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Solitude Mountain resort

Solitude Mountain Resort lives up to its name

Set far from most of the other ski resorts in the Salt Lake City area. It has a reputation for being
family-friendly, much like the other resort in the same canyon, Brighton. There’s a partnership
between the two resorts that includes a combined day pass and a chairlift that offers access to both.

Fisher towers

The red Moenkopi sandstone peaks of

the Fisher Towers are one of the most photographed sites in Utah. Their rigid summits stretch high
into the open skies and on clear days, the juxtaposition of red rock against brilliant blue makes for an
imagine that’s worth making the trip to capture.

Utah state capitol

The State Capitol has been one of Utah’s most prominent landmarks for more than a century. The
Neoclassical revival, Corinthian-style building was designed by local architect Richard K. A. Kletting
and was built between 1912 and 1916. The building, located on Capitol Hill overlooking downtown
Salt Lake City, contains two active legislative chambers, a ceremonial Supreme Court chamber and
the working offices of top state officials.
 Emerald pools

At the aptly named Emerald Pools, a verdant stream

connects a series of three fresh water pools—a
picturesque contrast to the earthy red cliffs that
dominate Zion National Park. Three hiking trails access
the pools, ranging from a short paved route to a more
strenuous loop. Flowing waterfalls and crystal-clear
pools make this a must-visit spot.

Capitol reef

Capitol Reef National Park is a long stretch of land that includes some
bizarre geologic formations, Native American petroglyphs and orchards
planted by Mormon pioneers. Established in 1971, Capitol Reef is named in
part for sandstone dome formations that are said to resemble the capitol
building in Washington D.C. The park also includes a formation called the
“Waterpocket Fold,” a 100-mile-long rift where ancient layers of the earth's
crust have become visible as they've been pushed up over millions of years.

Zion canyon

Like a well-irrigated oasis in a dusty sandstone desert, Zion Canyon

holds the treasures that make Zion park so famous. Carved by the
waters of the Virgin River, this canyon plunges over 2,000 feet from rim
to valley floor, where the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive forms a conduit for
awestruck travelers. Here in the stunning Zion Canyon, famous sights
such as The Great White Throne literally spring up towards the sky. The
drive up the canyon is so wildly popular that shuttles are used in
summer, but private vehicles are allowed in the canyon during the
slower months of winter.

Fort douglas military museum

What once opened as Camp Douglas, a small military outpost during the Civil War, has morphed over
time into an impressive military museum. Now known as Fort Douglas, the museum is best known for
its several military vehicles on display. The original barracks also remain in tact for exploring, bringing
history to life. Other notable sights include exhibits on Utah and western U.S. history, and a cemetery
dating back to 1863. Original 19th century stone buildings include a post office, chapel, stables,
headquarters, and officers’ quarters.
 Utah olympic park

Built for the 2002 Winter Olympics, the Utah Olympic Park is now a
multi-use facility for both Olympic hopefuls and recreational tourists.

Construction of the park began in 1994, with the intention that it would
be used for whatever Olympic Games Salt Lake City won – they didn't
yet have the 2002 Games. Once their bid for the 2002 Games was
chosen, plans for the still-under-construction park were altered and
expanded. The park was host of the bobsled, skeleton, luge, ski jumping,
and Nordic combined events during the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Hogle zoo

Located at the mouth of Emigration Canyon near Salt Lake City, the Hogle
Zoo is one of Utah’s most popular attractions. Spread out over 42 acres (17
hectares), it is the state’s largest zoo and houses animals from a number of
diverse ecosystems. Exhibits include: ‘Elephant Encounter,’ which features
white rhinoceros and African elephants spread out over four exhibit areas;
‘Asian Highlands,’ a re-creation of a Himalayan village featuring Amur tigers,
Amur leopards, Pallas' cats, Siberian lynx and snow leopards; and ‘Rocky
Shores,’ an exhibit that hosts a variety of animals, including harbor seals, sea
lions, polar bears, grizzly bears, river otters and bald eagles.

Canyonlands

Set in the high desert of the American Southwest,

Canyonlands National Park comprises 337,598 acres (136,621
hectares) of rugged landscape divided into four distinct
districts by the Green and Colorado rivers. Deep craters,
towering rock spires, white cliffs, and majestic buttes
dominate the landscape of Utah’s largest national park.