Utah is home to hundreds of gorgeous places, but we usually focus on spots like our national and state parks, and locations along the Wasatch and Uinta mountain ranges. One county in particular is often overlooked. Tooele County has some stunning hidden gems. Take a look!
- Deseret Peak
Siani West/Flickr The highest peak in the Stansbury Mountain Range, Deseret Peak affords hikers an incredible view.
- Bonneville Salt Flats
Tom Kelly/flickr The salt flats are leftover from Lake Bonneville, which once covered much of the state. This hard packed salt is a beautiful but otherworldly landscape. It’s also perfect for racing cars and motorcycles.
- Grantsville Clark Historic Farm
Grantsville Clark Historic Farm/Facebook The Grantsville Clark Historic Farm is a little gem located at 378 W. Clark Street in Grantsville. This historic farm shows you what pioneer life was like. Right now, it’s home to tons of adorable baby animals. Visit Baby Animal Days on Saturday, April 29th and Saturday, May 6th.
- Pony Express Station, Simpson Springs
Dave Merrill/flickr Tooele is home to many Pony Express stations. One of the most popular is Simpson Springs. The building here is a replica that was built in 1975.
- Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge
Utahtim/tripadvisor This little oasis in the desert is a refuge for migratory birds. Visit to view the birds, take photos and enjoy this little retreat.
- Historic Wendover Airfield
Thatotherperson/Wikimedia During World War II, the airfield in Wendover was home to several bombardment groups who trained in the West Desert. You can visit the museum here, which educates visitors about the airfield’s history.
- Metaphor The Tree Of Utah
Ken Lund/flickr 25 miles east of Wendover, you’ll find an odd sculpture on the salt flats. Metaphor: The Tree of Utah was created by Karl Momen in the mid 1980s. Some people love this quirky sculpture; others hate it. Regardless of your opinion, you have to admit that it’s unique!
- Stansbury Park Observatory Complex
Stansbury Park Observatory/Facebook The Stansbury Park Observatory Complex is located near the west entrance of Stansbury Park. The complex has some very powerful telescopes and a refractor. It often hosts star parties for the public.
- Horseshoe Springs
Dave Merrill/flickr Horseshoe Springs is a warm water spring that’s home to many fish, including large mouth bass. It’s located in the Skull Valley.
What is your favorite place in Tooele County?
Siani West/Flickr
The highest peak in the Stansbury Mountain Range, Deseret Peak affords hikers an incredible view.
Tom Kelly/flickr
The salt flats are leftover from Lake Bonneville, which once covered much of the state. This hard packed salt is a beautiful but otherworldly landscape. It’s also perfect for racing cars and motorcycles.
Grantsville Clark Historic Farm/Facebook
The Grantsville Clark Historic Farm is a little gem located at 378 W. Clark Street in Grantsville. This historic farm shows you what pioneer life was like. Right now, it’s home to tons of adorable baby animals. Visit Baby Animal Days on Saturday, April 29th and Saturday, May 6th.
Dave Merrill/flickr
Tooele is home to many Pony Express stations. One of the most popular is Simpson Springs. The building here is a replica that was built in 1975.
Utahtim/tripadvisor
This little oasis in the desert is a refuge for migratory birds. Visit to view the birds, take photos and enjoy this little retreat.
Thatotherperson/Wikimedia
During World War II, the airfield in Wendover was home to several bombardment groups who trained in the West Desert. You can visit the museum here, which educates visitors about the airfield’s history.
Ken Lund/flickr
25 miles east of Wendover, you’ll find an odd sculpture on the salt flats. Metaphor: The Tree of Utah was created by Karl Momen in the mid 1980s. Some people love this quirky sculpture; others hate it. Regardless of your opinion, you have to admit that it’s unique!
Stansbury Park Observatory/Facebook
The Stansbury Park Observatory Complex is located near the west entrance of Stansbury Park. The complex has some very powerful telescopes and a refractor. It often hosts star parties for the public.
Horseshoe Springs is a warm water spring that’s home to many fish, including large mouth bass. It’s located in the Skull Valley.
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