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Huntsville Astronomic and Lunar Observatory We are excited to share our view of the cosmos with you. While in the Ogden area take your group on an outer space adventure at the Huntsville Astronomic and Lunar Observatory, or HALO. Located at the Compass Rose Lodge in Huntsville, Utah, this observatory allows guests to ‘view neighboring…

Fort Buenaventura …the fort symbolizes a period of western history that was the transition from nomadic ways of the Indian tribes and trappers to the first permanent settlers in the Great Basin. Welcome to West Ogden’s Fort Buenaventura Park, the first permanent Anglo settlement in the Great Basin. First founded in 1846, For Buenaventura sits…

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…

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!…

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…

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. This stunning natural area provides ‘epic backcountry ski access, hiking and mountain biking trails, and picnic areas straight out of an…

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,…

 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…

Thanksgiving Point Thanksgiving Point Institute is a nonprofit farm, garden, and museum complex that draws upon the natural world to cultivate transformative family learning. – Thanksgiving Point Mission Statement. Welcome to Utah’s Thanksgiving Point, the family-friendly entertainment complex that features several different museums, attractions, and experiences within. Technically located in Lehi, Utah, just 30 minutes…

The Lion House The Lion House, located within historic Temple Square, was first built in 1856. This gorgeous historic home was actually the home of Brigham Young for some time, Young being the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the first governor of Utah. The home got its name…

Deuel Pioneer Log Home For an immersive historic experience in Salt Lake City take your group to the Deuel Pioneer Log Home, one of the very first permanent structures in the city! Sitting on West Temple Street, across from Temple Square, this historic home was one of the first permanent settlements built by pioneers in…