Crater Swimming and Mountain Hiking

Today you're going to start your morning at another Olympic venue called Solider Hollow. This facility is known for its winter sports like cross-country skiing, tubing hill, and biathlon training. In the summer, it's a great destination to get spectacular views of the whole valley, including the back side of Mt. Timpanogos. Come walk around the facility and hike some of the short loop trails winding through the woods and rolling hills.

Head back to Main Street in Midway, Utah, to each lunch at the Midway Mercantile Restaurant. This establishment features New American gourmet such as campfire Idaho trout, Utah lamb shepherd's pie, and beet muhamarra dip.

Your next stop is the Homestead Crater, known as the only warm water scuba diving destination in the continental United States. This crater is a geothermal spring located 55 feet below limestone rock. Above the cavern is a natural opening that brings in sunlight and fresh air into the swimming area.
The water stays at an impressive 90-96 degrees Fahrenheit. Check out the crater by swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, or taking a paddle board yoga class. If you prefer not to get wet, you are still welcome to take the self-guided tour to learn about the geology and history of the crater.

After your dip in the crater, it's time to start heading back home through a mountainous scenic route. You will soon come across Cascade Springs on the route, which features beautiful natural springs and waterfalls. This is a paved 0.8-mile loop trail that is easy for all ages.

Continue to enjoy the views of your scenic drive through American Fork Canyon. If you're in the mood for another hike, turn off to the Mt. Timpanogos North (Timpanooneke) Trailhead for a 3-mile out-and-back trail to Scout Falls. This trail is the same one hikers use to continue to the summit of Mt. Timpanogos, which is 15-miles round trip. Even just a short hike to Scout Falls will give you a taste of the beautiful mountain and wildlife surroundings. Be sure to bring water, hat, and sunscreen.

End your day of sightseeing and hiking at the Tsunami Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Lehi, Utah. This establishment serves an assortment of sushi, nigiri, and sashimi. You can also order other Asian cuisine such as Korean beef short ribs, salmon rangoon, poki tuna, and vegetable tempura.