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Robert
Smithson’s Spiral
Jetty
The spiral jetty was built by an artist named Robert Smithson
in April, 1970. At that time the
elevation of the Great Salt Lake was 4,195 feet. When the lake elevation drops to 4,197 feet the tops of some of the rocks of the
jetty can be seen poking above the surface of the water.
Therefore, to view the jetty from ground level, the lake elevation can be
no higher that 4,197 feet. Typically, the Great Salt
Lake is at its lowest levels in October and November of each
year.
According to recent measurements taken by the U.S.
Geological Survey the current elevation of the North Arm of the Great Salt Lake is: 4,198 feet above sea level. (Measurement taken November 15, 2001). Last
report from Visitor November
10, 2001 the Jetty was somewhat viewable, but it was still
underwater.
Click here for some recent
pictures of the Spiral Jetty.
 Sun Tunnels
The Sun Tunnels near Lucin were built in 1976 by Artist Nancy Holt. The four concrete tubes, each 18 feet
long and 9 feet in diameter, with open ends aligned with the
points on the horizon where the sun rises and sets at the winter and summer
solstices. Penetrating the tunnels are holes with diameters of 7 to 10 inches
in the patterns of the four constellations of; Capricorn, Draco, Columbia and Perseus.
For directions
to the sun tunnels please click here. For an article and an audio story from
KUER, please click here.
 Bird Refuge
Come to the wilds or our bird refuge: 72,000 acres filled with a
wide variety of birds, including the rare tundra swan, the white-faced ibis,
and the Western grebe. Take Forest
Street in Brigham
City, and head west. Read more here.
Belmont Springs
Swim, golf, picnic, camp, and even scuba dive in the middle of winter at this
warm mineral water resort. RV hookups and snack bar are available. Tropical
fish and lobsters are raised right on the property in the 95 degree water.
Located one mile south of Plymouth.
Thiokol 
Two miles and a hundred years north of the Golden Spike site, the solid
rocket motors of America’s
space exploration are on display at no charge to the public, year round at
Thiokol's Rocket Display. Thiokol conducts occasional testing that can be
seen from the highway. Read more here.
Mantua 
The Mantua Reservoir offers swimming, boating, and year round fishing.
Enjoy the speed boat racing and competition water-skiing over Mantua’s Little
Valley Days. Nestled in a small valley of the heart of the Wasatch mountains,
Mantua’s
small community offers beauty all around. Read more about Mantua here.
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 Marble Park
Have a picnic lunch or barbecue while your kids enjoy the playground, and view
a display of horse-drawn equipment and wagons from the 1800's. Located only
20 miles from the Golden Spike Site, this attraction is free. Learn more here.
 Willard Bay
Willard
Bay State
Park is conveniently located along the Wasatch
Front near major metropolitan areas. Willard Bay
State Park offers a
host of water recreation opportunities. At an elevation of 4,200 feet, Willard Bay’s lengthy boating season
attracts boaters, anglers, sunbathers, swimmers, and birdwatchers year-round.
The constucted dike encompassing the bay is 15 miles long.
Built on the Great
Salk Lake
flood plain, the dike separates freshwater from saltwater. Willard Bay
State Park includes
10,000 surface acres of water and two state-owned marinas.
The North Marina is 15 miles north of Ogden just off I-15. The park has modern
rest rooms, developed sandy beaches, sewage disposal station, group
facilites, boat ramp and two campgrounds. Willow Creek Campground has 61
units with modern rest rooms and showers. The Cottonwood Campground has 39
units with water, electricity and sewage hookups at each site as well as
modern rest rooms with showers. Part of Cottonwood Campground is open year-round.
The South Marina is located seven miles north of Ogden and provides flush
rest rooms, boat ramp and camping.
Day use and camping fees are charged.
Reservations are available for group-use and individual
campsites. To make reservations, please telephone 1 (800) 322-3770, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Reservations
are not required but are highly advised.
Crystal
Springs
Year-round Family Fun: Camping; Swimming; Fishing. Home for more than 130 RV
hookups. Enjoy family reunions in shady picnic areas on its spacious and
scenic grounds. Relax in its soothing, warm and refreshing mineral waters
enriched by the mingling of hot and cold springs. And water-slide thrills in
summer and winter. Read more here.
Fruitway
Highway 89, between Willard and Brigham City, offers
beautiful country and orchard-fresh produce sold at roadside stands. Stop at
the Maddox Ranch House, in business since 1947, or take in a performance at
the Heritage Theater in Perry, which runs year-round, and is the oldest
community theater in the state. More here.
Box
C Ranch  There are many activities
at and near the ranch, such as climbing the nearby City of Rocks. You may decide to ride our well
trained saddle horses as you explore the sage covered hills of northern Utah. Or maybe you'd
rather try roping calves in one of our indoor/outdoor arenas. How about
helping us tend to our livestock? Whatever you decide, we can offer our
knowledge of the area, and together plan to get the most out of your time with us.
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