Utah has been a favorite vacation spot for locals and expats alike through the years due to its beautiful surroundings. It is known for its beautifully sculpted natural landscapes, national parks and monuments, resorts, and golf courses. There are also endless recreational activities here, including boating, snowmobiling, kite surfing, rock climbing, and skiing/snowboarding.
Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and paves the way to state ski resorts, national parks, and golf courses. The city hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics as it is home to world-class ski facilities. The famous Mormon Temple Square is one of the best attractions in the city and also offers live entertainment and nightlife.
Utah is famous for its beautiful landscapes which are mostly found on the plateau over 4 thousand feet above sea level. The lifts are rolling dramatically in the form of hills, mountains, and plateaus with over 13,000 feet as the highest reach. For example, in Monument Valley, here are unique sandstone formations and some of the best hiking in Utah.
Additionally, Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument incorporates land with a topographical feature. The Grand Staircase, The Escalante Canyons, and the Kaiparowits Plateau are the three divisions of this multicolored landscape.
Utah has 5 best national parks, all located close to each other. These may include: Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, and Zion National Park.
Canyonlands is Utah’s largest national park with thousand-foot views of river canyons or red rock spiers. Grand Canyon National Park is best accessed through southern Utah. Additionally, Mesa Verde National Park is located across the border in Colorado, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park straddles the Utah or Arizona border, and Great Basin National Park straddles our Nevada border.
The headquarters of the US Ski and Snowboard Association is in Park City, Utah. The challenging slopes of Utah are known to have the “biggest snow” in the world with an annual average of 500 inches of dry powder snow. Most of the 13 wonderful resorts in Utah are just one hour from Salt Lake City International Airport.
The Ogden, Utah area is a heartland for skiing and adventure sports. When you’re here, the city offers a shuttle from Valley Condo’s to historic 25th Street and from downtown hotels to the three local resorts.
Lake Powell is a great place for houseboating located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This lake is 186 miles long and boasts cool blue water, excellent scenery of red rock and white sand beaches. This is suitable for kayaking, boating, and fishing. Additionally, Pineview Reservoir offers exceptional opportunities for fishing, boating, and other adventurous water sports. It also offers white sand beaches.
The Ogden River Parkway is a scenic riverside trail that runs from Ogden Canyon to the city. You can walk past Loren Farr Park, Eccles Dinosaur Park, Big D Sports Park and Ogden Stadium and into the center of Ogden’s trendiest shopping district as you stroll down the parkway.
Golf courses in Utah are best known for their beautiful scenic views and good weather conditions. Most of the golf courses in Heber Valley and Park City are suitable for a summer getaway. Courses located near St. George are best during the summer and winter.