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etirement is just the beginning for those find one of Utah’s many lakes to soak up the sun and wait for the fish to bite. who are young at heart, and Utah is the perfect playground for those young A DIFFERENT TYPE OF MOVIE or old. Whether you live in Utah, or are just NIGHT visiting, you’ll have endless opportunities to stay active, get some fresh air, or even stay in. Drive-in Movies, slowly becoming a thing of the past, made a comeback across the country THE ULTIMATE PICNIC in 2020. Grab some popcorn and snacks, drive Whether you’re in the heart of downtown to one of the drive-in theatres across the state, Salt Lake City, or anywhere else in the and enjoy a movie from the comfort of your state, chances are you’re close to both a own car just like back in the day. Enjoy a new farmer’s market and many leisurely hiking blockbuster film, or showings of some popular opportunities. Take a stroll through one of the classics. many local farmer’s markets in the summer, ACTIVE IN THE BACKYARD sample and buy local products from some of Utah’s many farmers and food sellers, and take One of the best ways to stay active, and get a hike to find the best picnic spot in nature. some fresh air, is spending time outside at Check out some beautiful hiking trails across your own home. Take some time to garden the state at visitutah.com/things-to-do/hiking and make your space a sanctuary where you’ll
THE GREAT OUTDOORS If you live in Utah, it is likely you’ve enjoyed one of Utah’s favorite pastimes of getting out to fish or hunt in the early morning hours, or set up camp in the mountains to enjoy the sound of the wind through the aspen trees. If you are not one to enjoy sleeping in a tent, rent an RV or find one of the many cabins or yurts throughout the state to camp in style. Then, 68
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want to spend all your time. Take a class on Localscapes by the Conservation Water Park (many are free) for the best ways to utilize waterwise plants.
Now that you have made your backyard a place of comfort, take your exercise outside with an online fitness class. You are sure to find one at any comfort level, and can fit it into your schedule at any time that works best for you.
Or, search out one of the many group outdoor fitness classes available across the state.
TAKE IN AND CAPTURE THE SCENERY Utah has so many scenic drives and byways from which to choose. Pack up your camera and hit the road on a relaxing, and beautiful drive. Take some time to stop along the way, stretch your legs, and practice your photography. Find a small local restaurant to grab lunch, and ask a local the best things to see.
TAKE A TOUR VIRTUALLY One thing that has allowed for travel to anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your own home, is the increasingly popular virtual tour. Power up your computer, and choose from one of the many available tours. For a compilation of virtual tours to take in Utah, go to visitutah.com/articles/how-toexperience-utah-virtually No matter what adventure your heart desires, you can likely find it in Utah. Come visit and see for yourself — you might just decide you want to stay forever.
