Utah Tourism

Temple Square – Salt Lake City, Utah

Editor — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:00:12 +0000

Temple Square – Salt Lake City, Utah Almost everyone has heard of the Temple in Salt Lake City and many of the tourists that come to Utah come for the specific purpose of visiting the temple and the attractions leading to it. There are three city blocks in downtown Salt Lake City that contain nearly... [Continue Reading]

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Golden Spike National Historic Site – Ogden, Utah

Editor — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:56:56 +0000

Golden Spike Naitonal Historic Site – Ogden, Utah On May 10, 1869, officials of the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad met here to drive four symbolic spikes (two of them gold) celebrating the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. With the single telepraphed word, “done”, signaled to the naiton that the transcontinental railroad... [Continue Reading]

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Heritage Highway 89 – Sevier Valley Region

Editor — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:49:15 +0000

Heritage Highway 89 – Sevier Valley Region This portion of the Heritage Highway 89 will give you a taste of the history of the area from pre-historic Indian sites to remnants of the old west. The farmers and ranchers of the area follow the ancient Native American tradition of living off the land. There are... [Continue Reading]

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Heritage Highway 89 – Little Denmark Section, Utah

Editor — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:28:07 +0000

Heritage Highway 89 – Little Denmark Section, Utah This area of the Hertiage Highway 89 is primarily influenced by Scandinavian prioneers that were sent by Brigham Young to settle the area. The skill of the Masterful Scandinavian woodworkers and the stained glass providers are relected in many of the marvelous local bed and breakfast inns... [Continue Reading]

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Providence Center Lighthouse – Cedar City, Utah

Editor — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:20:18 +0000

Providence Center Lighthouse – Cedar City, Utah Every community wants something that will bring people to them to shop and enjoy the community. Cedar City got a lighthouse. Yes, right there in the middle of dry land there is a lighthouse that stands 90feet tall and was disassembled in Europe, shipped to Cedar City, and reassembled. ... [Continue Reading]

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Old Iron Town – Cedar City, Utah

Editor — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:02:50 +0000

Old Iron Town – Cedar City, Utah Old Iron Town is worth the visit following a stop at the Frontier Homestead State Park. It is located 25 miles west of Cedar City and tells the story of southern Utah’s historic mining industry. It was during the 1850′s that the area actually became occupied when Mormon... [Continue Reading]

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Frontier Homestead State Park Museum – Cedar City, Utah

Editor — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:06:55 +0000

Frontier Homestead State Park Museum – Cedar City, Utah What used to be called Iron Mission State Park is now called Frontier Homestead State Park Museum. Here you will learn the story of the development in Iron County when Brigham Young sent Mormon missionaries there to mine iron in the 1850′s. Although there was iron... [Continue Reading]

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Canyonlands National Park – Moab, Utah

Editor — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:20:50 +0000

Canyonlands National Park – Moab, Utah This park is open year round for enjoyment anytime. You can start out at the Island in the Sky Visitor Center which is located just inside the park, on the main orad leading into the Island in the Sky District. It is open from 9 am to 4:30 pm... [Continue Reading]

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Anasazi State Park Museum – Boulder, Utah

Editor — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:52:44 +0000

Anasazi State Park Museum – Boulder, Utah One of the charms of doing a trip into this area of the state is to be able to visit the historical areas and learn about how people lived before the influx of Europeans came to the area. The ancient Indian village in the heart of Utah’s canyon... [Continue Reading]

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Bryce Canyon National Park – Utah

Editor — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:53:11 +0000

Bryce Canyon National Park – Utah If you are looking for one of the most beautiful places on earth to visit where nature has taken wind, water and geologic magic to create a wonderland of brightly colored spires that rise up then you need to visit Bryce Canyon in Utah. The Canyon is filled with... [Continue Reading]

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Little Sahara Recreation Area – Jericho Junction, Utah

Editor — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:47:06 +0000

Little Sahara Recreation Area – Jericho Junction, Utah Have you been looking for the best place to ride your ATV and face real challenges? Then you may want to visit the Little Sahara Recreation Area (Jericho Sand Dunes) where you can ride with others on the Sevier Desert of central Utah. The area is big... [Continue Reading]

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Paiute ATV Trail – Marysvale, Utah

Editor — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:47:04 +0000

Paiute ATV Trail – Marysvale, Utah The Pauite ATV Trail usually begins in Marysvale for riders that want to tackle the 275 miles long loop trail. There actually isn’t a beginning or an end of this trail, you can start wherever you want but Marysvale is a good place to begin. The trail runs through... [Continue Reading]

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Brigham City Museum-Gallery – Brigham City, Utah

Editor — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:07:17 +0000

Brigham City Museum-Gallery – Brigham City, Utah For almost 40 years, the Brigham City Museum-Gallery has offered patrons diverse, quality programming such as the Norman Rockwell Lithographs, Oklahoma Memorial Quilts and Nagasaki Journey. The museum has also curated a variety of shows in-house that have had wide appeal, namely Trail of Iron, a photo documentary... [Continue Reading]

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Hole ‘n the Rock House and Grounds – Moab, Utah

Travel Writer — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:08:52 +0000

Visiting the Hole ‘n the Rock House and Grounds in Utah. Geology enthusiasts, families and travel groups enjoy a visit to the one-of-a-kind attraction 12 miles south of Moab, Utah known as the “Hole ‘n the Rock”. The main attraction of the grounds is the 5,000 square foot home carved completely out of rock in... [Continue Reading]

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Fremont Indian State Park – Sevier, Utah

Travel Writer — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:03:45 +0000

Immerse Yourself in History at Fremont Indian State Park. There’s so much to see and do at Fremont Indian State Park near Sevier, Utah, just 21 miles southwest of Richfield! You could spend a week there and still not see everything available. Fremont Indian State Park is home to the nation’s largest and most beautiful... [Continue Reading]

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Crystal Hot Springs – Brigham City, Utah

Travel Writer — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:58:56 +0000

Spend Your Winter Vacation at Crystal Hot Springs. Don’t blow your winter vacation budget on plane tickets to some far-off land. Relax and improve your mental and physical health by visiting the natural hot springs of Crystal Hot Springs near Brigham City, Utah, just an hour north of Salt Lake City. With affordable fees ranging... [Continue Reading]

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Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park – Mount Carmel Junction, Utah

Travel Writer — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:52:23 +0000

Visiting the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. Families looking for an adventurous day or camping trip in Utah typically visit the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, located 20 miles west of Kanab and 12 miles from Mount Carmel Junction in the southwest part of the state. Beautiful, red sandstone cliffs compliment the coral... [Continue Reading]

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Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry – Price, Utah

Travel Writer — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:47:48 +0000

Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry: An Awesome Day Trip for Kids. Have you had your fill of tourist traps, water parks, and malls with the kids? Drop on in to the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, located just 30 miles south of Price, Utah. A trip to the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry leaves you and your whole family with lasting... [Continue Reading]

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Ski Vacations in Utah – Salt Lake City, Utah

Editor — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:44:48 +0000

Ski Vacations in Utah If you want the best place in the world to snowboard or ski you want to come to the mountains of Utah. There are a number of winter activities available in the mountains besides standard skiing so get ready for some fabulous adventures. You may be a cross country skier who... [Continue Reading]

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Moab Utah

Editor — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:53:27 +0000

Mountain Climbing in and around Moab, Utah. People from around the world come to the area around Moab, Utah to go mountain climbing. The desert rocks, canyons, and mountains are wonderful places to climb, and just about every age and skill level should be able to find a place to climb and have a great... [Continue Reading]

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Wasatch Range – Salt Lake City, Utah

Editor — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:37:20 +0000

Natural landmarks you can visit In the southwestern part of Utah, you can visit the magnificent Mojave Desert. It is locally called as the High Desert and its boundaries are defined by the existence of a type of tree called the Joshua tree, which is an indicator species for the desert. The desert is... [Continue Reading]

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Arches National Park – Moab, Utah

Editor — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:37:11 +0000

Visiting the state’s National Parks First in our itinerary are the various National Parks you can visit. Many of these parks are protected by the government that is why many of which are untouched or changed by people giving you the chance to experience nature at its fullest. You can experience biking and hiking along... [Continue Reading]

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Things to do in Salt Lake City, Utah

Travel Writer — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:12:50 +0000

Great Things to do in Salt Lake City, Utah Many people who travel to Utah come to Salt Lake City hoping to see the sights and take in some of the culture. There are quite a few things to do in and around the city as well, and no one, family or individual, will ever... [Continue Reading]

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Preshistoric Museum – Price, Utah

Travel Writer — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:52:59 +0000

Get Your Fill of History at the College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum Utah is a land that is filled with history, from the pioneers to the Natives that settled the land before them. Yet, a history to the land exists that goes back even further, all the way to a time when great beasts... [Continue Reading]

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Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum – Provo, Utah

Travel Writer — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:47:35 +0000

Learn a Lot with a Visit to the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum Utah is probably best known for its salt lake and rugged western landscape, but there is far more to do here than sit at the water’s edge and dream of being a cowboy. One of the most popular destinations for families... [Continue Reading]

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American West Heritage Center – Wellsville, Utah

Travel Writer — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:41:07 +0000

Step into the Past at the American West Heritage Center Tales of the rugged, Wild West and the Utah frontier go hand in hand. A number of characters from the old west traveled through and stayed for a while in Utah, including Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy, and even the Rough Riders (of whom... [Continue Reading]

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MONUMENT VALLEY, SOUTHEASTERN UTAH

Travel Writer — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:46:39 +0000

Monument Valley, part of the Navajo Indian Reservation, is a scenic region of approximately 2,000 square miles and is located in southeastern Utah and northeastern Arizona. The landscape is made up of tall, red sandstone buttes, mesas and arches which were creates by erosion and reach a height of about 1,000 feet rising out of... [Continue Reading]

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UTAH SHAKESPEAREAN FESTIVAL, CEDAR CITY, UTAH

Travel Writer — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:42:55 +0000

This Festival is a well known and much anticipated professional theater event in the United States. In the year 2000, it was awarded the very desirable Tony Award for “Outstanding Regional Theater”. The activities offered at the Festival include Shakespeare and contemporary productions, the Greenshow, the Royal Feaste, seminars, classes, tours and the world famous... [Continue Reading]

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UTAH OLYMPIC PARK, PARK CITY, UTAH

Travel Writer — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:37:17 +0000

The mission of the Utah Olympic Park is “to provide a year-round, world-class facility to develop athletes in winter sports through competition, training and recreational programs.” This facility was originally known as the Utah Winter Sports Park and was officially funded in 1989 as part of the Salt Lake Bid Committee’s efforts to be approved... [Continue Reading]

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ZION MOUNTAIN RESORT, St. George, Utah

Travel Writer — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:35:14 +0000

Zion Mountain Resort is located on State Highway 9 three miles from the East entrance of ZionNational Parkat an elevation of 6,000 feet. With Zion as your base, you can unpack your bags for a week or thereabouts and venture out in all directions with a number of parks close by such as Bryce Canyon... [Continue Reading]

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UTAH VACATIONS

Travel Writer — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:19:54 +0000

The state of Utah is a vacation paradise and has a great deal to offer to outdoor enthusiasts. The natural landscaping of this region is unique with its amazing variety of shapes and colors. Most of the state sits on a plateau that is more than 4,000 feet above sea level with the highest elevation reaching over... [Continue Reading]

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