Winter in Park City

"Chasing Ice" intro: Executive Director Katy Wang introduces a film (photo credit to Jill Orschel)

Chances are, you’ve heard of Sundance Film Festival, the world-renowned film festival that takes over our ski town every winter. But you may not know that you can actually catch critically acclaimed flicks all year round long, thanks to the local nonprofit Park City Film.

The Heber Valley Railroad, or Heber Creeper as the locals call it, is a historic railroad located in Heber City, just 20 minutes away from Park City. Whether you are looking to soak up a bit of history, need a rainy day activity, or just want a fun way to spend the day giving your feet a break, the Heber Creeper is great.

When you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed out, I’d bet that the last thing you want to do is sit quietly in a room for 45 minutes. But according to Cindy Hallows, that might just be the very best thing for your well-being, both mental and physical.

There’s no doubt that cultural events and outdoor recreation are two of Park City’s greatest assets. With Sundance, Kimball Arts Festival, and numerous art galleries — plus all the skiing and biking you could want — visitors to our mountain town certainly have their pick of artistic and outdoor activities.

But combining the two can be a tall order. Thanks to the DeJoria Center, you don’t need to choose between culture or the outdoors. This world-class event and concert venue couples the beauty of Mother Nature with the thrill of live entertainment -- and it makes for a magical combination.

At 3,900 feet (1189 meters) stretching over Deer Creek Reservoir, the Screaming Falcon Big Line at Zipline Utah is the longest over-water zip line in the world.

Are you looking for a great way to spend the day in nature, but not sure what do when unexpected weather arrives? We recently spent a day visiting the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, and it was the perfect fit for our nature obsessed family. 

Close out the month and start the weekend off right by enjoying an evening of food, drinks, music, and amazing artwork. On the "last Friday" of each month, join fellow art lovers and stroll along Historic Main Street in Park City visiting some of the best art galleries in the state.