Local area

The largest amusement park in the Intermountain West is where the fun is!! Lagoon Amusement Park features over 50 riders, live entertainment, and the historic Pioneer Village complete with historic buildings collected from around the state. October brings the added attraction of Firghtmares. Park hours vary, please see www.lagoonpark.com or call directly.

Access to the island is by a 7 mile causeway at the western end of Antelope Drive. For more information please visit their website at www.stateparks.utah.gov

Exciting musseum features over 70 military aircraft, missiles and aerospace vehicles, including an SR-71 "Blackbird" spy plane. Visit them at www.hill.af.mil/museum

The 2002 Olympics introduced Snowbasin as a world-class winter playground. Athletes set world records on the downhill course and spectators marveled-not only at the events, but also at the spectacular surrondings. Resort offers snowboarding, downhill, cross country and night skiing. www.snowbasin.com

Historic Temple Square located downtown Salt Lake City. www.templesquare.com

Historic Area featuring shopping, dining and nightlife.

NBA League Team plays at the Energy Solutions Arena in Downtown Salt Lake City.

Historic site joining the railroads from the East and the West. www.nps.gov/gosp

Cherry Hill offers a family fun waterpark, mini golf, lazy river, batting cages, climbing wall, Kiddie Play Port, video arcades, snackbar and restaurant. Open daily Monday - Saturday - summer months only. www.cherry-hill.com

The trail system in Davis County offers hikers and bikers everything from easy to very challenging terrain. The one common therme is spectacular scenery and natural beauty. www.bonneville-trail.org or www.davisareacvb.com for directions and more information on trails.

The Great Salt Lake is habitat for over 250 species of birds and critical link in the Pacific Flyway between North & South America. Excellent bird watching-over 200 species have been documented. www.wildlife.utah.gov/habitat/farmington_bay.html

Secluded Powder Mountain has plenty to barg about. With over 5,500 skiable acres, Powder Mountain is known as the local secret for fresh powder. It's not uncommon to find fresh tracks a week after a big storm. www.powdermountain.net

Life-sized dinosaurs, museum, gift shop, food. www.dinosaurpark.org

Layton's only indoor race facility featuring European race karts and challenging, fast & fun race tracks. Must be 14 or older. www.speedstreetindoorraceway.com