Places to Go in Utah

Winters in Utah are pretty cold, so whatever youunsuccessful financially and was moved to Utah.
do you will want to stay warm. February is aThey were very successful in the 80s and 90s
great chance to check out the slopes and thenand today they aren't too shabby. Karl Malone and
warm up at a NBA game. The city is big and theJohn Stockton tore up the court in the 90s; today
options are endless. The winter is actually a greattheir stars are Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams.
time to check out Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City.Bald Eagle Day is held every year in February.
The zoo has over 1100 animals and 250 speciesThis day gives people the opportunity to see the
from around the world. Many of the animals likeBald Eagle up close and learn about them. There
the cooler days and tend to be more active. Theare several areas that you can visit to see the
penguins are sure to be active with temperaturesBald Eagles. The Fountain Green State Fish
in the forties in February. The Snow Leopard isHatchery, the Split Mountain/Green River located
from the southern Himalayans and finds himselfnorth of Jensen and Cedar Valley will hold
right at home during the winter months of Saltviewings one weekend. Salt Creek Waterfowl
Lake. February is also mating season for many ofManagement Area at Compton's Knoll and
the animals and the zoo offers a romantic dinnerFarmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area
and evening of fun as the animals put on theirnear Centerville will hold viewings the next
best mating dances.weekend. Bald Eagle Day began in 1990 and many
After a cool day at the zoo, hit a Utah Jazz gamefamilies go to see the Bald Eagles. It is one of
to warm-up. A basketball game in real life is a tonUtah's most well attended wildlife viewing events.
of fun and the Jazz have six home games thisThis is just a taste of what there is to do in Utah.
season and you are sure to be able to find oneThe winter months are popular for skiing of
that fits your schedule. They often hold gamecourse, but you are encouraged to look for things
night promotions and contests as well. The Jazzthat are unique and out of the ordinary.
originally began in New Orleans, but was