Things to see and do Utah

A sandy path takes you to the foot of two large arches that join in a point.

It is a huge rock in equilibrium on the edge of the road, the remains of a very old ark.

Fiery Furnace, the "Burning Furnace", is a complex labyrinth with high sandstone edges where it is very easy to get lost. Twice a day the Rangers organize a guided tour. This 3-hour popular hike sometimes requires hands help to sneak into narrow holes or narrow cornices. He's more sure to take a ticket two days in advance at visitor center.

The information site of the city.

It is during the expedition of 1869 on the Colorado river, that Major John Wesley Powell gave the region that crossed the name of Glen Canyon (a glen is a glacial valley). Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) was created in 1972 by the US Congress. Its 5 076 sq mi stretch on the two States of Utah (more than three town) and from Arizona, at an average altitude of 1 127 metres away. It is surrounded by Capitol Reef National Park and Canyonlands National Park in the north, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in the west, Grand Canyon National Park and Vermillion Cliffs National Monument Southwest; and by the Navajo Indian Reservation Southwest (including Antelope Canyon). Rainbow Bridge National Monument is on the east coast lake Powell and can only be reached by boat or on foot. The centrepiece of Glen Canyon NRA, lake Powell only represents 13% of them. It is however the second - largest artificial lake in North America in 1963 Created thanks to the construction of Glen Canyon Dam (dam), it was totally satisfied only in 1980. It is 299 km long, with 3161 mi of beach, more than 90 side canyons, and a capacity of 32 million cubic meters. Its maximum depth is reached with the Glen Canyon dam at 171 m. to know that the drought known by the region since the end of 2000 cause a drop in the water of more than 30 metres away.

There are six marinas on Lake Powell, several camping grounds and airfields. Navigation is one of the main activities.

Created by Barack Obama in 2016, it is one of the national parks affected by Donald Trump's irresponsible policy; on its sole decision of December 4, 2017, the park lost 85% of its area.

In the north of Park Avenue you can admire the old fossilized dunes.

An unpublished swim in a water source at 32 ° C below a gigantic limestone in the form of a volcano crater. Possibility to rent or bring mask and tuba to admire the training below. The activity is very popular in the area, book your swimming as soon as possible.

The two-tier lift allows you to reach the summit with a panoramic view of the valley and Deer Creek Reservoir. Possibility of lunch in the summer at Bearclaw Cabin's altitude restaurant. In the first section, many walks, with one side for bicycles, the other for pedestrians.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument is a network of 3 limestone caves located in the Wasatch Mountains. After purchasing your tickets at the Visitor Center, you will join the caves located at the end of a 1.5 km pentu trail. The climb, which can be challenging, especially by heavy heat, is rewarded once it reaches the top. The visit will take you to the rock formations of Hansen Cave, Middle Cave and Timpanogos Cave whose walls are covered with stalactites and other impressive mineral deposits.

Recommendations. Carry at least one liter of water per person (especially in full summer). Cover (it is about 7 ° C in the cave). Have hiking shoes or good baskets. Booking your visit in advance, the exit is very popular.

With an area of 392 km ², Lake Utah, which borders the cities of Provo and Orem to the west, is one of the largest natural freshwater lakes in the western United States. After the Great Salt Lake, it is also the largest lake from the prehistoric Bonneville Lake. The water point is known for its abundant fauna, particularly its fish, the common carp is the most important species. It was introduced into the lake in 1881 to replace native fish affected by overfishing.

The bird island is located approximately 4 kilometers north of Lincoln Beach Pier. It is a tiny island, sometimes covered by water and prized by local birds. State Park is a particularly pleasant place to walk and observe wildlife. Possibility to rent a canoe, kayak or paddle board.

A magnificent loop that will make you cross lush landscapes before joining a smaller trail to the heart of incredible geological formations. Rocky peaks on the edge of the road, red cliffs, strata piling up infinity. The final section of the loop, once again on Highway 44, discovers some of the gorges at Sheep Creek Bay level. Another beautiful panorama. Then we can either continue the road north or return to Vernal.

Renowned to be the most beautiful view of the park. To enjoy this, direction the Visitor Center, which offers a unique panorama from a huge glass wall that opens onto the flabble of Flaming Gorge. From the parking lot you can reach different points of view on the gorges just a few meters away and take a small trail along the river before you sink into the forest.

Several options to walk to the beautiful waterfall.

If you stay at the hotel, you can take the trails from the station, if not possibility to leave the Aspen Grove car park. Finally, you can reach the waterfall from Ray's Summit station from the lift. But be careful, you can find yourself on the other side of the water source, so depending on the season and the flow, it can be very difficult to pass across the other shore. In all cases, locate the path upstream and the different paths to borrow so that you don't lose.