Utah Vacations Idea #1:
Ouray National Wildlife Bird Refuge is an excellent location for
bird watching or just enjoying nature. Located in the desert of northeastern Utah it is a breeding, resting, and feeding area for birds. There is an auto tour route to the scenic Leota Bluff overlook. All trails and roads are open to hiking, biking and horseback riding
Utah Vacations Idea #2:
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is an adventure resort for those of you who wish to get a little physical on your vacation. It is located high on a forest plateau looking down on Zion National Park. Here you can learn the basics of climbing and rappelling. Then when you are ready, you can rappel down into a 125-foot deep, red rock slot canyon. No matter your age or experience you can tackle the 40-feet high climbing and rappelling wall attached to the indoor/outdoor recreation barn.
Utah Vacations Idea #3:
The Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum, in Saint George, will allow you to experience over 200 species of wildlife from around the world in their natural habitat. The wide screen, 200-seat theater gives you another look at the world's wildlife. There is a two-story mountain with two live waterfalls. Hidden speakers provide animal sounds and periodically simulated thunder and lightning storms give you an experience to remember.
Utah Vacations Idea #4:
Southern Utah Hot-Air Balloon Excursions will provide you with some quality time floating peacefully through the sky in a hot-air balloon. Enjoy the Utah landscape from a birds-eye perspective on a trip to southern Utah. Take a sunrise balloon flight over the beautiful, picturesque town of St. George. After the post flight celebration, they will take you to some recently discovered Dinosaur Tracks then to a remote spot to view ancient Indian rock drawings.
Utah Vacations Idea #5:
For a
fly fishing vacation in Utah go to Boulder Mountain. The area is a fly fisherman's paradise. There are over 80 high mountain alpine lakes, streams and beaver ponds.
Boulder Mountain Fly-fishing, in Boulder Utah, offers guided fly fishing trips. You can fish from the secluded shoreline of small ponds or from a float tube or boat on the larger lakes.
Utah Vacations Idea #6:
Park City Utah ski vacation .... there are three fantastic ski resorts in Park City.
Park City Mountain Resort is great for a Utah family vacation with a wide selection of terrain from beginner to expert. The Canyons Resort is one of the five largest ski resorts in the country with trails covering eight mountains. Deer Valley was named the #1 ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI magazine in 2001.
Utah Vacations Idea #7:
Moab is a popular vacation spot .... the active hub of outdoor activities and sightseeing for a memorable Utah summer vacation. Take a 4x4 off-road .... tour The Arches National Park or Canyon National Park .... go rafting on the Green River, Canyon River or Colorado River ....horseback riding .... skydiving. A vacation in Moab offers world-class rafting, hiking, biking, camping and lots more.
Utah Vacations Idea #8:
Most of the population of Utah is located around Salt Lake City, Logan, Ogden, and Provo in an area known as Wasatch Front. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) is headquartered in Salt Lake City. Their holy site, Temple Square, is the most in-demand tourist spot in the state. It is a beautifully landscaped 10-acre plot of ground in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City.
Utah Vacations Idea #9:
Wasatch National Forest contains the Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons where you can get in some great skiing. This popular vacation area also offers excellent camping, fishing, hiking and biking. To really enjoy the camping check out Little Lyman Lake and Bridger Lake campgrounds. This area is home to Snowbird Ski Resort where you will find Utah's only aerial tramway .... ride to the roof of the Rockies for a panoramic view from 11,000-foot Hidden Peak.
Utah Vacations Idea #10:
Visit the Utah desert .... sandstone cliffs, red rock canyons, desolate wide-open country where the cruel forces of nature rule. Camping and hiking here is a rugged and unique experience. Caving can be found at Timpanagos Cave National Monument. Canyoneering fans will find the spectacular desert canyons everything they could want. This can be done with a guided adventure out of Moab, Utah.
Utah Vacations Idea #11:
Utah’s Canyonlands National Park and Canyonlands National Park are great places to get your teens excited about a family adventure vacation. Here fantastical red-rock shapes, in spires and arches, rise up out of the desert floor. You can explore the sandstone trails with pedal dirt bikes or jeeps. You can use the town of Moab as a base to enjoy these national outdoor treasures.
Utah Vacations Idea #12:
Whether your idea of the ideal vacation idea in Utah is camping or shopping, museums or golf, water skiing or fine dining - Utah Valley is the place to find it. Just about every canyon in Utah Valley includes hiking and biking paths. For paved trail hikes you can try Timpanogos Cave National Monument in American Fork Canyon. One of Utah Valley's most popular year-round attractions is Robert Redford's Sundance Resort.
For some real adventure go for the paragliding at the Point of the Mountain or ice climbing at Bridal Veil Falls. Utah Valley is a popular vacation destination in the area of Provo, Utah.
Utah Vacations Idea #13:
Take an adventure trip to The Lodore Canyon in the heart of the pristine wilderness of Dinasour National Monument. This vacation idea is a 4-day rafting trip run by Adrift Adventures. They take you down 44 miles of the Green River starting in Jensen, Utah. Then it's rafting and kayaking through Lodore Canyon and Whirlpool Canyon to Split Mountain Canyon. Along the way you will be camping on the beach and in the wilds. There are several opportunities for hiking to waterfall and Indian rock art. This family adventure vacation is great for kids as young as seven.
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Utah summers are very hot and winters are very cold with lots of snow. So the best times to go are spring and summer. Unless, of course, you are enjoy the weather extremes. In that case be prepared!
Summer heat means always have lots and lots of water with you wherever you go outdoors. A 30 SP or higher sunblock is essential along with proper light colored clothing and wide brimmed hats.
Traveling around Utah means long drives so be sure you have a vehicle that is up to it. Depending on where you go, a 4-wheel drive may be preferable.
Many canyons and gorges are prone to flash flooding. Stay on top of the weather and be extremely careful about where you camp.
Adventure vacations in Utah can be the event of a lifetime. Plan ahead and be safe.
