13 Spots In Utah To Escape The Inversion
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Catherine Armstrong
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The infamous Utah inversion is in full swing now. The Salt Lake Tribune recently reported that our air quality is so bad right now that the Utah Division of Air Quality urges people to minimize driving and utilize public transit whenever possible. People with immune deficiency, small children and the elderly should avoid prolonged exposure outdoors. So, what are you going to do? Get out of the valley and find clean, fresh air in these 13 spots throughout Utah.
You’ll typically find mild weather at Arches during winter months. You can even camp, but you’ll want to have the appropriate gear - it still gets cold at night.
Bryce’s high elevation means that the temperature is still chilly, but don’t the hoodoos look stunning with a light dusting of snow?
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The visitor center is open year-round. Dead Horse Point is one of the most photographed overlooks in the world.
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Head to hardware ranch and hang out with about 600 elk. You’ll find the ranch about 15 miles east of Hyrum.
Lake Powell offers quiet solitude during winter months. Take a boat tour, fish and play.
Go ice fishing at Mantua Reservoir (you’ll also find great ice fishing at Strawberry, Pineview, Lost Creek and Rockport).
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It’s a bad idea to exercise in the Salt Lake Valley when the particulate count is this high...but wouldn’t you love to hop on your mountain bike right now? Strap it to your bike rack and head to Moab.
Nestled in the valley between Ogden and Weber canyons, Ogden Valley is picturesque and full of things to do. Visit the Shooting Star Saloon, Utah’s oldest continually operating bar. Ski at Wolf Mountain, Powder Mountain or Snowbasin.
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Throw your snowshoes, cross country skis or sleds in the car and head up to Soldier Hollow, where the air is fresh and the snowy recreation opportunities abound.
Play in Park City! The inversion creeps up Parley’s Canyon just a few miles. Once you get past the East Canyon exit, it’s blue skies all the way. Shop, dine, people-watch and ski.
How about a round of golf? Perhaps some outlet shopping? Maybe just a stroll around a pretty, sunny, clean town.
There’s no inversion at 11,000 feet, but there IS tons of Utah snow.
How about temperatures in the mid-60s and sunshine? Also, very few tourists to crowd the trails and obstruct the gorgeous views.
Are you planning on getting out of the inversion soon? Tell us about your plans!
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