National Historic Trails

10 Places to Honor Women's History on Your Trip to Utah

Written By Lindy Blanchette

Notable places you can visit where women have shaped history

12 Family-Friendly Activities Near SLC

Written By Matcha

4 minute read

From roller coasters to ski slopes, discover 12 fun family activities in and around Salt Lake City.

A Historic Tour of St. George

Written By Melissa Fields

6 minute read

The St. George area offers a compact tour of Utah’s rich-and-multilayered backstory, from the Jurassic Period through the Pioneer Era.

At Lagoon, a Utah-grown Amusement Park where the Fun Never Ends

Written By Heather May

8 minute read

As the Farmington park marks the 100th-anniversary of its wooden roller coaster, Lagoon continues to attract crowds with its nostalgic rides and novel thrills.

Bryce Wildlife Adventure Museum

Explore wildlife near Bryce Canyon at the Bryce Wildlife Adventure Museum.

Explore a Pioneer Homestead Near Flaming Gorge

In the heart of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, the Swett Ranch is a testament to the self-sufficiency and ingenuity of Utah pioneers, representing the bygone homestead era, and it’s a historic site not to be missed by those interested in pioneer life.

Explore Antelope Island's Fielding Garr Ranch

Volunteers Beth and Dennis Simonsen show visitors around the historic Fielding Garr Ranch complex on Antelope Island State Park in Northern Utah.

Exploring the Native American Village at This Is The Place Heritage Park

Written By Michael Gross

3 minute read

This Salt Lake City cultural spot offers visitors a chance to experience the deep history of Native traditions.

Frisco: West Desert Ghost Town

Written By Visit Utah

3 minute read

Standing in the Basin and Range topography of Utah's West Desert at ghost town Frisco, you'll feel the solitude of the space

Guardians of the Old Spanish Trail

Written By Katya Wagstaff

6 minute read

The Old Spanish Trail stretches from Santa Fe to the San Gabriel Mission, now Los Angeles, and covers over 2,500 miles. The trail was originally blazed by animals, then Native Americans and Spanish traders.

Heritage and History: Exploring Native and Settler History in a Town Known for Celebrations

Written By John Byron Turner

6 minute read

You may know Cedar City for its lineup of lively Festival City events, but the area offers many stories to be explored about the region’s Native and settler history.

How to Attend a Powwow with Respect

Written By Samuel Jake

4 minute read

Attending a powwow can be a very meaningful endeavor. Here are five tips to help you prepare.

Journey Through Utah's History at This Is The Place Heritage Park

Written By Matcha

3 minute read

This Is The Place Heritage Park has a major place in Utah’s history — quite literally.

Lights, Camera, Kanab! An Adventure Town with a Storied Past

Written By Melissa Fields

8 minute read

Teaser: Kanab’s reputation as an outdoor adventure hub is well earned, yet the area also boasts not-to-be-missed opportunities to learn more about the people who’ve called this corner of Southern Utah home.

Robert Redford Sets the Sundance Scene

Written By Rosie Serago

6 minute read

Watch the story behind Robert Redford's founding of Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, and learn what makes this Provo ski resort stand out.

Roping and Riding: Summit County Rodeo

Written By Teri Orr

2 minute read

In Park City, sure you can buy boots with a “Yellowstone” vibe — but with a drive into the countryside, you can truly appreciate the area’s rural lifestyle.

Saddle Up for a Utah Cowboycation

Written By Betsy Stein Medinger

5 minute read

Explore the cowboy way of life on a cattle drive adventure with the Ranch at Wild Rose in Southern Utah.

Spooky Myths and Legends of Ogden, Utah

Written By Taylor Hartman

4 minute read

Beyond its stunning landscapes and pioneer legacy, Ogden is alive with tales of ghosts, haunted locales and chilling legends from its rough and tumble railroad days.

Swiss Traditions Meet Mountain Adventure in Utah's Heber Valley

Written By Melissa Fields

5 minute read

In the Heber Valley, visitors can find a mountain playground steeped in authenticity, heritage, and come-as-you-are hospitality.

Temple Square: The Geographical and Musical Heart of Salt Lake

Written By Mitchell Reber

6 minute read

Learn more about Temple Square: The Geographical and Musical Heart of Salt Lake City and home to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and their weekly performances.

The 46 Miles of Nine Mile Canyon

Written By Andrew Dash Gillman

4 minute read

Follow Nine Mile Canyon Road into the rugged and remote Book Cliffs, where messages from the ancients interface with settlers of the West and modern ways of thinking.

The Story of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Written By Visit Utah

Ancient erosion and modern cinema joined forces to elevate Monument Valley to one of the world's most iconic places to visit — but it's also the sacred home of the Navajo people. Learn more about the history, size and scenes that define the Monument Valley Utah experience.

Tooele? Tuilla? The Fascinating History of this Utah Town

Written By Matcha

5 minute read

While the town of Tooele has a fascinating story to its name, the best part about one of Utah’s original counties is its history.

Turning Carbon Into Culture

Written By Andrew Dash Gillman

10 minute read

Helper, UT has a future, and it is one built by the community, through hard work, love for place and a touch of serendipity.

Twin Rocks Trading Post

A must stop! The shop has museum-quality ancient art as well as handcrafted Native American and Southwest art.