Excursions

Saturday Excursions**

 

 

 

  


Antelope Island - 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Touch the Great Salt Lake and salty beaches:  See why the Great Salt Lake gets its name.  Put your hands and feet in the Great Salt Lake, and see the salt crystals form on your skin.  Walk along the sandy beaches to view wildlife and see the beautiful views.  Wildlife watching:  Antelope, buffalo (more than 500), deer, bobcat, coyotes, pronghorn and bighorn sheep, reptiles, and a large variety of waterfowl and birds.  Historic Ranch House and Exhibits:  Fielding Garr Ranch, the oldest continually inhabited Anglo establishment in Utah.

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Explore, Hike, and Dinner - $30.00

Explore Antelope Island and the Visitor Center on foot.  Learn about the history of the Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island, and the geology of the Great Basin.

 

Bicycle Across the Causeway and Dinner - $70.00

Bike ride 7 easy miles across the causeway, then ride to the visitor center and to the beach.

 

Mountain Bike on Antelope Island and Dinner - $70.00 

Mountain Bike on a variety of terrain on Antelope Island.

      Horseback Riding Tour and Dinner - $85.00

1-Hour horseback riding from the Fielding-Garr Ranch. 




 


 

 

Snowbasin - 11:45 AM - 5:30 PM
Snow Basin is a world class resort located just a half hour away from Weber State University. Snowbasin features an 18 ft. halfpipe and three progressive terrain parks. As host of the 2002 Winter Olympic Downhill events, Snowbasin features two gondolas and a tram, and challenging terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.

Half-Day Pass: Snowshoe or Cross-country Skiing - $30.00 (with the option to upgrade to snowblades for an additional charge at Snowbasin) 

Half-Day Pass: Ski Lift + Rental Package - $90.00 (novice skis w/ option to upgrade to sport or demo skis for an additional charge at Snowbasin).

Have your own gear?  Half-Day Pass & Ski Lift - $75.00

***Registration for the Snowbasin Excursions will be closed on Monday, March 26th




 

 


 

Salt Lake City  Tour - $15.00
12:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join a guided tour of downtown Salt Lake City. The guide will show you the rich history of Salt Lake City, Utah and the Mormon Pioneers including the Salt Lake Mormon Temple. Then, spend a few hours shopping and get some dinner at one of the many restaurants available within walking distance. Salt Lake has a compact downtown area with wide, easy-to-maneuver streets. Within a few blocks of Temple Square— the city's best known attraction—there are several major Mormon historical sites and pioneer era buildings, as well as urban parks, shopping malls, cultural venues and even a planetarium.

NEW!  Opening March 22:  City Creek Center

A unique shopping environment featuring a retractable glass roof, a creek that runs through the property, a pedestrian skybridge and more.

A world-class fashion and dining destination offering approximately 80 stores and restaurants including Nordstrom, Macy's, Tiffany & Co., Michael Kors, Coach, and Texas de Brazil Churrascaria, in a casual, pedestrian-friendly environment. 


http://www.visitsaltlake.com/visit/restaurants/dining/

http://www.utah.com/cities/slc_walking.htm

**The excursions will depend upon weather. A snowshoe trip could turn into a hiking trip, etc.


Weber State University

Ogden, Utah 84408