Red Butte Garden, a part of the University of Utah, is a non-profit organization located in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 100 acres, including displays and natural gardens, walking paths, and natural areas with hiking trails, Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West that tests, displays, and interprets regional horticulture.
Red Butte Garden
University of Utah
300 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108
(801) 585-0556
Bells Canyon Trail to Lower Falls is a 5.4-mile out-and-back hike featuring a lake and city views. Located between Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood Canyons in Sandy, Utah offering fishing, hiking, and winter snowshoeing.
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
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
The Homestead Resort offers unique accommodations near four world-class ski destinations.
Homestead Resort & Spa
700 N Homestead Dr. Midway, UT 84049
Winter has settled into the Heber Valley, and the Heber Valley Railroad is decked out for the holidays! Aboard Utah’s 100-year-old railroad for a fun-filled excursion that your family will remember fondly for years to come.
Don’t miss the ever-popular trip to the North Pole, a wonderful experience for the whole family! Elves serve hot drinks and treats while sharing their favorite carols. Enjoy the magic of the season as your child’s eyes light up when Santa climbs aboard, in the comfort of your favorite pj’s. Reserve your tickets early, seats sell out fast!
December 1-29, 2022, Multiple Times
Monday–Saturday, 2, 5 & 7:30 pm
North Pole Express Christmas Train
Heber Valley Railroad, Heber
October 1-31, 2024
Monday–Sunday, Multiple Times
Pumpkin Days
Wheeler Historic Farm, Murray
Halloween Events & Festivities
Utah Halloween Activities
Mid-September–October
