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.
Highlights
- Kanab
- Toadstool Hoodoos
- Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes
- Zion National Park
Filmed in Utah: Explore the Settings of Sundance Movies
It’s a film buff’s dream — a three-day northern Utah road trip through the mountains, desert flats and cityscapes featured in Sundance standouts such as “Brigsby Bear,” “SLC Punk!,” “Nine Days,” “Hereditary” and “Frozen."
Highlights
- “Hereditary” film location in Park City
- "Deidra & Laney Rob a Train" film location in Heber
- "Brigsby Bear" film location in Uintas
- A grand film tour of Salt Lake: "SLC Punk!," "Hereditary," "Nine Days"
- "Wind River" film locations at Weber Canyon and Coalville
- "Frozen" film location at Snowbasin
Denver to Moab: A High-Octane Weekend Road Trip
Start planning your road trip from Denver to Moab with three days of mountain biking, hiking, skydiving, rafting and experiencing the best of Moab.
Highlights
- Colorado River Rafting
- Moab Mountain Biking
- Skydive Moab
- World-Renowned Mountain Biking
Play The Hits: Exploring Salt Lake City's Iconic Sights
Utah’s capital city boasts a unique history. It is rich in frontier history for sure but its story doesn't end (or begin) there. Experience the many layers of history, prehistory and contemporary culture.
Highlights
- Temple Square
- Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
- Natural History Museum of Utah
- Red Butte Gardens
Slickrock Adventure
Discover how close Salt Lake City is to Arches and Canyonlands national parks in this three-day weekend filled with adventure options.
Highlights
- Arches National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
- Moab Area Adventures
- White Rim Trail or Colorado River
National Park Itineraries
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A Family Road Trip From Las Vegas to Zion National Park
A three-day weekend is a perfect start in exploring the Wild West of Zion National Park and Southern Utah. This family-friendly road trip pairs a big helping of adventure with new discoveries in Southern Utah’s frontier for a weekend you and the kids won’t soon forget.
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Denver to Moab: A High-Octane Weekend Road Trip
Start planning your road trip from Denver to Moab with three days of mountain biking, hiking, skydiving, rafting and experiencing the best of Moab.
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Iconic Classics Southeast
Three days on the open roads of Southeastern Utah is just enough for a taste of two of its most iconic national parks — Arches and Canyonlands — and a few things in between.
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Slickrock Adventure
Discover how close Salt Lake City is to Arches and Canyonlands national parks in this three-day weekend filled with adventure options.
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Cycling the Road to Mighty
Experience professional-caliber cycling routes on the stunning roads of scenic Southern Utah.
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Discover Torrey: Your Capitol Reef Basecamp
Travelers headed to Capitol Reef National Park often don’t know that they’re missing a hidden gem of a town — Torrey, Utah. This small town boasts way more than meets the eye and is your perfect basecamp for a Capitol Reef adventure.
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How to Conquer the Heat: Family Guide to Visiting Moab in the Summer
For a successful summer day, your family can start with early morning adventures and end with a refreshing rafting trip in the evening.
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Fishing Between The Mighty 5
Anglers overlook Southern Utah as a fishing destination inappropriately assuming red rock country and fish don’t get along. Big mistake.
Family-Friendly Itineraries
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Floating, Flying & Free-Falling in Utah’s Amusement Capital
Get ready for family fun in Davis County with Antelope Island, Lagoon Amusement Park and the Hill Air Force Base Museum.
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A Family Road Trip From Las Vegas to Zion National Park
A three-day weekend is a perfect start in exploring the Wild West of Zion National Park and Southern Utah. This family-friendly road trip pairs a big helping of adventure with new discoveries in Southern Utah’s frontier for a weekend you and the kids won’t soon forget.
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The Sandlot Fan's Guide to Utah
Relive the nostalgia of "The Sandlot," with visits to filming locations around Salt Lake plus some other kid-inspired stops to make your own memories.
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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.
Off-The-Beaten-Path Itineraries
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Base Camp Green River
It’s time to leave the city and the suburbs behind and drive through the mountains and canyons into the Utah desert. True, Green River is barely an hour away from Arches and Canyonlands national parks, so those are options to extend your 3-day trip. But for this itinerary, we’re focusing on the local secrets: the hidden labyrinth of slot canyons and whimsical hoodoos of the San Rafael Swell and the dining and heritage that are part of the unique fabric of Green River.
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Cycling Utah with TJ Eisenhart
Follow Tour of Utah pro-cyclist TJ Eisenhart through three days of challenging, scenic and diverse riding. The range behind Utah Valley is also home to Timpangos Cave National Monument, Sundance Mountain Resort, incredible mountain biking and one of the finest road cycling canyons in Utah.
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Bears Ears Area Starter Kit
A pair of distinctive, towering buttes stand against beautiful scenery. We call them "Bears Ears." With the help of local expertise, respectfully explore ancestral cliff dwellings and massive natural bridges in a fascinating desert ecosystem.
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West Desert Ramble & The Pony Express
This itinerary is a three-day adventure along the Pony Express National Historic Trail in Utah's West Desert. Visit Simpson Springs, Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge, Gold Hill and more.
Winter Itineraries
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3-Day Itinerary: Ski Under the Stars
Trade the daytime buzz for the quiet enchantment of night skiing in Northern Utah's Wasatch Mountains. This three-stop journey reveals the unique nighttime offerings of Brighton, Powder Mountain and Sundance, each nestled within distinct Northern Utah landscapes.
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Powder Dreams
A three-day ski vacation itinerary with quick access to some of Utah's best ski resorts for fresh powder.
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Sip, Savor and Stroll: A Hot Cocoa Crawl Adventure
Whether you're a cocoa aficionado or simply looking for a cozy treat, we’ve gathered some of our favorite hot chocolate spots in and around Salt Lake City. Try one or try them all with our suggested three-day hot cocoa crawl.
