16 Unforgettable Things You Must Add To Your Utah Summer Bucket List
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Catherine Armstrong
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Remember last fall when you realized that you missed out on a bunch of fun things you meant to do while the weather was warm? Don’t let that happen this year; check out our list of things to add to this summer’s bucket list and put them on your calendar now!
Utah’s ski resorts aren’t just for winter. The ride up the chairlift is scenic and relaxing. Then, jump on your mountain bike and cruise back down the mountain.
Ogden Nature Center offers 152 acres that include 1.5 miles of walking trails, treehouses and birds of prey.
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Grab your 10 closest friends, a cooler of cold ones and some beach towels, then hop aboard a houseboat at Lake Powell. It’s a great combination of relaxation and recreation as you float, swim and jet ski.
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Experience 5 G’s on the bobsled at the Utah Olympic Park. If you’re in the mood for something more sedate, watch the ski jumpers practice their landings into the pool.
If you haven’t hiked Angel’s Landing yet, maybe this is your year. It’s a challenging hike, and not for those who are terrified of heights, but you’re well rewarded by this view from the summit.
The play’s the thing in Cedar City all summer. This year’s Shakespeare offerings include Much Ado About Nothing, Henry V and Julius Caesar. Other plays include Mary Poppins, The Odd Couple, The Three Musketeers, The Cocoanuts and Murder for Two.
Community parks throughout Utah offer free movies all summer. Check out your local park for movie listings and dates, then pack a picnic, grab a blanket and enjoy.
Utah has three minor-league baseball teams: The Salt Lake Bees (AAA), Ogden Raptors (Pioneer League) and Orem Owlz (rookie league).
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There’s so much to see and do on Scenic Byway 12, which runs 124 miles between Torrey and U.S. 89, seven miles south of Panguitch. Take your time and explore some of the backways that branch off from SR 12, too.
Stop by Hogle Zoo to meet Willow the baby giraffe, and the three new lion cubs.
Donut Falls is a great family hike. Once you reach the falls, you can splash and play in the river, or climb up and under the falls (be careful though - it’s slippery).
The Sundance zip tour is the most exciting in the state. You’ll drop 2,100 feet vertically and soar at up to 65 mph.
Concerts at Red Butte Gardens aren’t just about the music. Go early to get in line, crack a beer or two and make friends with your line neighbors. When the gates open, you can spread your blanket, and enjoy a picnic dinner while you wait for the opening act.
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Stop by your local farmer’s market to buy the freshest fixings for a delicious summer dinner. There are dozens of farmer’s markets all across the state.
The Heber Valley Railroad has three scenic trains - the Provo Canyon Limited, Lakeside Limited and Deer Creek Express. Or, choose an adventure train, which pairs the train ride with a horseback ride, rafting adventure or zip line.
While the big national parks get all the attention, Utah’s 45 state parks are pretty fabulous, too. Find one you haven’t yet visited and check it out. This is Goblin Valley State Park.
What are your plans for the summer?
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