There is so much to do in Utah Valley--the best part is that a vacation here doesn't have to break the bank! Find so many things that are either free or cheap when visiting. See the list below for 100+ ideas! 1) Visit Bridal Veil Falls 2) Drive the Alpine Loop 3) Play frisbee golf 4) Swim at Provo…
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Due to the thousands of square miles of wilderness within Utah Valley's mountains, we are among the ranks of premier hiking locations. With six mountain peaks over 10,000 feet tall and parts of two trails over 300 miles long, there are challenging adventures for the ultimate thrill seeker throughout…
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There are some pretty popular hikes in Utah Valley, such as Y Mountain and the Timpanogos Cave Trail, which can make them very crowded. However, there are tons of trails around Utah Valley that aren't as well known, ranging from easy family hikes to more difficult trails for the outdoors enthusiast…
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In a town of 188 people and plenty of horses, cows, and chickens, Camp Floyd State Park is living history. Originally built for the United States Army until the Civil War, Fairfield (where Camp Floyd is located) was a popular pit stop along the Pony Express Trail for travelers to the west. Visit…
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People who come to our visitors center are always wondering what there is to do in Utah Valley! Our favorite thing to recommend is a sight-seeing tour to the wonderful natural beauties around the valley! Our valley has waterfalls and lakes and scenic drives, each with the backdrop of the ginormous…
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So maybe an international trip isn't in the budget for this year, but that doesn't mean your family has to settle for anything but an amazing trip! Come explore Utah Valley, where you can travel from India to The Netherlands in less than 30 minutes! Here are some of our favorite places that will…
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There’s nothing quite like visiting a waterfall to experience the awe-inspiring sight of raw, untamed nature: Water thundering over a cliff edge or cascading down rock chutes engages all of the senses, captivating us with its power and beauty. In the Utah Valley and its side canyons, you’ll find…
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The state of Utah as a whole is known as important dinosaur country, but the central part of Northern Utah, known as Utah Valley , is a hotspot of dinosaur action. In prehistoric days, dinosaurs ruled this area, and the valley’s geology and climate provided the perfect conditions to preserve the…
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How well have you explored Provo? There are probably many things in Provo you have never done before! We came up with 170+ things to do in Provo to get you started. Enjoy! Visit the BYU Arboretum & Duck Pond Hike Mount Timpanogos Go ice skating at Peaks Ice Arena Watch BYU Basketball team at the…
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Hiking is one of the best ways to experience the outdoors in Utah Valley, from the mountaintops to the rims overlooking the valley. Some of the best hikes are the ones that lead to the rewarding end of a waterfall. Here are 9 breathtaking waterfall hikes in Utah Valley--and one that requires almost…
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