Salt Lake City & La Sal: Self-Guided Walking & Driving Tour – Parriott Mesa, Utah

EXPERIENCE

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Your digital companion through Salt Lake City and La Sal’s stunning landscapes and rich history. Begin at Temple Square, Salt Lake City’s historic and spiritual heart, then marvel at the architectural grandeur of the Utah State Capitol. Uncover your roots at the Family History Library before transitioning to the natural beauty of the Grandstaff Canyon Trail.

Journey on to Mat Martin Point and Take Out Beach, where tranquility meets scenic beauty. Dive into the geological wonders at Big Bend Bouldering Area and understand the tales behind the mesmerizing Mesas and Petrified Sand. The Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage awaits with cultural treasures, followed by the rustic charm of Hauer Ranch.

Opt for a detour to Parriott Mesa, offering breathtaking vistas, then explore Castle Valley’s history. Discover the Utes Among the Buttes and the towering might of Castleton Tower. Venture to Round Mountain, uncovering the mysteries of “La Sal” and delving into the area’s Spanish History.

Drive onto Gateway Rd to learn about the diverse Animals and Birds of La Sal, and step back in time with Dinosaurs at Bull Canyon Overlook. Reflect on human history at Elk Mountain Mission and Miners Basin, culminating in the serene La Sal Lookout Point. Unravel the legend of Laura Bullion: The Thorny Rose and witness the saga of Creating Manti-La Sal National Forest.

Experience the lore of Gold Mining, visit Warner Lake, and if you wish, take detours to Warner and Oowah Lakes. The journey continues along Geyser Pass Rd, narrating the building of Route 128. Delve into the history of Thriving Cow Town (Old La Sal), follow in the footsteps of Butch Cassidy, and explore the rich Flora of the area.

The tour doesn’t end here; discover the stories of The Bassett Sisters, experience a Plot Twist!, and find peace at Ken’s Lake and Faux Falls. Return to the spiritual majesty of the Salt Lake Temple and stroll through the sacred Temple Square. The narrative leads to the Relief Society Building, exploring the church’s humanitarian side.

Conclude your adventure with insights into Mormon beliefs, the Utah War, and Salt Lake City’s political history at the Council Hall. Pay respects at the Mormon Battalion Monument, admire the State Capitol’s architecture, and reflect on milestones such as Women’s Suffrage.

Stroll through historical Plum Alley, revisit the excitement of the 2002 Winter Olympics, and uncover the lore of the North Shore Monster. Admire the McCune Mansion’s grandeur, explore the Conference Center, and delve into history at the Church History Library and Museum, concluding this enriching journey at the Family History Library. This self-guided tour offers a profound connection to the landscapes, history, and heart of Salt Lake City and La Sal.

HIGHLIGHTS

Delve into Salt Lake’s past at the Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage
Experience the tranquility of Warner and Oowah Lakes
Trace dinosaur history at Bull Canyon Overlook
Learn about early settlers at Elk Mountain Mission
Revel in the tales of Butch Cassidy and The Bassett Sisters

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