Great nature experiences near the Armstrong Mansion
Sites in red link to websites with additional information
The Red Butte Gardens Arboretum
Amazing gardens with flowers and wildlife. Wakara Way east of the University of Utah Research Park, Salt Lake City, (801) 581-4747.
Mueller Park
1800 S., then east, Bountiful. Hike, bike, picnic, grills.
Crystal Hot Springs
8215 N. State Route 69, Brigham City, (435) 279-8104, are naturally created pools of warm spring water, year-round favorites for swimming and soaking.
East Mountain Wilderness Park
400 N. Highway 89, northeast of Animal Control, Kaysville. Hiking, bike trails, wildlife, joins Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
Fernwood Park
Cherry Lane & Highway 89, east to Valley View Dr., right on 2000 N., right on Fernwood Dr., Layton. Hiking, picnics, firepits, restrooms.
Park City Mountain Resort
(435) 649-8111 offers in the summer the Alpine Slide (a luge-style sled track that sweeps 3,000 feet down the mountainside), Silver Putt Miniature Golf, and the Little Miners Park playground.
Ice Climbing
"Stairway to Heaven, Bridal Veil Falls Provo Canyon. A favorite to ice climbers world-wide.
Antelope Island State Park
Salt Lake, (801) 773-2941 features beaches, white sand, showers, grills, hiking & biking trails, and a visitor's center with art displays, exhibits, and gift shop.
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