi Roller Mills, equally known for AIE locally milled grains and their role in “Footloose.” 92 Closed in This welcoming valley beautifully blends high tech Winter FrontRunner commuter rail with heritage. Provo and Orem have a growing EHI HIHA local dining scene, including Communal and Black Cafe, and easily access Mount Timpanogos 73 and the fly-fishing, hiking, ice climbing and skiing 68 of Provo Canyon. 189

Provo Canyon (U.S. 189) and I-80 head east up the canyon toward Utah’s premier mountain town, Park OREM City. Explore hundreds of trails across thousands of acres in winter — prime mountain biking terrain when the snow melts. Between adventures, ROVO fuel up at 100+ restaurants and bars, like the authentic, Western-inspired fare at Grub Steak and the eclectic American cuisine of Riverhorse on Main, or the farm-to-table scene of The Farm and Montage’s highly regarded Burgers & Bourbon. 15

Clockwise from top Bustling Main Street, Park City | Mike Schirf Dining at Laziz Kitchen | Nicole Morgenthau Brighton | Jay Dash Collecting shrimp, Great Salt Lake | Nicole Morgenthau Historic 25th Street, Ogden | Jay Dash SALT LAKE CITY & THE WASATCH FRONT

TED SCHEFFLER FOOD AND DRINK COLUMNIST, UTAH STORIES

We’ve come a long way, baby! Utah’s dining scene, that is. Sure, we’ve long been known for our state’s beauty and natural wonders, the incredible skiing, biking, hiking and other activities, but it’s only been recently that eating and eating well have become an important Utah draw.

Diversity is the keynote here, with award-winning chefs and restaurants bringing us cuisines from places like Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere; if it’s flavorful, you can probably find it here.

The dining guide that follows is a mere stepping-off point, a roundup of can’t-miss eateries from Salt Lake City and around the state that only scratches the surface of the culinary wonders Utah offers. So, enjoy visiting these marvelous restaurants, as well as others too numerous to include here. As the marvelous Julia Child used to say, bon appétit!

Ted Scheffler is a Utah-based freelance writer and the author of thousands of food, wine, music and travel articles. He is also the former editor of Devour Utah magazine and was Salt Lake City Weekly’s restaurant critic and drink columnist. When not maintaining his ever-expanding guitar collection, he enjoys skiing, reading, tennis and, of course, eating.

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NEIGHBORHOODS GREATER AVENUES

There are culinary corners, streets and The bucolic Avenues neighborhood, with its hilly streets and superb eateries, is remarkably reminiscent of San Francisco. But you’re actually right here in Utah at neighborhoods in Salt Lake City where the bustling Oquirrh, which serves artful cuisine from no-nonsense menus for one of the state’s best culinary experiences. Ditto Cucina, where the extensive wine list killer cuisine seems to be especially is certainly a draw, but so is chef Joey Ferran’s inventive cuisine — pork belly pozole concentrated. From a Parisian bistro and his terrific tandoori lamb chop, for example. Indian flavors with a modern flare is the mantra at Lavanya Mahate’s beautiful Saffron Valley. Along with traditional to Middle Eastern meals, this quartet dishes, Mahate also gets modern with menu items like the Bombay Sloppy Joe and her Saffron Banana Split. Craft beers brewed in-house and anything-but-routine of culinary hot spots offers delightful pub fare is the calling at Avenues Proper Restaurant & Publick House, where their destination dining. Hopspital IPA (Proper is down the block from LDS Hospital) pairs perfectly with duck fat-spritzed Prop-corn or General Tso’s Pork Belly Tacos.

(1) Avenues Proper Restaurant & Publick House | 385-227-8628 | avenuesproper.com (2) Oquirrh | 801-359-0426 | oquirrhslc.com (3) Saffron Valley | 801-203-3325 | saffronvalley.com (4) Cucina | 801-322-3055 | cucinawinebar.com 3RD & 3RD (DOWNTOWN)

One of SLC’s iconic culinary corners is 300 West and 300 South, where for years Tony Caputo’s Market & Deli has been feeding the city’s foodies with imported and local cheeses, chocolates and gourmet foods, plus an unbeatable array of deli sandwiches, pastas and such. Just around the corner, Cucina Toscana has been a longtime go-to destination for Tuscan-style Italian cuisine like scaloppine di vitello al limone. Traveling the other side of the globe, Laan Na Thai is a mom-and-pop eatery dishing up the vivid flavors of northeastern Thailand — nam tok, for example. And, for comfort food at its Belgian best, be sure to visit Bruges Waffles & Frites, where the name of this fun eatery pretty much tells the story. Be sure to check out the SLC Farmers Market at Pioneer Park on Saturdays throughout the summer.

(10) Tony Caputo’s Market & Deli | 801-531-8669 | caputos.com (10) Cucina Toscana | 801-328-3463 | toscanaslc.com (11) Bruges Waffles & Frites | 801-363-4444 | brugeswaffles.com (11) Laan Na Thai (pictured) | 801-363-2717 | facebook.com/laannathai

HARVEY MILK BOULEVARD

SLC’s east-west corridor called Harvey Milk Boulevard (aka 900 South) is a smorgasbord of fresh, fantastic flavors. Aromas of fresh-baked pita, simmering legumes, and fresh herbs welcome guests into Laziz Kitchen, the Harvey Milk home of mouthwatering Middle Eastern cuisine. For southern-style American comfort food, Amy Britt‘s Pig & a Jelly Jar has you covered with chicken and waffles, beignets, fried pickles and Mason jar libations. Modern, elevated Greek cuisine is

on tap at Manoli’s, where you won’t find gyros or souvlaki, but will 19 enjoy creative Greek meze and mains like pan-seared branzino and delectable donuts called loukoumathes. As the owners of Veneto Ristorante Italiano say, there is no tipping in Veneto, so there’s no tipping at Veneto, an inviting local gem knocking the cuisine of Northern Italy out of the park. DINING DINING

(12) Laziz Kitchen (pictured) | 801-441-1228 | lazizkitchen.com (13) Pig & a Jelly Jar | 385-202-7366 | pigandajellyjar.com (14) Veneto Ristorante Italiano | 801-359-0708 | venetoslc.com (15) Manoli’s | 801-532-3760 | manolison9th.com

15TH & 15TH

Stroll the tree-lined blocks around 1500 South and 1500 East and you’ll discover a veritable United Nations of foods and flavors. At Mazza Middle Eastern Cuisine, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Egypt, and other countries are well-represented with dishes like mujaddara, kibbeh, kafta and, of course, falafel. Next door to Mazza, Scott Evans’ Finca offers authentic Spanish cuisine, both traditional and modern, ranging from classics like patatas bravas and tortilla Española to more contemporary dishes. 15th and 15th also features locations for two Salt Lake City institutions: Caputo’s Market & Deli (see 3rd and 3rd above) and Tulie Bakery, a high-quality, local-when- possible bake house, which first opened in the city’s 9th and 9th neighborhood in 2008. As a bonus, stop by one of the city’s fiercely independent book stores: The King’s English.

(17) Tulie Bakery | 801-410-4217 | tuliebakery.com (17) Caputo’s Market & Deli | 801-486-6615 | caputos.com (18) The King’s English | 801-484-9100 | kingsenglish.com (19) Finca | 801-532-3372 | fincaslc.com (19) Mazza Middle Eastern Cuisine | 801-484-9259 | mazzacafe.com MORE SALT LAKE DINING

(9) STANZA ITALIAN BISTRO & WINE BAR

LOG HAVEN Eye-popping design and décor is the hallmark of Joel Log Haven is an iconic Utah dining destination, originally built as LaSalle’s Stanza restaurant, a log mansion before being purchased and made into a world- which is a fine destination class restaurant by owner Margo Provost and her talented team. for excellent, Italian fare. Nature, nurture and nourishment come together on the 40 private Yellowtail crudo is a terrific acres that Log Haven occupies in nearby Millcreek Canyon. way to kick off a meal , and stunning views complement chef Dave here, and you’ll certainly Jones’ inventive and eclectic cuisine, which incorporates Asian and want to tuck into at least Southwestern flavors in dishes like Korean fried cauliflower and one of the homemade roasted poblano chile mac and cheese. It’s no wonder that Log pastas: bucatini alla Haven is in high demand for weddings and other special occasions. carbonara is a great choice. Beverage manager Jimmy 801-272-8255 | log-haven.com Santangelo’s first-rate wine and cocktail collection adds to the enjoyment of a (7) EVA Stanza meal.

Eva owner/chef Charlie Perry 801-746-4441 | stanzaslc.com looked to his great-grandmother, Eva Coombs, when naming his inviting eatery. He credits her for passing a love of quality ingredients and the “shared pleasures of eating” to him. The eclectic menu has a Mediterranean tinge to it — consider shrimp and grits with feta, for example. But the cuisine really spans the entire globe with dishes like togarashi fried chicken, lamb and pork cevapi and Neapolitan-style pizzas. Super-friendly service, a casual-but-classy atmosphere and a terrific selection of craft cocktails, beer and wine all add to Eva’s excellence.

801-359-8447 | evaslc.com

(5) J. WONG’S THAI & CHINESE BISTRO

The interesting blending of Chinese and Thai cuisines FELDMAN’S DELI at J. Wong’s isn’t surprising once you know that the For an authentic, Jewish-style (not Wongs — originally from kosher) eating experience in Utah, China — emigrated to Thailand look no further than Feldman’s before settling down here in Deli. Created by husband-and-wife Utah. Their restaurant has a team Michael and Janet Feldman, contemporary, sleek look, with this is the real deal. The menu can imported artwork and décor you to the East Coast, from China and Thailand. It’s where the Feldmans hail from, an inviting, beautiful eatery. with temptations like boil-and- On the menu, flavors range bake bagels, house-made kishka, from Thai curries and Chinese potato and onion knish, matzo ball stir-fries to inventive dishes like soup, gefilte fish and, of course, honey-glazed walnut shrimp overstuffed deli sandwiches. And and equally delicious Hong Jue there’s entertainment to boot. scallops. An excellent beer, Look for “Old Jews Telling Jokes” wine, liquor and sake selection comedy nights as well as live music just adds to J. Wong’s appeal. on weekends.

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DINING 21 TREE ROOM SUNDANCE

There are plenty of great reasons to visit Robert Redford’s — skiing, hiking, biking, relaxing and enjoying its natural beauty among them. But one favorite excuse for a Sundance is the experience of dining at the Tree Room. STATEWIDE DINING Decorated with Redford’s personal collection of Western and Native American art and memorabilia, the restaurant is named for the tree that grows in the middle of it; Redford didn’t want to cut it down, so he essentially built the Tree Room around it. From grilled octopus with piquillo peppers and white beans, to loin with seasonal mushrooms and blackberry-pomegranate mostarda, dining here is just as memorable as the sensational setting.

866-627-8313 | sundanceresort.com

HELL’S BACKBONE GRILL BOULDER

James Beard Award honoree Hell’s Backbone Grill isn’t just one of Utah’s best restaurants, it’s one of this country’s best restaurants. Tibetan prayer flags SPIN CAFÉ TUPELO blowing in the breeze welcome customers HEBER PARK CITY old and new to this very distinctive eatery where — not to sound hokey — but love Fun and funky are two words to describe The creation of über-charming couple is in the air. Guests love the Grill and Spin Café, a casual restaurant with Matthew Harris and Maggie Alvarez, owners Blake Spalding and Jen Castle outrageously delicious homemade Tupelo is named for Harris’ , which and their staff love them right back. gelato that folks queue up for, along are planted in . The couple And what’s not to love with meals with an extensive and eclectic menu travels far and wide to source artisan, sourced from the restaurant’s organic and beverage list. Someone in the small-scale producers such as Bear Lake farm and Boulder-raised, grass-fed local kitchen knows a lot about barbecue, Lamb, Desert Mountain Beef, Ritual lamb and beef. Whether you come for as evidenced by the excellent house- Chocolate and such for their kitchen. In the bodacious blue corn pancakes or smoked turkey, -style beef brisket, Harris’ hands, something as simple as -style lamb-stuffed green pepper, St. Louis spare ribs and hickory-smoked buttermilk biscuits with Tupelo honey be assured that an excursion to Hell’s chicken. But this isn’t just a BBQ joint. butter is divine, and a dish of whiskey- Backbone Grill is one that can be life- Spin also offers pastas, burgers, steaks, glazed pork cheeks with rosemary crumbs changing. It’s that special. seafood, and lots more, including super- is truly memorable. Be certain to order friendly service. the exquisite sticky toffee pudding with 435-335-7464 | hellsbackbonegrill.com Earl Grey bitters ice cream for dessert. 435-654-0251 | spincafe.net 435-615-7700 | tupeloparkcity.com 435-752-9577 superb. simply are more and dishes those — all efagioli pasta ravioli, handmade delicate funghi, ai Pollo exceptional. equally is Padano Grana shaved and EVOO lemon, arugula, with carpaccio beef of slices thin through see- and other-worldly, is Pomodoro gnocchi homemade Micheli’s …well, food the And dine. to place alovely is Nonne Le house, foliage-covered acharming, in Situated West. the in best the of one it’s Logan, in restaurant Italian best the just isn’t eatery Micheli’s PierAntonio Nonne. Le at get you what exactly that’s but Utah, Northern in Italy Northern encounter to expect not might One LOGAN LE NONNE | lenonne.com 801-373-8000 |communalrestaurant.com 801-373-8000 so plan accordingly. popular, is here brunch Saturday sauce. cream turmeric and chips sprouts Brussels like Mer de Loup awhole serving Utah in eatery other no of know I match. to cuisine killer and vibe a terrific with arestaurant Communal, Enter ingredients? other and cheeses, meats, sustainable and local use to strives that restaurant a find to expect you did But Provo. in dining fine find you’ll Sure, PROVO COMMUNAL , but Communal does, with accoutrements accoutrements with does, Communal , but literally covered in nickels. in covered literally it’s because so named Firewood, at downstairs Bar Nickel 21, the over visit you’re If flame. open over naturally cooked —all more and confit duck wood-grilled cauliflower,roasted apricot organic salmon, ember- char, hot-smoked fire-roasted as such dishes enjoying means that diners, For true. come adream was wood of types various using performed is cooking the of all almost where restaurant a creating So, flames. wood over cooking loves just he — anything or pyromaniac he’s a that Not thing for fire. a had always has Murcko John owner/chef Firewood CITY PARK FIREWOOD firewoodonmain.com 435-252-9900 435-355-0167 |anticaforma.com 435-355-0167 climbing. or biking of day abig after heaven-sent are calzones The offer. they best the among are pies Capanna and Funghi The free). gluten- available also are (they dough of amounts heavy on less-focused and flavor on big are they meaning style, in American than Italian more are They legendary. are pizzas Neopolitan wood-fired Forma’s Antica place? pizza atop-notch without be town adventure an would What MOAB FORMAANTICA

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The quality and quantity of Utah’s snow, ski resorts and winter experiences mean you truly can have the ski or snowboard vacation of your dreams. Looking for deep powder, Olympic downhill or precision-engineered terrain parks? Do you have visions of endless slopes followed by luxurious après ski? Stop dreaming and experience the real thing in Utah.

Utah’s location at the Crossroads of the West means you have More Mountain Time® to enjoy your vacation on our world-class snow. It means more time on the mountain; more time with family and friends. A quick cup of coffee and a morning flight to Salt Lake City gets you on Utah’s slopes by afternoon. Ten of Utah’s 15 ski resorts are less than an hour from the airport. Stay anywhere along the vibrant Wasatch Front (Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo or Ogden) and you’ll find a winter paradise in your own backyard. To explore insider tips and local ideas for your time on The Greatest Snow on Earth®, go to visitutah.com/mountain-time.

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EASY ACCESS Lake City, Ogden or Provo, or maybe you the neighboring Heber Valley. Park City want to sleep in an extra 20–30 minutes in has more than 100 lodging properties Salt Lake-area resorts (Solitude, Brighton, the morning by staying on the mountain. and countless additional home and Snowbird and Alta) and Park City-area condo rentals in town or on the slope. resorts (Park City, Deer Valley and WHERE TO STAY The serene landscape around Heber Woodward) are within 45 minutes of and Midway is home to Olympic-caliber Salt Lake City International Airport. cross-country skiing at and Ogden-area resorts (Snowbasin, Powder SALT LAKE CITY comfortable Alpine accommodations. Mountain and Nordic Valley) are an average of an hour from the airport, as From the European-style village at Solitude SUNDANCE is Robert Redford’s scenic Sundance to the luxurious Spa at Snowbird, Mountain Resort in Provo Canyon. Utah’s four Cottonwood Canyon resorts Twenty minutes southwest of Heber is Robert (the popular Brighton Resort and skier’s- Redford’s rustic and comfortable Sundance The junctions of I-15, I-80 and I-84 in only Alta round out the list) are top Mountain Resort, nestled beneath one of Northern Utah, combined with Salt winter vacation destinations. Look for the most picturesque peaks of the Wasatch Lake’s belt route, I-215, mean wide-open extensive slope-side lodging options Mountain Range, Mount Timpanogos. avenues right to Utah’s best canyons. This and an average of 500+ inches of Utah’s layout is also convenient for ski itineraries legendary snow in these canyons. The OGDEN hitting multiple Utah resorts. TRAX light quality of the ski runs, on-mountain rail, UTA ski buses and taxi services work amenities and the proximity of This historic and welcoming town together to shuttle visitors without vehicles the resorts to downtown define the has built a mighty reputation as an between downtown and the resorts. Salt Lake ski experience. It’s easy to outdoor recreation mecca, with good catch first lift in the morning and take reason. You’ll find some of the state’s If it’s all about the journey, set your in the symphony in the evening. Add best slopes in Ogden’s backyard. sights on Utah’s four scenic destination in a thriving culinary scene, world-class Powder Mountain is one of North resorts: Cherry Peak and Beaver performing arts, plentiful shopping America’s largest resorts and offers vast Mountain in Northern Utah near Logan, and off-the-slope activities for backcountry access and snow kiting. The or Eagle Point and Brian Head in the whole family, and you can begin to see legendary runs of Snowbasin include Southern Utah. Many consider these why the Salt Lake area has the reputation the men’s and women’s downhill from undiscovered gems worth the drive for as the only true “Ski City” in the U.S. the , stunning the untouched powder, mellow vibe and scenery, terrain parks and beautiful nonexistent lift lines. For visitors to the PARK CITY on-mountain facilities. Nordic Valley’s southern resorts, air travelers have the expansion is building on Ogden Valley’s quickest access through Las Vegas. Though Historic Main Street has all the legacy of incredible skiing and riding. look and feel of a cozy mountain town, Ogden’s walkable downtown is growing, Once you’re here, the only real challenge is the Park City area is much larger than with family amenities like the Treehouse deciding if you want to stay slope-side or many realize. Park City Resort is among Museum, a thriving restaurant and bar stay in the city. Maybe you want access to the largest resort experiences in America, scene and classic buildings from Ogden’s the cultural amenities and nightlife of Salt while luxurious Deer Valley stretches into history as a boomtown railroad outpost. sidewalks clear. In the winter, follow our Weather Wednesday snow report on Instagram @visitutah Instagram on report snow Wednesday Weather our follow winter, the In clear. sidewalks and roads the keeping rain, alittle or snow light receives canyon the of foot the at City Ski while mountains the in atime at drops snow of afoot than more when is which storms,” “designer term the hear powder. also may Utah’s You riding and skiing when flotation ideal for snow of quantity and frequency right” a“just produce conditions climate unique Steenburgh, Jim scientist atmospheric Utah of University by Canyons Cottonwood the in quality snow of research to According class. the of top the at resorts ski Utah’s rank annually who others, and Forbes magazine, SKI of readers the from accolades the at look Just it. for word our take don’t But country. the in riding and skiing deep-powder best the has Utah that claim the make to many lead Mountains Wasatch the in resorts ski eleven the along bounty their drop that storms the and of combination Utah’s UTAH’S SNOW SCIENCE UTAH RE UTAH 1 sithcm | | skiutah.com HEBER ER V DEER PARK CITY 2015–16 ALLEY MOUNT BEAVER

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Skiers and riders come to Utah for The Greatest Snow on Earth®, yet even those who opt not to take to the slopes can still find their “Greatest” at Utah’s resorts and surrounding communities. Here are nine experiences on and off the slopes favored by travel writer Jill K. Robinson. Follow Jill @dangerjr and dangerjillrobinson.com. To see the best of all 15 resorts, explore visitutah.com/ski-resorts.

RIDE AN ORANGE BUBBLE TO CLOUD DINE

Warm up and grab lunch atop Dream Peak at the newly redesigned and expanded Cloud Dine at Park City Mountain. The orange bubble lift, a heated, covered chairlift, warms you between runs as it zips you to the top of the peak in under ten minutes.

CLIFF SPA AT SNOWBIRD LAP THE UTAH OLYMPIC LEGACY AT SNOWBASIN Long days on the slopes can lead to sore muscles, but that Advanced skiers can get a taste doesn’t mean calling it a night. of the 2002 Winter Olympics by Stretch out at Snowbird’s Cliff following the 2,625 feet of Spa in yoga and fitness classes vertical drop that made up the then chill in the eucalyptus steam women’s Wildflower Downhill room or rooftop heated pool course. Take the John Paul after a spa treatment. Still not Express Quad to the Allen Peak relaxed? Head downstairs to Tram, adjust your goggles and round out your après with go! For less extreme terrain, take a great meal and a cocktail. the Needles Express Gondola to enjoy a treasure trove of intermediate and easy terrain.

GET A LIFT FROM TOWN AT PARK CITY

There’s no need to drive to the resort when you can grab a seat on the Town Lift, which loads right on Park City’s Historic Main Street. At the end of the day, celebrate your successful turns at the High West Distillery & Saloon — with ski-in access. Don’t worry: ski gear is perfectly acceptable attire for a late afternoon whiskey tasting. hidden gem among Utah’s resorts. Utah’s among gem hidden a Head Brian making louder, even praises resort’s the singing regulars long-time many have resort the at upgrades Recent too. spectacular is skiing the course, away. Of 3miles just Monument, National Breaks Cedar of towers) hoodoos (slender rock orange the overlooking mountain the up you zip quads speed high- their however, Head, Brian At peaks. alpine craggy mind to calls Utah in skiing Downhill HEAD’S HOODOOS SKI AMONG BRIAN seasoned masters. seasoned into skiers novice turn helping experience of those all of value the up pass to hard It’s basics. school ski teaching now are instructors past of kids the Even years. 85 than more for instruction ski on focus acontinuous been has there means 1936, which since open been has Brighton BRIGHTON AT TRAINING SKI OF YEARS 85 FROM LEARN plans for tomorrow. make and day the of run best the about stories exchange whiskey, a up, order on Belly enjoyment. Sundance and restored for your WyomingThermopolis, to in home its from moved was Bar Rosewood 1890s the Gang, Butch Hole-in-the-Wall Cassidy’s by frequented Bar. Once Owl the at day ski your to influence Western authentic some Add KITES ARE FOR SKIERS pass and kite skiing pass. skiing kite and pass aday grab can you acres, the access to want just you if or skills, your to add to how learn and adventure kite asnow for up sign gear, the have and it love already you If basics. the on agrip get to groups small and individuals for lessons has which Center, Powder Mountain’s Adventure at kiting snow in fluent Get Deer Valley is that good. that is Valley Deer hype: isn’t It services. guest 1 for including America, No.in North resorts ski best the among Valley Deer vote consistently magazine SKI of readers why reasons the of some are terrain awesome and detail to attention valets, ski runs, corduroy Impeccable mountain. askier’s is Valley Deer DEER VALLEYDEER TO SKIS THE BRING FOOTSTEPS CASSIDY’S DRINK IN WHISKEY BUTCH

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Dine on Historic 25th Street after a visit to Ogden’s stately Union Station, then track down your ancestors at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Take a drive or ride a bicycle up Provo Canyon, among the world’s most scenic canyons, or head to Southern Utah for incredible hikes, scenic backways and championship golf in Utah’s best red rock landscapes.

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“Amazing! Exceeded our expectations! Never thought we would be able to see fossils in their ‘unexcavated’ state! Educational! Informative, and just plain fun! It is mesmerising... hard to believe places like this actually exist. Dinosaurs brought up close ... but not in a typical museum. Beautiful country!”

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“Incredible adventure “Wild and Beautiful — Lots to See and Do I have visited Carlsbad Caverns, Cave and Kartchner It may be a bit out of the way, Caverns but never have I felt as but Flaming Gorge is totally awed as I did at Timpanogos worth the drive to take in all Cave. … The trail to the entrance its gorgeous beauty and great is only 1.5 miles but the vertical outdoor activities. ... We love climb is about 1,000 feet. … Flaming Gorge and highly The path inside the cave is not recommend a visit for at least a strenuous but there are some couple days. You’ll want to return narrow places.” as we did.”

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BEAR RIVER MIGRATORY UTAH MOTORSPORTS CAMPUS BIRD REFUGE

“World Class Track “Great Birding This has become a world- I just keep coming back (from renowned road-racing course, the U.K.) to Bear River. One of one of the best in the U.S. the best birding spots in the U.S. Everyone in Utah should check Masses of shore and water , out this $100 million facility, and usually very peaceful with it is awesome. There is car surprisingly few visitors.” racing and motorcycle racing ... [and] a Go Kart Racing series — ProfIan each year. Family fun at very reasonable prices.”

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Robbers Roost | Andrew Burr CAPITOL REEF Hike under and around Hickman Bridge | Andrew Burr Where pioneer orchards meet wild and unexpected

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The is open year-round. Several easy hiking trails and the park’s scenic drive are found near the visitor center. In only a couple hours, you can try a hike like INSIDER TIPS Hickman Bridge or the Grand Wash and examine petroglyph panels left by the along S.R. 24. With a half-day, add the 8-mile scenic drive past the visitor center 1. In summer and early fall, fruit can be and Fruita Historic District. picked and eaten in the Fruita orchards for free. You can take a bag of fruit to go for a With a full day, and a high-clearance vehicle, you can explore the bulging uplift of nominal fee. Definitely stop at the Gifford rainbow-hued sandstone “reefs” and canyons of the Waterpocket Fold, or tour the Homestead for a fresh, local pie. Temples of the Sun and Moon and the rest of Cathedral Valley’s sculptured sandstone monoliths. During harvest season (June–October, varies based on the fruit), pick your 2. At high desert elevations, drink extra own fruit from the park’s orchards. water and don’t forget the electrolytes. Start hikes early, protect your skin and With even more time, and the right supplies and experience, request a free take breaks to enjoy the scenery. backcountry permit and discover yourself amid pristine wilderness. Capitol Reef has several incredible backpacking trails, but water is scarce and wayfinding knowledge is a 3. Capitol Reef is a certified International must. The park is also growing in popularity as a rock-climbing destination. Check Dark Sky Park. Fit some stargazing into ahead for the current conditions of backcountry roads and washes. your itinerary.

4. Connect your visit with Bryce Canyon CLIMATE National Park by driving on the All- American Road: Scenic Byway 12, one of You’ll experience a combination of mountain and desert climates. From May–October, the most beautiful roads in the United expect dry, warm weather in the 70°– 80°F range and significant nighttime dips down to States. Plan several days to explore both the 40°s. November–March is the coldest time, with daytime temperatures peaking parks adequately. under 50°F in November, 39°F in January and freezing overnight. Hardy travelers, however, will encounter stunning solitude amid snowcapped monoliths. visitutah.com/capitol-reef

WHERE TO STAY COVID-19 TIP

The welcoming and eclectic town of Torrey is the primary gateway to Capitol Reef and The state and the National Park Service includes local dining options. In towns between Hanksville and Loa you’ll find additional may require facemasks indoors and when and and breakfast accommodations. Boulder boasts the Zagat-rated Hell’s social distancing isn’t possible. Some Backbone Grill. facilities may be closed.

Open year-round, Capitol Reef’s campgrounds are first come, first served, including visitutah.com/covid-19 a developed campground in Fruita and primitive campgrounds in the backcountry. ST. EORE EOVER 21 50 6 CEAR CIT 30 80 AROA NATIONAL PARK 9 ZION 130 SRIAE 257 15 Salt Lake Great EAVER AA NATIONAL PARK BRYCE CANYON 84 RICHFIE AUITCH 36 3 89 FIMORE 89 TOOEE 89 15 TO ZION AND BRYCE AND ZION TO 15 NATIONAL PARKS 15 215 62 CIT RIHAM OE 24 ESCAATE 28 Lake Utah ARE CIT 84 12 OA AR CIT AR 70 SAT CIT AE TORRE 2 89 ROVO MATI Lake Powell 89 39 HEER CIT 12 NATIONAL PARK Lake Bear CAPITOL REEF 6 80 AMAS 5 31 10 RAOH CASTE AE CASTE 6 EVASTO 150 40 24 70 several requiring high-clearance and four-wheel drive. four-wheel and high-clearance requiring several including unpaved, be to area this in roads all Expect canyons. slot remarkable enjoy can you fuel, of plenty and amap with but rugged, more is Swell the of portion southern The camping. primitive peaceful, and climbing hiking, petroglyphs, of a wealth experience to Backway Draw Buckhorn the into down drive overlook, the River. After Rafael San the by cut path a14-mile Canyon, Grand Little the of perspective abird’s-eye is view The area. this of expansiveness the to you introduces Overlook Wedge 1,000-foot the at Starting ( Park. Sky Dark International acertified also is It canyons. surrounding the exploring and biking camping, hiking, by place amazing this experience and family the Bring imagination. the stretches and captures landscape sandstone whimsical park’s this world, the in place other any Unlike ( skies. dark pristine beneath evening an for ateepee rent or camp You can pictographs. and petroglyphs areas’ the explore trails hiking nearby and crew, construction aroad by village this of discovery incredible the showcases museum The villages. culture Fremont largest-known the of one of site the marks museum This ( Pando. as known colony quaking massive the to Trail, home Recreation National Lakeshore ATV Trail and Paiute the include Highlights fishing. and elk ATV trails, extensive camping, secluded to leading drives scenic with forests aspen beautiful its for known paradise outdoor an Enter ( free. in get they and it, love will kids The go. you before hours the check but April–September, open far. Typically so discovered 12,000 than —more bones dinosaur of concentration densest world’s the see you’ll monument, national newest Utah’s At Reef Capitol from minutes ( COMPLETE YOUR ITINERARY ( Canyon. Ferron nearby in trails of miles enjoy can bikes mountain or vehicles off-highway bring who Visitors park. the to adjacent course golf public hole, eighteen- an also is There camp. and fish boat, to place agreat is reservoir quiet This

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PARKS & OUTDOORS 39 ARCHES A stunning sky, Arches National Park | Angie Payne Every arch frames 300 million years of patient erosion

WHAT TO DO

Most visitors enjoy the full 18-mile scenic drive (one-way). For the best experience, travel patiently and respect parking regulations. Early on the drive, the Viewpoint creates contrast between Arches’ geology and the distant peaks. INSIDER TIPS The short hikes at Park Avenue, Balanced Rock and the Windows Section quickly bring you up to speed on the park’s diverse formations and high concentration of arches. 1. Arches is far less crowded at sunrise and sunset, maybe the most striking times to Even if you’ve seen pictures of , you’ve not truly experienced until you’ve visit. March–October is busy, especially on been. Like the more than 2,000 arches that give the park its name, Delicate Arch begs a holidays, weekends and mid-morning. closer look. At Devils Garden, see one of the earth’s longest arches. 2. Well-prepared hikers can escape the You could see it all in a half-day, but Arches National Park’s experiences can fill a full crowd on the 8-mile Devils Garden trail. day or more of attention and exploration. The Arches visitor center is open year-round. With stamina, agility and a permit or Stop for tips and to fill up your water bottles. guide, visit the stunning labyrinth called the Fiery Furnace.

CLIMATE 3. Follow @archesnps on Twitter and Facebook and visit nps.gov/arch for park You’ll typically encounter 65°–85°F temperatures through the spring and fall, often alerts about current conditions and to view deep into November, though nights can be as much as 30° cooler. These cooler the entrance station webcam. seasons are highly recommended to avoid crowds. Southeastern Utah gets hot in the summer, and daytime temperatures can exceed 100°F. You can beat the heat by 4. The short Dead Horse Point Mesa Scenic planning ahead and carrying sunscreen and extra water. During the summer, consider Byway (S.R. 313) connects Moab and Arches exploring in the morning and evening. In winter, enjoy iconic landmarks in solitude. You to the road’s namesake state park and the may need poles and shoe spikes to navigate icy or snowy trails. Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands.

visitutah.com/arches WHERE TO STAY

Five miles away in Moab, find great local cuisine, coffee, brews and abundant COVID-19 TIP accommodations, or seek out nearby resort destinations like Red Cliffs Lodge or Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa. Pack your tent for the public lands that surround Moab. The state and the National Park Service There are additional lodging options in nearby Green River. Devils Garden may require facemasks indoors and when Campground (see Utah Bucket List, page 6) fills up fast, so make reservations up to six social distancing isn’t possible. Some months in advance for stays March 1–October 31. facilities may be closed.

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PARKS & OUTDOORS 41 CANYONLANDS | Angie Payne Two mighty rivers form wave after wave of deep canyons

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Utah’s largest national park has some of the least-visited areas in the nation, yet also has some of the most well-photographed icons in the West. You can customize your Canyonlands adventure with short but inspiring hikes for the whole family, a day or INSIDER TIPS more on the rapids or a well-planned retreat into the backcountry. 1. Close to Moab, the Island in the Sky is Island in the Sky is the popular northern section accessible from Moab, where easy and the most visited district, but outside of moderate hikes access views of the Colorado River to the east and the Green River to overlooks and Mesa Arch (especially at the west. sunrise), the scenic, though strenuous, trails are seldom crowded. The Needles district is named for its profusion of red rock spires and sandstone fins. There are short hikes, but Needles is also a backpacker’s dream. The remote Maze 2. A permit is required to bike or drive district is Canyonlands’ jumbled stone playground, requiring backcountry use permits the popular White Rim Trail and for all and a high-clearance, 4WD vehicle. With an extra day, see the Great Gallery overnight camping trips in the backcountry. pictographs of Horseshoe Canyon. 3. Squaw Flat Campground in the Needles district is a great base camp for day hikes CLIMATE into the backcountry, but go prepared: Carry extra water and be alert for black bears. Spring and fall are ideal seasons to visit Canyonlands, with daytime temperatures of 60o–85oF. Like nearby Arches, Canyonlands warms up significantly in the summer 4. The remote Maze district easily occupies months, reaching 100+oF. Beat the heat by planning ahead, carrying sunscreen and three days, plus hours to drive there. extra water and playing in the morning and evening during the peak of summer. Solitude and endless splendor are the Temperatures will dip to freezing at night by late November, but winter is an rewards for extremely well-prepared, self- extraordinarily beautiful time in Canyonlands. Incredible “monsoon” season sufficient wayfinders. thunderstorms on late summer afternoons can result in potentially dangerous flash . Check conditions in advance. visitutah.com/canyonlands

WHERE TO STAY COVID-19 TIP

Moab and Monticello are popular base camps for Island in the Sky and the Needles The state and the National Park Service districts, respectively, and each offers excellent accommodations. While Moab is known may require facemasks indoors and when as an outdoor adventure destination and for its proximity to Arches National Park, social distancing isn’t possible. Some Monticello is a high-elevation retreat with easy access to Bears Ears National facilities may be closed. Monument, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and the Four Corners region. Consider Green River for Horseshoe Canyon and Blanding or Bluff for Bears Ears. visitutah.com/covid-19 ST. EORE EOVER 21 50 6 CEAR CIT 30 80 AROA NATIONAL PARK 9 ZION 130 SRIAE 257 15 Salt Lake Great EAVER AA 84 RICHFIE AUITCH 36 89 NATIONAL PARK BRYCE CANYON FIMORE 89 TOOEE 89 15 TO ZION NATIONAL PARK 15 15 215 62 CIT RIHAM OE 24 ESCAATE 28 Lake Utah ARE CIT 84 12 OA AR CIT AR 70 SAT CIT AE TORRE 89 ROVO MATI Lake Powell 89 39 HEER CIT 12 NATIONAL PARK Lake Bear CAPITOL REEF 6 80 AMAS 31 10 RAOH CASTE AE CASTE EVASTO 150 40 24 70 RICE 35 95 276 191 ( views. great with acampsite and apicnic enjoy also and goosenecks famous the see can you park, state primitive this From sunset. the for lingering worth It’s erosion. of years million 300 of results the see and you below feet 1,000 River Juan San the upon down Look ( natio,n’s skies. darkest the of some under show star a for late Stay trails. difficult to moderate down hike or drive scenic the from bridges the See bridge. natural second-largest world’s the emergence”), (“place of Sipapu including time, and water by carved bridges majestic three Discover ( customs. tribal respect Please park. the experience to way best — the park the through you escorts guide Navajo your as Hollywood of fans to familiar hauntingly feel will Nation Navajo the of heart sacred and West American the of symbol iconic The ( rims. canyon on balanced skillfully some structures, other and towers built Puebloans Ancestral 13th century, the In villages. prehistoric six Hovenweep’s of sites astonishing the explore , and sage of landscape beautiful and astark In ( area. the in artifacts of display largest the and items American Native contemporary with along culture Puebloan Ancestral showcase on-site and exhibits The region. Corners Four the in artifacts ancient for repository abeautiful is museum This ( and Native sites, historical American including Rock Newspaper and House on Fire. human early of abundance an includes that legacy prehistoric and historic cultural, , Bluff or high Monticello from forest, 1hour juniper than |Less rock, red of Monument expanse abroad cover National units Ears Creek ears Indian and Jaa Shash ( COMPLETE YOUR ITINERARY geographic beauty. and archaeology solitude, adventurers offer trails backcountry rugged remote, Mesa’s Cedar Nearby road. 17-mile gravel Gods’ the of Valley along driving while seen be can and floor valley the above tower cliffs and , isolated red, tall, of A number

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PARKS & OUTDOORS 43 BRYCE CANYON Majestic colors, Bryce Canyon | Angie Payne An alpine forest with as many red rock hoodoos as trees

WHAT TO DO

You’ll find Bryce Canyon is equally suited for roadtrippers looking for short walks to viewpoints and for backcountry hikers seeking complete solitude. INSIDER TIPS Start your visit at the Bryce Canyon visitor center, open year-round. The 38-mile scenic drive accesses multiple overlooks and some of the park’s best vistas. The Rim Trail 1. Navajo Trail to Queens Garden is one offers near-continuous looks deep into the main amphitheater while Rainbow, Yovimpa of the best 3-mile hikes anywhere, and and Inspiration Points access wildly different perspectives. Return at different times of solace-seekers should consider the 8-mile day and night and discover the park’s ever-changing personality. Fairyland Loop.

The most brilliant colors of the park come alive with the rising and setting of the sun, 2. Bryce Canyon’s pristine dark skies mean and the show continues into the night with dark sky astronomy programs. Summertime incredibly starry nights. Sign up early for offers myriad walking and hiking trails along the rim and toward the bottom of the astronomy programs (see Bucket List, canyon. Some of the park’s iconic hoodoos stand 10 stories tall — something you’ll page 4). Full moon hikes mean eerily have to hike into the canyon to fully appreciate. Many visitors think it’s even better seen well-lit hoodoos, but don’t forget your by horseback. In the winter, layer up for cold-weather hiking, cross-country skiing or headlamp and jacket. snowshoeing when conditions permit. 3. High altitude hiking means sunscreen, hats, long sleeves and extra water. The rim CLIMATE at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet.

Travelers will experience the best of Southern Utah’s mountain and desert climates at 4. Save Presidents Day weekend in Bryce Canyon. Summer visitation peaks during July’s “monsoon” season when travelers February for the Bryce Canyon Winter will encounter generally dry, warm weather around 80°F interspersed with dramatic Festival, or bring your own mule for the afternoon lightning storms. Night dips into the 30–40°F’s. November–March are the May Mule Days. coldest, with temperatures peaking in the 30–40°F’s and freezing at night. Because of its higher elevation, Bryce is cooler than the other national parks and carries snow visitutah.com/bryce-canyon longer into spring.

COVID-19 TIP WHERE TO STAY The state and the National Park Service Bryce Canyon City, Panguitch, Tropic, Cannonville and Henrieville offer a range of may require facemasks indoors and when accommodations on Highway 12 with easy access to Bryce Canyon, Dixie National social distancing isn’t possible. Some Forest and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. There is camping in the facilities may be closed. park, but it fills up fast. Nearby Kodachrome Basin State Park also offers great camping. , a National Historic Landmark, is open April through November visitutah.com/covid-19 and offers cabin rentals. Check for limited availability during winter months. ST. EORE EOVER 21 50 6 CEAR CIT 30 80 AROA NATIONAL PARK 9 ZION 130 SRIAE EAVER 257 AUITCH AUITCH 15 Salt Lake Great ( Bridge. Natural Escalante to hike 4-mile the out Check Cannonville. or Escalante Water, Big Kanab, in centers hiking, mountain biking, and camping. Get off-roading help planning at the visitor while sight of line your fill wonders geologic other and slickrock canyons, Slot skies. night star-filled and adventure outdoor with packed is area remote and massive This the Cannonville Center Visitor ( camp. base park state this at camping and fishing great enjoy and Reservoir Hollow Wide idyllic in off Cool Monument. National Staircase-Escalante Grand and mountains surrounding the of vistas expansive alongside wood prehistoric fossilized, of colors kaleidoscopic the Discover ( trailhead. Flat Big the from hike Trail, amoderate Skyline the along are vistas dramatic most The resort. the from hike a20-minute about is ridgeline Tushar’s The biking. mountain and hiking for great Mountains, Tushar the of elevations high the among heat the from arespite offers area the summer, the In snowshoeing. great and runs varied powder, fresh with area ski afamily-friendly as known best is Resort Point Eagle ( River. Colorado the of west communities Puebloan Ancestral largest the of one once was what Explore ago. years 1,000 almost from life into look Canyon Bryce from personal minutes and 40 |1hour close up an get Museum Park Mountain, State Boulder 11,000-foot nasazi towering the of base the At ( COMPLETE YOUR ITINERARY multi-use trails that wind through red rock hoodoos and vistas. vistas. and hoodoos rock red through wind that trails multi-use the all and Forest National Dixie surrounding the about learn to center visitor interpretive the at Stop rock. red the in atunnel through cuts actually road the 12. point, one At Byway Scenic Road: All-American the along stretches distinctive most the of one is area This ( wonder. geologic photogenic, of acres 2,240 across hiking and camping enjoy film. visitors Today, Kodak apopular after “Kodachrome” nickname the earned it beautiful so landscape amulticolored of part spires, stone 67 monolithic features park state This

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WHAT TO DO

From Springdale or the visitor center, join fellow adventurers on the park’s multi- passenger shuttle system, which is the only motorized transportation allowed in the main canyon past the historic during most of the year. INSIDER TIPS

Plan time for ranger-led programs and the Human History Museum. Looking to hike? 1. For the best experience, arrive early. Explore Pa’rus, Grotto and trails with the whole family. If you’re looking Take the free town shuttle from near your for something adventurous, hike to , where Zion’s monoliths are part Springdale hotel. Always hike respectfully of a grand landscape that spreads out beneath you. and carry extra water and sun protection.

Take a half-day, or two days with a permit, and explore ’s famous slot 2. There are popular hikes at Angels canyons, including The Narrows. These canyons are even better with a guide, and with Landing and The Narrows, but serious the help of a local outfitter, you can even hike them in winter. hikers may consider Hidden Canyon, Observation Point and guided For more solitude, visit the Kolob Canyons section and the backcountry of the West Rim. canyoneering in lesser-known canyons.

3. The distinctive red asphalt of the CLIMATE Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway leads through a narrow 1.1-mile tunnel to lesser-known May–October visitors will encounter highs in Zion from 90–100+°F. Escape the hikes near the East Entrance. Fee for large heat by getting in the river or stopping in the visitor center or museum. Afternoon RVs, with limits. thunderstorms occasionally drench the canyon, which can lead to flash floods in the narrowest sections of the canyon. Expect somewhat cooler temperatures (sometimes 4. Follow @zionnps on Twitter and up to 30 degrees difference) early in the morning and late in the evening, as well as in Facebook and visit nps.gov/zion for early spring and late fall. Though winter days can be cold, the park is open, serene and park alerts. beautiful. visitutah.com/zion

WHERE TO STAY COVID-19 TIP On scenic S.R. 9, Springdale is the primary gateway to Zion, and it offers a full range of accommodations as well as diverse dining, coffee, spa and entertainment hotspots. The state and the National Park Service Reserve a spot for the Watchman or South campgrounds. Numerous lodging options are may require facemasks indoors and when available in nearby towns La Verkin, Virgin, Rockville, Cedar City and St. George. Though social distancing isn’t possible. Some further away, Kanab is also a great base camp for certain itineraries. facilities may be closed.

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( 1 ) Brian Head Resort | 1 hour 30 minutes from Zion 47 In the winter, pair a trip to Zion National Park with a great ski day. In warmer temperatures, rent a mountain bike and ride around the resort area, or enjoy an evening concert and great BBQ at cooler high-elevation temperatures.

( 2 ) Cedar Breaks National Monument | 1 hour 45 minutes from Zion

Drive at 10,000 feet through the lush , where a fairyland amphitheater of multicolored limestone strata plunges 2,000 feet deep into the plateau. Explore hiking trails or camp under the stars in summer and enjoy cross-country skiing in winter. PARKS & OUTDOORS ( 3 ) Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park| 1 hour from Zion

This park boasts 2,000 acres of sand open to OHVs. It’s the only major sand field on the and great for OHV enthusiasts, hikers, sand boarders and families in search of a unique site.

( 4 ) Dixie National Forest | 45 minutes from Zion to Red Cliffs

Hike in Pine Valley Recreation Area or Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, bike among the brilliant red spires of Red Canyon, fish at Navajo or Panguitch lakes, tour the east fork of the or explore scenic Boulder Mountain. All areas have camping.

( 5 ) Glen Canyon and Lake Powell | 1 hour 45 minutes from Zion

Accessed from Wahweap marina (or from the northeast), this is a 1.2 million-acre paradise for houseboaters, kayakers, anglers and photographers. For the most adventurous, Rainbow Bridge National Monument is accessible from Lake Powell (depending on lake level and trail condition) and is one of the world’s largest natural bridges. With a permit, very experienced trekkers can also backpack to the bridge.

( 6 ) | 1 hour from Zion

Cut by water, sculpted by wind and time, Snow Canyon’s cliffs share the same history and geology as Zion and offer hiking, climbing, cycling and camping.

( 7 ) State Park | 45 minutes from Zion

Sand Hollow State Park brings together boating, fishing and off-roading all in one place, with 15,000 acres of perfectly sculpted dunes. has some of the warmest waters in the state and lures boaters and anglers year-round. Both of these, as well as , offer great spots to camp in a red rock desert setting. ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK GREAT SALT LAKE

NORTHERN UTAH Its craggy ridgeline beckons from across the northern Wasatch Front. Leave the bustle of modern civilization behind for the PARKS & OUTDOORS tranquility of an adventure-filled island in the Great Salt Lake, home to 45 miles of hiking or mountain bike trails meandering visitutah.com/northern among free-roaming bison and antelope herds year-round. Camping is available.

DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT AREA VERNAL KAMAS This monument offers a treasure trove of fossils, including 1,500 In the summer, hikers and backpackers on display in the Quarry Exhibit Hall. Paleontologists discovered flock to the for an the bones in the same place you see them today. Everything in escape into large stands of pines that the quarry is real and intact. The larger monument offers a full lead into alpine basins and high mountain array of rich history and scenic splendor; hike, take a guided lakes. The High Uintas are home to Utah’s rafting trip or explore the rugged backcountry. tallest peak, King’s Peak, which rests just under 14,000’. Fishing in the High Uintas offers a lightning-fast catch. TIMPANOGOS CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT

Timpanogos Cave sits high in the Wasatch Mountains and is accessed following a moderately strenuous mile-and-a-half paved hike to the entrance to the cave. It’s hard to imagine that at 6,730 feet above level, you’re standing on an ancient shoreline. Inside the caverns, things get really interesting. Open May–October. Book tours in advance. Access may be limited due to COVID-19. raspberry-inspired treats. treats. raspberry-inspired and raspberries its for famous is area This content. hearts’ their to adventure to ATV fans and bikers hikers, allow trails of miles 100 than more lake, the from Away waters. turquoise its on fishing and skiing jet boating, sailing, offers Lake Bear Rockies.” the of “Caribbean the it call to people some led have waters vibrant The CITY GARDEN STATE PARK LAKE BEAR WASATCH RESERVOIRS the world’s longest over-water zipline. over-water longest world’s the ride can you Park State Creek Deer At kayaking. and paddleboarding stand-up try and equipment Rent views. mountain stunning beneath paddle and boat to places top the of one is Valley Heber DeerWith Creek and Jordanelle parks, state VALLEY HEBER and lodging available. lodging and bike around. Primitive campgrounds or hike and out get to options with canyon 46-mile-long the drive to ahalf-day least at Plan photographs. only take and footprints only leave should Visitors gallery.” art longest world’s “the call some what on stone in messages their carved and painted culture Fremont the from people ago, years A thousand PRICE NINE MILE CANYON Even without a racing event, the area is a photographer’s dream. dream. aphotographer’s is area the event, aracing without Even public. the to open are and permitting, conditions October, through July from scheduled are trials speed Land straightaway. natural this on records speed land break to world the around from come Racers flats. salt massive into turned now area this covered once lake ancient An WENDOVER REFUGE RIVER MIGRATORYBEAR BIRD toAugust October. late from weekend every tradition local a is Oktoberfest Snowbird’s Series. Concert Valley’s Deer or BBQ and Brews Blues, Snowbasin’s like events and events music live for look evening, the In ride. tram or a hike wildflower slide, alpine Try azipline, adventure. mountain of loads offer still resorts ski Utah’s temperatures, warmer the In WASATCH MOUNTAINS WASATCH RESORTS RECREATION AREA GORGEFLAMING NATIONAL limited hours. for check and Center Education Wildlife the at Bay. Start Farmington and Island Bay, Antelope Willard nearby at spots birding day. Additional the half to hours 1.5 from anywhere takes tour, which auto the Drive identified. species bird birdingbest destinations, with over 200 world’s the of one is ecosystem Lake Salt Great the of portion freshwater This CITY BRIGHAM center.visitor the at dam the tour to forget Don’t trout. trophy for especially States, United the in destinations fishing top the of one as known is It rafting. and camping water-skiing, boating, for playground 200,000-acre ascenic is Gorge Flaming RESERVOIR GORGE FLAMING

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ALL-AMERICAN ROAD: SCENIC BYWAY 12

THE DRIVE: 124 miles | 4+ hours Breathtaking engineering of the “Hogback” complements exciting sandstone hikes and diverse geography between 4,000 and 9,000 feet on one of America’s most beautiful drives.

GETTING THERE Head east at the byway’s southwest junction with U.S. 89, toward Bryce Canyon, or south from the northeast junction with S.R. 24 between Torrey and Capitol Reef National Park.

WHAT YOU’LL SEE ∙ Slickrock canyons, towering plateaus and unique red rock ∙ Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument ∙ Contrasting juniper, pine and aspen of Dixie National Forest ∙ Deep Ancestral Puebloan heritage and welcoming pioneer towns

STOPPING POINTS ∙ Red Canyon and Bryce Canyon National Park ∙ Kodachrome Basin and Escalante Petrified Forest state parks ∙ Calf Creek Falls hike, Kiva Koffeehouse and Escalante Outfitters ∙ Boulder Mountain, Hell’s Backbone Grill and Burr Trail

Scenes from the road near Red Canyon | Michael Kunde DINOSAUR DIAMOND PREHISTORIC HIGHWAY

THE DRIVE: 500 miles | 10 hours Vast scenery of Utah and Colorado’s “Jurassic Park” allows the imagination to travel back to prehistoric times. Interpret multiple active dig areas, museums and other history sites.

GETTING THERE Access the large diamond-shaped byway from U.S. 40 to Vernal, near Dinosaur National Monument and Flaming Gorge or on U.S. 6 and I-70 as part of a trip to Arches or Canyonlands.

WHAT YOU’LL SEE ∙ Wall of Bones, dinosaur quarries and pristine night skies ∙ Relics of Utah’s early indigenous people ∙ Arches, towering mesas and fields of slickrock ∙ Green River and Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway

STOPPING POINTS ∙ Dinosaur National Monument and Utah Field House in Vernal ∙ Prehistoric Museum in Price and Cleveland-Lloyd Quarry within the new Jurassic National Monument ∙ Side trip: Little Grand Canyon of the San Rafael Swell ∙ Fisher Towers, Castle Creek Winery, Moab and Arches

MIRROR LAKE

THE DRIVE: 55 miles | 1.5 hours (Utah section) Head to the Uinta Mountains, an area known for vast wilderness across two national forests, hundreds of alpine lakes and Utah’s highest peaks.

GETTING THERE Twenty minutes east of Park City, take S.R. 150 from Kamas to the Wyoming border. The drive accesses a 10,700-foot pass and abundant recreation. Fees for forest use. Winter closures.

WHAT YOU’LL SEE ∙ Pristine meadows, serene lakes and rugged peaks ∙ Deer, moose, wild turkeys, eagles and even ∙ Continue 23 miles more to end in Evanston, Wyoming

STOPPING POINTS ∙ Samak for provisions and Upper Falls ∙ Bald Mountain, Christmas Meadows and other top trailheads ∙ Fishing, camping, picnicking and winter snowmobiling Colorado and south into on U.S. 162 U.S. 163. on and Arizona into south and Colorado into east options with Hovenweep to Bluff Bridges; Natural to west or Park Tribal Navajo Valley 191,U.S. Monument to Blanding THERE GETTING area. Ears Bears and Corners Four the in history Puebloan Ancestral of examples numerous encounters byway sunburst- the intrigue, cultural and vistas scenic with Packed hours |8–10 miles 300–400+ DRIVE: THE OF THETRAIL ANCIENTS ∙ ∙ Fort Bluff and Museum Park State Cedars the of dge ∙ ∙ STOPPING POINTS ∙ ∙ limits) size (RV switchbacks Dugway Moki of grade ∙ 11 percent mpressive canyons, pioneer and heritage archaeology ∙ SEE WHAT YOU’LL ∙ Head Brian at spa and dining recreation, outdoor ear-round ∙ ∙ STOPPING POINTS Forest National Dixie the on and ∙ Colorful ∙ Multiple interpretive of points a historic journey Mormon Monument National Breaks Cedar and Cliffs ∙ Vermillion SEE WHAT YOU’LL Canyon. Bryce near Panguitch, from 89 U.S. or City, Cedar of north I-15 Parowan, at either from 143 accessible is S.R. THERE GETTING scenery. high-contrast and resort mountain highest Utah’s accesses feet 10,400 and 6,000 between drive high-elevation this heritage, pioneer Mormon in Steeped | 51 miles 1.5 DRIVE: hours THE PATCHWORK PARKWAY PATCHWORK

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THE DRIVE: 37 miles | 1.5 hours Spectacular overlooks, plentiful wildlife and national forest adventure capped with views of 11,928-foot , the highest peak in the Wasatch.

GETTING THERE Forest Service Road 015 is a winding drive between Payson and Nephi. Exit I-15 on S.R. 132 from Nephi, then begin the climb to 9,345 feet. Closes in winter.

WHAT YOU’LL SEE ∙ Diverse wildlife and multiple national forest trailheads ∙ Eroded red sandstone against deep green foliage ∙ Fields of summer wildflowers and brilliant fall colors

STOPPING POINTS ∙ Numerous interpretive sites and scenic overlooks ∙ Devil’s Kitchen Geologic Site and Grotto Falls hikes ∙ Camping, canoeing and fishing at Payson Lakes

LOGAN CANYON

THE DRIVE: 41 miles | 1 hour On the way to a 7,800-foot summit, craggy limestone cliffs line the Logan River and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation that includes hiking, fly-fishing and snowmobiling.

GETTING THERE Travel historic U.S. 89 from the lush to the Utah border with , alongside Bear Lake. This is the scenic route to Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks.

WHAT YOU’LL SEE ∙ 500 million years of geology and extensive national forests ∙ Abundant wildlife, trailheads and stunning fall foliage ∙ Turquoise waters and diverse water sports at Bear Lake

STOPPING POINTS EXPLORE ALL OF UTAH’S 28 STATE ∙ Logan’s local dining, coffee and culture AND NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS ∙ Tony Grove Nature Trail and Resort ∙ Garden City diners and Bear Lake raspberry shakes visitutah.com/scenicbyways ST. EORE EOVER 14. Dead HorseMesa Scenic Byway 13. DinosaurDiamond Prehistoric Highway–Ntl. ScenicByway 12. FlamingGorge–Uintas National Scenic Byway 11. Energy Loop: Huntington &EcclesCanyon Ntl. Scenic Byway 10. Nebo Loop National ScenicByway 9. Provo Canyon Scenic Byway 8. Little Cottonwood Canyon ScenicByway 7. Big Cottonwood Canyon ScenicByway 6. Mirror Lake ScenicByway 5. Morgan-Parleys ScenicByway 4. Great SaltLake 3. OgdenRiverScenicByway 2. Bear Lake ScenicByway 1. Logan Canyon National ScenicByway 50 CEAR CIT 6 30 28 21 27 80 9 22 EAVER AA 257 21 15 196 89 16 Salt Lake Great 20 TOOEE RICHFIE 84 100 23 AUITCH 89 6 89 15 15 89 15 62 RIHAM CIT 24 OE 28 17 OUER Lake Utah 12 4 OA SAT CIT AE 5 18 TORRE 1 9 10 8 89 ROVO MATI 84 7 19 2 AR CIT AR Lake Powell 3 Bear Lake ARE CIT 6 80 16 96 31 10 RICE 11 70 28. ZionNational Scenic Byway 27. Kolob Fingers Road ScenicByway 26. Trail the Ancients National of ScenicByway 25. IndianCreek ScenicByway 24. Bicentennial Highway 23. Mount Carmel ScenicByway 22. Markagunt HighPlateau Scenic Byway 21. Cedar Breaks ScenicByway 20. Utah’s Patchwork Parkway National ScenicByway 19. All-American Road: ScenicByway12 18. Capitol Country Reef ScenicByway 17. Fish Lake Scenic Byway 16. Beaver Canyon ScenicByway 15. Potash–Lower Colorado RiverScenicByway 150 24 40 6 35 HASVIE 191 24 24 276 6 MEICA HATMEICA 191 13

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SCENIC BYWAYS 55 FREMONT INDIAN STATE PARK AND MUSEUM SEVIER

Take a trip back in time by visiting thousands of pictograph and petroglyph panels. The large visitor center and museum showcases many fascinating artifacts. Nearby access to hiking, Campground and the Kimberly Ghost Town.

Teepee tents under the Perseid meteor shower Jim Urquhart

COVID-19 has impacted festivals, events and call our cities home, drawing on inspiration from the nearby museums. Check availability online. Hours may be limited mountains. Smaller, rural communities, such as Helper, or reservations required. See visitutah.com/events for Torrey and Spring City, also lure artists to landscapes perfect more information. for plein air painting.

Utah has a variety of art and history museums, as well Museums touch on a wide range of peoples, inhabitants and as a vibrant art, theater, film and music scene. Many of these histories, including Native American, dinosaur, pioneer, artistic and cultural offerings culminate in signature annual mining, railroad and natural history offerings. While Utah festivals, like the in Park City, the is known for its proud pioneer heritage, the region’s human Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, the Living history dates back thousands of years earlier. Visitors can Traditions Festival in Salt Lake City and the Moab Music responsibly explore countless reminders of ancient peoples. Festival. Today, evidence of this blend of indigenous culture and Music is as much a part of Utah’s landscape as our iconic Mormon pioneer heritage abounds throughout Utah’s mountains and arches. Salt Lake City is home to a Broadway astonishing landscapes. This combined heritage is the theater, a professional ballet, symphony and opera, alongside foundation for a modern legacy of arts and culture that also multiple theater companies, dance companies, “America’s includes a thriving Olympic spirit, inspiring earth art and choir” and a lively local music community. In the cities, fascinating drives on historic roads and trails. mountains or red rock — we love our music. Many artists NINE MILE CANYON PRICE

Discover the “World’s Longest Art Gallery.” Several thousand years ago, ancient people carved and drew the world around them on the rock faces, many of which are accessible by road in this 46-mile-long gem. Combine with trips to Price and the San Rafael Swell.

CHASE HOME MUSEUM OF UTAH FOLK ART ROZEL POINT, GREAT SALT LAKE SALT LAKE CITY Sculptor Robert Smithson’s piece is one of the world’s most One of Utah’s best hidden unique works of art using the natural environment. Located on the museums, featuring examples of folk northeastern shore of the Great Salt Lake, the Spiral Jetty is a brief art traditions practiced by Utah’s drive from the Golden Spike National Historic Park. multicultural communities, including Native Americans. Located at the heart of Liberty Park, next to the Tracy Aviary. UTAH HERITAGE

ALF ENGEN SKI MUSEUM PARK CITY

Located within Utah Olympic Park, this museum covers Utah’s rich ski heritage over 150 years, from the 1800s through the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Also visit the Park City History Museum and Kimball Art Center on historic Main Street.

FRONTIER HOMESTEAD STATE PARK CEDAR CITY

This living museum displays mining equipment, horse-drawn wagons, historic buildings, and a Paiute native camp from the area’s pioneer history. Close to the Shakespeare Festival.

DAUGHTERS OF THE UTAH HISTORIC HIGHWAY 89 PIONEERS MUSEUM STATEWIDE SALT LAKE CITY Before Interstate 15, U.S. The Pioneer Memorial Museum Highway 89 was a primary Utah features the world’s largest thoroughfare. From Kanab, travel collection of Utah pioneer near Zion and Bryce Canyon artifacts and offers a great through pioneer- towns. slice of historic Western living. Explore Miners’ Park at Marysvale, Located next to the State the “Little Denmark” section of Capitol and close to Memory the Mormon Pioneer Heritage Grove Park. Area, Utah’s Fruit Highway and Logan Canyon north to Bear Lake.

WENDOVER AIR BASE WENDOVER

Take a step back to WWII for a fascinating look at the secret Manhattan Project and how this base was used as a bombertraining site for pilots, including those bound for Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Close to Bonneville Salt Flats and Sun Tunnels. PONY EXPRESS TRAIL AMERICAN WEST TOOELE HERITAGE CENTER LOGAN Young men once rode horses to carry mail from Missouri to Things were a little different in the unprecedented in the 1910s. Get a taste for time of only 10 days. The that life at a living history toughest and most dangerous center showcasing Northern stretch passed through Utah’s Utah’s broader heritage West Desert. Today, it makes with costumed mountain an unforgettable road trip. The men, pioneers and farmers road is unpaved and requires a portraying a bygone era. four-wheel drive vehicle. Popular annual events include the Baby Animals Days in spring and Fall Harvest Festival.

EDGE OF THE CEDARS STATE PARK MUSEUM BLANDING

On the perimeter of Bears Ears National Monument, the Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum is located near a site known to be a prehistoric agricultural village occupied between approximately 750 A.D. and 1220 A.D. The museum houses a large collection

of Ancestral Puebloan pottery 59 and allows visitors to go inside an excavated and restored kiva.

GOLDEN SPIKE NATIONAL THIS IS THE PLACE HISTORIC PARK HERITAGE PARK CORINNE SALT LAKE CITY HERITAGE & ARTS The history of railroads comes At the mouth of Emigration alive at Golden Spike, the site Canyon, This Is The Place where the first transcontinental Heritage Park is a living history railroad in the United States museum that recreates a was completed. During the typical 19th-century Mormon summer months, see the fully community at a historic site operational train replicas and a for Utah’s Latter-day Saints full reenactment on Saturdays. community. Visit the old There are auto tours and a hiking homes, take a train ride and try trail, plus the famous Spiral Jetty some local treats. Open daily is right down the road. year-round.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF UTAH SALT LAKE CITY

This state-of-the-art museum showcases exhibits on prehistoric worlds, gems and , first peoples, the Great Salt Lake (with a view of it!), Native voices, southern Utah geology and more. This museum is like an informational trailhead through Utah and will give context to your Utah travels. STATEWIDE ARTS & CULTURE

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS SALT LAKE CITY

The state’s art museum, the UMFA, is located on the campus where it preserves a collection of art and 21,000 cultural objects that represent 5,000 years of human history, including the finest landscapes inspired by the West’s natural beauty. But the UMFA is anything but stodgy and offers a growing collection of contemporary art and features exhibitions of modern art from around the world.

GEORGE S. AND DOLORES DORÉ ECCLES THEATER SALT LAKE CITY

Let it be known that the Eccles Theater UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL brought Broadway to Utah. With the LOGAN CEDAR CITY capacity and calendar to accommodate the big touring shows, the new theater The annual six-week run of the Utah Festival This is one of Utah’s more hidden anchors Salt Lake’s rich performing arts Opera in Logan, Utah adds a touch of high- gems — a renowned repertory cityscape, which includes nearby Capitol class performing arts to trips to Northern theater (they won a Tony) featuring Theater, Abravanel Hall, Rose Wagner and Utah. In addition to five main shows in plays by the bard as well as classic additional venues at the University of Utah. repertory each season with several operas and contemporary works in the This state-of-the-art theater features the and musicals, the festival offers expanded heart of the state. It is staged on 2,500-seat Delta Performance Hall and an programming, including talks, tours and three theaters on the Southern Utah intimate black box theater and opens up demonstrations. Come to a show with an University campus: an outdoor replica onto a public plaza on Regent Street that is open mind and leave with a new view of the of the Globe Theatre, an indoor quickly becoming a new urban lifestyle hub arts and your world. theater and an auditorium theater. in downtown. and lectures. Plus, it’s free. free. it’s Plus, lectures. and events occasional as well as month each of Saturday second the on family whole the for classes offering well, as center art an as serves UMOCA but beyond, and Utah from up-and-coming, artists on-the-edge for venues offer Galleries course. golf miniature artist-designed an featured even show One genres. of boundaries the pushes that —art humorous even — sometimes of outlandish, thought-provoking full it’s and UMOCA it call They SALT CITY LAKE CONTEMPORARY ART OF UTAH MUSEUM promising films with The Greatest Snow on Earth on Snow Greatest The with films promising most year’s each combine cities venue festival other Utah’s and international filmmakers. In other words, andPark City American from cinema in storytelling innovative most the of some showcased has festival January the years, 30 than more For world. the in festivals film independent largest the of one Festival, Film Sundance the during energy cinematic with flurries also town mountain The wintertime. come City Park to flock travelers adventure Many CITY PARK SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL worth planning extra days to visit. to days extra planning worth ® . It’s . It’s your own. your in bring or there refreshments Get Range. Wasatch the of foothills the in hillside a grassy and-cheese audience seated on awine- to playing here, the take Nelson Willie and Shakes Heads), Talking (of the Byrne David like acts Big summers. City Lake Salt of highlight the is which series aconcert to home is however, Arboretum, and Garden Red stunning The Series. Concert Bag Brown Mall’s Gateway or Center Gallivan the at series midday Bunch Lunch the and Concerts, Rooftop Provo’s or Point Thanksgiving at music the Twilight, Ogden’s or Series Concert Twilight City’s Lake Salt downtown at outdoors music live catch summer, Come WASATCH FRONT SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERTS

enhances any production. backdrop rugged stunning its and Gods,” the of “Canyon means “Tuacahn” word The Park. State Canyon Snow near setting to aother desert performances and shows Broadway-caliber brings Tuacahn cliffs, rock redSet 1,500-foot below ST. GEORGE THE ARTS TUACAHN CENTER FOR Libation.” & “Libretti called a promotion in libretti opera the by inspired create cocktails and restaurants bars local many season, the restored Capitol Theater. During at the recently performances yearly four its during Opera Utah the accompanies and program pops asummer presents also it West, the in orchestras premier the of One lobby. the in sculpture glass Chihuly Dale towering the with Hall acoustically beautiful Abravanel the in ayear 70 concerts than more plays Symphony Utah The SALT CITY LAKE UTAH SYMPHONY & OPERA Nutcracker in addition to the classic. classic. the to addition in Nutcracker beloved the of spoof hilarious and anew present they every And works. original and contemporary as well as classics full-length the performs West Ballet companies, dance leading country’s the of one Considered West. Ballet is all them of Queen seasons. full —performing Brown Stephen avant-garde to Woodbury Ririe- like dance modern from — companies several with scene, dance athriving has Utah dance, loved who settlers, Mormon early toe-tapping the to part in Thanks SALT CITY LAKE WEST BALLET

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DEER VALLEY CONCERT SERIES MOAB MUSIC FESTIVAL PARK CITY MOAB

The Deer Valley Music Festival is the This festival pairs rich acoustic summer home of the Utah Symphony and performances with stunning red rock Utah Opera. In the evenings, the weekly venues. The venues are unconventional concerts blend world classics (Tchaikovsky, to say the least– one venue is in a secret Mozart, Gershwin, Vivaldi) with modern rock grotto that guests are jet-boated to. classics, where the symphony accompanies For the most adventurous, the festival tribute performances to the likes of Prince culminates in a multi-day musical rafting and Ella Fitzgerald. trip down Cataract Canyon.

ART IN SPRING CITY SPRINGVILLE MUSEUM OF ART MAYNARD DIXON LIVING SPRING CITY SPRINGVILLE HISTORY MUSEUM MT. CARMEL The entire town of Spring City is listed on the Utah’s first museum for the visual arts, National Historic Registry. Originally founded the Springville Museum of Art, houses Just outside of Kanab, see the home by English and Danish Mormon settlers, more than 2,000 works, 1,500 of which of well-known Western American artist the town is one of the best remaining are created by artists who call Utah home. Maynard Dixon. Walk the mountain trails examples of a Mormon . Eat Its works are representative of more than where he spent quiet, reflective moments at the German Das Cafe, then take a gallery 150 years of Utah fine art and include 29 and painted many of the beautiful views stroll to check out Spring City Arts Gallery, galleries and a sculpture garden. that are collectively called “Maynard Horseshoe Mountain Pottery and others. Dixon Country.” HELPER GALLERY STROLL HELPER

Helper is a historic mining town built by the railroad TORREY GALLERIES UNIVERSITY that has embraced its past while pushing toward a TORREY MUSEUM OF ART future where Helper is synonymous with world-class art, PROVO access to outdoor recreation, a tight-knit community Several Utah artists have set up and a welcoming small-town vibe. Check out the Boxcar their homes and studios in the This free-admission museum Gallery, Steven Adams Gallery and the Anne Jespersen small town of Torrey. Torrey is the features a large collection of Fine Arts Gallery. gateway to Capitol Reef National regional and often religious art. Park, which features an artist-in- It is set in a four-story, modern residence program each year. For facility of more than 102,000 a taste of the local art scene, duck square feet in size with ten into Gallery 24 and the Torrey exhibition galleries, an auditorium, Gallery for a fantastic offering of a small theater, a print study room Utah art and Navajo rugs. and gift store. 63 HERITAGE & ARTS

COYOTE GULCH ART VILLAGE THE TABERNACLE CHOIR AT KAYENTA TEMPLE SQUARE SALT LAKE CITY Kayenta is St. George’s artist enclave, and its Coyote Gulch Enjoy free weekly rehearsals by Art Village features galleries, the choir who Ronald Reagan studios, festivals, retail shops, once dubbed “America’s Choir.” gourmet food, a yoga studio The rehearsals take place on and a spa. Galleries feature wind Temple Square in the tabernacle sculptures, outdoor landscape building, which is an architectural photography and ceramic wonder with renowned acoustics works. Don’t forget to walk revered among the choral music the community’s labyrinth and community. The Tabernacle sculpture garden. Choir at Temple Square was formerly known as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Check Temple Square’s website for a calendar of streaming events. BEFORE YOU GO

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