Thanksgiving Point Institute is a quality-of-life, education-based charity.

Created in 1996 by Alan and Karen Ashton, Thanksgiving Point is the gathering place for the rapidly growing communities along the Wasatch Front and throughout the state. The Ashton’s untold generosity is unparalleled, and the result is this wonderful community resource.

In a world that is frenetic, over-programmed, and increasingly disconnected, Thanksgiving Point offers a respite from the demands and stress of daily living. With quality at the core of what we do, we contribute to the lives of individuals, families and communities by offering experiences that change lives through The Promise of Discovery.

Thanksgiving Point Gardens, the Children’s Discovery Garden, Farm Country, the Museum of Ancient Life, and the Emporium and restaurants offer stimulating and engaging experiences in a safe, family-friendly setting. They foster learning, bring families closer together and provide beautiful gathering places for groups of all kinds, giving them opportunities to share their cultural heritage and common bonds.

Thanksgiving Point

3003 N. Thanksgiving Way
Lehi, UT 84043
801.768.2300
888.672.6040
www.thanksgivingpoint.com

The Utah Olympic Park offers a variety of sport programs and recreation for different ages and abilities.

Visit the Utah Olympic Park – Open year-round. Admission to Park, watch athletes train and explore two museums for FREE. Take a guided tour. Experience the winter “Comet” bobsled ride or go head first on a skeleton sled down the Olympic track during the winter season late December through mid-March (check website for days and hours of rides).

UTAH OLYMPIC PARK

3419 Olympic Parkway
Park City, Utah 84098
(435) 658-9120
www.olyparks.com

In addition to sporting events, Maverik Center is a leading entertainment venue hosting nationally known concert acts such as Elton John, Neil Diamond, Tori Amos, Mannheim Steamroller, Dave Matthews Band, The American Idols Tour, The Jonas Brothers, Gwen Stefani, Linkin Park and many more. The E Center has also been home to family shows such as Sesame Street Live, The Wiggles, Bob the Builder, Dragon Tales Live, Thomas and Friends Live! On Stage A Circus Comes To Town, The Steel Thunder Tour, Arenacross and nationally televised productions of Holiday Festival on Ice and World Wrestling Entertainment’s Smackdown Live.

Maverik Center

3200 South Decker Lake Drive
West Valley City, Utah 84119
(801) 988-8800
info@maverikcenter.com
www.maverikcenter.com

Ride the whitewater force that created all of this geologic splendor on a river trip through the renowned Cataract Canyon of the Colorado River, or the scenic Desolation Canyon of the Green River. Or step aboard our powerful Jet boat to explore the river canyons between Moab and Canyonlands National Park. If overland 4×4 adventures are more to your taste, let our skilled, professional guides take you on a jeep tour through the little-known, magnificent Landscapes of Canyonlands; or on a horseback ride through the 12,000-foot LaSal Mountains of Southeastern Utah. Our combination jeep, hummer or horseback with raft trips offer the ultimate in vacation variety. Ever wonder what Indian Rock Art is? Here is your opportunity to find out.

Adrift Adventures offers the finest whitewater outfitting and equipment in the Moab area. Whether you are riding in a raft, jeeping in a four-wheel drive vehicle, or horseback riding with our pack and gear, you can be assured all of our facilities and equipment are designed to afford you the most enjoyable experience possible. Our food is the finest on the river. Menus feature juicy steaks, halibut or salmon, chicken, fresh salads, melons, lasagna and more. We can also prepare low-fat/low cholesterol and vegetarian menus for those who prefer.

Let our licensed and experienced guides take you on a vacation you’ll reminisce about for years.

Adrift Adventures

P.O. Box 577
Moab, Utah 84532
435-259-8594 or 800-874-4483
info@adrift.net
www.adrift.net

The Canyons Resort

4000 The Canyons Resort Dr.
Park City, UT 84098
888 CANYONS (226-9667)
www.thecanyons.com

• ATV rentals and tours
• horseback riding
• kayaking
• mine tours
• sightseeing tours
• grand canyon air tours
• zipline adventures.
• log cabins, motels, and RV parks
• whitewater rafting
• mountain bike rentals
• Deluxe home rentals
• paintball

Awesome Adventures

1415 South Arville Suite 100 A
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-257-7338
800-519-2243
702-257-7118 FAX
awesomeatv@yahoo.com
www.awesomeadventuretv.com

You can relax and enjoy the peace and solitude of our inner forest setting by “getting into” one of our comfortable and spacious Southern Utah lodging facilities that exude the rustic charm of the mountain as they nestle among the pines. Then, you may choose to “get into” a world of exciting activities, experiences, and adventures that abound in Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park, a land of tremendous diversity and beauty.

While providing an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities at the resort itself and nearby, Pinewoods also serves as a hub from which you can visit some of the most exquisite scenic and geological sites in the world along with a plethora of additional recreational and historical places in Southern Utah.

Pinewoods Resort

121 Duck Creek Ridge Road
Cedar Mountain Village, Utah 84762
800-848-2525 toll-free
www.pinewoodsresort.com

Vernal Area Trips – Our Flaming Gorge, Green River, Yampa River, and White River trips begin at our headquarters in Vernal, Utah (550 East Main Street) either the evening before the trip or at 8 a.m. the day of the trip.

On the morning of the trip you’ll be driven to the river put-in. At the end of each trip you’ll be driven back to our headquarters in Vernal where you can pick up your vehicle.

At our Vernal headquarters you’ll have the opportunity to pick up any last minute items you may have forgotten or essential river gear that you may not have found elsewhere. There are several hotels in Vernal we can recommend. Due to the increased popularity of the area, we suggest you make reservations well in advance.

Park City Area Trips – Our Park City Area trips will meet at the river put in or you can allow us to provide transportation to the river. In this case, meet us in our location on the lower portion of Park City’s historic Main Street. Again, our location can provide you with anything you may have forgotten. We have a full river equipment shop in this location.

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing-absolutely nothing-half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

– Water Rat to the Mole in Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows.

Dinosaur River Expeditions

P.O. Box 3387
Park City, Utah 84060
800-345-RAFT
www.dinoadv.com

This four-season resort hotel is set in the heart of “Utah’s Alps,” offering elegant accommodations, meeting facilities, an 18-hole championship golf course, horseback riding, mountain biking, skiing, and sleigh rides. Experience the Homestead Crater, where you can swim, snorkel, scuba dive, or take a warm mineral bath inside a 55-foot limestone cavern.

Fill your day with a host of activities, or just relax and recover at the Homestead’s own AVEDA Concept Spa, featuring a full menu of massage, body and nail services. Our scenic Utah hotel has been rejuvenating guests for more than 100 years, in a magnificent setting.

Homestead Resort

700 North Homestead Drive
Midway, UT 84049
866-976-6571
www.homesteadresort.com

While we’ll tout that our greatest amenities is the scenery, we also are the best lodging choice in the area. Visitors can select to stay in hotel rooms, campsites, and RV spots. We offer comfortable rooms in the hotel and modern facilities and amenities like hot showers and all the major hook ups for our campground and RV park — all at great rates. Also, our restaurant makes delicious meals each day, and the on-site store provides a wide range of items that travelers need when they are on vacation.

Beyond providing great lodging, we also offer guests packages that include guided tours of the area on ATVs and horseback. Further, our staff is knowledgeable about other fun recreational activities like mountain biking, hiking, and scenic flights that are offered in the area.

Best Western Ruby’s Inn

26 So Main
Bryce Canyon City, Utah 84764
866-866-6616
www.rubysinn.com