| Utah is the mecca for outdoor excursions and | | | | summer months come around. In the winter, ski and |
| vacations. Since about 80 percent of the state is set | | | | snowboard resorts such as Solitude Resort and |
| aside for public use, there is plenty of land available for | | | | Brighton Resort are available for the beginner to |
| use by residents and tourists looking for outdoor | | | | Olympic athlete.o Zion National Park - Southwest Utah |
| adventure. Utah provides 47 state parks, 5 national | | | | is probably the most popular and well-known part of |
| parks, 7 national monuments, 2 national recreation | | | | the state. This area has access to beautiful arches |
| areas, and 6 national forests to explore. What's great | | | | perfect for hiking and biking. Best of all, you can pick a |
| about living or traveling to Utah is that the mountains | | | | camping spot and try it all. There is plenty of activity in |
| and other recreation areas are just minutes from the | | | | this area, from canyoneering, rock climbing, mountain |
| bustling city. With a wide variety of climates and | | | | biking, and white water rafting.o Lake Powell - Located |
| topography, ranging from 13,000 foot mountains in the | | | | in the southern end of Utah's border, Lake Powell is a |
| north to deep canyons and gorges as low as 3,000 | | | | fun vacation spot for a few days or a few weeks. |
| feet, Utah can fit any recreation need. Here are some | | | | You can camp right on the beach or bring or rent a |
| of the tops parks and recreation areas in Utah.o Bear | | | | houseboat for as long as you wish to stay. Although |
| Lake - Located in Northern Utah, this lake has pristine, | | | | the nearby town isn't very big, the seemingly limitless |
| warm water in the summer perfect for boating all day. | | | | water, the canyons, and high cliffs for diving are ideal |
| It also has various hiking and biking trails nearby and | | | | for a summer getaway. |
| local entertainment for the night.o Big Cottonwood | | | | Now that you know some of the hot spots in Utah, |
| Canyon - Also located in the north, this canyon is great | | | | pick your recreation or sport of choice that you want |
| for rock climbing for all skill levels, well as containing | | | | to try and head to the top Utah parks and recreation |
| plenty of places for mountain biking or road cycling. If a | | | | areas this year for a vacation you won't soon forget |
| relaxing trip is your desire, there are plenty of | | | | and will want to repeat year after year. |
| campsites and places for fishing as soon as the | | | | |