Activities in Salt Lake City
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Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
West of Brigham City, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge engulfs almost 74,000 acres of marshes on the northeastern shores of the Great Salt Lake. The best time for bird-watchers is during fall (September to November) and spring (March to May) migrations. Birds banded here have been recovered as far away as Siberia and Colombia. Cruising along the 12-mile, barely elevated touring road feels like you’re driving on water. You can hear the replicated migratory calls year round at the Wildlife Education Center. The center is just after the I-15 intersection; the driving tour is 16 miles west.
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Wildlife Education Center
West of town, the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge engulfs almost 74,000 acres of marshes on the northeastern shores of the Great Salt Lake. The best time for bird-watchers is during fall (September to November) and spring (March to May) migrations. Birds banded here have been recovered as far away as Siberia and Colombia. Cruising along the 12-mile, barely elevated touring road feels like you’re driving on water. You can hear the replicated migratory calls year round at the Wildlife Education Center. The center is just after the I-15 intersection; the driving tour is 16 miles west.
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Crystal Hot Springs
Get into hot water year-round at Crystal Hot Springs, 10 miles north of Brigham City in Honeyville. Adults float in different temperature soaking pools while kids zip down the water slides (open shorter hours than the pools November through February). Camping at RV/tent sites is $25/15.
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Miller Motorsports Park
Feel the need for speed? Head 30 miles west of town to Miller Motorsports Park, where you can take a lesson and get behind the wheel of a 325 horsepower Mustang GT race model. Book ahead. Utah Jazz’ own Larry Miller opened the raceway in 2006.
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Black Diamond Equipment
Next door to Rockreation (2074 E 3900 South) is Black Diamond Equipment, a leading manufacturer of climbing and ski gear; take the very cool tour to see how it’s done (times vary). The retail store is like a candy store for gearheads.
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Gallivan Center
The ice skating rink at Gallivan Center is a children’s winter favorite. Skate rental available. In summer, bring a picnic to the outdoor concert and movie series at this center. An amphitheater is in a garden.
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Guthrie Bicycle
Rent road and mountain bikes (about $35 per day) from Guthrie Bicycle. It’ll provide information on in-town trails or you could head for the hills.
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Utah Olympic Oval
You can learn to curl as well as skate at Utah Olympic Oval, the site of speed skating events in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Check online for public hours.
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Rockreation
If you’re into rock climbing, check out Rockreation, which has 7000 sq ft of indoor climbing terrain with bouldering, top rope and lead rope.
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University of Utah Outdoor Recreation Program
University of Utah Outdoor Recreation Program, which rents mountain bikes ($20 per day).
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REI
REI rents camping equipment, climbing shoes, kayaks and most winter-sports gear.
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Wasatch Touring
Wasatch Touring rents bikes, kayaks, climbing shoes and ski equipment.
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