Utah’s legendary inland sea is at a turning point—and you’re invited to see it up close. This eye-opening tour takes you to the shores of the Great Salt Lake, where one of the West’s most urgent environmental challenges is unfolding. Once a symbol of natural wonder, the lake now faces shrinking shorelines, vanishing wetlands and threats to vital wildlife habitats. But there’s hope. Join us to explore the bold efforts underway to restore and protect this iconic ecosystem. From innovative water conservation strategies to habitat preservation and community-driven action, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what’s at stake—and what’s being done to turn the tide.

Salt Lake City’s arts scene is as vibrant as it is accessible with world-class performances and striking public art just steps apart. This curated mobile tour invites you to experience the city’s creative heartbeat, from colorful murals and sculptures to iconic venues that anchor its cultural identity. Within a compact downtown radius, you’ll encounter one of the nation’s largest ballet companies, a rare year-round professional symphony and a dynamic mix of Broadway hits and local productions. Along the way, discover how the city’s deep-rooted artistic traditions continue to evolve, energizing neighborhoods and enriching civic life. This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Salt Lake City has built—and continues to grow—a thriving, inclusive arts ecosystem.

Step into one of the most ambitious and thoughtfully designed communities in the nation. This tour of Daybreak offers a firsthand look at how intentional planning, walkable neighborhoods, and a long-term vision have created a thriving, mixed-use environment where people live, work and play. Explore how Daybreak’s layout encourages connection—with parks, schools, shops, and transit seamlessly integrated into the community fabric. Learn how zoning, sustainability and design principles have guided its rapid yet balanced growth, making it a model for future-ready development.

What happens when a former rail corridor becomes a vibrant community connector? Discover the answer on this engaging tour of Salt Lake City’s 9 Line Trail—a shining example of how thoughtful reinvestment can transform neighborhoods. Once industrial infrastructure, the 9 Line now pulses with life as a multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists, linking diverse communities and sparking economic growth along the way. From the whimsical “Out of the Blue” whale sculpture to a thriving corridor of local restaurants and a James Beard-honored bar, this tour highlights how mobility, placemaking, and small business development intersect. Along the route, we’ll explore how Salt Lake City’s policies and partnerships have turned vision into reality—creating a space that’s as functional as it is inspiring.

Utah’s legendary inland sea is at a turning point—and you’re invited to see it up close. This eye-opening tour takes you to the shores of the Great Salt Lake, where one of the West’s most urgent environmental challenges is unfolding. Once a symbol of natural wonder, the lake now faces shrinking shorelines, vanishing wetlands and threats to vital wildlife habitats. But there’s hope. Join us to explore the bold efforts underway to restore and protect this iconic ecosystem. From innovative water conservation strategies to habitat preservation and community-driven action, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what’s at stake—and what’s being done to turn the tide.

Hop aboard the FrontRunner, Utah’s aptly named commuter rail line, for a one-of-a-kind mobile workshop exploring the future of regional transit. As we travel along the scenic Wasatch Front, you’ll ride in a reserved car while learning how Salt Lake City and its neighbors are using station area planning and transit-oriented development to drive smart growth. This tour offers a firsthand look at how integrated transit systems can boost economic development, improve air quality, and expand access to housing and jobs. Along the way, we’ll highlight key strategies and success stories that local leaders can take back to their own communities.