Historic 25th Street Ogden's Historic 25th Street, aka H25, aka Electric Alley, is Utah's premier historic district. Always known for being 'a bit on the rebellious side', H25 has seen it all, from brothels and bootleggers to brewpubs and art galleries! On Historic 25th Street your group will be able to enjoy a true 'mecca…
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Ogden Nature Center
Ogden Nature Center Each year the Ogden Nature Center brings more than 50,000 children, teachers, and adults together with nature through hands-on field classes. Welcome to the Ogden Nature Center, the 152-acre nature and education center that was first created in 1975. This nature center was actually the first one in the state of Utah!…
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Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University If you have any students interested in attending Brigham Young University in the future, or perhaps your group would just like to tour this iconic campus while in the area, we can set up a fantastic campus tour opportunity! Brigham Young University, or BYU, was founded, supported, and guided by the Church…
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Advice for Traveling Teacher Leaders from SYTA: Part 1
Advice for Traveling Teacher Leaders NOVEMBER 20, 2019 Written by Michael Bowers, Student Travel Safety Consultant, Travel Safety Solutions LLC. [caption id="attachment_35755" align="alignright" width="425"] Hotel Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] SYTA, the Student and Youth Travel Association, consistently works hard to ensure the student group travel industry is as safe, efficient, and educational as it can be,…
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Big Cottonwood Canyon
Big Cottonwood Canyon While in the area your group simply must stop at Big Cottonwood Canyon, the 15-mile long canyon located within the Wasatch Range, just about 12 miles southeast of Salt Lake City. [caption id="attachment_35749" align="alignright" width="425"] Big Cottonwood Canyon Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] This stunning natural area provides 'epic backcountry ski access, hiking and…
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Utah Olympic Park
Utah Olympic Park The Utah Olympic Park is the winter sports park built for the 2002 Winter Olympics. The park sits 28 miles east of Salt Lake City, near Park City, hosting bobsleigh, skeleton, luge, ski jumping, and Nordic combined events. It was built from 1991 to 1997. Today visiting groups can enjoy ski jumps,…
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Gilgal Sculpture Garden
Gilgal Sculpture Garden “If you want to be brought down to earth in your thinking and studying, try to make your thoughts express themselves with your hands.” Thomas Battersby Child, jr. Quite the spectacular hidden gem in Salt Lake City, the Gilgal Sculpture Garden makes an excellent stop for student groups. This whimsical sculpture garden…
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