Scenic route to the Tetons and Yellowstone salt lake city • logan • jackson 191 Big Timber 89 Bozeman 90 191 64 visitloganutah.com 1-800-882-4433 visitloganutah.com 1-800-882-4433 89 Gardiner Hebgen Lake 296 Victor 31 33 Grand Targhee 26 GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Swan Valley 287 Dubois Jackson IDAHO WYOMING 26 89 Grays Lake Blackfoot Res. Shoshoni Bondurant Alpine Fremont Lake 191 Freedom 34 Star Valley Soda Springs 30 287 Pinedale Lander Afton Boulder 30 15 Big Piney 36 89 189 28 Paris Preston 91 O NY A NC 83 30 Logan 191 372 Kemmerer Diamondville 16 101 Brigham City Fossil Butte National 30 Monument Garden City 89 Farson Cokeville Bear Lake N GA LO 84 Golden Spike National Historic Site 89 530 414 80 Manila Great Salt Lake Salt Lake City 430 Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area Evanston Layton 191 Fort Bridger 84 Flaming Gorge Dam 44 150 80 Green River 80 189 15 Rock Springs 30 412 39 Ogden Antelope Island Riverton 34 Montpelier 280 miles 189 80 Park City Kamas Heber City UTAH 92 189 73 15 Orem Provo Utah 68 Lake 15 Dinosaur National Monument 191 40 40 89 Vernal Roosevelt 40 Fort Duchesne 88 Strawberry Res. LEGEND Duchesne 191 6 visitutah.com Thermopolis Hoback Jct. Pocatello 402 miles Meeteetse Moran Jct. Jenny Lake Tetonia Idaho Falls From the South: Drive north on I-15 to exit 362 at Brigham City. Exit to the right and head through the canyon on Hwy. 89 into beautiful Cache Valley. From the North: Drive south on I-15 to exit 385 to UT-30 toward Riverside/ Logan. 291 120 Jackson Lake 26 Driving Directions to Logan 16 Yellowstone Lake Driggs Lava Hot Springs Cody 20 14 32 Rexburg 86 14A Old Faithful Geyser 33 206 miles 233 miles 122 miles 60 miles 214 miles 25 miles 83 miles 152 miles 38 miles 142 miles 110 miles Lovell 290 20 Afton, WY Alpine, WY Bear Lake, UT Brigham City, UT Idaho Falls, ID Layton, UT Logan, UT Montpelier, ID Ogden, UT Paris, ID Preston, ID Teton National Park/ Jackson,WY West Yellowstone, MT via Jackson, WY 310 120 47 Ashton American Falls Res. 72 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Madison Jct. W. Thumb Jct. Big Springs Island Park 308 212 West Yellowstone 20 Laurel Bridger Cooks City Mammoth Warm River How Far From Salt Lake City to: 78 Red Lodge 287 15 212 310 MONTANA Big Sky 90 298 Livingston 94 Billings Columbus 89 Price RECOMMENDED SCENIC ROUTE LOGAN CANYON NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY OREGON TRAIL BEAR LAKE SCENIC BYWAY OREGON TRAIL PIONEER HISTORIC BYWAY NATIONAL PARKS AND MONUMENTS NATIONAL FORESTS 0 5 10 30 60 Things to see and do Salt Lake City, Utah Temple Square - Headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, downtown Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass The Visit Salt Lake Connect Pass is an all-in-one ticket that allows you to be your own personal tour guide of everything Salt Lake has to offer. Just take your pass and go to 13 of Salt Lake’s best attractions! For more info or to purchase: www.visitsaltlake.com/visit/connectpass State Capitol 350 North State Street, 801-538-3074 Layton and Davis Area, Utah Antelope Island State Park I-15 exit 332, 801-773-2941 Lagoon Amusement Park & Camping (Farmington) I-15 exit 325, 801-451-8000 Cherry Hill Family Resort (Kaysville) I-15 exit 328, east to Main, then south on Main about 3 miles, 801-451-5379 Ogden, Utah Hill Aerospace Museum (Roy) I-15 exit 338, 801-777-6868 Logan, Utah–Your ideal overnight stop between Salt Lake City and the National Parks American West Heritage Center (in Wellsville) Discover what western life was like from 1820 to 1920 at this 160-acre living history center. Hands-on learning as you visit with Native Americans, mountain men, turn-of-the-century farmers and pioneers dressed in period costume. Spacious welcome center features exhibits on local history and a spectacular view of the Wellsville Mountains. During the summer, wander through arts and crafts demonstrations, visit military encampments, Native American villages and mountain men rendezvous sites. 4025 South Highway 89-91, 435-245-6050 Cache Valley Visitors Bureau and Gift Shop in the Historic Courthouse The beautifully restored courthouse was built in 1883 and houses the Cache Valley Visitors Bureau where you can find all kinds of regional information as well as a gift shop featuring Made in Utah products. 199 North Main Street, 435-755-1890, www.visitloganutah.com Self-Guided Cache Valley Food Tour Behind-the-scenes production of the Valley’s signature food products including honey, chocolates, cheeses, ice cream, artisan breads, jams and jellies and coffee. Interact with local employees who will teach you about the skills, uniqueness and history of their companies and products and where possible provide tours of their facilities. Ellen Eccles Theatre The magnificent Ellen Eccles Theatre opened in 1923 and has been lovingly restored. From September to May, the Cache Valley Center for the Arts presents premiere artists and touring productions. During the summer, Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre offers world-famous operas and Broadway productions performed by top artists from across the country. 43 South Main Street, 435-752-0026 Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre Each summer, UFOMT presents world-famous operas and Broadway productions performed by top artists from across the country. Staged at the Ellen Eccles Theatre. 59 South 100 West, 435-750-0300 Utah State University Utah State University was founded as a land grant agricultural college in 1888 and is now a major research university. The oldest building on campus is Old Main. Its tower with the “A” (for Aggies) on top is visible from most of Logan. Old Main Hill, 435-797-1000 Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Shops and Restaurants Pick up a 45-minute downtown walking tour guide at the Visitors Bureau. Don’t miss the Bluebird Cafe, the Logan Tabernacle or the Episcopal Church. The Logan Center Street Historic District (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) features homes, churches and the old courthouse in Classical Revival, Prairie School and Late Victorian styles. Logan Temple The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple is an easily visible icon of the Cache Valley landscape. Built from 1877-1884 by the donated labor of early pioneers. The modified Gothic building rests on a terrace of the ancient Lake Bonneville, and the exterior was built out of limestone and sandstone quarried locally. Access to the temple interior is reserved for Church members in good standing, but the beautifully manicured grounds are open to the public. 175 North 300 East, 435-752-3611 Logan Tabernacle The Tabernacle was completed in 1891 and is a striking example of an early Mormon pioneer public meetinghouse. Used for Church conferences, community concerts and other presentations. Visitors are welcome. An extensive genealogy library is located in the basement and volunteers can help you research your ancestors. Free tabernacle tours available Mondays through Saturdays throughout the summer. 50 North Main Street, 435-227-0013 Hardware Ranch and Elk Refuge Winter adventures include horse-drawn sleigh rides to view hundreds of wintering elk. Open for fishing and outdoor recreation during the summer. Located 25 miles southeast of Logan at the end of Hwy 101 in Blacksmith Fork Canyon. 435-753-6202 Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway A journey along the Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway offers enough wild natural beauty, diverse recreational opportunities and fascinating stories to satisfy even the most demanding adventurer. This winding stretch of U.S. Hwy 89 runs from the city of Logan to the brilliant blue waters of Bear Lake. It passes through vibrant fields of wildflowers, between vertical limestone cliffs and along picturesque streams brimming with native trout. Ski at Beaver Mountain Resort or snowmobile on thousands of acres of fresh powder. Leave the road behind and immerse yourself in Logan Canyon’s vibrant spirit. Festivals and Special Events Logan is home to dozens of sporting events and community festivals all year long. Check www.visitloganutah.com for more info; 435-755-1890 Union Station 2501 Wall Avenue, 801-393-9890 Salomon Center 2261 Kiesal, 801-399-4653 Eccles Dinosaur Park 1544 Park Blvd., 801-393-3466 Brigham City, Utah Famous Fruitway on US Hwy. 89 Between Willard and Brigham City there are several roadside stands selling local and imported fruit and vegetables. Some stands remain open year-round, but most open up once the local fruit trees and vegetable crops start producing. Bear River Bird Refuge Some of the most phenomenal waterbird watching in the western United States. More than 74,000 acres of marsh and upland habitats. Wildlife Education Center and 12-mile auto tour. 2155 West Forest St., 435-723-5887 Golden Spike National Historic Site On May 10, 1869, the final spike was driven, completing the transcontinental railroad and revolutionizing travel across North America. Historic reenactments and locomotive demonstrations. 32 miles west of Brigham City via Utah Hwy. 83., 435-471-2209 Garden City/Bear Lake, Utah Bear Lake is known as the Caribbean of the Rockies, and is best known for its breathtaking turquoise color sparkling on sunny days. Keep your eyes open for the legendary Bear Lake monster. Pickleville Playhouse A delightful family operated theatre that features melodramas and other productions suitable for any audience, along with a barbecue dinner before the show. 2049 South Bear Lake Blvd., 435-946-2918 Fresh raspberry milkshake An absolute must! Water Activities Swim, fish or rent a boat or jet-ski to really explore Bear Lake’s beauty. Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge Home to Sandhill Cranes, herons, Snowy Egret, white pelicans. The refuge’s White-faced Ibis colony of 5,000 birds is one of the largest in the West. North shore of Bear Lake, 208-847-1757 Minnetonka Cave This underground cave experience is one for the entire family. Its natural stalagmites, stalactites and banded travertine have been forming for thousands of years. The US Forest Service administers the cave. 10 miles up St. Charles Canyon, 435-245-4422 Preston, Idaho Site of the American cult movie favorite “Napoleon Dynamite” and home of the Famous Preston Night Rodeo. Bear River Massacre site is a few miles northwest of town. Paris, Idaho Tabernacle 109 South Main Street, 800-448-2327 Montpelier, Idaho National Oregon/California Trail Center Authentic indoor living history adventure on the Oregon Trail. The most fun you’ll ever have learning history. 320 North 4th Street, 866-847-3800 Butch Cassidy Bank Robbery Butch Cassidy robbed $16,000 from the Bank of Montpelier in 1896. Afton, Wyoming Home to the world’s largest Elk Antler Arch, with over 3,000 elk antlers. Intermittent Spring 5 miles east of Afton, and is the largest of only three in the world. Best seen in late summer or early fall. Alpine, Wyoming Three Wyoming Rivers (Snake, Grays and Salt) meet here. The town is completely surrounded by National Forest and is connected to Jackson Hole by the scenic Snake River Canyon, where you’ll see river rafters on an adrenaline high. Jackson, Wyoming Don’t miss the famed Elk Horn Gates that lead into the town square, world-class art galleries, the Silver Dollar Saloon, the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, guided excursions, National Museum of Wildlife Art and the National Elk Refuge. Cache Valley Visitors Bureau • Logan, Utah • www.visitloganutah.com • 435-755-1890