North American Museum of Ancient Life
2929 North Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043
801-766-5000
Located at Thanksgiving Point the North American Museum of Ancient Life is one of the world's largest dinosaur museums.
It will take you back in time for a hands-on trip through an amazingly life-like prehistoric world. Kids can dig up their own fossils, construct a giant dinosaur, or build their own private sand valley (complete with real eroding rivers). For a prehistoric adventure you'll never forget, come and enjoy a day here at the North American Museum of Ancient Life.
The Museum of Ancient Life exhibits fossil specimens representing every geological period from the Precambrian to modern times. Featuring more than 120 skeletons, 63 interactive exhibits, and hundreds of smaller fossil remains, it ranks as one of the world's largest permanent exhibitions of ancient life.
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Can be reached from Alpine Loop (Hwy 92), UT
801-342-5240
Accessibility: It is ½ mile walk around the springs. Some of the trails are a fairly level walk, with others that are steeper.
Driving time: From downtown Provo—approximately 45 minutes.
This Backway begins on the Alpine Loop at the summit between American Fork and Provo Canyons. The road travels to Cascade Springs in the Uinta National Forest, then north to Wasatch Mountain State Park.
This Backway is approximately 25 miles and requires one hour for travel time.
Cascade Springs is a must see for those heading over American Fork Canyon on the Alpine Scenic Loop. The Springs features large springs cascading down the mountain slope in a series of limestone terraces and pools. The sight has barrier-free access and interpretive information.
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550 North University Avenue, Provo, UT 84601
801-852-6650
Built in 1875 with Romanesque style architecture, this classic building was used by Brigham Young University students for 83 years. It has been restored and now houses the Provo City Library. Inside is a small art gallery featuring local artists.
The Brigham Young Academy building opened its doors in 1892. The architect was Don Carlos Young (son of Brigham Young) who based the plans on the designs made by Karl G. Maeser, the Principal of the Academy. One of the largest school buildings in the Rocky Mountain region at the time, the Academy could accommodate 1,000 students. The Brigham Young Academy later became Brigham Young University.
Located at the northern edge of the city, the large building was constructed of locally manufactured brick trimmed with sandstone and wood. The roof was composed of metal shingles.
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Uinta National Forest (Between Payson and Nephi), Payson, UT 84651
801-377-5780
Accessibility: Directions from Salt Lake City: Take Interstate 15 south toward Provo. Continue south past Provo until you reach Payson Exit 250. (1st Payson Exit). Exit and turn left onto Payson Main Street (State Route 77). Travel south until Main Street intersects with 100 North (State Route 198). Turn left and travel east to 600 East, then turn right on 600 East. Continue south to the entrance of Payson Canyon and the beginning of the National Scenic Byway. Heavy snow closes the road in winter.
Driving time: The 32-mile Byway takes about one and one-half hours to complete.
This well-signed Byway is a winding drive between cities of Payson and Nephi. The road climbs 9,000 feet and crosses the Uinta National Forest providing stunning views of Utah Valley, the surrounding Wasatch, and dramatic wrap-around vistas of 11,877-foot Mt. Nebo, the highest peak in the rugged and beautiful Wasatch Range.
Nebo Loop is designated a National Scenic Byway by the Federal Highway Administration, recognizing it as one of the premiere driving roads in America. The Byway has many photo opportunities with beautiful mountain greenery and wildlife viewing. The brilliant fall foliage of the Uinta National Forest is hard to match anywhere in the nation. September 14-24 is expected to feature the height of this season's fall colors. However, there are still plenty of beautiful colors in October.
Along the way, there are numerous campgrounds, trails, and horeseback riding areas. There are six overlooks to view some unique features such as the sandstone formation of Devil's Kitchen Geologic Interest Site or take time to read about the unique history, geology and recreation.
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You are invited to enjoy the beauty and serenity of historic Temple Square. Take a complimentary tour of the grounds and buildings, available in 40 languages.
This beautifully landscaped 10-acre plot of ground in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City is one of Utah's most visited attractions. Centerpiece of the Square is the 6-spired granite Salt Lake Temple, and adjacent to this imposing edifice is the domed Tabernacle, home of the famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the great Tabernacle organ.
Two visitors' centers with interactive videos, films, Old and New Testament paintings, and an 11-foot replica of Thorvaldsen's Christus are additional attractions.
Enjoy a free concert in the Assembly Hall, a charming Gothic-style building on the southwest corner of Temple Square. International and local artists perform every weekend and some weekdays.
View the Mormon Handcart statue, the Seagull Monument, and other statuary and fountains throughout the lush flower-filled grounds.
In the North Visitors' Center during the winter months, the public is invited to attend a series of family concerts entitled, "Saturday Family Night at Temple Square."
Christmas on Temple Square is a special delight to enjoy, with hundreds of thousands of lights sparkling on trees and shrubs around the Square, a life-size Nativity scene, and musical groups performing nightly throughout December.
Temple Square is within walking distance of two malls, the Salt Lake downtown business district, the Museum of Church History and Art, the Family History Library, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, the Church Office Building, the Beehive House, and the Lion House. Visit www.lds.org for more information.
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