Park City in the summer is still very much a winter playground. Wheeled bobsleds clatter down bone-rattling runs, aerial freestylers boot it off of plastic ramps and into a handy swimming pool. It's a ski town, sure, but there's still plenty to do in summer.
..Read MoreBring a picnic, spread the blanket, and watch the stars above the Deer Valley Amphitheater in Park City while the Utah Symphony fires up its fifth year.
..Read MoreJust like its ski slopes, Utah's golf courses are known for their scenery and conditions. There's the Jeremy Golf & Country Club, Park City Golf Course, and Park Meadows Golf Course to pick from. Be warned that the views can be distracting.
..Read MorePark City is gorgeous from the ground but in the air, it's spectacular. Rise above it all and take to the wild blue yonder in a hot wind-driven balloon for a tour of the area you won't soon forget. In the flightseeing business since 1978, Park City Balloon Adventures (435-645-UPUP; http://www.pcballoonadventures.com) can handle flights of two to 70 people.
..Read MoreInvitations to the best working sheepdogs and their handlers have already been sent out around the world ahead of the Soldier Hollow Classic, scheduled for Labor Day weekend Aug. 31 through Sept. 3. A good sheepdog goes a long way in Utah. A real long way. That's why they've devoted an entire festival to the art form.
For more information, visit http://www.soldierhollowclassic.com
..Read MoreThe Park City Arts Festival is one of the biggest events of its kind in the West. More than 200 artists exhibit and sell their work, there's live entertainment, music, stuff for the kids to do, and great food. It is held annually on the first weekend of August, Friday through Sunday.
..Read MorePark City stakes its claim as a prime force in summer music with the "Big Stars, Bright Nights" concert series.
..Read MoreMusic in the Mountains, Wolf Creek Utah’s summer concert series, kicks-off on June 28 with musical guest Charley Jenkins. Jenkins has recently opened for top country headliners including LeAnn Rimes, Little Texas, Emerson Drive, Lonestar, and Josh Turner.
..Read MoreFour tracks, and a descent of 550 vertical feet over 3,000 feet of track make the Alpine Slide a popular favorite. More than a few overconfident locals have launched themselves off this area mainstay so hang onto your hat and bear down.
Glide through the aspen glades on the Alpine Coaster, an elevated track as it winds through nearly 4,000 feet of curves, bends, and loops.
..Read MorePark City & Deer Valley Stables (800-303-7256 or 435-645-7256; http://www.rockymtnrec.com/horse-back-riding.php) offers one and two-hour trail rides, three and four-hour rides with lunch, two-hour rides with dinner, and overnight cabin tours with dinner and breakfast. Western BBQs for groups from 20-400 people. Pack trips, hunting, fishing, and cabin rentals.
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