Salt Lake City Activities - Utah Adventurer
Exploring The Living Planet Aquarium
First off we checked in at the front desk and then we went to the sting ray petting pool. We got to pet and feed the sting rays in a shallow pool. To feed the rays, you have to wear a rubber glove so you don't get fish guts on your hand, then you put your hand on the bottom of the pool an…
Aug 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Get a corner on Draper's Corner Canyon
For time-strapped mountain biking enthusiasts, Draper's Corner Canyon offers it all: challenging climbs, fast downhills and trailhead access so close to civilization that park users won't even have to wait until the weekend to ride.
Jul 17, 2009 | 12:10 am | Loading…
Kids Run Wild: Program introduces kids to running
In their team shirts and new Saucony shoes, about 90 kids started running their four laps around the track at Redwood Elementary School in West Valley City on May 15. The 1-mile run took place each Friday afternoon with the help of the Salt Lake City Track Club.
May 22, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Dive into The Living Planet Aquarium in Sandy
As a native of landlocked Utah, my first encounter with oceanic life was not until I was in college on a trip to visit a friend in Florida. On a beach in Naples, on the Gulf of Mexico, I was advised to shuffle my feet in the water, not pick them up when walking. Apparently, if you kick a …
Apr 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Cross-country skiing at Millcreek Canyon
During this past month I learned to cross country ski and in the process investigated local areas to practice the new sport. With the help of a local enthusiast for the sport and a friend, I discovered Millcreek Canyon.
Mar 04, 2009 | 11:00 pm | Loading…
Walking Miles on Church Fork Trail
Despite the snow on the ground, it was warm and sunny in Millcreek Canyon. I definitely overdressed for the occasion. It was the middle of winter, with more than a foot of snow on the ground and I was sweating. Miles, on the other hand, was running through the snow with a grin on his face…
Feb 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Walking Miles in Jordan Park
As the weather turned toward winter, I have noticed fewer people with their dogs around town. I, too, have felt less inclined to take Miles on walks or to explore different hikes. On a clear, unseasonably warm November afternoon, I put a few extra layers on and took Miles to a new park wi…
Feb 02, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Walking Miles on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail
After the first snow, Miles was incredibly excited to play in the snow. He was born right before the first snow last year, so it was the first environment he knew. I thought it would be fun for him to take a hike in the first snow. Because the roads were still dangerous, I decided to stay…
Jan 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Walking Miles in Parley's Creek Corridor Trail
If you look closely to the south mountains next to I-80 between I-215 and Park City, you can see a trail line in the bushes. This line runs across, zigzagging up and down the side of the mountains. After intently watching this line on my drives from Salt Lake City to Park City, I decided …
Nov 24, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Walking Miles in Lindsay Park
Nestled in the corner of Lindsay Park is a small off-leash area. It is squeezed between the dilapidated tennis courts and the fence to the City Cemetery in the Avenues of Salt Lake City. The park is situated on a hill with benches scattering the landscape. Upon entering, Miles and I find …
Oct 22, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Jordan River Parkway Trail provides a great bike path for families
The Jordan River Parkway (JRP) is perfect for a family-friendly bike ride or walk. This paved, nonmotorized trail extends in sections from Utah County through Salt Lake County all the way to Davis County. The pathway weaves in and out of urban areas, parks, and marshy river sides as it fo…
Oct 10, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
A bewitching bike ride to Gardner Village
Feeling like a spooky Fall adventurefi Bike down the Jordan River Parkway and make a stop at the outdoor historic Gardner Village. Although its normal biking access to the Jordan River Parkway is currently under construction, Gardner Village lies just yards from the Parkway's 7800 South t…
Oct 10, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Walking Miles in Memory Grove Park
Recently, Miles has become much better about staying close to me when walking off leash. He checks in with me and keeps an eye on where I am going while he explores and runs around. I decided to test this skill at another off-leash area in Salt Lake City with my boyfriend, Craig. This day…
Sep 16, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Walking Miles in Parley's Historic Nature Preserve
The water is cold and Miles is standing in it up to his belly. He has spent the last hour playing fetch with a group of three Retrievers in the water. These dogs have been swimming and enjoying the water while Miles waits in shallow water for them to bring the stick back and then takes it…
Aug 20, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Experience nature in the middle of the city at Liberty Park
If I had to describe Liberty Park in downtown Salt Lake City in one word it would be diversity. This spot of green in the middle of the city brings together an incredible variety of people from different social and ethnic backgrounds, while the park facilities support an array of activiti…
Aug 04, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Encounter Utah's Hogle Zoo
On a visit to Utah's Hogle Zoo, my 2-year-old daughter, who has what is becoming an obsessive attachment to her binkie (or "B" as she calls it), dropped her pink "B" into the water feature running through the Elephant Encounter exhibit. It was the first stop we made and I was preparing fo…
Jun 24, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Give back to the places you love to explore
National Trails Day is an annual event during which organizations across the country set up service projects for the public to participate in to give back to the places - parks, rivers, trails, beaches - where we love to go for recreation. National Trails Day is the first Saturday every J…
Jun 13, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Snowboarding on Memorial Day weekend
Last year on Memorial Day weekend I was in the middle of the lake soaking up the rays - and this year what did I dofi I hit up the slopes at Snowbird with my husband, Jimmy. It went from barbecues, boats, and bathing suits to boards, bundling up, and bruises. My husband, a wake board expe…
Jun 05, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Wake surfing: My new love
Last summer I was introduced to what has now become my favorite sport - wake surfing. I loved the water long before I was introduced to wake surfing, but now I just can't seem to get enough. Wake surfing is a mix between wake boarding and surfing. Similar to wakeboarding, you start off be…
May 30, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Motocross and more at Miller Motorsports Park
To say that the park is a racetrack is an understatement. Larry H. Miller turned what was originally intended to be a $5 million personal playground for driving into a $100 million dollar state-of-the-art racing facility.
Apr 03, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…
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- Juliana Chapman
Juliana has a love for backpacking with her husband and four children.
- Jenn Fox
Jenn loves hiking and anything that even hints of outdoor adventure.
- Scott Anderson
Scott is a self-proclaimed "Wilderness Survival Specialist"
- Greg Witt
Greg, adventure guide and author, lives the adventures he writes about.
- Leslie Kawai
Leslia is one of our Family Activities Specialists.
- Cassidy Warren
Cassidy is a University of Utah student and passionate traveler.
- Katie Robison
Katie Robison is an outdoor junkie who loves water adventures.
- Michele Roberts
Michele is our Chief Utah Adventurer.
