Utah
A Utah vacation is all about the great outdoors. Bizarre geological formations – arches, spires, fins and hoodoos - dot the land. Snowcapped mountains and desert dune fields define the horizon. Rivers cut arresting paths and wind their way across the state. More than 70% of Utah is government property you know. But don’t fooled into thinking that a trip with kids is limited to taking in the scenery. In Utah, wildlife roams freely. More than 600 species of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians have been recorded in this western state. What’s more, Utah’s cultural heritage dates back long before the white man arrived. The Fremont, Anasazi, Ute and Navajo have all called Utah home. Native American Rock Art adorns boulders and stones and pueblo-era architecture graces mesa tops and canyon rims. And the uplift that created Utah’s varied landscape also revealed the state’s earliest inhabitants: the dinosaur. Utah is a great place to dig for bones. But that’s not all. Utah is a recreational paradise in summer, winter, spring and fall. Hiking, biking, climbing, rafting, horseback riding and skiing are but a few of Utah’s outdoor activities that kids find fun.




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Utah tours & outfitters
Moab Adventure Center, Moab
Type of Organization: adventure travel company
225 South Main Street Moab, Utah 84532 tel: +1 (866) 904 1163
Moab Adventure Center offers outdoor experiences for the novice as well as the enthusiast. Whether you whitewater raft, mountain bike or horseback ride the professional guides do more than chaperone. They work hard to ensure each excursion is memorable and carefree for both the adults and the kids. Minimum age varies.
![]() Dineh Trail Rides, Monument Valley
Type of Organization: outfitter
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Monument Valley, Utah tel: +1 928 309 8834
Dineh offers trail rides from a tour booth at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Children must be at least 8 years of age to horseback ride. Trail rides, charged by the hour, depart from Rain God Mesa at the back end of Valley Drive. This outfitter is Navajo owned.
![]() Black's Monument Valley Tours, Monument Valley
Type of Organization: outfitter
P.O. Box 830 Kayenta, AZ 8603 tel: +1 928 309 8834
A Navajo owned outfitter, Black's has been offering guided tours in Monument Valley for over 10 years. Children are welcome on jeep tours and some hiking trips. Children must be at least 8 years of age to horseback ride. The 1.5-hour jeep tour follows Valley Drive whereas longer trips explore restricted areas. Horseback trail rides are charged by the hour and depart from Rain God Mesa or Roy Black's stables outside the park. Hiking trips are tailor made. Overnight tours include a Hogan stay.
Moab Adventure Center, Arches National Park
Type of Organization: adventure travel company
225 South Main Street Moab, Utah 84532 tel: +1 (866) 904 1163
Moab Adventure Center offers two very different Arches National Park tours, a guided Fiery Furnace walk and Sunset bus trip. The maze-like Fiery Furnace is a must do Moab hike. Arches at sunset is unforgettable. While there is no minimum age for the Fiery Furnace hike it is advisable to be in good shape. The hike is graded moderately strenuous for the difficulty of the trail.
Western River Expeditions, Canyonlands National Park
Type of Organization: adventure travel company
7258 Racquet Club Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 tel: +1 (866) 904 1160 (Toll-free U.S. only)
Western River Expeditions, Utah's best of state for 4 years running, is a whitewater rafting specialist. Whether you paddle the rapids in Westwater or Cataract Canyon or float above the Confluence on the Green River, the guides go out of their way to make the trip carefree and fun for both the novice and the enthusiast. The minimum age is 5 on Green River trips and 10 on Colorado River trips.
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