13 Southwest Highways & Fields
Utah
The ice fishing is hot at Holmes Creek Reservoir just north of
Salt Lake City. Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Bullhead & Channel
Catfish, Largemouth Bass a and sometimes Walleye are hooked
here.
A hike in the canyonlands of Dead Horse Point State Park
rewards visitors with amazing views. Please be careful when
hiking, as the scenery may sweep you off of your feet with its
beauty. There are not many services at the park, but there are
hiking and mountain biking trails on the mesa that lead to many
scenic overlooks.
Snowshoe hare can be hunted until March 15, and the Light Geese
season wraps up on March 10. Cougar hunts are happening this
spring. Beaver and mink can be hunted as well.
Capitol Reef National Park offers camping near the Fruita hist-
oric district, which has ancient petroglyphs, an old wood barn, the
restored one room log schoolhouse, and some other historic
attractions. Several primitive backcountry camping areas
are located along hiking trails that cross the canyonlands of
smooth red rock.
March is the snowiest month at Snowbird Ski Resort. With nearly
100 trails of fine Utah powder, Snowbird is a great place for
s skiers of every skill level.
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