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In Utah County and Wasatch County, Utah
Photo: Eric Ward from Provo, UT, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Provo Canyon is in Utah's Wasatch Range.
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Scenic drive that provides stunning views. It is generally inaccessible in the winter.
A pretty waterfall. There is a parking lot near the base of the waterfall where you can park and take a short walk to get a closer view.
Sundance is provides some nice views and a few short hikes
There are two overlooks on this road which provide panoramic views of Utah Valley. The first, Squaw Peak Overlook, is a short distance down a side rice. The second, Little Rock Canyon Overlook, is along Squaw Peak Road. Winter weather may limit access.
The southern part of this trail is paved to about halfway up the canyon, after that it is a wide dirt trail. People bike, walk, and jog this trail. People also ride horses on the unpaved northern parts.
Most people enter Rock Canyon from Provo, however, there are some nice hikes from this side of Rock Canyon. Hiking to Squaw Peak is a fairly easy hike from here.
People swim here - not sure if it's really allowed.
Annual event held during the late summer that features storytellers from around the nation. Tickets should be purchased in advance (online or by phone). The festival also holds a "Midwinter" conference in February.
Well-developed park with a lot of benches and a baseball diamond.
There are picnic benches here. There is a little pond at the northern part of the park that is planted with fish each year. The fish are small, but children enjoy it.
South Fork Park is a large, open park which is great for playing games. Lots of picnic tables.
Provo River has world-class fly fishing. Tubing down the river is a fun way to escape the heat in the summer. There is a company near Vivian Park which can provide a tube, or bring your own.
Ski in the winter, mountain bike in the summer. There are some nice plays here in the summer. Nearby Stewart Falls is an easy hike.
Most go up American Fork Canyon to hike Mt Timpanogos, but this route will get you there as well, and is a beautiful drive.
Boat ramp, picnic tables, and camping. Boat ramp - the water is deep and cold on this side of Deer Creek.
Boat ramp. Water skiers prefer this ramp since the water is not as deep on this end of the lake - wear a wetsuit, because it's still quite cold.
Windsurfing.
Fancy dining with a tree growing through the middle of the room.
Less formal than The Tree Room.
Each of Sundance's cottages, cabins and homes is discreetly tucked into a mountainside setting above the Sundance Village.
RVs and tents. Around $6 cash.
US-189 (Provo Canyon Road) is the main road. About mid-way through the canyon, you can turn north on US-92 (Alpine Scenic Highway) to get to Sundance - this road is also called "The Alpine Loop".
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