Things To Do
Best Fall Hikes & Views
Here's a list of our favorite places to check out the fall colors! Click "view" to see a google document with more info and driving directions for each location. Bloods Lake - Intermediate Hike Stewart Falls at Sundance - Intermediate Hike Guardsman Pass View Point - Scenic Drive Alpine Loop - Scenic Drive
Food
Click "view" to view a google doc with driving directions. Below are a few of our favorites. Lola's - this place is awesome. (CLOSED on Sundays welcome to UT) The Lake House at Deer Creek - great food and stunning views of Deer Creek resevoir. Hidden Peak Provisions Deli Cafe Galleria Midway Mercantile
The Homestead Resort
Check out the on-site experiences page on The Homestead website for more details on what the resort has to offer, including pools, hot tubs and spa, a golf course*, pickleball and tennis courts, and The Homestead Crater*. There is also a rental outfitter on site that provides ATV tours & rentals, zipline tours, and bike rentals.* Certain activities may need to be booked in advance. *Additional cost
Golf
In addition to the course on-site at The Homestead, Wasatch Mountain Golf Course and Soldier Hollow Golf Course are minutes away. Wasatch Mountain Course is a common locals favorite. All tee times are an additional cost and must be booked in advance. Info can be found on each courses website.
Sundance Resort
Once owned by Robert Redford, Sundance Resort is a 25 minute drive from the Homestead and is a great place for a scenic chair lift with an EPIC view, hike to a waterfall, self-guided tour of the grounds, zip-lining, fly fishing, or a delicious lunch.
Utah National Parks Opt 1: Zion & Bryce
Zion & Bryce: great paired together or if you have to choose one, go with Zion. Both are about a 4 hr drive from the Homestead. * Zion: Stunning, Yosemite-like views with a huge range of activities for different adventure levels including multiple hiking options: https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/hiking-in-zion.htm. * Bryce: Very unique landscape including "hoodoos" with many hiking options. Could do as a day trip from the Zion area (~1 hr 48 mins from Zion): https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/day-hikes.htm
Utah Nation Parks Opt 2: Arches & Canyonlands
Arches & Canyonlands: Would recommend staying in Moab, a funky desert town with some good food options & close to both parks. * Arches: Beautiful, unique rock formations. Within the park there are multiple arches that you can easily drive within 1/4 mile to and some that we'd categorize as moderate but worth the view (ex Delicate arch) NOTE: Reservations required - learn more here: https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/timed-entry-pilot.htm * Canyonlands: If you're in the area (aka Moab visiting Arches), it's worth a visit to see the Grand Canyon-esque landscape but is honestly my least favorite of the nat'l parks.
Utah National Parks Opt 3: Capitol Reef & Goblin Valley
Capitol Reef & Goblin Valley: This is where Aileen & Greg went camping a few months into their relationship - it's a special and stunning place! * Capitol Reef is the most underrated national park in Utah. Stunning views, typically few crowds, and great hikes. See here for info on Capitol Reef: https://www.nps.gov/care/index.htm * Goblin Valley: This is a great day trip from the Capitol Reef area leading you to a funky, Mars-esque landscape of sandstone formations (featured in the hilarious movie Galaxy Quest). See here for info on Goblin Valley: https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/goblin-valley/