| Visiting Utah offers many options for activities to | | | | for fly-fishing or farther south boasts numerous lakes |
| always stay busy and active. Whether the destination | | | | and rivers perfect for catching trout. |
| is Salt Lake City or down to Saint George, here are | | | | 6. Camping- Bring the tent or the RV and camp |
| the top ten activities for the best Utah outdoor | | | | anywhere from Big Cottonwood Canyon to Zion's |
| adventure. | | | | National Park. My favorite is camping on the beach of |
| 1. Skiing/snowboarding- Hosting the 2002 Olympic | | | | Lake Powell, but Utah offers many spots. |
| Winter Games, Utah's snow has been called "the best | | | | 7. Golfing- Although there are numerous resorts for |
| snow on earth." It's so good, it's on the state license | | | | golfing, Utah's Thanksgiving Point Golf course may be |
| plate! If it is good enough for the rest of the world, it's | | | | the most beautiful. Not only that, but it is right next to |
| worth trying! Pick from numerous resorts in Park City | | | | their famous gardens. If you want a better adventure |
| and northern Utah. | | | | than golfing, try golfing in Sundance Canyon, you may |
| 2. Mountain Biking- With wilderness and many national | | | | even see a celebrity. |
| parks, Utah has trails all over the state for beginning to | | | | 8. Horseback riding- Utah has many trails for |
| advanced mountain bikers. Biking is available on snow, | | | | horseback enthusiasts. Alpine Canyon has many |
| rock, or anywhere else you'd like to adventure. There | | | | beautiful trails. If there are less experienced riders, or |
| are lots of races and even a festival that allows biking | | | | just for a fun adventure, Homestead Resort in Heber |
| by the light of the full moon. | | | | offers easy rides for you and your family. |
| 3. Hiking- Mountains everywhere make Utah an ideal | | | | 9. Boating- Boating on Bear Lake is the best place to |
| hiking location. Timpanogos Canyon has a great view | | | | be in the summer. Of course, there's always Utah |
| during the sunrise. Wherever you vacation in Utah, | | | | Lake or farther south Lake Powell. You can bring the |
| there's a hiking trail not far away. | | | | boat, jet skis, and any other equipment you need on |
| 4. Rock Climb- Even Hollywood likes rock climbing in | | | | the water. |
| Utah, as shown by Tom Cruise in Mission | | | | 10. Caving/spelunking- Perhaps the most beautiful cave |
| Impossible two's opening scene. Although southern | | | | in Utah is Timpanogos. If no tour is needed, Utah valley |
| Utah is probably the most popular place for rock | | | | has plenty of caves for exploring. Although every |
| climbers (try Moab or Saint George), there are many | | | | college student has been to Nutty Putty Caves, there |
| other canyons that offer great spots if you want a 5.6 | | | | are plenty of unexplored caves that are still in pristine |
| or higher. | | | | condition. |
| 5. Fishing- With many lakes besides the Great Salt | | | | Whether you like horses or the water, there are plenty |
| Lake, fishing is an obvious choice here. Provo is great | | | | of places for your Utah outdoor adventure. |