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Animals, Lessons & Workshops, Outdoors, Utah Parks, Utah Venue

Ogden Nature Center

Located in the heart of Ogden, the 152-acre nature preserve and education center are open to the public year-round. Visitors enjoy 1.5 miles of walking trails, picnic areas, tree houses, bird blinds, and an exhibit of live birds of prey. The preserve is a hot spot for birding. Two of Utah’s greenest buildings are on site to teach about sustainable structures. A unique gift shop is located in the Visitor Center.

The Ogden Nature Center offers a wide variety of classes & workshops for all ages, including art, photography, birding, wildlife in Utah, outdoor recreation, conservation, sustainability, summer camps, and more.

Ogden Nature Center
966 W 12th St, Ogden

Animals, Dating Ideas, Holidays, Open Air Market, Utah Best, Utah Parks

Life On The Farm

Wheeler Farm Historic, Landmark, Salt Lake City, County, Family, Children's Activities, Petting Zoo, Farm

Wheeler Historical Farm is open every day during daylight hours to walk the grounds and visit the animals as a public park and part of the Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Department.

There is NO ADMISSION FEE to enter the grounds. No fees are charged for activities such as wagon rides, milking the cow, and special events.

Wheeler Historic Farm is a working farm, and the animals serve an agricultural purpose. They have cows, horses, chickens, pigs, sheep, turkeys, goats, and rabbits. They are not trained, or domesticated but may be petted with caution.

Wheeler Farm
6351 S 900 E, Murray

Outdoors, Utah Parks

Spruces Campground

Spruces Campground is a Utah favorite for winter sports like sledding, tubing, and snowshoeing. Hiking and mountain biking are popular summer activities on canyon trails, including the Donut Falls Trail, which begins in the nearby Jordan Pines Campground. Fly-fishermen enjoy casting on Big Cottonwood Creek.

Spruces Campground

Big Cottonwood Canyon
Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
(385) 273-1100

Snow Sledding & Tubing Map with Locations

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Peaks Ice Arena

Peaks Ice Arena, Provo Utah, Utah County, Utah Valley, Ice Skating, Hockey, 2002 Olympics

Provo Olympic Venue

The Peaks Ice Arena has skating, hockey, and indoor soccer programs to suit any skater and athlete. A 2002 Olympic venue with two world-class Olympic size ice rinks, one indoor sport court, and one large turf field.

Home to the Peaks Figure Skating Club, several Utah County High School teams, the Brigham Young University hockey club, and the semi-pro hockey team The Blizzard.

  • Ice Skating Rinks
  • Indoor Sport Court
  • Large Turf Field
  • Public Skating
  • Skating Lessons
  • Figure Skating
  • Ice Hockey
  • Broomball

Peaks Ice Arena
100 N Seven Peaks Blvd, Provo

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Peteetneet Museum & Cultural Arts Center

The hills around Peteetneet provide a fun location for free Snow Sledding/Tubing during the winter.

PETEETNEET MUSEUM & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
10 N 600 E, Payson, UT 84651

The Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center was named after the Ute Indian Chief, Peteetneet, who lived near the creek that runs through what is now called Payson. Although he died on December 23, 1861, the Peteetneet School, which was erected in 1901, was named in his honor. This building is a historical landmark in Payson. The Victorian-style building served as an elementary school until 1988. 

PETEETNEET MUSEUM & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER WIKI

SNOW SLEDDING/TUBING MAPS & LOCATIONS

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Utah Center for Arts

The Utah Center for Arts  hosts art exhibits from renowned and  emerging artists with over 9000 sq ft. of exhibition space. The UAA (Utah Arts Alliance) also hosts poetry readings, independent film screenings, live music, dance performances, plays and more.

  • Center Gallery Monthly Exhibitions.
  • Artist Studios for Photographers, Painters, Sculptors, Musicians and Actors.
  • Salt Lake Capoeira, Brazilian Martial Arts and Cultural Organization.
  • SLC Photo Club, the UAA’s free group for photographers.
  • Rubaiyat Dance Company
  • Mothermoon Expressive Therapy
  • Musicgarage.org The UAA’s music performance program for youth and adults.
  • Salsa Dancing Classes.
  • Slam Poetry Events.
  • Incendiary Circus, Fire Dancing Group, with free lessons bi-weekly.
  • Modern Dance and Movement classes for adults and kids.
  • The Center Stage, hosts productions from community and touring theater groups

Utah Arts Alliance
SLC Arts Hub
663 West 100 South
Salt Lake City, Utah

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Walking Paths Photo Journal

Utah Trails

Running, Walking, & Hiking Trails

West Jordan 7800 S–6500 S

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 7800 S to 6500 S - West Jordan, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail – 7800 S to 6500 S – West Jordan, Utah

Taylorsville 4800 S–3900 S

Jordan River Parkway Trail - 4800 S to 3900 S - Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail – 4800 S to 3900 S – Taylorsville, Utah

Taylorsville 5400 S–4800 S

Jordan River Parkway Trail – 5400 S to 4800 S – Taylorsville, Utah, Photo Album

Murray 6500 S–5400 S

Jordan River Parkway Trail – 6500 S to 5400 S – Murray, Utah

Temple Square & Downtown Salt Lake City

Temple Square & Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah
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Jolley’s Ranch

Mountain Recreation Park – 57 Campsites – Pavilions – Picnic Tables – Barbecue Stands – Fire Pits – Water – Restrooms

During the winter season at Jolley’s Ranch, you can enjoy the beauty and fun of winter sports without having to go to a big resort. You will find nearly five miles of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, tubing and sledding hill, and parking areas for snowmobilers. Ski and snowshoe equipment is available for rent, along with tubes for the tubing hill. There are heated restrooms and a warming shelter. Season passes and group discounts are available.

Jolley’s Ranch Winter & Summer Park
Hobble Creek Canyon
Right Fork Hobble Rd, Springville, UT 84663
(801) 489-2770

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Jordan River Parkway Trail – Germania Park, Murray, Utah

Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Germania Park, 5400 South Murray Pkwy Ave (about 1100 W).  It’s a sunny January Saturday, 37 degrees with snow still on the ground. I’m going to first cross the river to take a look at the leash-free dog park, then I’ll head north
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Google Earth Map of my walk, how cool is that!
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Bridge to cross the Jordan River to Millrace Park in Taylorsville
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Off-leash Dog Park, Millrace Park, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Kids playground at Millrace Park in Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Equestrian Trail for riding horses at this section of Jordan River Parkway
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Restrooms are not open here in winter like they were at Winchester Park in Murray, Utah. Picnic pavilion, children’s playground, and grass sports field here.
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Large Sports Field with Wasatch Mountains in background
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Biking along the Jordan River Parkway Trail
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Trail Runners enjoying the January Utah Sun
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Murray City plows the snow on the trail in winter. Can you believe it!
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Overlook Point to view the Marshlands
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Outdoor Amphitheater for summer performances
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Marshlands
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River: Ribbon of Life
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Beautiful frozen ponds in Marshlands
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Early Utah Pioneers
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Beautiful view of the Jordan River
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Walkway to protect the Marshlands
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
4800 S Murray Taylorsville Rd. Just shy of 2 miles
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
On my return headed south. Capturing a few new light photos
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Magical Trees! There’s something special about a leafless winter tree.
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Another one of those birdhouses in a wickedly awesome tree
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Creekside Petroglyph Mural to reduce graffiti
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
River Reflection Time
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Murray, Utah
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
Boat loading dock for floating the Jordan River
Jordan River Parkway Trail, Taylorsville, Utah
January Horse Riding on the Jordan Parkway Trail