Tag Archives: Scenic

Canyons Village Summer Concert Series

Outdoor Music Concert Park City Mountains

Guests may bring their own blankets and low-backed chairs to the Canyons Village Stage to enjoy a series of perfect Park City summer evenings filled with live music and fresh mountain air.

Spring Concert Series

Canyons Village Spring Concert Series
April 1, 2023, Saturdays, 3–5 pm
Canyons Village Stage, Park City

Summer Concert Series

Thursday & Saturday Nights at 5:30 pm
June-August 2023, Free

Canyons Village Summer Concert Series
Canyons Village Stage at Park City

Utah Fitness Trails

Utah Hiking Biking Running & Walking Trails

Featured Photo: Jordan River Parkway In January
Taylorsville, UT 5100 South Area —UtahAgenda

Salt Lake Area

Jordan River Parkway Trail  Wasatch Front  Best

Ensign Peak Trailhead  Downtown City Views

Memory Grove Park  Downtown

Bonneville Shoreline Trail  Wasatch Front  Best

Red Butte Canyon  Salt Lake

Parleys Historic Nature Park  Salt Lake

Liberty Park  Salt Lake  Best

Sugar House Park  Sugarhouse  Best

Mount Olympus Trailhead

Murray Park  Best

Flat Iron Mesa Park  Sandy  Best

Bell Canyon Trail  Sandy Best

Porter Rockwell Trail Draper

Mueller Park Trail  Bountiful

Decker Lake Park  West Valley

Millcreek Canyon

Grandeur Peak Trailhead

Porter Fork Trail

Lower Big Water Trail

Big Cottonwood Canyon

Butler Fork To Dog Lake Trail

Donut Falls Trailhead  Forest Hiking

Park City Area

Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter
10 Miles of Trails for Hiking, Biking & Snowshoeing

Provo Area

Timpanogos Cave Best

Mt. Timpanogos North Trailhead  Best

Utah Outdoor Organizations

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

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

Utah State Parks

Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation

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

Flower Gardens

Utah Flower Gardens & Events

Flower Gardens of Utah. Enjoy a Spring & Summer Walk In Nature. Best Utah Blooming Months April–June. Featured Photo: Temple Square, Downtown Salt Lake City May 2nd. The Best of the Best ✿

Featured Gardening Events

Spring Orchid Show
Utah Orchid Society
April 1-2, 2023, S-Sn, 9 am–9 pm
Red Butt Garden Orangerie, UoU, Salt Lake

Salt Lake Area

Ogden Area

Eccles Community Art Center

Logan Cache Valley Area

USU Botanical Center

Gardening Resources

What’s Blooming Now In Utah
by Red Butte Garden

Conservation Garden Park – West Jordan

Central Utah Gardens – Orem

Past Events

Gallivan Garden Party Free
March 25, 2023, 11 am–2 pm
Gallivan Center, Downtown, Salt Lake

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)
Watch Cute Deer in Snow (If You’re Lucky), as well as view Utah State Capitol and Cityscape from above)
Live Streaming HQ Webcam
Cortez St. & E 700 N Corner, Downtown, Salt Lake

1/16/2023, 8:23 am. Avenues Above Memory Grove & Utah State Capitol. Cortez St. & E 700 N

Midvalley East to West

Mount Olympus Trailhead
East to West City View
5425 Wasatch Blvd, Holladay

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

Train Ride Provo Canyon

Heber Valley Railroad up Provo Canyon, Utah, Utah County, Family Train Rides

Climb aboard for breathtaking scenery and a time to unwind during this relaxing, three-hour ride. Capture stunning views of Mt. Timpanogos and the dramatic landscape of the glacier-carved Provo Canyon.

The Provo Canyon Limited departs from The Heber Valley Railroad Station, follows the shores of Deer Creek Reservoir then travels along the banks of the renowned Provo River to Vivian Park. You will have a layover of approximately 20 minutes at the Park, where the little passengers can play at the playground, and the grown-ups can enjoy the riverside views.  The return trip to the Heber Depot is just over an hour aboard the train.

Daily Train Rides
Monday- Saturday

Heber Valley Railroad
450 S 6th W, Heber

Utah Photo Album

Link To Google’s Utah Agenda Photo Album
Rocky Mountains, Utah
August 23rd, Big Mountain Summit Trail, East of Salt Lake City, Utah __Utah Agenda
October 21st, Autumn Walk, Amphitheater Park, Sandy, Utah __Utah Agenda
November 6th, Murray Park, Utah __Utah Agenda
November 16th, Snow Peaked Wasatch Mountains, Quarry Bend, Sandy, Utah __Utah Agenda
December 1st, Sandy Amphitheater Park West To Oquirrh Mountains, December Snow __Scotty Reed/Utah Agenda

Ride the Longest Tubing Lanes

Snow Tubing, Soldier Hollow, Utah, Family, Children's Activities

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

Snow Sledding & Tubing Map with Locations