Matheson Wetlands Preserve - Moab UT
900-acre preserve in Moab on the banks of the Colorado River is frequented by over 200 bird species
and other wildlife such as beavers, otters and amphibians. Includes mile-long nature trail boardwalk.
Great Salt Lake State Park
State Marina offers spectacular views of sunsets over the Great Salt Lake and provides marina access for sailors, sculling enthusiasts, other boaters, and bird watchers.
A remnant of ancient Lake Bonneville, the Great Salt Lake covers more than 2,000 square miles and is several times saltier than the ocean.
The lake attracts more than 257 species of birds, depending on the season.
Antelope Island State Park
The largest island in the Great Salt Lake and home to a roaming herd of 600 bison. Pronghorn antelope and bighorn sheep also share the rangelands that
overlook the desert lake. Opportunities to view wildlife are available on backcountry trails, which are open to horseback riding, mountain biking,
hiking and cross-country skiing. A modern visitor center offers information on the island’s unique biology, geology and history.
Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge
19,000 acres of marsh, open water, and grasslands at an elevation of 5,900 feet in the mountain-ringed Bear Lake Valley.
The marsh is drawn down severely for agriculture in late summer and is covered with ice in winter.
Especially important as a nesting area for white-faced ibis, Canada geese and redhead ducks.
Also a nesting, resting and feeding area for ducks, greater sandhill cranes, and a variety of water and shorebirds.
Stokes Nature Center - Logan Canyon
Located in a 1924 lodge one mile up the Logan Canyon highway, this nature center
provides a variety of hands-on nature conservation educational programs.
Bridgerland Audubon Society
- wildlife conservation for Cache Valley and Bear Lake.
Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area
19,000-acre Hardware Ranch offers horse-drawn sleigh rides to view hundreds of wintering elk up close.
During the summer, the Hardware Ranch area provides great opportunities for outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing.
Activities include sleigh ride and restaurant.
Ogden Nature Center
Nestled right in the heart of Ogden - quiet walking trails on a 127-acre sanctuary and wildlife rehabilitation
center, excellent nature education programs, hands-on exhibits, seasonal events and a unique gift shop.
Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Wildlife: - mountain lions, bighorn sheep, bear, etc
Birding: - Over 200 species include gold eagles and
peregrine falcons.
Red Rock Ranch & Outfitters - Huntsville UT
Longest operating ranch in Northern Utah (since 1866) that today operates a chuck wagon cafe and outfitters for
horseback riding and snowmobile trails. Nearby is scenic Causey Reservoir hidden in the hills.
a real working cattle ranch complete with cattle drives for the public. The ranch is home to mountain lions,
mule deer, bob cats, red fox, moose, elk, wild turkeys, sand hill cranes, bald eagles, golden eagles and many other species of wildlife.
More Southern Utah Wildlife
Zion Mountain Resort
- closest lodging to east entrance to Zion N.P. with private lodges, buffalo preserve, horseback riding and western cuisine.
Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted
several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a
bustling year-round draw for vacationers.
