The most beautiful natural sites to discover Utah

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An unpublished swim in a water source at 32 ° C below a gigantic limestone in the form of a volcano crater.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.

This imposing solitary rock and square are setup in Wahweap Bay, west of Wahweap Marina. You can however see it from there. To admire it from the mainland, to Wahweap Lookout, on Highway 89 to 12.4 km northwest of Page, or go to Lone Rock Beach (4x4 necessary).

Take the UT 261 to Moki Dugway, then concentrate on a 8 km road that leads to Muley Point Overlook. This view offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Utah, Arizona, and Colorado.

This park houses three huge stone arches (or bridges) created by erosion; their small Hopi names: Kachina, Owachomo, and Sipapu (68 m long, 67 high, for example). Others in the surrounding area have collapsed. It is also one of the places in the United States where the night sky is least polluted by artificial light.