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Outdoor Recreation in Utah

Hike the Uinta mountains, cycle along Parley's Trail, ski and snowboard in the resorts or fish in our streams and lakes. Salt Lake City is within reach of the nation's finest outdoor recreational opportunities.
Ski Utah at Utah Ski Resorts
Ski in Utah at one of Utah's thirteen ski resorts. Utah is famous for dry, powdery snow and gorgeous mountains with slopes for all skill levels. These resorts offer season ski passes, lodging for fabulous ski vacations in Utah and other Utah ski packages for students and Utah residents.
What is the Lake Effect
A weather phenomenon called "the lake effect" dumps snow and rain on Salt Lake City throughout the late fall, winter and early spring. The lake effect is created by the Great Salt Lake just to the east of Salt Lake City.
Get A Utah Boat Registration
In Utah, you must register your boat to operate it on Utah waters. Getting a Utah boat registration is simple. Just go to the Division of Motor Vehicles with the proper application, proof of insurance, fee and tax certificate. Here's more information on how to safely operate a boat in Utah.
Gardening in Utah - Making the desert bloom
Gardening in Utah has never been easier with these resources. Grow a vegetable garden, learn about Utah's native wildflowers, join a garden club or volunteer at a local community garden. Utah's finest botanical gardens at the Red Butte Garden and Thanksgiving Point offer classes and tips on how to xeriscape your yard or implement water-saving techniques.

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