Name: Utah's EKO Fall Adventure Challenge in Dinosaurland
Start: 2026-10-09
End: 2026-10-09

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

The fun will kick off with check-in at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Parks. Then families will drive themselves to a nearby free outdoor activity. From a Via Ferrata to Biking to a Fossil Walk, there is something for everyone! After a fun activity, meet us at Steinaker State Park for free stargazing!The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation will also be hosting a Youth ATV Training Course for kids that can be option as an activity. Reserve a ticket and register here: https://recreation.utah.gov/off-highway-vehicles/education/youth-atv-hands-on-course/And after the event, try out some of Utah's amazing State Parks near Vernal:Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum: Right in town in Vernal, this one is all about dinosaurs—massive full-scale skeletons, fossil displays, and interactive paleontology stuff. Red Fleet State Park: Really scenic red rock area. It's popular for the dinosuar footprints at the park. It’s also one of the best spots around for kayaking and paddleboarding. Steinaker State Park: Another awesome park for kayaking and paddleboarding. It’s an officially designated Dark Sky Park, so the stargazing is incredible.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

Utah's EKO Fall Adventure Challenge in Dinosaurland

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