Don t discount all the fun there is to be had off-road right here in Utah. With thousands of miles of sprawling vistas and breathtaking scenery that takes you from desert dunes to winding mountain trails, the Beehive State s outdoor recreation is second-to-none.
SALT LAKE CITY Road trips became more popular last year as Utahns wanted to travel more safely during a pandemic.
Between Memorial Day weekend and the final stages of a pandemic, many Utahns are likely taking to the road this weekend for fun and adventure.
Here are three excellent road trip destinations within a 4-hour drive from Salt Lake City.
Alpine, Wyoming
Utahns may be familiar with Afton and Jackson, but halfway between the two famous towns sits Alpine, Wyoming. Nestled at the junction of the Snake River and Palisades Reservoir, this beautiful destination offers a wide range of camping destinations: ample hiking, white water rafting, paddleboarding and fishing.
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Utah is a mecca for any type of outdoor adventure, and off-roading is no exception. The Beehive State contains hundreds of trails spanning thousands of miles, with an incredible variety of both difficulty and scenery. You could be cruising with your honey on baby–soft sand dunes one morning and scaling vertiginous slickrock fins by dusk.
With more travel options and tourism opportunities opening up by the day, you re probably itching to hit the road and go off-roading. Make sure to fuel up at your local Maverik before you start your adventures.
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