You know that pleasant surprise of putting on a pair of pants and finding $20 in the pocket? Well, Utah is that pair of pants. With thousands of pockets. 

Every state likes to talk about the variety of experiences it has to offer. Well, Utah is uniquely qualified to brag. 

Three discrete geographical regions (Mojave Desert, Great Basin, Colorado Plateau), four distinct seasons, a dozen different biomes and climates, and a thousand years of human history all combine into four corners of a very diverse state. 

Here are 5 uniquely Utah sights that all out-of-towners and residents alike may not have heard of. 

Bonneville Seabase, Grantsville 

Near the southern point of the Great Salt Lake sits a weirdly natural inland sea. Spring water rising through the salty bed of the ancient Lake Bonneville reaches the same salinity as the ocean. Add some species of ocean fish and you’ll have a perfect snorkeling/scuba sanctuary, 600 miles from the coast. 

• Features: four distinct diving areas including White Rocks Bay, Habitat Bay, The Trench, and The Abyss. 

• Day use: $25 (make reservations for the best experience) 

• Rentals: scuba gear, snorkel gear and kids snorkel sets 

• Location: 1600-UT-138, Grantsville, UT 84029

Homestead Crater, Midway

Over 10,000 years in the making, The Homestead Crater was formed when melting snow on the Wasatch Mountains seeped deep within the earth. Two miles below the surface, the earth heated the water and it percolated upward. Along the way, it picked up minerals, which were then deposited on the surface – eventually forming the volcano-shaped limestone deposit we now know as “The Homestead Crater.” 

With a depth of 65 feet and an average temperature of 95 degrees, the hour-glass shaped geothermal hot spring is located on the property of the Homestead Resort. It offers scuba diving experience and allows people to get certified in the only warm scuba destination in the Continental U.S. 

If scuba diving isn’t your thing, you can simply swim, soak, snorkel on the surface, or even just tour the hot spring. Custom-built decks that go into the water make it easy to sit back and recharge in the geothermal waters. 

• Day use: reservations required 

• Pricing: soak only, $15-$18, snorkeling equipment rental is $8

• Location: 700 Homestead Dr, Midway, UT 84049

Cascade Springs, near Midway 

The Cascade Springs Interpretive Trail is a short walk over a paved and boardwalk path where you can spend your time enjoying the rushing waters and trout darting through the pools. Cascade Springs consists of a number of springs producing over 7,000,000 gallons of water daily, flowing over a series of pools into Provo Deer Creek. 

The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips and birding and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also allowed on this trail but must be kept on a leash. 

• Location: Located in the Uinta National Forest in the Wasatch Range, east of American Fork Canyon and west of Wasatch Mountain State Park. It’s also accessible via The Alpine Loop in American Fork Canyon. 

Fifth Water Hot Springs, Spanish Fork 

Three scenic waterfalls and some very nice hot springs are located along the Fifth Water Creek, which is a tributary to the Diamond Fork River, east of Spanish Fork. You can reach the springs and waterfalls from the Three Forks Trailhead in Diamond Fork Canyon, or from the Rays Valley Trailhead. It’s a 2.2-mile hike up with a 700 feet elevation gain. Worth it – especially with the three waterfalls you’ll find. 

• Distance: 4.3-mile round-trip moderate hiking trail 

• Location: Diamond Fork Rd, Springville, UT 84663. The trailhead is accessed at Three Forks parking area up Diamond Fork Canyon.

• Packing list: hiking or trail shoes, water, snacks, swimsuit, towel

Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Kanab

Formed by the erosion of pink-colored Navajo Sandstone. Shredded by four-wheels all year long. Coral Pink Sand Dunes is a very scenic area with dunes of warm, pink sand. The dunes have become a favorite place to ride off-highway vehicles. You can even go sand boarding at the dunes. 

• Main attractions: sand, ATV trails and riding areas, campground

• Location: Near the town of Kanab, approximately 310 miles south of Salt Lake City. From US Hwy 89 north of Kanab, follow the signs west to the State Park.

• Day use: $15 per vehicle; $10 for Utah seniors 65 and older 

Utah is full of hidden gems, these are just a few. Around every corner and over every hill, you’ll find a new destination full of adventure.