Located in the southwestern part of the United States, Utah sits next to Nevada and makes up one of the Four Corners of the US along with Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.  Renowned for The Mighty 5® national parks, 46 state parks, 22 Dark Sky Parks, The Greatest Snow on Earth® and everything in between, there is an abundance of outdoor activities and experiences on offer in the state.

Utah's dramatic red-rock landscapes of southern Utah contrasting with the lush-green alpine scenery of northern Utah, makes the perfect combination of adventure and culture throughout the state. From the rich LGBTQ+ scene in downtown Salt Lake City and the movie history in Kanab's 'Little Hollywood', to getting a taste of the wild west in Ogden and the fantastic fossils at Dinosaur National Monument, there is much to discover.

This year brings new parks, new anniversaries, and new accommodation to this spectacular state.

International visitors can fly directly into Salt Lake City, with seasonal flights from London Heathrow, or for access to southern Utah, Las Vegas is the ideal gateway. Direct flights from Dublin to Las Vegas are also available during the winter season.  

Discover the latest news below. 
 

New Attractions

NEW: Utahraptor State Park is ready to welcome visitors in 2025 
Utah's newest park, Utahraptor State Park, named after a species found in Utah, is now open for visitors to walk among the dinosaurs. Located in Moab, near Arches National Park and Canyonlands Nation Park, it consists of pre-historic remains lying underneath its surface. While visiting, don't forget to stop at Dalton Wells area for one of the largest dinosaur bone beds in North America. Here, more than 5,500 bones representing more than 10 dinosaur species have been recovered during the site's 45-year history of excavation, but palaeontologists believe more than 100,000 bones may await discovery. The park also offers recreational activities, such as ATV, hiking and mountain biking trails in addition to paleontological resources — making this a state park that captures the breadth of Utah's allure. For those looking for more dinosaur themed experiences, Utahraptor State Park is one must-visit stop along the 500-mile Dinosaur Diamond Highway loop from Salt Lake City to Moab. Make it happen with Bon-Voyage's 13-night UTAH - Walking with Dinosaurs fly-drive trip from £2,195 per person, including international flights, car hire and accommodation. Bon-Voyage: (0800 316 3012, www.bon-voyage.co.uk)

NEW: Expansion of Deer Valley Resort due to be completed for 2025/2026 winter season will include NEW Four Seasons Resort
Deer Valley Resort is currently undergoing an incredible expansion that will see new ski terrain (3,700 acres – the largest increase of skiable terrain in resort history) linked by 16 new chairlifts, a new village and hub with direct access to Route 40, and new world-class accommodation including a Four Seasons resort, dining, and retail. This new area is currently experiencing a soft opening (with a small section of expanded terrain open to skiers) with plans to have a grand opening in winter 2025/26. In addition, a new high-end Grand Hyatt Deer Valley hotel opened this season; guests can make the most of sophisticated dining, fun après-ski, welcoming kids' club, entertaining games room, on-site ski lockers, and electric vehicle chargers alongside the 442 luxury rooms, suites, and private residences. Deer Valley's atmosphere and accommodation makes it stand out. Deer Valley also limits the number of skiers on the mountain each day, and guests are encouraged to purchase lift tickets, lodging, ski lessons, and rental products in advance. Prices at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley cost from $364 / £285 per room (sleeping two) per night.
Deer Valley: www.deervalley.com/

Tours

NEW: Admire the cosmos at the renowned HALO Observatory at Compass Rose Lodge with Southwest Adventure Tours
Experience the stunning dark skies of northern Utah while staying in Salt Lake City with Southwest Adventure Tours' newest programme, Salt Lake Compass Rose Dark Sky Excursion. This new tour, starting in spring 2025, offers a seamless experience from the Salt Lake City to the stars in Huntsville, Utah, where lies the renowned HALO Observatory at Compass Rose Lodge. Guests will gain expert knowledge from a spectacular host that will help them navigate through the night sky with a state-of-the-art 16-inch Ritchey-Chrétien telescope. This telescope is no ordinary telescope, it mirrors the design of the Hubble Space Telescope, which minimises distortion, offering unparalleled clarity when exploring the cosmos. Prices start from £114 per person and include a professional local guide and hotel pickup and drop-off (from select hotels) in a comfortable vehicle. Southwest Adventure Tours: www.southwestadventuretours.com

Events

Experience Salt Lake City's LGBTQ+ scene at 2025 Utah Pride
Salt Lake City in Utah is known for being a city rich in history rooted around the Church of the Latter-day Saints. However, it also hosts one of the biggest and best-attended Pride parades and festivals. Explore this colourful community during 2025 Utah Pride on 7-8 June 2025. Although LGBTQ+ doesn't come to mind when you think of Salt Lake, it's a welcoming and inclusive urban destination helped by the population increase - it's currently growing at a rate of 1.42% annually and has grown nearly 6% since 2020. Salt Lake is continuing to expand its LGBTQ+ community in all areas: itineraries, bars, restaurants, businesses, and festivals. Visit the Leonardo Museum of Creativity and Innovation known to invite artists from the local LGBTQ+ community to submit artwork to be displayed throughout Pride month. Take a stroll through Under the Umbrella bookstore home to countless intriguing books by LGBTQ+ authors, then read them in the charming café with delicious products from LGBTQ+-owned companies. Or explore the night scene with a drink at historic The SunTrapp, the oldest operating LGBTQ+ and first openly gay bar in Salt Lake City, getting to know the local and inclusive community down the street from Temple Square. Delta Airlines offers nonstop return flights from London Heathrow to Salt Lake City starting at £895 per person. Salt Lake City: www.visitsaltlake.com  

Accommodation

NEW: Stay at Utah's newest design hotel, Wolfe's, where Moab's landscape intimates art
Wolfe's, located in the heart of Moab near Wolfe's Ranch, Arches National Park and Canyonlands National  Park, is Utah's newest design hotel inspired by Moab's beauty and the pioneering spirit of John Wesley Wolfe, one of Utah settlers from the 19th century. Opening in spring 2025, this new hotel is the prime example of life intimating art, as guests can have a restful and impactful experience while basking in the spirit of adventure that led Wolfe to settle in this rugged terrain. Alongside comfort amenities and countless adventurous activities nearby, guests can also indulge in fine dining, wines, and craft cocktails at Wolfe's highly anticipated indoor/outdoor lobby bar called Esther's. Prices start from £119 per person per night (based on two people sharing) and comes with a luxurious en-suite bathroom with premium bath products and plush guest robes and bedding. Wolfe's: https://www.wolfeshotelmoab.com/ 

NEW: 'Sci-fi desert' wellness retreat and theme park due to fully open in 2025
OutPostX comprises 10 fantastical units based on four different concepts in 240 acres of desert, near southern Utah's National Parks. It merges movie set with hotel, as it sits on a seasonally dry 100-acre lakebed that turns into a cracked clay landscape in summer, reminiscent of a barren sci-fi desert. Once fully open in summer 2025, OutPostX will be fully off-grid and self-sufficient, thanks to solar panels and septic systems. Work will also begin on a water reservoir and poplar forest (complete with mycelium) creating a lush woodland that attracts wildlife and retains moisture. On arrival, guests are transported into a story about two brothers, whose home planet of Namaajin is destroyed by a solar fire – and they are beginning to rebuild (and create Outpost X). It is encouraged for guests to listen to the OutPostX podcast before arrival so they understand the back story, and can embrace the characters they are 'playing' throughout their stay. Guests can choose from Zen Domes with one-way reflective windows perfect for seeing the stars, or Caves that have beds on rails, easily allowing guests to sleep indoors or outdoors. All types of accommodation have a kitchenette and air conditioning. There are plenty of on-site amenities too, including a private spa, creative space for pottery making, fun bouldering walls, sand cruisers for hire, and refrigerators stocked with whole foods. Prices start at £251 for two people sharing a Zen Dome per night. OutPostX: https://outpost-x.com/

NEW: Modern RV and Glamping Park located near Salt Lake City, Utah, opens for business
With more visitors wanting to escape the crowds and connect with the great outdoors, there has been a growing interest in glamping. Located just outside Salt Lake City in Utah, ROAM America recently opened their newest modern RV and camping park in Coalville, Utah called Roam Echo Island. From RV sites, glamping tents and cabins to water-based activities and even a rope course and zip line – stretching 160 feet and reaching speeds of 25 mph – this park has everything needed for families and friends. There are also plans to open a stream-side sauna to help guest wind down after a day of driving, which is perfect for a relaxing city break without staying in the city limits! Prices start from £35 per night based on two people sharing. ROAM Echo: www.roamamerica.com/echo-island

NEW: Salt Lake City's newest hotel, Asher Adams, transforms a historic railroad station into a luxury hotel
Salt Lake City's newest hotel, Asher Adams, is honouring the history of Utah's capital by repurposing the historic 1908 Union Pacific railroad passenger station into a 225-room Marriott Autograph Collection hotel. Named after the first cartographers to envision Salt Lake's importance to Utah's train network, it aims to be an embodiment of the people, experiences, and significant moments behind the past, present, and future of Salt Lake City. The hotel will focus on providing a highly curated experience through thoughtful design, with a best-in-class food and beverage programme, a generous function and meeting space, and historic guest suites accompanied with stunning views of downtown and the surrounding Wasatch mountains. With easy access to Temple Square, Salt Lake City International Airport, and 10 of Utah's ski resorts it's a great base for a ski holiday or city break. Prices start from £248 a night (based on two people sharing). Asher Adams: www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/slcau-asher-adams-autograph-collection/overview 

Anniversaries

Green River State Park and Scofield Reservoir State Park turn 60, and Jordanelle State Park turns 30 in 2025 
Utah has 46 spectacular state parks scattered across northern and southern Utah that offer similar striking views found in the national parks, only without the crowds. Green River State Park opened in 1965 and is a lush green haven in the middle of the red rock landscape. This park is an ideal place to take a break from the sun and relax by the river, and even set up a tent. Located in the La Sal Mountains, near Salt Lake City, Scofield Reservoir State Park opened in 1965 and is a great base for a winter holiday. Enjoy more than 120 miles of groomed trails in solitude or opt for a quiet day of ice fishing in the 2,800-acre reservoir. Based near Heber City, Jordanelle State Park opened to the public in 1995, and is a must-visit spot for fun family activities like SUP on the Jordanelle Reservoir or mountain biking on Park City's trails nearby. This state park also doubles as an International Dark Sky Park, so don't forget to stay after the sun sets for spectacular night sky viewing during its darks sky events.
Green River State Park: www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/green-river-state-park
Scofield State Park: www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/scofield-state-park 
Jordanelle State Park: www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/jordanelle

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