I moved to Salt Lake City, UT right before the longest, heaviest snow winter in 50 years. I’ve since grown to love winter here, but was so ready for spring once it finally came… and it delivered. I love exploring spring blossoms, trails, and still having access to skiing and snowboarding. Below I’ll share all of my favorite things to do to celebrate spring in Utah whether you’re local or traveling!

Explore the Tulips at Thanksgiving Point

Nothing says spring quite like tulips!! Thanksgiving Point in Lehi has a beautiful festival every year, typically toward the end of April and into May. It’s the perfect photo op and is so fun for families with kids of all ages. You can learn more about that here.

2. Go for a walk at the Utah State Capitol

The capitol is a great place to enjoy the spring air and blossoms. There’s a path that circles the full capitol building that is lined with gorgeous blooms and lots of grassy areas to run and play. The location also allows for easy access to some of Salt Lake City’s best restaurants!

salt lake family photos spring — Family photos at Salt Lake City, Utah capitol building

3. Surprisingly, skiing and snowboarding!

It’s well known that Utah has some of the best ski resorts in the nation… but did you know that many of them stay open through late April and even into May? This time of year is really ideal to visit Salt Lake because you get the best of both worlds: beautiful spring weather in the valley and continued access to the slopes in the mountains. You can check current estimated closing dates here.

4. Explore Utah trails

Wherever you stay, you’ll have easy access to trails from Weber County to Utah County. I’ve lived in Salt Lake for a year and a half and still haven’t even explored a fraction of the trails nearby. Each one is so unique and all of them have amazing offerings.

A family exploring a Utah trail in spring.

5. Get off the beaten path and explore something otherworldly

One of my favorite things about Utah is the diversity of the landscapes. Just 15 minutes from Utah you can explore The Great Saltair and if you’re up for a day trip, the Salt Flats are about an hour and 45 minutes away. Spring is perfect for a visit because they get extra water from spring run off and it adds to the beauty and the bugs aren’t out yet. There is so much space for kids to run and be free. Just remember to bring a water bottle to rinse the salt off your feet after!

I also offer a travel guide with all of my booked sessions to help you make the most of your time in the state of Utah, visiting or local. It includes my favorite restaurants and adventures with kiddos from Ogden to Provo. Learn more about my sessions below!

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