The Outdoor Discovery Park In Utah That’s Perfect For A Family Day Trip

We spend a lot of time showing you many of Utah's most beautiful outdoor spaces. But, these places aren't just for our enjoyment - they're part of the legacy we'll leave our children and grandchildren. The best way to teach your kids to appreciate Utah's natural beauty? Get out and explore it! Here's a nature preserve that you don't want to miss.

The Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve encompasses 4,400 acres and is an important sanctuary for thousands of birds during their migration seasons.

The preserve is located in Layton, at the end of 3200 West.

To get driving directions, click here.

Take a stroll down the boardwalk trail to get up close and personal with the wetlands and its inhabitants. Don't forget your binoculars!

The boardwalk is accessible to everyone. It's about one mile long. The Nature Conservancy offers an audio tour. Click here for more information, and to download the tour.

Along the way, you'll find little signs with information about the different bird species that call this place home during the year.

Learn more from the information kiosks on the boardwalk, too.

In the springtime, you might be lucky enough to see nest full of eggs - like these pheasant eggs.

Is there anything more adorable than a bunch of baby geese?

Climb the 30-foot-tall observation tower for a bird's eye view.

More than 250 species of birds live here at least part of the year. Some species are year-round; others stop by during their migrations.

The Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve is open April through September from 7 AM to 8 PM; October through March from 8 AM to 5 PM. There's no admission charge to visit this beautiful place!

For a virtual tour of the preserve, take a look at this video posted on YouTube by TheTrekPlanner:

Have you taken your family to the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve? Tell our readers all about your trip!