Utah

HAPPY TRAILS – Utah is home to some of the best bike trails on the planet. In fact, many mountain bikers call Moab the Mecca of the mountain bike world. But there’s more to biking in Utah than Moab. With terrain ranging from easy to extreme, there are scenic rides in every area of the state accessible to riders of every age and ability. Learn more at utah.travel/attractions/8-biking.

CLIMB YOUR TREE – Visit the home base of a worldwide network of 4,500 Family History Centers located in Salt Lake City, UT. Administered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, these libraries and resource centers offer access to the largest genealogical data poolsin the world. Visit them at the FHC Support Unit, 50 E North Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT, or go to www.familysearch.org (800-346-6044).

LIFE’S SWEET – The North Pole isn’t the only place candy canes are made! Visit Kencraft and the Peppermint Place. The confectionery wonderland offers a free behind-the-scenes look at the candy-crafting process in its entire sticky splendor. Located at 119 E. 200 N., Alpine, UT 84004 (800-377- 4368). Visit www.kencraftcandy.com/.