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The Spiral Jetty is an art structure on the northeastern shore of the Great Salt Lake built from mud, salt crystals and rocks. “There is some great wildlife to see, but it was hard and I don’t recommend it to people who don’t like hiking.” 7. Spiral Jetty “Gobblers Knob is the first thing I remembered about Salt Lake,” said Carly Colvin, sophomore chemistry major. This trail is the highest point on the ridge, dividing Big Cottonwood Canyon and Mill Creek Canyon. Gobblers Knob is a 7.6-mile hike with heavily trafficked trails and beautiful views. “My friends and I always make it to at least a few concerts every summer because the vibe is great and it’s fun to get outside while listening to music at the same time,” Hoffmann said. Hoffmann said she likes to pack a picnic for the concerts.

“The concerts are affordable and there’s always a really great lineup every year.”

“My favorite thing to do in the summer is listen to music at the Red Butte Gardens,” said Grace Hoffmann, junior chemistry major at the University of Utah. Run by the university, the venue is open year round to the public and is most popular for its outdoor summer concert series. Red Butte Gardens is a botanical garden and outdoor amphitheatre located in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains directly behind the University of Utah. “The first time I tried the pancakes, I ordered extra to go because I liked them so much.” 5. “I’ve tried a lot of local breakfast spots, but Penny Ann’s is my favorite,” said Deric Deede, a marketing major at the University of Utah. It is best known for its “heavenly hot cakes.” With three locations in the greater Salt Lake area, Penny Ann’s Cafe is always a delicious choice. Penny Ann’s Cafe was the winner of the Best of State Premiere Recognition and Awards Program’s Best of State Breakfast. I haven’t been on a ton of hikes around Salt Lake, but I would definitely recommend this one because it’s beautiful and everyone can hike it.” 4. “My new favorite hike is Donut Falls,” said Katie Allen, junior accounting major. Donut Falls is a great activity for the summer, fall and spring months. The hike is located 9 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon and is great for all ages and abilities. Donut Fallsĭonut Falls is a 3.7-mile hike that features a waterfall through a giant, donut-shaped hole in the mountainside. “I had to take public transportation to get there, and it was just a great bonding experience with all my friends from my freshman dorm floor.” 3. “The Twilight Concert was the first really fun thing I did after moving to Salt Lake,” said Stephanie Gardiner, a junior chemistry major. Tickets are $5 prepaid and $10 at the door. The concerts are an artistic and social experience that contribute to the vitality of Pioneer Park and Salt Lake City. Concerts are every Thursday night over the course of two months in the summer.

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The Twilight Concert Series are weekly musical events that support and promote new artists from all musical backgrounds. “There’s graffiti on the walls, a cool water hole at the bottom of the tube and it’s quick.”īergland said she would shoot the tube again but recommends bringing a flotation device to slide down on. “It’s really cool because it’s a great college experience to have with your friends,” said Emily Bergland, junior psychology major. near Suicide Rock, and there’s a short hike required to reach the water passage. The pipeline is manually plugged with street signs and debris where water then dams up and is released, launching people down the passage and through the ‘tube.’ Shoot the tube is located off Wasatch Blvd. Shoot the tube is an abandoned pipeline with a water spring running through it where many locals go for a makeshift water slide. near Suicide Rock, and there’s a short hike required to reach the water passage. Photos by Megan Poling 1. The entrance to ‘shoot the tube.’ Shoot the tube is located off Wasatch Blvd.