-Uniquely Utah-

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Use this section of my site to help plan fun and unique outings that our great state of Utah has to offer.

-WINTER-

Festival Of Lights - Spanish Fork, UT The Spanish Fork Golf Course transforms during the winter months to get the kids young and & old in the Christmas Spirit. Filled with thousands of lights, listen to Christmas music and drink your favorite hot beverage as you drive through this winter wonderland. https://www.spanishfork.org/residents/news_and_events/fol/

Christmas In Color - Provo, UT With over a million lights synchronized to the sounds of Christmas, you should have a great time as you drive through and view. https://www.christmasincolor.net/

Christmas Light Finder, UT A fun and free way to get out and enjoy the lights is by driving around and looking at the displays that more and more folks are setting up in their yards. How do you know where to look? this site will guide you some of the best lights in your location! https://www.christmaslightfinder.com/

Luminaria, Thanksgiving Point - Lehi, UT This enchanting mile walk will transport you into a magical holiday world as you make your way through the captivating Ashton Gardens. The Grand Allee’s 6,500 programmable luminaries blanket the sweeping hill, where each one acts as a pixel in a moving picture of blooming poinsettias, flying reindeer, and dynamic symbols of the season. And on top of that 40-foot hill, you’ll be met with the colossal 120-foot tree—all lit up and ready to be admired.https://www.thanksgivingpoint.org/events/luminaria/

Draper Tree Of Light - Draper, UT Every holiday season Draper City puts up more than 65,000 lights on the trees and the bridge in Draper City Park. The biggest attraction in the park is the large willow tree in the center of the park. https://www.draper.ut.us/1312/Tree-of-Light-Holiday-Lights

Christmas Street - Taylorsville, UT A street where all of the neighbors have come together to offer some holiday cheer. As you drive down the street the home tell site the story of "T'was The Night Before Christmas." Located at 5295 South 3310 West in Taylorsville, this 30-house light display has been in full swing for over 60 years.

Zoo Lights - Salt Lake City, UT Experience the zoo in a whole new way! https://www.hoglezoo.org/promo/zoo_lights/

Temple Square - Salt Lake City, UT You don't have to be religious to go and appreciate the beauty of the lights and architecture that light up an entire city block. https://www.templesquare.com/christmas/

Christmas Village- Ogden, UT The downtown area of Ogden transforms into a magical Christmas village where you can shop, see Santa and so many other treats. https://www.visitogden.com/events/signature/christmas-village/

North Pole Express - Heber, UT A 90 minute round trip to the North Pole includes hot cocoa and Mrs. Claus' famous chocolate chip cookies. You'll sing along to new and traditional Christmas favorites on the way and be entertained by our hosts, elves and cocoa chefs. When we reach the North Pole Santa will join us for the return trip and greet each child and present them with a special gift. Make sure you dress in you warm but favorite Christmas themed PJ's. https://hebervalleyrr.org/specialevents/northpoleexpress/

Midway Ice Castles - Midway, UT Water features are left to run throughout the cold winter months to form giant ice features that are later carved and lit for the public to enjoy. https://icecastles.com/utah

Skiing - Utah Yes, it's been told that we have some ok snow in these parts of the world.... Ok, more like the greatest snow on earth! Here's your one stop site to all things skiing in Utah. https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/utah-ski-resorts/

Tubing - Utah Maybe skiing isn't for you but you'd still like to go out and enjoy the winter in Utah. Tubing can be idea for groups, dates or family outings. Here's some places you can head out to: Soldier Hollow Tubing https://www.gohebervalley.com/Soldier-Hollow-Tubing Wasatch Parc Tubing https://wasatchparc.com/

Hot Springs - There's no shortage of hot springs that folks can enjoy throughout the state. Here's where to go:

Crystal Hot Springs, Honeyville UT http://www.crystalhotsprings.net/home/

Mystic Hot Spring , Monroe UT https://mystichotsprings.com/

Meadow Hot Springs, Fillmore UT https://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/meadowspring.html

Fifth Water Hot Springs, Spanish Fork UT https://utah.com/hiking/fifth-waterfalls-trail

Sundance Film Festival - Park City, UT This is when all the stars come to Utah. Too many events to list so here is a guide to all things Sundance: https://www.sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival

Snowmobile Rides:

Tracked Out Adventures: Some of the best around when it comes to getting in the back country and playing in the powder. They also offer some of the best single track dirt bike tours in the country. https://www.trackedoutadventures.com/

Daniels Summit Lodge: The mountains around Daniels Summit provide the perfect environment for snowmobiling - for both guided and unguided rides. We offer a large fleet of rental machines, deep snow and an almost unlimited number of trails and play areas. This is snowmobiling at its best. https://www.danielssummit.com/

-SPRING-

Tulip Festival: As the weather turns warmer the tulips at the Ashton Gardens begin to bloom! Come enjoy 280,000 tulips in hundreds of varieties, all imported directly from Holland. The 15 themed gardens throughout Ashton Gardens highlight different displays sure to bring out plenty of oohs and aahs! This is one festival you’ll want to have a camera handy for sure. https://www.thanksgivingpoint.org/events/tulip-festival/

Moab Jeep Safari: https://www.discovermoab.com/event/easter-jeep-safari/

Little Sahara Sand Dunes: https://utah.com/little-sahara-sand-dunes

Tracy Aviary: https://tracyaviary.org/

Hogle Zoo: https://hoglezoo.org/

Thanksgiving Point: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/

-SUMMER-

Red Butte Garden: https://www.redbuttegarden.org/

Tuacahn Amphitheater: https://www.tuacahn.org/

Sundance Summer Theater: https://www.sundanceresort.com/summer-theatre/

Bridal Veil Falls: https://www.utahvalley.com/listing/bridal-veil-falls/41/

TImpanogos Cave: https://www.nps.gov/tica/index.htm

Hike Mt. Timpanogos: https://utah.com/hiking/mt-timpanogos

Weber River Tubing: https://highcountryadventure.com/weber-river-tubing/

Provo River Tubing: https://highcountryadventure.com/tubing/

Cowabunga Bay: https://www.cowabungabay.com/

Splash Summit: https://www.splashsummit.com/

Days of 47 Events: https://www.daysof47.com/events/days-of-47-rodeo

Homestead Crater: One of the unique activities at our Midway Utah Resort is our one-of-a-kind Homestead Crater. The Crater is a geothermal spring, hidden within a 55-foot tall, beehive-shaped limestone rock located on the Homestead property. https://homesteadresort.com/utah-resort-things-to-do/homestead-crater/

Park Silly Sunday Market: An ecofriendly open air market, street festival and commUnity forum where neighbors and friends come together to celebrate our commUnity of fun and funky Park Sillians. https://www.parksillysundaymarket.com/

Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days: https://www.strawberrydays.org/

Oakley City Independence Day Rodeo: https://www.oakleycity.com/rodeo

Lehi Roundup Days: https://www.lehi-ut.gov/roundup/

Spanish Fork Fiesta Days: https://www.spanishfork.org/events/fiestadays/

Juab County Fair: http://www.juabcountyfair.com/

Follow The Flag: https://followtheflag.org/

Antelope Island: https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-island/

Golden Spike Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/gosp/index.htm

Heber Valley Rail Road: https://www.hebervalleyrr.org/

-FALL-

Swiss Days Midway Ut: Swiss Days in Midway offers a wide variety of handmade items, antiques, fine art, and great Swiss food. Between 80,000 to 100,000 people descended on Midway this weekend to relish Swiss Days, a tradition here since the 1940s. https://www.gohebervalley.com/Midway-Swiss-Days-Festival-39689

Utah State Fair: https://utahstatefair.com/

Cornbelly’s Maze & Pumpkin Patch: Join us for fall family fun. Utah's original corn maze and pumpkin fest since 1996. The ultimate playground for families. Cornbelly's is a must-visit fall tradition. Farm Attractions. Corn Maze. Photo Ops. Farm Treats. Types: Open Space, Family Fun, Safe & Clean. https://cornbellys.com/

Nebo Loop: The Nebo Loop Byway is a photographer's dream with many overlooks and wildlife viewing opportunities. The brilliant fall foliage of the Uinta National Forest is hard to match anywhere in the nation. https://utah.com/scenic-drive/nebo-loop

Alpine Loop: https://utah.com/scenic-drive/alpine-loop

Wolf Creek Pass: https://www.gohebervalley.com/Wolf-Creek-Highway

Utah Pioneer Museum: http://www.dupinternational.org/

October Fest - Snowbird Resort: https://www.snowbird.com/event/oktoberfest/

Loveland Living Planet & Aquarium: https://thelivingplanet.com/

-UTAH NATIONAL PARKS-

Bryce Canyon National Park: https://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm

Arches National Park: https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm

Zion National Park: https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm

Canyonlands National Park: https://www.nps.gov/cany/index.htm

Capitol Reef National Park: https://www.nps.gov/care/index.htm

-UTAH STATE PARKS-