Salt Lake City Outdoor Activities

With canyons, mountains, not to mention the lake itself, Salt Lake City offers so much in the way of natural beauty. With all these treasures to encounter, it might be a little overwhelming. Here are a few of the most essential sites to discover, and these areas may just lead you on a nature-loving adventure all your own.

Part of the University of Utah, Red Butte Garden features more than 150 acres of landscaped grounds and colorful flowers with walking paths and hiking trails. It's a great way to not only get up close to some natural beauty, but you'll get some good exercise along the way!

Address: 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 - MAP
Phone: (801) 581-4747
Web: www.redbuttegarden.org

If your travels take you to northern Utah, then experiencing the Great Salt Lake is a must-see. The scenic interplay of the lake's pristine water reflecting the sky's colorful displays is something that everyone should witness for themselves. With areas for camping as well as a large number of nature trails and walking paths, this natural jewel should be an essential part of any trip to the area.

Phone: (801) 259-1898
Web: www.utah.com/stateparks

Fans of birding will want to stop in at the Tracy Aviary. This bird haven has created habitats like Destination Argentina!, the Kennecott Wetland Experience, and the South American Pavilion to showcase the beautiful animals in their natural setting. On your journey through the aviary, you'll see feathered friends like monk parakeets, Chilean flamingos, black-necked swans, great blue herons, mallards, and keel-billed toucans.

Address: 589 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84105 - MAP
Phone: (801) 596-8500
Web: www.tracyaviary.org

Explore the cultural diversity of nations around the globe at the International Peace Gardens at Jordan Park. The gardens effectively represent twenty-six countries through their native plants, garden architecture, and statues of world peace leaders associated with that particular nation. The Peace Garden was created as a citizenship project to promote peace and understanding in the international community.

Address: 1000 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84184 - MAP
Phone: (801) 972-7860
Web: www.internationalpeacegardens.org

Enjoy the beauty of the mountain scene and the atmosphere on the slopes at Brighton Ski Resort. 1,050 acres of accessible terrain include 1,875 vertical feet of skiing, so you'll have plenty of time in the snow. Brighton also has day lodges, equipment rentals, ski and snowboard school, a pub, and much more. You won't find anywhere as obliging as this ski resort.

Address: 12601 E Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84121 - MAP
Phone: (801) 532-4731
Web: www.brightonresort.com

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Great Salt Lake State Park

Address: 7200 W Lake Point
Salt Lake City, UT 84116 - MAP
Phone: (801) 250-1898
Web: www.utah.com

Liberty Park

Address: 1100 S. 600 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84115 - MAP
Phone: (801) 596-5101
Web: www.slcgov.com

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