Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City is one of the most extensive botanical gardens in the Intermountain West. Together with the University of Utah, it is the State Arboretum of Utah.
I visited on a pleasant day in May and wandered from garden to garden, marveling at the beauty here.
The garden, located on 100 acres in the foothills, has welcomed guests since 1985. It consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. The garden offers sweeping views of the valley, extending mountain ranges, and the Great Salt Lake.
Themed garden areas include Four Seasons Garden, Herb Garden, Children’s Garden, Fragrance Garden, Floral Walk, Medicinal Garden, Water Pavilion Garden, Rose Garden, Canyon Meadow, Water Conservation Garden, Six Bridges Trail, and others.
If you are ever in Salt Lake City and desire a restful break, this garden offers a nice respite.
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