Wildlife Viewing in Utah Valley
Among the natural beauty of the surrounding Wasatch Mountains, several animals can be found along hikes, mountain biking adventures, camping and scenic drives. While hiking, biking or driving through, you might spot a Desert Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni), Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis canadensis), Rocky Mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) or Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus), among other beautiful creatures in Utah Valley.
Humming Bird
Utah Valley has many types of wildlife, such as:
Alpine Scenic Loop
8841 West Alpine Loop Road
Sundance, UT 84604
At the summit of American Fork Canyon, vistas of Mt. Timpanogos are visible through impressive aspen groves.
Deer Creek Reservoir State Park
Located up HWY 189
, UT 84604
435-654-0171
Deer Creek State Park lies in the southwest corner of beautiful Heber Valley and consistently provides some of Utah's finest year- round fishing.
Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point
Everyone will enjoy this new experience and have a fun and educational time learning about all of the different animals here on the farm!
Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway
The brilliant fall foliage of the Uinta National Forest is hard to match anywhere in the nation. Along the way, there are numerous campgrounds, trails, and horeseback riding areas.
Provo Canyon Scenic Byway
US 189 from Provo to Heber City
Provo, UT 84604
The Byway winds through wonderful Provo Canyon, past Bridal Veil Falls and Deer Creek Reservoir, and on to Heber Valley.
Uinta National Forest
Main Office: 88 West 100 North
Provo, UT 84601
801-377-5780
Take a drive, hike or a bike ride down and through the many scenic views of our Uinta National Forest.
Utah Lake State Park
4400 West Center Street
Provo, UT 84601
801-375-0731
Price Range: Less than $10
Utah Lake is unique in that it is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the West.