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Utah's wild deserts and towering alpine peaks make it a road tripper's dream playground. With five national parks, endless scenic byways and hidden campgrounds, adventure is around every bend. Salt Lake City is the perfect launchpad to explore it all — especially in a camper van.

To many, Southern Utah means incredible hiking opportunities. With a wide range of unforgettable trails and breathtaking landscapes—from the famous Zion National Park to the hidden gems in Kanab and Escalante—Southern Utah is where adventurers explore truly unique natural beauty. And after a day spent on the trails, finding the right place to relax is essential.

For outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, thrill-seekers and anyone who feels at home in wide-open spaces, the Flaming Gorge area offers some of the most diverse recreation in the West.

Piute County is full of adventure and offers plenty to see and do. Its peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere is one of its biggest draws.

With hundreds of miles of trails to explore, abundant wildlife and nearby local dining, the Arapeen Trail is a destination that checks all the boxes for an unforgettable adventure.

Straddling the Utah-Colorado border, Dinosaur National Monument is located just a 3.5-hour drive from Salt Lake City, and every bit as awe-inspiring as its more famous national park counterparts.

Richfield, Utah, offers the perfect family-friendly escape. With mountain biking trails, exciting rafting and tranquil moments by the lake, it has something for everyone.

Take a perfectly planned adventure through Utah's national parks, without doing a lick of planning.

Put on your fuzzy sweaters for a fall vacay in Heber Valley.

Enjoy some alpine adventures in the Uintas this summer.

Looking for tours of Southwest national parks? A Grand Circle tour with Southwest Adventure Tours does the planning for you and hits all the most scenic spots.

Find the best places to celebrate the Fourth of July in Utah, with fireworks and daylong activities.

We’ve got the deets to help you plan the best family vacation in Utah on a shoestring budget.

Flaming Gorge is lit! This boating, camping and fishing location can’t be beat.

New to overnights in the outdoors? Get the right camping gear for your excursions.

Looking for fun places to go in July? Utah.com has great vacation destinations to help you beat the heat.

Looking for animal sanctuaries near you? The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab may be a trek, but it’s worth the trip for some incredible sites and furry faces.

Kevin Costner’s western saga “Horizon” and a new Marvel movie headline our list of upcoming movies showcasing Utah’s incredible scenery and talented artists.

A popular trail for off-highway vehicle riding located northeast of Moab now has national recognition.

See the best Arches National Park arches in 3 days! This guide covers popular arches like Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch, plus tips from locals to make the most of your trip. Plan your Arches vacation today!

Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music announced the lineup for 2024's Ogden Music Festival, full of diverse styles and award-winning musicians.

Some familiar faces will be returning to Salt Lake City for the area's newest indie music festival, the Love Letters Music Festival.

The Hidden Valley Trail provides hikers with great views of Ogden and the surrounding valley, including views of Allen Peak and Mount Ogden. It is a view well worth the hike to get there.

Fuel your excitement for the next Olympics at one of the Utah Winter Games venues; they’re open year-round.

Take a Utah national parks road trip with Utah.com. We’ve picked out trails to take, scenery to see and dinners to devour.

A local outdoors business revived a beloved Timp Badge tradition for hiking Mount Timpanogos is expanding the challenge to 10 peaks in Utah.

It’s fair to say that fairs in Utah are fairly exciting, especially out west. Join Utah.com at the Millard County Fair for rowdy ropes and rock and roll.

Staycation or a Utah road trip, Utah.com has family friendly activities to celebrate the first holiday of the summer.

A Pearl Harbor reenactment and an extreme pyrotechnic air and ground team will join regular crowd favorites at the Hill Air Force Base air show in June.

Visit America’s most treasured playgrounds, including Zion National Park, without leaving your living room during the Paramount Plus live stream series.

Need fast food for your hungry campers? Check out this week of camping meal ideas that go from the fire to the picnic table in under 15 minutes.

The Springville Museum of Art is celebrating its 100th annual Spring Salon with a new exhibition highlighting the history of art in the city.

Ogden's 25th Street took third place in USA Today's readers poll of the Best Main Street in the country.

This year's Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series lineup features some big names and artists returning to the series.

Imaginations run wild as we head southbound to find the best places to stargaze in Utah.

Wondering where to vacation in Utah in the summer? With cooler temps and plenty of adventures to be had, Bryce Canyon Country is the place to be.

The Park City Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is, for the second year, launching a grant program to help fund programs and initiatives to support tourism in the area.

From Big Rock Candy Mountain to Fishlake National Forest, we’ve got two trail-mendous trip ideas with OHV rides and other activities in uncrowded central Utah.

Utah is one of the best places for stargazing. After a day spent seeing everything under the sun, stay at a DarkSky resort and set your sights on space.

Check out this list of festive activities to enjoy this Christmas season. Find holiday events, Christmas lights and more throughout Utah.

Utah has seven major airports to get you to our natural wonders as quickly as possible. Pack your bags and slip into your hiking shoes: The desert is calling.

Open Sky Zion is the place to enjoy green travel in the red rocks. Discover why responsible travelers from around the globe love this resort in southern Utah.

Summer in Utah offers opportunities to attend festivals for music, the arts and more. Check out the different types of events to attend in Utah's summers.

Shred as long as you possibly can! Join Utah.com for some spring skiing in Park City.

There’s fresh, and then there’s “I just bought it at a farmers market in Utah” fresh. Amp up your vitamin intake, and home decor, with our list of local venues.

Despite some closures in the Gemini Bridges area, thousands of miles of jeep trails remain open around Moab. Discover where you can and cannot ride.

With a landscape brimming with adventure, culture and success, living in Utah has more than its share of perks.

Find the best places to go glamping in Utah. Find companies to use for glamping near Utah's national parks.