Bicycle past endangered birds at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, get up close and personal with some slimy reptiles at the Monte L. Bean Museum, follow in the hoofprints of the Pony Express, or experience a unique style of living at Hole 'N the Rock--author Michael Rutter reveals these lesser-known Utah attractions and many more.

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Utah Off the Beaten Path shows you the Beehive State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Discover the finest cathedrals in the West in Salt Lake City, where Mormon architecture and pioneer craftsmanship shine Take a hike in any of the national parks of Southern and Eastern Utah to view the ancient pictographs and petroglyphs that line the canyon walls like an outdoor gallery Check out the Thiokol Rocket Display and see examples of rocket motors that sent astronauts into space. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, forget the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.