Ask any Park City resident. You'll hear the same response time and time again. "I moved here for the winters, but I stayed here for the summers." Though the sparkle of Utah's famed powder is what attracts many first-time visitors to Park City's mountains, sticking around to see those peaks dressed in green instead of white creates a love affair most can't resist. The dry mountain climate, averaging 80 degrees on a typical Park City summer day, makes for ultra comfortable vacation conditions. And as high elevation temperatures drop each evening, there's nary an air conditioner in Park City, but plenty a bed whose down comforters stay on yearlong.

Park City's dramatic mountain peaks become green with sage, grasses, and the boughs of aspen, fir, scrub oak and pine. Throw in the dash of color that billowing hot air balloons or pockets of wildflowers provide: the yellow of yarrow, the violet of lupine, the magenta of Indian paintbrush. Add the gurgle of mountain streams to listen to, the expanse of nearby reservoirs to contemplate, the endless network of trails to explore and the fantastic sunsets that spread themselves over town like an unfolding picnic blanket. You'll be hooked.

With summer temperatures so comfortable, and scenery so spectacular, it's easy to see why so many tourists make Park City a stop on their summer vacation. Add our great location, so easily accessible to Salt Lake and some of Utah's most pristine natural landscapes and recreational areas, and the variety of recreational, cultural, historic, shopping, and dining opportunities and you'll realize Park City offers something for everyone during the summer months.

Into recreation? Try golfing on the town's city golf course, or enjoy the two other public courses located within a scenic 30-mile drive from Park City limits. Over 100 miles of public mountain biking and hiking trails exist throughout Park City. Any number of mountain bike shops can outfit you with rentals, equipment, lessons, tips or tours if you like. The Rail Trail, railroad byways turned public trail, runs 29 miles from Park City to Coalville, making for a scenic daylong tour either by bike or hiking. Bring the kids up to the Little Miner's Park at the Park City Mountain Resort where they can enjoy the Alpine Slide and a variety of other kiddie rides. Take them mountain biking or hiking, or sign them up for a week of summer day camp activities at Deer Valley Resort. Fly down the same bobsled track you'll see the world's finest athletes compete on during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games when you take a "rocket ride" at the Utah Winter Sports Park.

Perhaps you're more into cultural events? Visit one of our 20-plus art galleries. Take in a Sundance film or quirky cult movie at the Park City Film Series. Enjoy a live performance with impressive local talent at the historic Egyptian Theatre on Park City's Main Street. Bring a picnic and take in the soothing sounds of the Utah Symphony under the stars on the slopes of Deer Valley Resort, or kick back at the City Park for free weekly concerts. See a visiting ballet or modern dance troupe or a chamber music concert by the Summit Institute for the Arts and Humanities.

Maybe you'd prefer to simply sit on an outside patio with a lemonade or Park City home brew and watch the world go by. Since our town of 6,900 boasts more than 100 restaurants of all ethnic genres in a variety of price ranges and styles, you'll have trouble narrowing down the choices. And shoppers can find everything from western cowboy fare to Indonesian pine furniture, fly-fishing paraphernalia, antique linens and lace, hand painted china, or Christmas ornaments in the array of Park City shops, boutiques and factory outlet stores. When you're finished enjoying Park City's many activities for the day, head back to your condo, bed and breakfast, guest house, hotel or lodge for a refreshing night's sleep in the cool, mountain air — and recharge yourself to start all over again tomorrow. Enjoy!