Summer is the time for memory making. It’s easy to let time just pass by…only to find that it’s already fall and you missed out on a bunch of the best destinations the Beehive State has to offer. Don’t let that happen to you! Make plans now to visit these 11 places while the weather is warm and sunny.
- White Pine Lake Trail: A Two-Day Adventure You’ll Never Forget
Nick Heering/AllTrails.com Most people spend at least two days hiking this 9.9-mile trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon. It’s just full of natural beauty, and you’ll likely see some pretty cool wildlife too. For more information, read our full article here.
- Ogden Nature Center: The Natural Preserve In Utah That Will Blow You Away With Its Beauty
Ogden Nature Center This pretty preserve in Ogden is a great place to make some summer memories. See the tadpoles in the pond, go for a nature walk and check out both the birds and the bird houses on the Bird House Trail. For more information, read our full article here.
- Garden City: The Place Where Utahns Go Crazy For Raspberry Shakes
Bear Lake Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau/Facebook Visit Garden City to get a fresh raspberry shake, and enjoy playing on Bear Lake. You’ll also want to hang out during Raspberry Days, August 3rd - 5th. For more information, read our full article here.
- Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market: The Epic Farmers Market You Must Visit
Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market/Facebook The Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market opens on June 10th at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City. Grab some fresh produce, peruse the handmade craft items and grab a snack from the food vendors. For more information, read our full article here.
- Moab: The Small Utah Town That’s One Of The Coolest In The U.S.
Kent Kanouse/flickr Visit Moab, where you’ll find tons of cool things to see and do. Of course, there’s Arches National Park and the slickrock trails. You’ll want to grab a burger and fries at Milt’s Stop and Eat, and check out the galleries, cafes and coffee shops on Main Street. For more information, read our full article here.
- Crystal Hot Springs: The Incredible Spring-Fed Pool You Absolutely Need To Visit
Crystal Hot Springs/Facebook Soak away in the two pools and three hot tubs that are fed from both hot and cold springs. Splash around, and take a ride on one of the two waterslides. For more information, read our full article here.
- Mueller Park: The Canyon That Is A Little Retreat From Everyday Life
Mueller Park/Facebook Spend a summer afternoon at Mueller Park Canyon, located in the foothills above Bountiful. Take a hike, do some birdwatching, enjoy a picnic lunch and even camp overnight. For more information, read our full article here.
- Big Cottonwood Canyon: The Canyon With The Most Breathtaking Scenery
Brandon Rasmussen/flickr Spend an afternoon (or a weekend) in Big Cottonwood Canyon, where you’ll find plenty of hiking trails, alpine lakes and two ski resorts that are perfect places to getaway for a relaxing mini vacation. For more information, read our full article here.
- Park City Treehouse: The Getaway Where You’ll Sleep Underneath A Forest Canopy
airbnb.com Take a quick weekend getaway to Park City in this little airbnb rental that’s tucked away in the trees. You’ll love this cozy spot! For more information, read our full article here.
- The Cecret Lake Trail: A Breathtaking Wild Flower Trail
Tom Kelly/flickr Hike to Cecret Lake during July and August, and you’ll be treated to a stunning array of wildflowers. The hike is just 1.7 miles, roundtrip, and considered easy. You’ll find it in Little Cottonwood Canyon. For more information, read our full article here.
- Fruita Campground: The Most Beautiful Campground In All Of Utah
mushroomerz/Tripadvisor It’s hard to choose just one campground in the entire state to name as the most beautiful, but the Fruita Campground is certainly a strong contender. Enjoy fruit from the orchards in the late summer months, and relax in this shady little oasis. For more information, read our full article here.
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Nick Heering/AllTrails.com
Most people spend at least two days hiking this 9.9-mile trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon. It’s just full of natural beauty, and you’ll likely see some pretty cool wildlife too. For more information, read our full article here.
Ogden Nature Center
This pretty preserve in Ogden is a great place to make some summer memories. See the tadpoles in the pond, go for a nature walk and check out both the birds and the bird houses on the Bird House Trail. For more information, read our full article here.
Bear Lake Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau/Facebook
Visit Garden City to get a fresh raspberry shake, and enjoy playing on Bear Lake. You’ll also want to hang out during Raspberry Days, August 3rd - 5th. For more information, read our full article here.
Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market/Facebook
The Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market opens on June 10th at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City. Grab some fresh produce, peruse the handmade craft items and grab a snack from the food vendors. For more information, read our full article here.
Kent Kanouse/flickr
Visit Moab, where you’ll find tons of cool things to see and do. Of course, there’s Arches National Park and the slickrock trails. You’ll want to grab a burger and fries at Milt’s Stop and Eat, and check out the galleries, cafes and coffee shops on Main Street. For more information, read our full article here.
Crystal Hot Springs/Facebook
Soak away in the two pools and three hot tubs that are fed from both hot and cold springs. Splash around, and take a ride on one of the two waterslides. For more information, read our full article here.
Mueller Park/Facebook
Spend a summer afternoon at Mueller Park Canyon, located in the foothills above Bountiful. Take a hike, do some birdwatching, enjoy a picnic lunch and even camp overnight. For more information, read our full article here.
Brandon Rasmussen/flickr
Spend an afternoon (or a weekend) in Big Cottonwood Canyon, where you’ll find plenty of hiking trails, alpine lakes and two ski resorts that are perfect places to getaway for a relaxing mini vacation. For more information, read our full article here.
airbnb.com
Take a quick weekend getaway to Park City in this little airbnb rental that’s tucked away in the trees. You’ll love this cozy spot! For more information, read our full article here.
Tom Kelly/flickr
Hike to Cecret Lake during July and August, and you’ll be treated to a stunning array of wildflowers. The hike is just 1.7 miles, roundtrip, and considered easy. You’ll find it in Little Cottonwood Canyon. For more information, read our full article here.
mushroomerz/Tripadvisor
It’s hard to choose just one campground in the entire state to name as the most beautiful, but the Fruita Campground is certainly a strong contender. Enjoy fruit from the orchards in the late summer months, and relax in this shady little oasis. For more information, read our full article here.
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