Amazing Outdoor Recreation Activities Found In Utah

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Outdoor enthusiasts will find an endless playground in Utah. Utah has a plethora of activities at its numerous state and national parks. In fact, about 80 percent of the state is set aside for public use, perfect if you live in or are traveling to Utah for a little adventure. Utah gives you 47 state parks, 5 national parks, 7 national monuments, 2 national recreation areas, and 6 national forests to explore. Within minutes, you can be exploring the tranquil mountains, away from the bustling city.

Recreation adventures are available in Utah for every skill level. In the winter months, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing are popular. The snow is so renowned here that it is on the state license plate as the best on earth, obviously good enough for Olympic athletes in 2002. Rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, boating and camping are exciting endeavors for visitors from spring to fall. Spelunking and canyoneering are fast becoming popular throughout the state as well.

With a wide variety of climates and topography, Utah can fit any recreation need. Utah’s topography ranges from 13,000 foot mountains in the north to deep canyons and gorges as low as 3,000 feet. The Wasatch Mountains provide a myriad of available land for activities up north. The Bonneville Salt Flats is a barren land west of Salt Lake City available for racing (ever seen The World’s Fastest Indian?).

Central Utah holds a majority of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, an ample region for exploring the National Forests through horseback riding or ATVs. Farther south, Southern Utah has beautiful red cliffs located in the numerous national parks. Although it’s a desert, there is plenty of water down south for white water rafting at Green River or boating at Lake Powell.

Whichever sport you have a passion for, you are sure to find the perfect setting in the playground of Utah. Utah outdoor recreation is among the best in the nation.

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