UTAH ROAD TRIP FOR THE FAMILY

The red-rock canyons, pine-covered peaks andattractions in the the city is the Great Salt Lake State
cultural diversity make Utah one of the most invitingPark. The park consists of the world's second saltiest
destinations for a summer road trip. Utah is where youlake, a museum, a visitor's center and a video
will find a mesmerizing beauty that consists of apresentation of the lake and its history. A portion of the
dramatic co-existence of the forces of nature and apark consists of different shops, food outlets and a
colorful land of discovery marked by people ofvenue for concerts. Once appointed the Mormon's
different heritages that settled in the state.church president and governor of the Utah territory,
There are many things to see and do in Utah thatBrigham Young served as a great influence to the
make it perfect for a family road trip. Start yourresidents of the state. His home, the Beehive House, is
journey in Park City for the all the great activities thatfrequented by visitors and is open for free day tours
will surely give you lots of bonding moments with yourthat take you around the mansion. It is more than just
spouse and kids. The Park City Mountain Resort nota resort. It is a community. You can go mountain biking,
only gives you comfortable lodging, it also offers all thehiking and horseback riding along the hundreds of miles
fun and exciting things you can do for a summerof trails you can conquer with your family, all with the
vacation. It is more than just a resort. It is a community.amazing view of the Wasatch Mountains. You can
You can go mountain biking, hiking and horseback ridingalso grab the chance to go stream fishing with the
along the hundreds of miles of trails you can conquerJans Mountain Outfitters or play golf at Jeremy Golf
with your family, all with the amazing view of theand Country Club. If you are taking the summer road
Wasatch Mountains. You can also grab the chance totrip with little kids, a visit at the Children's Museum of
go stream fishing with the Jans Mountain Outfitters orUtah is a must. The family will surely love everything
play golf at Jeremy Golf and Country Club. Park Citythey will see in the museum, like The Little Star
houses the Utah Olympic Park which served as aTheater which is a playroom for dress-up role playing.
venue for a number of events during the 2002 WinterDrive twenty two miles to Fruit Heights to continue
Olympics. Visitors are treated with a guided tour of theyour summer road trip. The Cherry Hill Resort and Fun
entire Utah Olympic Park, training sessions andPark offers nothing but the best time for a family
different rides. If you happen to be at Park City on avacation. The resort has a water park, an
Saturday, be sure to check out the freestyle aerial andOlympic-sized swimming pool, water slides, a
ski jumping shows. There is also the Olympic Museumtwenty-food waterfall and an enormous pirate ship.
filled with interactive exhibits your children will trulyYou can also find vast campgrounds surrounded by
enjoy.hundreds of trees, batting cages, game rooms and a
Just approximately thirty one miles from Park City isgolf course, making it the perfect last leg for your Utah
Utah's capital, Salt Lake City. One of the most popularsummer road trip.