Last-minute vacation options in Utah

Jul 11, 2023, 10:45 AM | Updated: Sep 11, 2023, 11:25 am

fruita overlook in capitol reef -- a national park is just one place to go on vacation in utah...

The view from the South Fruita Overlook in Capitol Reef National Park. Fruita is one of the many spring camping spots in Utah. (Kira Hoffelmeyer/KSL NewsRadio)

(Kira Hoffelmeyer/KSL NewsRadio)

BY SAMANTHA HERRERA

Digital Content Producer

SALT LAKE CITY — Summer might be in full swing but for families and students, the school year is just around the corner.

Utah offers up a lot of options for last-minute and easy-to-put-together vacations.

Director of Tourism and Events for Uintah County Lesha Coltharp joins Dave and Dujanovic to discuss hot spots to visit across the state.

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We want to hear from you.

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