Escapees July-August 2023

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This is a view of Pineview Reservoir at the top of Ogden Canyon, Utah, as seen from the Ogden River Scenic Byway. In this view you are looking northeast toward Huntsville. PHOTO BY STEVE GREENWOOD, COURTESY OF VISITUTAH.COM

A Town Packed With Adventure Ogden, Utah Visit Ogden Utah, 2411 Kiesel Avenue #401, Ogden, UT 84401, 800-255-8824, www.visitogden.com

• The geological wonder, Indian Thermal Hot Springs • Iron red rock formations in South Fork Canyon A 127-acre sanctuary and wildlife rehabilitation center, Ogden Nature Center is nestled in Ogden. You will want to take the quiet walking trails and visit the unique gift shop. After a day outdoors, it’s on to historic 25th Street in downtown Ogden. This district is fi lled with fabulous dining experiences, everything from gourmet burgers to pizza to sushi and steaks. Also, fi nd vibrant nightlife and eclectic shops, boutiques and galleries. In summer, the Farmer’s Market is set up on the famous 25th Street. Ogden was once known as a major rail hub, and 25th Street was a place of lawlessness. The unruly state has changed, but the independent spirit remains along 25th Street. Owners run their shops with pride. Other Must-see Venues in Ogden: • The concerts at Weber State University’s Events Center. • Hill Aerospace Museum (with free admission) near Hill Air Force Base. • Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park (open year-round) with over 100 life-size replicas. You can also visit Union Station Depot (with museums telling of a bygone era) and Perry’s Egyptian Theatre, an old and excellent stop for theatre lovers. By Kathleen Leary, Guest Contributor

Mention Utah, and canyons come to mind. Yes, you can climb boulders and big walls in Utah. And in the wild, wonderful Utah, the town of Ogden is packed with adventure. G et a feel for adventure when you travel the Ogden River Scenic Byway. The beautiful challenge begins at the mouth of the Ogden Canyon and runs east into Upper Ogden Valley. The Scenic Byway circles Pine View Reservoir and runs through Eden and Huntsville before continuing over Trappers Loop onto Mountain Green and Weber Canyon. Must-Sees Along the Ogden River Scenic Byway • Gateway to Ogden Canyon • Rainbow Falls, a man-made waterfall • Causey Reservoir, a show of water and mountains “The Scenic Byway circles Pine View Reservoir and runs through Eden and Huntsville before continuing over Trappers Loop…”

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ESCAPEES Magazine July/August 2023