When temperatures rise, Salt Lake continues to be an outdoor haven. Utah offers an extensive menu of recreational opportunities to enjoy.

 

On- and off-road cycling has presented opportunities for all abilities of bikers. Scenic rides in the alpine terrain along the Wasatch Front are as popular as rides in the red rock country of Utah’s Dixie.

 

Hiking and backpacking treks allow nature lovers to fully experience Utah’s diverse landscape. Easy day hikes to clear mountain lakes are within a 30-minute drive of Salt Lake in the nearby Wasatch Mountains. 

 

Water Sports

Offshore enthusiasts enjoy water sports such as water skiing, sailboarding, wakeboarding, and river running. Utah ranks in the top ten in the nation in surface acres of boatable waters within its boundaries. The southern part of the state is world-renowned for its whitewater rafting on the Green, Colorado, and San Juan Rivers. Utah is also home to Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir in North America. You can also enjoy Bear Lake on the Utah-Idaho border, referred to by some as the ‘Caribbean of the Rockies.’

 

Hunting

More than 630 species of mammals, birds, fishes, reptiles, and amphibians make their homes in Utah's diverse habitat and most species are protected by state law. Wildlife watching continues to grow in popularity alongside traditional hunting activities. Deer remain the most popular big game. Elk, antelope, pheasant, duck, goose, grouse, chukar partridge, mourning dove, wild turkey and rabbit are also popular game species.  Hunting is allowed in most public areas of the state, excluding national parks & monuments and state parks.