Scenic Lake, located in the Uinta Mountains, offers fishing & boating, plus campground & picnic facilities.
June–October
Utah Scenic Byway Now Open for Summer
Utah Seasonal Roads
Road Trips
Tag Archives: Road Trips
National & State Parks
Utah’s Best State & National Parks
Photo: Glen Canyon Dam, Glen Canyon National Park/Lake Powell, Utah/Arizona, April 13th —UtahAgenda
*Distance from Salt Lake City Center
Salt Lake Area
Great Salt Lake State Park Magna 19 miles
East Canyon State Park Morgan 36 miles
Rockport State Park Peoa 37 miles
Jordanelle State Park Heber 37 miles
Rock Cliff Nature Center
Antelope Island State Park Syracuse 43 miles
Wasatch Mountain State Park Midway 46 miles
Golden Spike National Historic Park
Utah Lake State Park Provo 46 miles
Echo State Park Coalville 48 miles
Willard Bay State Park 51 miles Best
Deer Creek State Park Heber 54 miles
Northern Utah Area
Hyrum Lake State Park 77 miles
Bear River State Park Garden City 122 miles Best
Southern Utah Area
Little Sahara Recreation Area 109 miles Local Favorite
Starvation State Park Duchesne 116 miles
Fremont Indian State Park & Museum Sevier 183 miles
Arches National Park Moab 230 miles Best
Dead Horse Point State Park 245 miles Best
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area 267 miles Best
Bryce Canyon National Park 268 miles Best
Sand Hollow State Park 304 miles Best
Most visited State Park in Utah 2022
Zion National Park 308 miles Best
Related Resources
Scenic Road Trips
Top Utah Scenic Road Trips From Salt Lake
Mirror Lake 76 miles
Scenic Snowbird Tram Ride Utah Best
Fall Colors From The Sky
October 2024, Daily, 11 am–3 pm
Snowbird Resort, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Utah County
- Alpine Loop
- Nebo Loop
- Provo Canyon
- Spanish Fork Canyon
- American Fork Canyon
Salt Lake County
- Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Guardsman Pass
- Little Cottonwood Canyon
- Mill Creek Canyon
Davis County
- Morgan Canyon
Cache County
- Logan Canyon
- Bear Lake
- Monte Cristo Hwy
Southern Utah
- Cedar Breaks
Timpanogos Cave Tours
Timpanogos Cave National Monument sits high in the Wasatch Mountains. The cave system consists of three spectacularly decorated caverns. Helictites and anthodites are just a few of the many dazzling formations to be found in the many chambers. As visitors climb to the cave entrance, on a hike gaining over 1,000 ft in elevation, they are offered incredible views of American Fork Canyon.
Cave tour fees are waived during the mid-August weekend as part of the National Park Service Fee-Free Weekends.
June–October Annually
Daily, 7 am–5:30 pm
Timpanogos Cave Tours, Hours & Seasons
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
2038 Alpine Loop Rd, American Fork Canyon
City Views
Best Utah City View Locations
Scenic Landscapes, Viewpoints, Overlooks, Lover’s Lanes, and Photography Locations. Photo: Potato Hill, South to North Wasatch Front, Draper, Utah, September —UtahAgenda
North to South Downtown Views
Utah State Capitol Best
350 State St, Salt Lake City
Lindsey Gardens Park
11th Avenue & M Street, Salt Lake City View
Ensign Peak Trailhead
Ensign Vista Dr, Above Utah State Capitol
Avenues (above Memory Grove Park) New Best
Watch The Live Deer (If You’re Lucky)
Live Streaming HQ Webcam
Cortez St. & E 700 N Corner, Downtown, Salt Lake
Midvalley East to West
Mount Olympus Trailhead
East to West City View
5425 Wasatch Blvd, Holladay
Sandy Amphitheater Park
East to West & West to East
1245 E 9400 S, Sandy
South to North
Potato Hill Trail Head
1302 Traverse Ridge Rd, Draper
Flight Park State Recreation Area
South to East City View
121100 N East, N Frontage Rd, Draper
Ride the Longest Tubing Lanes
Longest Tubing Lanes In Utah
Soldier Hollow in Wasatch Mountain State Park near Midway offers the longest tubing lanes in Utah. The hill has lengthy 1,200-foot sliding lanes with lift service for towing people up the hill for tubing day or night under the lights, and a sound system keeps the airwaves full of enjoyable tunes.
Winter Snow Season November–March
Saturdays and Holidays 10 am–8 pm
Mon–Fri (Non Holiday) Noon–8 pm
Sunday Noon–4 pm
Soldier Hollow
2002 Soldier Hollow Ln, Midway
Antelope Island
Utah State Park
- Horseback Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Birding
- Bison
- Mule Deer
- Bighorn Sheep
- The Great Salt Lake
Antelope Island State Park
4528 W 1700 S, Syracuse, UT
Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a U.S. National Monument protecting 1,880,461 acres (760,996 ha) of land in southern Utah encompassing three main regions: the Grand Staircase, the Kaiparowits Plateau, and the Canyons of the Escalante – all of which are managed by the Bureau of Land Management as part of the National Landscape Conservation System. Photo: Escalante National Monument —UtahAgenda
Fremont Indian State Park & Museum
State park with Native American petroglyphs & pictographs, hiking trails, including a museum with artifacts.
This video discusses the Fremont people and their culture. Learn about the rock art, artifacts, and mysteries they left behind. You will also discover the many recreational resources and outdoor opportunities available to the entire family.
Fremont Indian State Park & Museum
3820 W Clear Creek Canyon Road
Sevier, UT 84766
Homestead Resort
The Homestead Resort offers unique accommodations near four world-class ski destinations.
- 13,000 square feet of flexible space, accommodating up to 300, featuring oversized windows, T1 and WIFI internet access, and the latest audiovisual service and support
- AVEDA Spa, featuring experienced aestheticians, licensed massage therapists, a complete menu of spa treatments.
- Adventure Center, offering pocket billiards, Ping-pong, board and video games, a guest library, and much more.
- Homestead Crater, a 55-foot tall, beehive-shaped rock filled with 90-degree water, offering world-famous swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving
- Championship golf course, featuring fantastic views of the Heber Valley and the picturesque Snake Creek Valley
- Aquatic facilities, including indoor / newly remodeled outdoor pools, spas, and a natural mineral bath
- Fitness room, featuring Life Fitness treadmills, Precore ESX elliptical machines, Life Fitness stationary bikes, Proformance weight machines, and TKO weights
Homestead Resort & Spa
700 N Homestead Dr. Midway, UT 84049