Scenery and Advenure in the Southern Region
Snowy topped mountains, bridges, canyons, and arches of weather-cut sandstone, and beautiful blue skies are what await the adventurous in southern Utah. Bluff, located near the huge Navajo Reservation, is still dotted with adobe brick homes left by members of the “Hole in the Rock Expedition.” River guides love this town for its close proximity to the San Juan River, one of the fastest-flowing rivers in the country. Moab, one of the most popular locations in southern Utah, is a favorite for mountain bikers and dune-buggy riders. The Slick Rock Trail, Canyonlands and Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and views of the LaSal, Abajo, and Henry mountains make this an adventurer’s dream vacation destination. St. George has become quite the resort town with dozens of golf courses, health and fitness spas, and plenty of cultural attractions. Visitors will want to check out the Green Valley Resort & Spa, as well as, the Red Mountain Resort & Spa. In town, cultural attractions include the Brigham Young Winter Home, the St. George Mormon Temple and Tabernacle, and the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum. Skiers will be excited to know that the southern areas of the state have great skiing too! Brian Head Ski Resort offers all abilities of skiers or riders a rustic, laid-back, inexpensive, and uncrowded mountain experience. Spectacular scenery, including views of Cedar Breaks National Monument and the Great Basin can be seen by visitors every day. Southern Utah offers a diverse experience for every kind of vacationer. Visit any time of the year for an adventure from ice climbing, to rafting, to mountain biking and skiing. Come see what Utah is all about! |
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Skiing in Utah
Utah is the first state to challenge Colorado as THE state for premier skiing. With a handful of resorts in the Park City area hosting the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, the world found out that Utah has great mountains for skiing and riding. The great experiences visitors have year after year at the 14 alpine ski resorts found around the state back up the claim that Utah has the “Greatest Snow on Earth.” Utah offers a variety of mountains and experiences for any kind of vacation with family friendly ski areas, unspoiled backcountry, classic slopes, wild rides in the new terrain parks, and terrain for beginner to expert skiers and riders. Eleven of the Utah resorts are within 60 miles of Salt Lake City, which make it so convenient to try them all out.
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