Led by Brigham Young, roughly 70,000 Mormons traveled along the Mormon Trail from 1846 to 1869 in order to escape religious persecution. The Pioneer Company of 1846-1847 established a route from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Salt Lake City, Utah, covering about 1,300 miles that would include construction of ...

The Mormon Temple and Tabernacle are striking modern structures of gleaming white cast stone.

The Mount Nebo Wilderness now contains a total of 28,022 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Utah.Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Mount Nebo Wilderness, t...

Thrill seekers meet your match with Utah's only Alpine Coaster. The elevated track winds you through more than a mile of loops, curves and hair-pin curves at speeds up to 30 mph. Just like your favorite roller coaster - but with the refreshing mountain scenery of Park City.

Muley Point Overlook provides an absolutely outstanding view high over the desert landscape of southern Utah and northern Arizona.

Just west of Temple Square is the Museum of Church History and Art. It has exhibits on the Mormon experience. Tours available, or just browse.

The Museum of the San Rafael at Castle Dale will reveal secrets to you, giant footprints, claws, teeth and bones speak of creatures that vanished millions of years ago but left their remains to excite the curiosity of mankind.

The National Oregon/California Trail Center is a new facility for visitors interested in the Oregon/California Trail. It is located north of Bear Lake in Montpelier, Idaho. The Center features some interesting displays and recreations, a theater and gift shop. Groups are welcome.