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8th BIOT Conference on Poromechanics

Salt Lake City, Utah | –

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City, "The Crossroads of the West," is the largest metropolitan area in the state of Utah. It is a historical pioneer city surrounded by the impressive natural beauty of the Great Salt Lake and snow-capped Wasatch Mountain Range.

Things to Do

October is the ideal time to visit Salt Lake City. There are fewer crowds and the weather is cool. Salt Lake is at high elevation and has an arid, dry climate with four seasons. Fall in Salt Lake City is picturesque with a spectrum of colors, crisp autumn air and stunning landscapes.

  • Snowbird's Oktoberfest is one of Utah's largest festivals. The festival runs for a few weeks, on Saturday and Sunday. You will find over 50 varieties of beer and traditional Bavarian food. There are activities for the whole family and an abundance of local vendors for those who like to shop.
  • Take a drive or a short hike and enjoy spectacular fall foliage. Big Cottonwood Canyon and Millcreek Canyon are recommended for leaf viewing and photography. Find a list of Salt Lake's parks.
  • For the sports enthusiasts, fall means football. Attend a Utes game at The University of Utah Rice-Eccles Stadium. View the Utes' schedule.
  • Salt Lake is a destination for food lovers. Foodies can indulge in diverse menu options and locations. Salt Lake offers award winning restaurants from downtown to unique experiences such as outdoor restaurants in the canyons. 
  • Visit Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
  • See wildlife at Antelope Island State Park while enjoying panoramic views of the Great Salt Lake.

Cultural and Historical Sites

National Parks and Monuments

Salt Lake City has over 20 national parks and monuments within a few hours' drive. Visit some of the world's most acclaimed, and spectacular monuments and parks full of natural beauty. Visit the National Parks site to learn more.

  • Wasatch-Cache National Forest - 30 minutes
  • Timpanogos Cave National Monument - 45 minutes
  • Golden Spike National Historic Site - 1.5 hours
  • Dinosaur National Monument - 3 hours
  • Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area - 3.5 hours
  • Arches National Park - 4 hours
  • Canyonlands National Park - 4 hours
  • Capitol Reef National Park - 4 hours
  • Cedar Breaks National Monument - 4 hours
  • Bryce Canyon National Park - 4 hours
  • Zion National Park - 4.5 hours
  • Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - 5 hours
  • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area - 5.5 hours
  • Rainbow Bridge National Monument - Accessible only by water
  • Natural Bridges National Monument - 5.5 hours
  • Hovenweep National Monument - 5.5 hours
  • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park - 6.5 hours
  • Great Basin National Park, Nevada - 4 hours
  • Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming - 5 hours
  • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming & Montana - 5 hours
  • Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho - 5.5 hours
  • Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado - 6 hours
  • Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona - 6.3 hours
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