Outdoor Adventures
Hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor activities
Heber Valley Summer: Train Rides, Music Festivals, and Pioneer Days for Families
Twenty minutes south of Park City, Heber Valley has the best summer event calendar in the region for families - the Heber Valley Railroad, free Thursday concerts, the Fiddlers and Fireworks Train on Pioneer Day, and the Wasatch County Fair. Here is what to put on the calendar.
Park City Mountain Summer Bike Park: Lift-Served Family Trails and Beginner Lessons
Park City Mountain's summer bike park opens June 6, 2026. Here is the family playbook - which lifts to ride, where to take a beginner lesson, the best trails for kids, and what to pack so the whole day actually works.
Sundance Outdoor Movies and Stars at Deer Valley: Summer Night Family Picks
Outdoor movie nights in Park City and at Sundance Mountain Resort are one of the easiest summer family rituals. Here is the schedule, the best venues, what to bring, and how to make the night work without your toddler melting down before the credits.
Park City Kimball Arts Festival: A Three-Day Family Plan
The Kimball Arts Festival takes over Main Street for three August days every year - 200 artist booths, 30,000 visitors, live music, and one of the best Creation Stations for kids in the country. The mom plan to do it all without melting down.
Tour of Utah Pro Cycling in Park City: Watching the Race Stages with Kids
The Tour of Utah - America's Toughest Stage Race - rolls through Park City every August. Here is the family playbook for watching pro cycling stages with kids: where to stand, what to bring, and how to make a roadside spectator day actually fun.
Provo River Rafting with Older Kids: Class III Rapids and Family Outfitters
When the Weber feels too tame, the Provo River is the next step up. Splashy Class II rapids on the lower run, real Class III action on the upper canyon, and outfitters who specialize in family trips for kids 8 and up.
Weber River Rafting with Kids: Beginner Rapids and Best Outfitters Near Park City
The Weber River is the easiest, splashiest first whitewater trip in northern Utah. Here are the family outfitters, what age your kid can come, what it costs, and what to bring for a perfect summer half-day.
Park City to Yellowstone Road Trip with Kids: Multi-Day Family Itinerary
Park City sits 4-5 hours from Yellowstone's south and west entrances. Here's the full multi-day road trip itinerary that works for families - the route, where to break up the drive, where to stay in the park, and what to skip.
Big Stars Bright Nights at Deer Valley: Your Family Concert Picnic Guide
The St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights concert series at Deer Valley's Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater is the bucket list summer concert experience in Park City. Here is how to do it with kids - tickets, gates, what to pack, and where to sit.
Park City Summer Concert Series: Free Wednesday Concerts on Main Street 2026
Mountain Town Music's free Wednesday concerts run all summer on Main Street and at Park City Mountain Village. Here is the family playbook - timing, parking, what to pack, and where to grab dinner before the music starts.
Park City Olympic Park Bobsled and Comet Bobsled Experience: Is It Worth It for Kids?
The Comet bobsled at Utah Olympic Park hits 70 mph in under a minute. Is it worth the price for kids? Here's the honest mom rundown - what to expect, age requirements, the summer-vs-winter difference, and how to actually book it.
Antelope Island State Park Day Trip from Park City: Bison and the Great Salt Lake
Antelope Island is the easiest big-nature day trip from Park City and somehow flies under the radar. Here's the family playbook - bison, the Great Salt Lake, the historic ranch, and how to time it so the kids don't melt down.