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Day Trips
Day Trips From Salt Lake City
Halfway between Southern Utah’s “Mighty 5” National Parks and Yellowstone, lies Ogden, Utah.
If you’re planning your Great American Road Trip around the National Parks, you’ve probably circled Ogden on the road atlas as a place to stay the night.
Before you hit the road the next morning, here are a few ideas on how to stretch the legs in and around Ogden.
Just 35 minutes north of Salt Lake City, these are great ideas for Wasatch Front visitors and residents to make a day of it as well.
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Day Trips — Hiking
With hundreds of miles of trails to explore, it can be hard for hikers to know where to begin around Ogden.
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Exploring Ogden’s History
Any historical exploration of Ogden needs to begin at Union Station and Historic 25th Street.
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Day Trips — Mountain Biking
Mountain bikers from all over keep hearing about Ogden. There's a good reason why.
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Day Trips — Paddle Sports
If you’re looking to dip a paddle in some gorgeous flatwater in the Ogden area, your two best options are Pineview Reservoir or Causey Reservoir.
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Scenic Drives in Ogden
If you’re not up for human-powered recreation like hiking, mountain biking, or paddlesports, but you still want to immerse yourself in Ogden’s epic scenery, there are three scenic drives that will do…
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Day Trips — Beer and Spirits
Beer and spirits aficionados can easily make a day of an Ogden excursion…and discover plenty of award-winning libations in the process.