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Snowbasin
Resort – Ski or board slopes where many 2002 Olympic
Winter Games events were held. Mountain-top amenities offer tasty
food and incredible views. Great hiking and biking during summer.
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Power
Mountain Resort – Steep slopes and deep powder make this
place unique – it often gets more snow than any other Utah
resort. Hiking and biking trails are also superb.
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Antelope
Island – Explore the Great Salt Lake, swim, picnic,
camp, bike or hike the island trails to great viewpoints. You can
also view a diverse variety of wildlife at this Utah State Park.
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Golden
Spike National Historic Site – View railroad memorabilia
and replicas of historic steam engines. Watch reenactments of the
“golden spike” ceremony, when east met west here on
May 10, 1869, completing the first transcontinental railroad.
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Pineview
Reservoir – Ski or wakeboard the glassy water on this
scenic reservoir, which is protected by mountains on all sides and
so its surface is often ideal for water sports. It also offers
excellent fishing for perch, crappie and tiger muskie.
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Willard
Bay – Camp, boat, water ski and fish at this freshwater
reservoir, located on the edge of the Great Salt Lake. Walleye and
unique “wipers” keep anglers happy.
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Eccles Dinosaur Park
– View life-sized replicas of more than 100 dinosaurs and
other prehistoric animals. A hands-on education center makes this
a great place to bring kids.
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Ft.
Buenaventura Park – This was the site of the first
permanent Anglo settlement in the Great Basic. It’s
establishment marked the end of the mountain man and fur trapper
era. Rendezvous and other Old West events are held here.
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Ogden/Weber
rivers – Both these streams offer very good fishing. The
Weber is also a popular river for kayaking. There are several
excellent campgrounds on the South Fork of the Ogden east of
Huntsville.
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Monte
Cristo area – Snowmobiling is great on some 185 miles of
groomed trail in this high mountain area. Links provide easy
access to other winter play spots. During summer you can hike and
view many species of wildlife in this area.
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