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Mountain Resorts

Utah Summer & Winter Resorts

Utah Mountain Resort Events & Activities, Summer & Winter Sports, Hiking, Biking, Scenic Chairlift Rides, Mountain Slides & Coasters, Summer Activities, Concerts, Outdoor Dining, Stargazing, Geology Hike & Rides, Gondolas, Winter Activities, Snow Skiing, Boarding

2023 Featured Events

Provo River Rafting & Tubing
River Tubing, Rafting, Zip Line
June 1–August 2023, Daily, Multiple Times
Vivian Park, Provo River Canyon

Mountain Resort Summer Season 2023
Opening June 17, 2023 (Most Locations)

Salt Lake Area

Snowbird Resort
Little Cottonwood Canyon, Sandy
9385 S, Snowbird Center Dr, Snowbird

Alta Mountain Resort
Little Cottonwood Canyon, Sandy
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Alta

Solitude Mountain Resort
Big Cottonwood Canyon
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Solitude

Brighton
Big Cottonwood Canyon
8302 South Brighton Loop Road

Park City

Park City Mountain Resort
1345 Lowell Ave, Park City

Canyon Village at Park City
4000 Canyons Resort Dr, Park City

Deer Valley Resort
2250 Deer Valley Drive, Park City

Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa
784 Resort Dr, Midway

Homestead Resort
700 Homestead Dr, Midway

Provo Utah County

Provo River Rafting & Tubing
River Tubing, Rafting, Zip Line
June 1–August 2023, Daily, Multiple Times
Vivian Park, Provo River Canyon

Sundance Mountain Resort
Provo Canyon
8841 Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, Sundance

Ogden North Salt Lake

Snowbasin Mountain Resort
3925 Snow Basin Rd, Huntsville

Powder Mountain
6965 E Powder Mountain Rd, Eden

Southern Utah

Brian Head Mountain Resort
Near Southern State University, Cedar City, Ut
329 UT-143, Brian Head

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

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 2023 Best
Watch The Live Deer (If You’re Lucky)
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

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

Utah Fitness Trails

Utah Hiking Biking Running & Walking Trails

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

Featured Utah Trail Events

Bluffdale Get to the River Event
September 6, 2023, 6-8 pm
Jordan Narrows Trailhead, Bluffdale

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

Logan Area

Logan Canyon Wind Caves

Utah Outdoor Organizations

Tai Chi In The Garden

Red Butte Fragrance Garden

Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers and join your guide in the open space of the Fragrance Garden as you unite mind, body, and spirit through the millennia-old practice of Tai Chi.

Autumn Wellness Classes
Multiple Events/Times

Tai Chi In Red Butte Garden
University of Utah, Salt Lake

Mountain Biking & Hiking

Canyons Village Resort Trails

Lift-Served Mountain Bike Haul

Discover miles of scenic trails that allow you to explore the resort and connect with Park City’s massive trail network. Trailheads are located at the base area and mid-mountain near Red Pine Lodge.

High Meadow chair lifts from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, providing access to the family-friendly Red Pine Loop. There is no additional charge for riding this lift, and bike racks will be available.

July–September 2023, 10 am–7 pm

Canyons Village Mountain Biking
Canyons Village, Park City

Flower Gardens

Utah Flower Gardens & Events

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

2023 Featured Events

Fall Bulb & Native Plant Sale
September 22-23, 2023, 9 am–4 pm
Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake

Conservation Garden Park Classes Free
Waterwise Perennials Tour
September 23, 2023, 10 am–12 pm
Conservation Garden Park, West Jordan

Red Butt Garden Workshop
Ornamental Grasses For Your Yard
September 26, 2023, 6:30–8:30 pm
Red Butte Garden, UoU, Salt Lake

What’s Blooming In Utah
Flower Garden Blooming Log
September 2023, M-Sn, 9 am–7:30 pm
Red Butte Garden, UoU, Salt Lake

Updating… September 17, 2023
Adding New Events & Moving Forward

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

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

Spring Bonsai Show
Bonsai Club of Utah
April 8-9, 2023, S-Sn, 9 am–9 pm
Red Butt Garden Orangerie, UoU, Salt Lake

Selecting The Best Roses In Utah
April 13, 2023, 6 pm
Red Butte Garden, UoU, Salt Lake

Conservation Garden Park Classes Free
April 20, 29, 2023, 10–11:30 am
Conservation Garden Park, West Jordan

Tulip Festival Best
May 1-14, 2023, M-S, 9 am–8 pm
Thanksgiving Point, Lehi

560,000 Blooming Bulbs
Spring Daffodils & More
May 1-14, 2023, M-Sn, 9 am–7:30 pm
Red Butte Garden, UoU, Salt Lake

Conservation Garden Park Classes Free
Rainwater Harvesting for Homeowners
May 9, 2023, 6:30 pm
Conservation Garden Park, West Jordan

Red Butte Garden Spring Plant Sale
May 12-13, 2023, Multiple Times
Red Butte Garden Rose House, UoU, Salt Lake

Conservation Garden Park Classes Free
Conservation Garden Tour
June 23, 2023, 6–7:30 pm
Conservation Garden Park, West Jordan

Conservation Garden Park Classes Free
Waterwise Tree and Shrub Tour
July 8, 2023, 9–11 am
Conservation Garden Park, West Jordan

Conservation Garden Park Classes Free
Flip Your Strip & Side Yard
July 15, 2023, 9–11 am
Conservation Garden Park, West Jordan

Conservation Garden Park Classes Free
Common Utah Weeds and How to Control Them
August 10, 2023, 6–7:30 pm
Conservation Garden Park, West Jordan

Utah Pond Tour
Utah Water Garden & Koi Club
August (Week 2) Biennial (every other year)

Conservation Garden Park Classes Free
Conservation Garden Park Tour
August 12, 2023, 9–10:30 am
Conservation Garden Park, West Jordan

Conservation Garden Park Classes Free
Work and Learn: Switch2Drip
August 24, 2023, 6–7:30 pm
Conservation Garden Park, West Jordan

Red Butt Garden Workshop
Native Seed Collecting
September 14, 2023, 6:30–8:30 pm
Red Butte Garden, UoU, Salt Lake

Snowbird’s Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest Halle, located in the Snowbird Event tent, is chock full of music, dancing, and traditional German cuisine. Enjoy a bratwurst and sauerkraut and apfelstrudel and more. Kids, young and old, can enjoy face painting, caricature artists, inflatable rides, the world champion YO-YO MAN, a zany clown, music, balloons, and more!

Der Marktplatz
Vendors from around the region peddle their wares. You will find many unique gifts. Shop early for the Holidays. Located at the entrance.

September 23-24, 2023, Noon–7 pm
August–October 15, 2023, Saturday & Sunday

Oktoberfest at Snowbird
Snowbird Resort, Little Cottonwood Canyon

Full Moon Lift Ride

Sundance Mountain Resort

For a truly unique experience, enjoy a Sundance mountain lift ride by the light of the full moon. Be sure to bundle up as temperatures may become chilly at night.

September 28-30, 2023, Multiple Times
Full Moons

Full Moon Lift Rides
Sundance Mountain Resort, Provo Canyon
Alpine Loop Scenic Byway Roadtrip