Review #700!! This is one of my favorite places in the whole world - been coming here for years - I…read morecan't believe I haven't reviewed it yet haha!! I visit my son in SLC often and come here every chance I get when I'm in town - the birding is SPECTACULAR! The trails are well maintained and the surrounding ponds and mountains are beautiful. This is a helluva place to practice birding and bird photography skills. I've lost count of how many bird species I've seen here - there are over 60 species known to nest here! I've seen so many "lifers" here (birder-speak for first time sightings lol). The Bald Eagles nest here in winter and are easily spotted everywhere! Tundra Swans also pass through in the colder months are a quite a sight to see. They have a small rookery of nest boxes on tall stilts for the Great Blue Herons in spring and they're so fun to watch - especially once the babies hatch! It's especially picturesque with the big red barn reflecting on the large pond. It's right off the parking lot next to the Eccles Education Center. It's truly a beautiful place in all seasons - even winter when it's coveted in snow. You're surrounded by mountains and ponds on all sides - some close and some distant. Wildlife, birds, marshes, dramatic vistas - such a lovely, peaceful place. The Great Salt Lake is so close - and that's one reason there's so many birds (native and migratory) - it's a very important resource for them! There are numerous trails - they're almost entirely flat. Very well maintained- mostly gravel but some boardwalks across the ponds and marshes. There is also a seasonal driving route - it's closed in winter for the nesting birds. The roads are also gravel and dirt and can be a bit rough but doable. I've never needed anything more than our normal car. You can drive up to Goose Egg Island which gives you a great vantage point for the surrounding area and has nice views of the Great Salt Lake. Seasonal duck hunting is allowed so be vigilant and careful. They have a large paved parking lot with plenty of spaces. There are bathrooms in the parking area - decent, regular bathrooms in the education center when it's open and some vaulted toilets open year round and earlier/later than the education center. You don't need any special hiking gear - trails are super easy. But be sure to bring your binoculars or telephoto lenses!!

Very nice area to walk around. There's a long wooden bridge path throughout to walk on and see many…read morewaterfowl. Just be sure to bring your insect repellent! Nice place to take sunset photos and see and hear many resident birds. Beautiful area to see the snow capped mountains or if in winter the frozen lake. Definitely worth a stop!

NOTE: This review focuses only on the fun park and does NOT include the campground services…read more Had a great experience today with family and friends at Cherry Hill! Targeted primarily to families and younger children, this park has several water slides (none super fast), a lazy river, a pirate-themed kiddy pool, and a few bigger casual swimming pools. Additionally, Cardiac Canyon is a tubing rapids-style water slide that's a blast for all ages! Besides the pools, Cherry Hill has a fun miniature golf course, a rock wall, a maze, a kiddie boat ride, a kiddie play place, blasterball, and a trampoline game. Staff members are young--most are high school kids, but each team member I encountered was friendly and respectful. One great thing about Cherry Hill is that you can bring in outside food and drink into the park, though they offer concessions for those who are interest. I would recommend any family try out Cherry Hill!

The shower situation is unacceptable. Both Men's and Women's shower facilities have three stalls…read more In both areas 1 stall is broken and out of service. The remaining two are just horrible. Low water pressure and lack of temperature control make for a less than satisfying shower. The lines were long. I noticed in older reviews that there were complaints about the showers too. They apparently do not respond to the reviews or customer concerns. Overall, the property is nice and the staff were friendly. The camping situation is just not for me. The trailers are packed in so tight that I worried about being able to pull my trailer out when it was time to leave. We ended up waiting for others to leave to allow for more room to maneuver. I'll visit again for a day trip but I'll camp elsewhere.

Causey Reservoir is one of my favorite places to go paddle boarding in Utah! I love this reservoir…read moreso much, it's so beautiful. No motorized boats are allowed on this reservoir, so it's the perfect place to kayak, canoe, paddle board, or just bring a floaty and float around. There's also a bunch of cliff jumping. There's no beach, so the main activity here is being in the water. The water is a beautiful color, the scenery is gorgeous. I just love this place so much! I would definitely recommend getting here early, especially on the weekend, as the parking lot fills up quickly, and the reservoir gets crowded. We got here around 9am and it was the perfect time. By the time we left around 1pm, the parking lot was completely full and there were a ton of people out on the reservoir. Even with the volume of people on the water, it never feels too crowded. There's no overnight camping here, and it's completely free to access this reservoir, which is one of the reasons its so popular. A beautiful place to spend the day!

Kayaking at Causey Reservoir near Huntsville, Utah, was an absolute blast! The crystal-clear waters…read moreare perfect for a peaceful paddle or a day full of adventure. https://youtube.com/shorts/J-ih7Wbg-pY We loved exploring the hidden coves and taking in the stunning mountain scenery. The reservoir offers a little bit of everything--cliff diving, rope swings, and even some fantastic fishing spots. It's an outdoor lover's paradise, and the serenity of the area is unbeatable. Whether you're looking for excitement or just want to relax on the water, Causey Reservoir is the place to be. Can't wait to return!

While in town for an unrelated event, I learned that the City of Layton puts on a festive light…read moreshow during the holiday season. So we packed up the car and headed toward the lights. As we got closer to the park, we hopped in line with the other cars, turned off our headlights and slowly drove through the park, appreciating the display all around us. A few points to note: * The lights are free, but donations are happily accepted via donation drop boxes located throughout the park. * You can opt to drive through the park or walk. Both are fun, although the walk is a bit more interactive. * Parking is available across the street at the high school * Come prepared for the weather. It's cold and the ground can be icy. * I *think* there's a radio station that might have music in sync with the lights, but we missed that. So we just turned on our own.

Well maintained city part. July - Aug, every Friday, there is a small market, multiple food…read moretrucks, and a local band from 4-8 pm. Plenty parking all around the park. There are many trees for shade. Over hang with bench seating has been recently constructed. There is a playground large enough kids. There are two baby swings and a few older swings. There are also bathrooms and a drinking fountain on site that are will maintained.

This place might be the most underrated visitor center in all of Ogden. Located on 12th Street…read moreand pretty much right next to I-15 you most likely have passed it once or twenty times. Upon entering you feel like your miles away from the city! Parking is free and admission is $5 per adult. The visitor center is a charming little building with a quaint little gift shop filled with local products and a Discovery room that showcases various reptiles. The staff member gives you a rundown of the trails and hands you a nifty little map. And off you go to explore! There are plenty of things to see including but not limited to: Birds of Prey area, Observation Towers, picnic areas, ponds, etc. So it's much more than just brush and trees. Bring a pair of binoculars and you might see some native wildlife. Soak in the sunshine and enjoy the bird calls and sounds if wildlife! In late March the trees are still bare this year so I can only imagine what it looks like when all the foliage comes in. Definitely a great way to spend a warm, sunny morning on a solo walk or with friends and famiy. And on the cheap.

The Ogden Nature Center is a 152 acre nature preserve and education center located in Ogden, Utah…read moreoff of 12th street. Although it is located within eyeshot of the freeway in some spots, you actually forget you are in the middle of town and I am consistently impressed by the gorgeous views of our mountains surrounding Ogden. The nature center is a fabulous year round retreat that we can spend an hour, or a whole day exploring. The only complaint I have about the nature center is the hours, it closes at 5pm - which is truly too early for my family, my son gets off school at 3:00; by the time we make it to the center and park- its 3:20 and we are left with only 90 minutes or so to explore and walk around. Saturdays are 9-4, Sundays they are closed altogether. I understand closing early in the winter but I would like to see longer summer hours- however I also know its volunteer run, so longer hours may be out of the question. Our first stop when we visit the nature center, after walking the short birdhouse trail to the visitor center, is to sign in and visit the animals in the visitor center. Gizmo the owl is a huge hit with our family. Right outside are the birds of prey; and this is our favorite part of the nature center. From Chitters the great horned owl to a funny and brilliant raven, a giant golden eagle and an injured bald eagle; there are amazing birds here to learn from. The birds here are well cared for by volunteers and all are there having been nursed back to health but for one reason or another were not able to be released back into the wild. While walking around the nature center we have seen quite a few beautiful animals, we always see deer and it's not a good visit without peeking out the bird blinds and trying to find some tadpoles or frogs. Our favorite place to play is the treehouse in the northwest corner. The kids love running up and down and peeking out from the top, it is also a great place to stop and have lunch or a snack. Created in 1975, it was Utah's first nature center. The center includes live animal exhibits, walking trails, ponds, bird blinds, observation towers, tree houses, gardens featuring drought resistant plants, and protected areas for wildlife. It offers nature-based classes and activities for children and adults. It is fun year round, we have visited while it was snowing, and while it was 100 degrees- it was fun either way and the shaded areas make it a nice place to hang out in the summer. With memberships starting at $30 for an individual and $45 for a family, it is worth every penny to me to have a safe and fun place for my kids to explore, run, walk, and enjoy the beauty of our town. There are student discounts, you can certainly make larger contributions, and volunteer opportunities. My favorite thing about the nature center is that I almost always see someone out working on something, whether it's tending to the birds, cleaning up a trail, or maintaining a pond- people are actively working to keep this beautiful reserve pristine for years to come. The Nature Center even offers summer camps, ranging from week-long camps to day camps for kids of all ages.

Another great cruise aboard the "Sunset"...Thanks to Dave, Jim, and Chad…read more We had a great time watching the sailboat races and the sunset on Wednesday evening. Look for "Great Salt Lake Dinner Boat" on Facebook.

We used Gonzo's Boat Rentals for a boat scene that we were filming for our show. He was not only…read moresuper knowledgeable but also very nice and accommodating to our crew. I would highly recommend for anything!

We live nearby but haven't visited this state park for several years. They were advertising the…read moregrand opening of the newly constructed/remodeled visitor center. It was the perfect time to finally make a visit and see what had changed. The park entrance fee was free for the event, and we were able to explore the entire island as well as tour the visitor center. It was much improved from the older site, however the older site was still there, but remodeled and attached to the new structure. There was a nice gift shop, many displays about the history, the construction project, the animals that inhabit the island, and the environmental ecosystem of the lake. They also have a new 3D movie theater inside the visitor center that was showing a movie about the Great Salt Lake. We did not stay for the movie, but have since seen other movies advertised for the theater. On our way off the island, we drove past an adult bison standing near a pull out by the road. It was the perfect finish to a fun time on the island. I would highly recommend this for a visit. Depending on the time of year, be sure to bring some bug spray to protect yourself.

We stayed here over our daughter's school fall break for 3 nights at the campground and really…read moreenjoyed our spot. Was a bit bummed that the bison didn't make their way into the campground like we experienced last year while driving through. Spot was clean with beautiful views. If you do camp... bring every bug spray you can buy! The mosquitoes are horrible day & night even in mid October. I cans home with so many bite it's crazy! Also check out the Buffalo Island Grill they have great Buffalo burgers.

My mom and I came here today to pick up a kayak to take out to Causey Reservoir. These guys were so…read morehelpful and so friendly! Everyone here was personable, interested, and involved. The prices for rentals are totally reasonable and they hoisted the heavy tandem kayak we rented up on top of my very tall vehicle and ratcheted it down. Rental included life vests and paddles. One of the highlights was the brief instructional on attaching the beast to my roof rack, and I am happy to say that I finally understand how to thread ratcheting tie downs. Make a volcano, then rappel down into the volcano. We had a great day on the reservoir and these guys made it easy peasy. I'll be back in a few weeks for a paddle board.

Excellent service! Will definitely return! Friendly staff and excellent rental equipment!read more