Get outside in Utah Valley
From canyon trails to lakeside paddleboarding — the best outdoor adventures, seasonal activities, and hidden gems around Provo.
Battle Creek Falls: The Complete Hike Guide
Utah Valley's most-hiked short waterfall, from the Kiwanis Park trailhead in Pleasant Grove — why the trail carries two completely different...
Bonneville Shoreline Trail: The Provo & Orem Guide
The trail on the ancient lake bench above Utah Valley — why it is a set of fragments rather...
Cascade Springs: The Complete Visitor Guide
Seven million gallons a day over travertine terraces, reached by boardwalk — the Alpine Loop...
Kyhv Peak (Formerly Squaw Peak): The Complete Guide
Kyhv Peak, the summit east of Provo renamed from Squaw Peak in 2022 — the hike, the road,...
Lesser-Known Hikes Near Provo: Six Trails Past the Famous Five
Big Springs Hollow, Grotto Falls, Silver Lake, Dry Canyon, Slate Canyon and Provo Peak — the...
Stewart Falls: The Complete Hike Guide
Utah Valley's best short waterfall hike, from the Aspen Grove trailhead or the Sundance lift...
Things to Do in Lindon, Utah: A Local's Guide
Lindon is four square miles between Orem and Pleasant Grove, and most people drive straight...
Things to Do in Orem, Utah: A Local's Guide
Orem is the valley's arts and family town — SCERA, the Roots of Knowledge, University Place,...
Things to Do in Vineyard, Utah: A Local's Guide
Vineyard is the newest city on Utah Lake and the only one whose downtown is being built from...
Things to Do on the North Bench: Highland, Alpine & Cedar Hills
The north bench's headline attractions sit up American Fork Canyon and already have their...
Timpanogos Cave National Monument: The Complete Visitor Guide
Everything you need before you go — how the timed cave-tour tickets work, what the 1.5-mile...
Flying from Provo Airport (PVU): The Complete Guide
Everything Utah Valley residents need to know about flying out of Provo Airport — which...
Golf in Utah Valley: The Complete Guide to Every Course Worth Playing
A local's guide to golf in Utah Valley — municipal bargains, the Timpanogos views everyone...
Live Theater in Utah Valley: Where to See a Show
Utah Valley has one of the densest live-theater scenes per capita in the country. A guide to...
Hiking Mount Timpanogos: The Complete Summit Guide
The full guide to summiting Mount Timpanogos — Timpooneke vs. Aspen Grove, real distances...
Driving the Nebo Loop: Utah Valley's Other Great Scenic Byway
The Nebo Loop runs 38 miles from Payson to Nephi past Devil's Kitchen, Payson Lakes and the...
Weekend Trips You Can Fly to Nonstop from Provo
Provo Airport flies nonstop to around 18 cities. Here's which ones actually work as a long...
Things to Do in American Fork, Utah
A local's guide to American Fork — Steel Days each July, the canyon and Timpanogos Cave, Art...
Things to Do in Payson, Utah
A local's guide to Payson — Golden Onion Days over Labor Day, the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway and...
Things to Do in Pleasant Grove, Utah
A local's guide to Pleasant Grove — Strawberry Days, Utah's longest-running community...
Things to Do in Springville, Utah
A local's guide to Springville — the Springville Museum of Art, Utah's oldest art museum and...
Kids' Birthday Party Places in Utah Valley
Where to throw a kid's birthday party in Provo, Orem, Lehi, and Utah Valley — trampoline...
The Provo City Library: A Family Guide to Academy Square
A family guide to the Provo City Library at Academy Square — the historic Brigham Young...
Things to Do With Toddlers & Little Kids in Utah Valley
A guide to the best activities for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in Provo, Orem, and...
48 Hours in Provo: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary
Two days, one mountain town: a local's hour-by-hour weekend itinerary for Provo — Center...
BYU Basketball Game Day Guide: Marriott Center (2026–27)
How to do a BYU basketball game right — Marriott Center tickets, the ROC student section,...
The Complete Guide to Epic Sports Park: Provo's 100-Acre Tournament Machine
Everything about Provo's Epic Sports Park — 15 tournament-grade fields (21 at full build),...
Pickleball in Utah Valley: Every Dedicated Court, From Free Park Play to Indoor Clubs
Where to play pickleball in Provo, Orem, and across Utah Valley — every dedicated court...
Thrift & Vintage in Provo and Orem: The Complete Secondhand Guide
Provo's downtown has quietly become one of Utah's best vintage scenes — JNCO drops,...
University Place: The Complete Guide to Orem's Reinvented Mall
University Place turned the old University Mall into a 120-acre mini-downtown — 150 stores,...
Where to Stay in Provo: An Honest Guide to Every Hotel Zone
Downtown walkability, near-campus convenience, canyon-mouth quiet, or Thanksgiving Point...
Outdoor Movie Nights in Utah Valley: Where to Watch Under the Stars
A guide to summer outdoor movies across Provo, Orem, Lehi, and Springville — the free...
The SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre: Your Guide to Summer Nights Under the Wasatch in Orem
Orem's SCERA Shell is Utah Valley's crown jewel of summer entertainment — an open-air...
30 Best Things to Do in Utah Valley
The definitive valley-wide guide to the best things to do in Utah Valley — from Thanksgiving...
25 Best Date Night Activities in Utah Valley
Beyond dinner and a movie — the best date-night activities across Utah Valley, city by city....
28 Best Family Activities in Utah Valley
The complete valley-wide guide to family activities in Utah Valley — Thanksgiving Point and...
American Fork Canyon, Utah: The Complete Guide
A local's guide to American Fork Canyon — Timpanogos Cave, Tibble Fork and Silver Lake Flat...
Things to Do in Eagle Mountain, Utah
A local's guide to Eagle Mountain, Utah — Cory Wride Memorial Park, Pony Express Days and...
Things to Do in Lehi, Utah: A Local's Guide
From Thanksgiving Point's five world-class venues to the Outlets at Traverse Mountain, the...
Things to Do in Saratoga Springs, Utah
A local's guide to Saratoga Springs, Utah — Utah Lake recreation, Talons Cove golf, Neptune...
Things to Do in Spanish Fork, Utah
A local's guide to Spanish Fork, Utah — Fiesta Days and its 80-plus-year rodeo, Icelandic...
Best Museums & Art Galleries in Provo
Every museum and gallery worth visiting in Provo — from BYU's world-class art museum to...
Running Routes in Provo: A Runner's Guide
The best places to run in Provo — paved trails, canyon roads, track workouts, and hill...
Stargazing & Dark Sky Spots Near Provo
The best places to see stars near Provo, Utah — from nearby mountain overlooks to Utah's...
Fall in Provo: Foliage, Hikes & Seasonal Guide
Everything to do in Provo during autumn — the best fall foliage drives, seasonal hikes,...
Kayaking & Paddleboarding in Provo
Where to kayak and paddleboard near Provo — Utah Lake, Deer Creek Reservoir, the Provo...
Best Photography Spots in Provo & Utah Valley
The most photogenic locations in and around Provo — from mountain overlooks and waterfall...
Rock Climbing & Bouldering in Provo
Where to climb in Provo — outdoor crags at Rock Canyon and Provo Canyon, indoor gyms,...
Skiing Near Provo: Beyond Sundance
Every ski resort accessible from Provo — from Sundance and Brighton to Park City and...
Camping Near Provo: Best Campgrounds & Tips
The best campgrounds near Provo, Utah — from Provo Canyon and Uinta sites to dispersed...
Best Fishing Spots Near Provo
Where to fish near Provo, Utah — the Provo River, Utah Lake, Deer Creek Reservoir, and more,...
Hot Springs Near Provo & Utah Valley
The best natural hot springs near Provo, Utah — including Fifth Water, Meadow, and more,...
Mountain Biking Near Provo: Trails & Guide
The best mountain biking trails near Provo, Utah — from beginner-friendly paths to expert...
Indoor Activities in Provo: Rainy Day & Winter Guide
The best indoor activities in Provo and Orem — from museums and climbing gyms to...
SLC to Provo: Getting Here from the Airport
How to get from Salt Lake City International Airport to Provo — every option compared, from...
Thanksgiving Point: The Complete Visitor Guide
Everything you need to know about Thanksgiving Point in Lehi — the dinosaur museum, gardens,...
BYU Football Game Day Guide
Everything you need to know for a BYU football game — tickets, parking, tailgating, food,...
Best Date Ideas in Provo
30+ date ideas in Provo for every budget and season — from canyon hikes and rooftop dinners...
Summer Activities in Provo & Utah Valley
The best things to do in Provo during summer — hiking, water sports, festivals, outdoor...
Provo River Parkway Trail: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about the Provo River Parkway — the 15-mile paved trail...
Rock Canyon Trail Guide: Provo's Best Canyon Hike
Everything you need to know about hiking Rock Canyon in Provo — trail details, difficulty,...
Winter Activities in Provo & Utah Valley
The best things to do in Provo during winter — skiing, ice skating, snow tubing, indoor...
Alpine Loop Scenic Drive: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about driving the Alpine Loop near Provo — route details, stops,...
Best Day Trips from Provo, Utah
12 day trips within 1–3 hours of Provo — from Salt Lake City and Park City to national...
Utah Lake: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Utah Lake — boating, fishing, paddle boarding, beaches,...
Y Mountain Trail: The Complete Hiking Guide
Everything you need to know about hiking the Y Trail in Provo — trail details, difficulty,...
The Complete Provo Hiking Guide
Every trail worth hiking near Provo, Utah — ranked by difficulty with distances, elevation...
Bridal Veil Falls: Your Complete Visitor Guide
Everything you need to know about visiting Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon — trail...
A Parent's Guide to Visiting Provo
Everything parents need to know when visiting a student in Provo — where to stay, where to...
Free Things to Do in Provo
30+ free activities in Provo, Utah — hiking, parks, museums, events, and outdoor adventures...
Sundance Mountain Resort: Your Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Sundance Resort near Provo — skiing, summer activities,...
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