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The Magical Road Trip Will Take You Through Utah’s Most Charming Christmas Towns

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Some of Utah’s towns seriously pull out their A-games when it comes to decorating for Christmas. In fact, one Utah town gets so into the celebration that it bills itself as ‘Utah’s Christmas Town!‘ We thought it might be fun to plan a road trip that will take you through 10 of our most Christmasy towns. While you can technically drive this whole thing from Ogden to Helper (or vice-versa) in around four hours, we can’t imagine why you’d want to. Instead, plan at least one overnight spot along the way so you can take your time in each town.

If you live in the Salt Lake area, you might break this up into two road trips – one going north; the other going south.

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This Airbnb In Utah Comes With Its Own Private Cave

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You’ve never seen an Airbnb like this before! Actually, you’ve never seen anything like this before! When you book this Airbnb located in a cave in Boulder, Utah, you are actually booking a vacation unlike any you’ve ever experienced before; one where you will eat, sleep, and hang out, all in this humongous cave. Just be sure to stock up on food before you come!

This incredible cave is where you will spend your next few days. WIth a dedicated “jam room” bedroom, and kitchen, this cave has everything you need for an amazing stay.
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What also makes this stay so special is how far off the beaten path it is. Getting to the Airbnb requires a Subaru or better, as you must drive 300 yards through a river before arriving at your destination.

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Observation Point Trail In Utah Is Full Of Awe-Inspiring Rock Formations

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Zion National Park is a well-known and (very) well-loved park located in the gorgeous state of Utah. Sure, you can hike the trails that are most famous and most popular, but sometimes you’re looking for something a little less traveled.

Enter: Observation Point Trail, an incredible offbeat hike with views of millions-of-years-old rock formations and the vastness of Zion National Park.
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It’s a tough one, labeled by many as “strenuous,” but with persistence, a lot of drinking water, appropriate pacing, and focus, you too can hike this awe-inspiring trail, no matter your confidence level.
It begins as a lengthy and moderately difficult hike on switchbacks up canyon walls to an insane view of Angel’s Landing.

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The 3,500-Acre Lodge At Blue Sky Is A Family Favorite In Utah

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Family vacations create memories that last well past childhood; these are the stories you’ll share and remember for decades to come. You don’t have to hop on a plane for a great vacation – some of the most beautiful spots in the world are right here in Utah.

There’s a resort in the little town of Wanship that’s been rated as one of the best family resorts in the country. Check out The Lodge at Blue Sky:

For your next family vacation, head to the beautiful mountain town of Wanship to stay at The Lodge at Blue Sky. You’ll find Wanship just 16 miles from Park City.
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Situated in the foothills, the property covers 3,500 acres where your family can relax, play, and make lasting memories.
Accommodations at the lodge are luxurious, and offer stunning views of the outdoors.

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The Unrivaled Canyon Hike In Utah Everyone Should Take At Least Once

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Some Utah trails are the kind we might take only once in a lifetime – others might be so close to our homes that we hike it several times a week. And other trails are so popular with tourists that we tend to only hike them when we have out-of-town guests, then forget about them all together.

Zion National Park is the crown jewel of Utah. It’s our most-visited park, receiving over three million visitors annually. There’s a reason it’s so popular – it really is one of the world’s most remarkable places. In the spring and summer, most parts of the park are so crowded that Utahans tend to find other beautiful spots to hike.

In this article, we’re going to look at one hike that is both iconic and unrivaled, and it’s hike you’ve probably taken. It’s also one of Utah’s most crowded hikes…but this is the absolute perfect time of year to take it. Here are several reasons that every Utahans should take the Zion Riverside trail at least once (and many more times, if possible).

The Zion Riverside Walk is accessible to everyone.
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Take your whole family on this trail. It’s accessible to strollers, walkers and wheelchairs.
The 2.2-mile hike is paved and mostly level, so people of any skill level can get out and enjoy this scenic place.

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9 Beautiful Utah Locations You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

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Utah is full of some incredible natural attractions, and people come from all over the world to see the Big Five national parks. Those spots can get pretty crowded, so we’ve compiled this list of lesser-known places around the Beehive State that you definitely need to visit asap.

1. Snow Canyon State Park
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Snow Canyon State Park is near Ivins, and it’s another hidden little gem that tourists often miss completely. This is Utah’s red-rock desert at its finest, and we won’t tell the tourists if you don’t.
2. Dead Horse Point State Park

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Explore Ancient Petroglyphs And An Old Mining Town On Sego Canyon Road In Utah

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There are so many remote places to explore in Utah that it could take you a lifetime to see all of them. Sego Canyon Road is located just 3.5 miles north of Thompson Springs, near Moab, and you’ll want to give yourself an entire afternoon to check out the ancient petroglyphs and old mining ghost town along this road.

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Gas up your vehicle and head out to Sego Canyon for an afternoon adventure. Make sure you have water and a spare tire for this trip – the road can be rough.
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To reach Sego Canyon Road, take Interstate-70 to exit 187, then travel on State Highway 94 past Thompson Springs for about three miles.
You’ll see pictograph panels right next to the road. These panels are little remnants of history going back to 7000 B.C.
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The pictographs and petroglyphs found in this canyon were created by people from several different cultures, including the Fremont people, Utes, and people who lived during the Barrier Canyon Period and Archaic Period.
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The Bureau of Land Management manages this area, and has placed interpretive signs in front of many of the panels. Read all about the different stories depicted here, but please don’t touch the rock art or vandalize it in any way.
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Continue along the road and stay to the right when you reach a fork. You’ll soon come across the Sego Cemetery. Wander amongst the headstones (some of which are no longer legible) before hopping back in your car and continuing on.
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The little town of Sego was originally formed in the late 1800s when Harry Ballard discovered coal in the area. The land was later purchased by American Fuel Company, and once was home to as many as 500 people.
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The boom was brief, but the town continued to struggle until the mid-1950s when it was finally abandoned. Today, you can still see the shell of the American Fuel Company General Store, which was built in 1911.

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This 105-Foot-Tall Natural Arch In Utah Is Only Accessible By Hiking Trail And It’s A Sight To Be Seen

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If natural arches are your thing, you’re definitely in the right state. Utah is home to 800 named arches, and geologists believe that there are likely thousands more across the state. From the world-famous Delicate Arch to Landscape Arch (the world’s largest natural Arch), to countless others, you could spend a lifetime hiking to all these beautiful natural wonders.

The 105-foot-tall Corona Arch is a sight to behold, and you’re going to want to take this hike asap.

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Thousands of people flock to Arches National Park every year to see Delicate Arch and other famous formations. Corona Arch is just outside the park, so it’s a little less popular, but every but as impressive.
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To find the trailhead to Corona Arch, take US-191 north out of town, then turn left onto UT-279. You’ll find the trailhead and parking lot about 10 miles down the road.

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This Utah Massacre Site Is Among The Most Haunted Places In The Nation

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On September 11, 1857, one of the most horrific massacres in U.S. history occurred in Southern Utah. Today, the site of the Mountain Meadow Massacre is said to be haunted.

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The Baker-Fancher wagon train was made up of men, women and children from Arkansas who were traveling through Utah to California. The wagon train was attacked by a group of Mormon Militia on September 11, 1857.
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During the attack, between 120 and 140 men, women and children were slaughtered. The Mormon militia fabricated a story, blaming the Paiute for the massacre. They hastily buried the bodies in shallow graves, which were promptly dug up by coyotes and other wild animals. Within a few days of the massacre, bodies and body parts were scattered over two miles, left to rot in the sun.

The youngest members of the party were spared, and the 17 surviving children (all of whom were under the age of seven) were “adopted” by local Mormon families. When the childrens’ relatives from Arkansas attempted to take the children back home, they were refused. It took two years, and intervention from the U.S. Army for the children to be returned.

News of the massacre made national headlines, and people all over the country were horrified.

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Take An Adventure Through Time 1,000 Years Into The Past At Utah’s Anasazi State Park Museum

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More than a thousand years ago, Ancestral Pueblo people lived here in southern Utah. They were farmers, and they built villages, hunted local game, and gathered nuts, berries, and native plants. Archaeologists have long studied these people and their culture, and you can get a glimpse of it at the Anasazi State Park Museum. Take a look:

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You’ll find the Anasazi State Park Museum in the little town of Boulder. Step back in time to the year 1050, when Ancestral Pueblo People (aka Anasazi) lived here.
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Check out the Coombs Site Ruins, where the dwellings of these fascinating people have been uncovered. The majority of the excavations were made by the University of Utah in 1958 and 1959, with a few smaller-scale excavations in 1971 and 1991.

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