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25 Of The Best Things To Do In Utah

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18. The Mars Desert Research Station, Hanksville

Thanks to NASA, the well-known Mars Society has been prepping for a hypothetical future when man will boldly go to Mars. As you may already know, the terrain here in Utah actually resembles Mars. In fact, it’s been used for Martian simulations in the past.

The impressive Mars Desert Research Station or MDRS is run by a minimal crew of select scientists from different disciplines who actually carry out scientific studies on the station and also replicate space missions to the red planet. They usually conduct their simulations in the winter, and visitors are permitted to take photographs from a safe distance. They are, however, quite busy then so visitors are asked not to approach the actual station without being given permission. If the crew is not wearing space suits, feel free to request a tour. They do schedule visitor days in the spring so check their Facebook page for details.

19. Red Hills Desert Garden, St. George

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This is the state’s first-ever desert conservation garden and covers an area of five acres. Here you will be able to see prehistoric dinosaur tracks over 200 million years old, a replica of a slot canyon, 5,000 desert plants, and an actual stream with both endangered and native fish. Attend a gardening or landscaping workshop. Walk through the noteworthy re-created terrain and enjoy the desert flora that blooms in the spring. Admission is free!

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