| Utah is chock full of year-round exciting recreational | | | | disappoint. Bungee jumping, hang gliding and skydiving |
| activities. If you live here or even just come for a visit, | | | | are available throughout the state. Moab is one of |
| this probably comes as no surprise. Living here for the | | | | Utah's largest hot spots for extreme sports. Spelunking |
| past four years has allowed me develop a sincere | | | | is popular in the Mount Timpanogos caves or the Utah |
| and true appreciation for the Beehive state and the | | | | Lake caves. Go white water rafting |
| great outdoors. I know those who have not yet had | | | | During the warmer months, Utah's numerous mountain |
| the opportunity to visit Utah are scoffing at the thought | | | | cliffs and canyons provide ideal conditions for rock |
| of Utah as a vacation destination. Well, for those of | | | | climbing. Popular spots include Big and Little |
| you out there, you may be surprised to find that | | | | Cottonwood Canyons in the Salt Lake area and Zion |
| Utah is an outdoor enthusiast's dream come true. | | | | National Park in southern Utah. Hiking is a favorite |
| Boasting some of the best ski runs in the world, Utah is | | | | pastime apt for all ages, and Utah has thousands of |
| renowned for optimal skiing conditions and the most | | | | well-kept hiking trails to choose from. |
| perfect powder snow (hence the 2002 Olympic | | | | Utah also has numerous lakes for water sports and |
| Winter Games being held in Salt Lake City). Enjoy | | | | activities. Boating and consequently water skiing, |
| skiing or snowboarding in legendary Park City, | | | | wakeboarding, and tubing are all immensely popular. |
| Sundance, Snowbird Resort, Alta Resort, or The | | | | Lake Powell is one of America's biggest boating |
| Canyons. Feeling a little more adventurous? | | | | destinations and is actually a hot spot house boating |
| Snowmobiling is a popular winter activity and for | | | | destination. |
| something a little more challenging, try snow mountain | | | | If you are looking for a new and exciting vacation, |
| biking (not for the faint of heart). | | | | explore Utah outdoor recreation that offers something |
| Into extreme sports? Utah certainly does not | | | | for everyone. |