Utah

Beaches, Lakes and Reservoirs in Utah
Utah is home to spectacular national parks, monuments, landmarks, ski resorts and unique activities.
Whether you’re into glamping under the endless expanse of starry skies in Utah’s deserts or you’d rather spend your time on adventures in its many national parks, there is a resort that is just right for you.
Utah felt like another world. The colors alone—burnt red cliffs, pale stone arches, endless blue sky—were enough to stop me in my tracks. But it wasn’t just the landscapes. It was the stillness they asked of me. I remember thinking, “There’s something sacred here, even if you don’t have the words for it.”
What stayed with me were the silences. The hush of a canyon at sunrise. The way my footsteps echoed on desert trails. The way time bent just a little under the weight of so much beauty. I left Utah changed—not by a single moment, but by a thousand small ones that added up to wonder.
Whether you’re drawn to national parks, hidden slot canyons, mountain towns, or star-filled skies, these guides reflect the places that asked me to slow down and pay attention. Utah doesn’t just impress—it humbles, and holds you long after you’ve gone.
Things to Do in Salt Lake City
Things to Do in St. George, Utah
Attractions in Brigham City, Utah
Where to Eat in Salt Lake City, Utah
Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Ideas in Salt Lake City
Places to Stay near Bryce Canyon National Park
Things to Do in Heber City, UT
A Guide to Kanab, UT: Red Rocks, Slot Canyons & Western Charm
Utah RV Parks for a Family Adventure
Zion National Park has Elevations Ranging From 3,500 Feet to 5,000 Feet
The Elevation of Salt Lake City is 4,226 Feet
The Elevation of Moab is 4,026 Feet
St George, Utah Elevation Guide
Utah Events and Festivals:
Salt Lake City events:
- Utah State Fair - Every September, September 4-14, 2025
- Utah Arts Festival - Every June, June 27-29, 2025
- Days of '47 - On or around July 24, Pioneer Day
- Salt Lake Comic Con (FanX) - September 25-27, 2025
- Utah Beer Festival - Every August
- Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival - July-August
- ZooLights - Every December
Park City events:
- Deer Valley Music Festival - July-August
- Park City Kimball Arts Festival - Every August
- Park City Wine Festival - Fall: October 3-5, 2024 - Spring: April 3-5, 2025
Moab events:
- Moab Music Festival - August-September
- Moab Jeep Safari - April 12-20, 2025
- Moab Folk Festival & Folk Camp
Other annual UT Events:
- Sundance Film Festival - Park City, Salt Lake City, and at the Sundance Resort, January 23–February 2, 2025
- Festival of Colors - Spanish Fork, March 29 & 30, 2025
- Utah Shakespeare Festival - June-October
- St. George Art Festival - St. George, April 18-19, 2025
- Tulip Festival - Lehi, April-May
- Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theater - Logan, July-August
- Oktoberfest - Snowbird, August-October