I booked my first horseback riding experience with Red Pine Adventures. It was amazing for…read morefirst-timers. It was very easy to book. After checking in, the staff helped us pick out our helmets. The tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Most of the horses were well-behaved. Great views.

If there were 10 stars they would get it. Snowmobiling was incredible and once in a lifetime…read moreexperience. From start to finish this team was incredible. Extremely helpful when emailing as we needed 2 different times as we had to split into 2 groups due to little ones. They were extremely helpful and flexible. Customer service was spectacular and the ride itself was outstanding. Our guides were incredible and created an exciting tour and even gave us some "tips" along the way. If you are looking for an adventure you need to contact them. The area we went to during the tour was like from another world. So beautiful, so peaceful and just made you enjoy life. All around 5 stars for the Red Pines adventure team. I was in the first group and wanted to go back with the second group.

Horses were saddled and ready to mount for the first scheduled appointment of the day. It was well…read morethought out and matched horses for riders ability and ages. Our family of 6 went. We had two wranglers looking out for our group. That was perfect. One was in lead, one was last horse. I felt it was very professionally ran. The horses were in great shape despite the hot weather. The equipment was in good shape. We always felt we were in a controlled, knowledgeable environment. After hour ride they helped everyone individually dismount and led horse to water. It's a cute set-up and barn and stables were very nice. PS It was my 70th grandma birthday party starting there before the village. They made it fun and extra special.

As a surprise for my husband's birthday, I gifted him a 60 minute trail ride. When we left our…read morehouse this afternoon (in Layton) it was sunny and warm, but the weather quickly changed while we were on our way to SLC. By the time we got to the barn, the rain had stopped and the weather was perfect. We were happy to have cloud coverage during our ride. When we entered the barn, we signed some waivers and then we went around the side of the barn to be given a horse. They make sure you and the horse will be a good fit (horses have different personalities just like people). Mine was notorious for stopping and snacking (did they give me my spirit animal?), but he was such a sweetheart on the trail. He listened when I pulled his reins and was such a good horse. While we were riding the trail, we saw so many deer. I don't think I've seen so many deer in one sitting. The horses can get spooked by the deer, but luckily no one got spooked. Right as we got to the top of the hill, the storm behind us caught up. At first it was sprinkling...no big deal. Some of the horses didn't like rain in their faces, so they'd turn to the side. We just had to pull their reins a little to keep them going. As we started to slightly descend, my husband's horse was NOT having it. It wasn't too happy about the rain and didn't want to keep going. The trail guides were great with talking him through how to get her calmed down and moving again (not that she was acting crazy or anything, she just wasn't having the rain and didn't want to listen). The rain only got worse. It started coming down so hard that it was stinging my ears. At this point we all had to stop and have our horses face away from the rain because a lot of the horses didn't want to move. We stood there for a few minutes until more help arrived. The guides hopped off of their horses and helped those who needed some extra help with their horses. My husband's was definitely one of them (we call her Diva now). The rain calmed down once we were close to the end of the trail ride. Once we made it back to the barn, the trail guides helped us off our horses and then we headed home. We were absolutely drenched and had to use the heater on our way home. We were so drenched that we were pouring water out of our shoes when we took them off. It was absolutely crazy and never rains that much usually, but I swear my husband and I bring the rain everywhere we go. We seriously had such a great time, even while getting rained on! We would definitely do this trail ride again. It was a fantastic experience that we'll never forget.

SueAnn and her gang were awesome! Not your run of the mill trail ride but tons of expertise and…read moreinstructions and beautiful settings made this one of the best mountain rides I've ever taken and I've taken a lot. Thank you so much!

We've been riding with Suanne & her incredible team for three years now and we can't get enough!…read moreEach time we visit Utah, we try to schedule a ride. We have bought friends from Texas, Florida, Argentina & Miami to ride with us too & they all agree, this is a one of a kind experience in horse riding....it's magical!

Great experience here at Antelope Island State Park. My friend and I visited in the late afternoon…read moreafter arriving at the airport around noon, and checking out Golden Spike National Historic Site. The day had been quite rainy, and the timing worked out perfectly as the skies cleared up later in the day. Just a quick heads up! At the time of writing, there is no potable water available on the island. Bring your own and bring plenty of it. Also there is an entry fee to cross the causeway to get onto the "island" which really isn't an island anymore because of low water levels. There is an AM station that provides information updates as you enter - make sure to check in out and stay in the know. Because we hadn't brought much water with, we decided to keep our hiking to a minimum. We were also just off the plane from the east coast, so decided to take it easy with hiking our first day at the elevation. Our first stop was at Ladyfinder Point - we took the short trail out to the point for some views! Then after that, we really wanted to get down to the water so we made our way over to Bridger Bay Beach access. From the parking area to the water is a bit of a hike given that the water levels are so low. We parked near the first bathouse and made our way down through the sand. I had opted for sandals, but the flipflops made navigating the san difficult, so I went barefoot which was a bit uncomfortable because the sand it quite coarse. But, as we got further out the sand is more compacted and the sandals were ok. About halfway out to the water, we noticed a bison in the distance. It was walking south quite a bit away from us, so we continued north to the water and kept a really good distance. Down near the water, be prepared for MANY bird carcasses and the brine flies got pretty thick as you near the water. Just keep going because it is worth it. We stood in the clear waters of the Great Salt Lake and enjoyed the breeze and setting sun. It was well worth it to go all the way down. After a short stay by the water we headed back. It was at this point that we noticed the Bison from earlier had headed in the direction of the trailhead near the showers. We again kept our distance and had no issues, but our concern was growing. We made a bit of a detour to give the bison a wider berth, but at this point he was clearly moving toward the same point we were headed to. Keeping eyes on him and picking up speed we made it back to the shower building and rinsed our feet. Meanwhile, the bison continued to make his way up the beach stopping occasionally and then continuing on. We had retreated a bit behind the concrete walls of the shower building as the bison continued walking toward us. At one point I finally decided that we should probably get to the car. Which we did... After getting in the car and preparing to depart, we turned our head and lo and behold - but who should appear. That bison! He popped up out of the trail and began scratching himself on the shower building walls were we had been standing moments ago. Then he stopped, stared at us and we had a moment of panic that the rental car might get some damage. Luckily, the bison was not in the mood for a confrontation and he lumbered through the parking lot acros the road and up the other side of the hill, scratching his head on some low trees. Honestly, it was a bit of a anxiety-inducing experience yet thrilling at the same time. After our little encounter, we made our way toward Buffalo Point where we hiked up to Altar Rock and back. On the drive up we saw the island's namesake - two young antelope cavorting around the open spaces like two kids without a care in the world. It was entertaining and memorable for sure! The hike to Buffalo Point was a short but rewarding little hike and it was perfect as the sun was starting to set. Not wanting to hike back in the dark, we didn't stay out until true sunset, but we did get some great photos and made our way back. Apparently the park has a Dark Sky designation, and we had toyed with the idea of staying until dark, BUT the skies had grown overcast again, and after a long day of travel we made the decision that we needed to get an In-N-Out burger for dinner and head to the hotel to rest and prepare for our long hike the next day. Antelope Island was a great choice, and I am so glad we experienced even just a small percentage of the island. It was well worth it and I would definitely go back!

- Why didn't anyone forewarn me about the pungency or abundance of carcasses at Bridger Bay Beach…read moreDx - Just as you're starting to drive in to the State Park, you're already hit with a powerful poopy odor. Yuck. - It's a 10-20min walk from parking to the water. Coarse sand. May wanna wear shoes. Little rocks will sneak into your sandals. - The sight of dead birds and millions of flies, dead and alive, throughout the beach and the stench of what I thought was ubiquitous decomposed bison dung but likely was actually the sulfurous odor of detritus (still revolting though) discouraged me from fulfilling the bucket list goal I came here for: to prove the rumor that the human body really is unsinkable in the hypersaline water of the Great Salt Lake. I couldn't bring myself to lie down. Only let the water up to my calves. Ain't no way I'm risking full skin infection within the 1st day of my vacation. Still had 7 days to go. Begrudgingly, I simply took a picture from where I stood, then slowly backed away from the omnipresent death around me. . On my way driving out I asked the lady at the entrance booth about the water quality. She said the sight of those many flies and the dead animals is normal around the super salty water and that it's still safe to float in it. She may be right (as the Internet also agrees), but I couldn't bring myself to go through with it, especially since there weren't many other people there doing the same thing to help me feel reassured. + Glad the showers by the parking lot are fully functional though. + And a hose next to the restrooms next to the showers. . Just gotta bring your own soap. + Sources say pronghorns live on this island. * Fun fact: Pronghorns are the 2nd fastest land animal on Earth, just after the cheetah! - Didn't see any pronghorns or bison during my visit though. Granted, I didn't visit as far deep in as Fielding Garr Ranch. You might have better luck. . $15/car. A bit expensive for me since as you can see, my experience came up short. And as it's a state park, it's not covered by the $80 America the Beautiful annual pass. . Only a few people were at this State Park when I visited early Saturday evening. - VC still under maintenance.

What a great find. They had options for us with little notice. Even on a Sunday they had multiple…read morerides and times. Amanda and Courtney, our guides were attentive and placed us on correct houses for our experience. The two hour ride was just right. We will definitely be back. Especially since high west is building a new distillery adjacent to the ranch. More than just horses, they also have cow herding and yurt to rent overnight.

I signed my daughter up for a Youth Empowerment Program at a farm out in Marriott Slatersville. It…read morewas just one class, but my daughter (8) learned so much and absolutely loved it. They had her practice being in the present moment, develop a powerful connection with a horse, and helped her find her confidence. She 100% wants to do this again! They have so many different programs/events going on! Check them out!

10/10 experience here. My boyfriend and I have gone horseback riding in a few different places as…read morewe enjoy traveling but this by far has been the most informative and professional experience. You can genuinely tell they care for their horses deeply. We had Meghan as our guide and she was amazing. We did an exercise before starting the trail to grow trust between us and the horses which I appreciated. I had Kahlua, such a sweet girl who loved her head scratches. If you're looking for a fun, intimate experience, definitely book here! Carrie helped us book and was also incredibly kind. Thank you Meghan and Carrie for a great experience! (:

If you're considering this place, go for it! We had such a great time and felt completely…read morecomfortable. The trainers are knowledgeable, friendly, and make sure you feel confident before heading out. Being from Florida, I'd only ever ridden on the East Coast, but this was something totally new. It was just me and my husband, and I loved that it was a private ride. The views were stunning, the price was good, and they even took photos of us on the trail. Amazing service all around -- I wish I remembered our trainer's name because she was so kind!

Ugh. Literally the worst service on the planet. Food is good but so few wait staff that they will…read moreliterally forget you are there. It took 1 1/2 hours this morning. Horrible service. You know how no one is keeping track of who came in or when? Times 10 here. Not a mask in the place either. No masks on staff or cooks. No wiping up. Filthy. If you go, take alcohol wipes, and wait until afternoon. They should be able to keep up after the brunch lunch crowd finishes. We saw three groups leave disgusted while we were there. It's not the wait time, it's the "I'll be right with you....." and then nothing for an hour and everyone else that came three groups after you is getting their food before your order is even taken. We had to embarrassingly speak to them three times to finally get served, and the first two times, the person asked someone else to come get our order and that person got confused and took someone else's order. Good scone. So go late and be very direct about what you want. Don't let them "give you a minute to look at the menu." Make them wait right there.

I stumbled upon this little gem while taking a scenic drive up Ogden canyon…read more Wow, I sure am glad I stopped for lunch. The scenery is stunning- surrounded by mountains, trees, wildflowers, and the ranch horses all up in the canyon just a short drive from the city. When I was there they had live music out on the patio stage which was unexpected and fantastic. I ordered the house burger and waffle fries. Not the best burger I have eaten but very good. The waffle fries were a nice novelty and very good. They did not have a kids menu but the staff offered to cook up a custom grilled cheese sandwich, which was perfect. One of the best things on the menu is genuine sun tea - hard to find these days. I also found the staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. I asked about the local area and they gave me some great tips. Definitely worth a trip back up the canyon for this one!