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When you think of Utah, you are probably conjuring up images of rocky, desert landscapes found in the state’s most famous national parks.
While places like Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park have attracted thousands of people to the state to explore its natural treasures, there still lies plenty of hidden gems in Utah for the globetrotting traveler who desires to be off the beaten path.
While anyone visiting Utah should absolutely go to places like Zion National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Arches National Park, those wanting to know Utah’s secrets and lesser known attractions will want to make sure they tick off the following spots…
Hidden Gems in Utah
1. ATV adventures in Sand Hollow, St George
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The colors of Sand Hollow State Park are out of this world – snow peaked mountains, vivid orange and red dirt, aqua blue lake.
You have to see it to believe it, and there is no better way than via the adventure of an ATV ride in St George, traversing up and down the sand dunes and in and out dinosaur carved rock formations. The sunset tour is a dream!
It’s a thrilling Utah adventure for families and one of our favorite places to see in Utah that absolutely no one told us about!
Sand Hollow State Park is just outside St George in Southern Utah and is the perfect recreational area for ATV adventures as it offers some of the best Utah ATV trails around.
This 20,000 acre state park is Utah’s newest and well renowned for its 6,000 acres of ATV and OHV off-road trails that take you to 3,500 ft in elevation. It’s WOW at every airborne turn!
2. Snow Canyon State Park, St George
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A wonderful alternative to nearby Zion National Park, Snow Canyon is a a 7,400 acre scenic park located just outside of St George in Southwestern Utah.
Our hike took us on a diverse adventure through a forested area, gorge area, petrified sand dunes, and lava tubes.
This park is comprised of volcanic cinder cone, sand dunes, deep red, burnt orange, yellow and white sandstone cliffs, and twisted layers of rock.
It’s also a popular place in Utah for rock climbing.
3. Red Reef Trail, St George
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The Red Reef Recreation Area is probably one of…
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