Mountainland

Attractions - Like every region of Utah the Mountain Land Travel Region is filled with interesting attractions and amazing landscapes. This area includes the southern and eastern appendages of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Within this National Forest are Brighton and Park City Ski Areas. Eastward in the National Forest is the High Uintas Wilderness Area. Between the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains is a large river valley that contains seven developed state parks. At the mouth of this valley is Utah Lake. A large state park facility lies on its eastern shore. Close to Utah Lake is Timpanogos Cave National Monument.

Recreation - Visitors to the Mountain Lands can enjoy fishing, swimming, water skiing, boating, hiking, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, four-wheel driving, spelunking and mountain biking during the warmer seasons. In winter, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, ice skating, ice fishing and snowshoeing are popular activities.

Climate - The climate of the Mountain Lands Travel Region is somewhat different compared to other areas of Utah. The elevation is higher and therefore summer temperatures remain mild and winter is very cold. Winter weather
can mean tricky driving conditions on snow-covered mountain roads. Be prepared for wet weather when traveling in the mountains. Chains may be required during the winter on some mountain passes.

Location - This travel region lies in northcentral Utah with the Utah-Wyoming border forming its northern boundary. It includes the easternmost portions of the Wasatch-Cache and Uinta National Forests. The southern boundary skirts the northernmost point of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The region ends slightly south of Utah Lake.