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Plan Your Trip

Utah has the Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake City to the north, the salt flats and Great Basin Desert to the west, red rock country and national parks to the south — and mountains, rivers, forests and state parks everywhere in between. Wherever you're headed, there's a local community and basecamp town to provide you important amenities and insider knowledge along the way. Without a several-week road trip, it’s hard to experience it all, so pick a region and itinerary to start with, then come back again and again.

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Toadstool Hoodoos

3 Days

3-Day Kanab Family Itinerary: Sand Dunes to Dinosaur Tracks

Explore ancient hoodoos, hunt for dinosaur tracks and take the kids sand-surfing in Kanab's family-friendly landscape.

Kid-Friendly, Scenic Drives/Road Trips

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Dinosaur National Monument

7 Days

Trekking Along the Dinosaur Diamond Highway

Utah’s Dinosaur Diamond Highway is the perfect guide to experience ancient history, millions of years in the making.

Hiking, Dinosaurs, Kid-Friendly, Scenic Drives/Road Trips

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Red Fleet State Park

6 Days

Sandstone Spires & Swimming Holes

Walk the paths of dinosaurs and descend through 200 million years of geologic history in this six-day road trip from Vernal to Kodachrome Basin. It’s a kid-friendly desert drive in search of dino tracks, slot canyons and swimming,

Hiking, Dinosaurs, Kid-Friendly, History and Heritage, Scenic Drives/Road Trips

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Bear Lake State Park

2 Days

The Best of Bear Lake

Bear Lake offers a vibrant escape with its stunning turquoise waters and an array of activities.

Hiking, Adventure, Kid-Friendly, Glamping, Food and Drink, Watersports and Rafting

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Capitol Reef National Park

7 Days

Desert Detour: A Utah Road Trip for Wellness in the Wild

A weeklong Utah road trip for wellness and restoration featuring hot springs, slot canyons and tranquil lodging.

Hiking, Scenic Drives/Road Trips, Stargazing, Wellness, Wildlife, Glamping, Hot Springs

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Yankee Doodle Canyon

4 Days

A Southern Utah Adventure: The Best Spring Break Ever

Southern Utah, a giant playground from Brian Head to Zion, offers epic outdoor adventures perfect for teens. This road trip lets families reconnect, swapping screens for snow skis and paddleboards.

Adventure, Ski and Snowboard, Mountain Biking, Climbing & Canyoneering, Watersports and Rafting, Non-ski Winter Activities

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Responsible Travel

As you travel through Utah, you'll find communities and individuals who are the local stewards of their place. Our destination is their home, their passion. You'll also encounter fragile ecosystems. Tread Lightly in Utah by modeling appropriate behavior and leaving the areas you visit better than you found them. That’s the Utah Forever way.

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