Hidden gems: Lagoon isn't all that glitters in Davis County

Davis County's main attractions — Lagoon, Cherry Hill, Antelope Island — are well known to the public. But what are the county's "secrets" — its lesser known treasures?

Here are 10 relatively unheralded destinations in Davis County — not in any particular order — that are worth checking out by county residents and outsiders alike.

Some are pretty obvious, while others are only known to those who live in certain areas of the county.

1. Fernwood picnic area, Layton.

East Layton residents are well aware of this outdoor treasure, but the rest of the county probably doesn't know about it.

This is a regular U.S. Forest Service day-use picnic area. It offers a great retreat for quiet picnicking or hiking.

There is ample parking, and the picnic area was recently improved.

This picnic area is not nearly as well known as Bountiful's Mueller Park, a similar attraction in the south end of the county.

2. Wilford C. Wood Museum, Bountiful.

This attraction is a private non-profit museum but does allow special tours at times. It contains historical treasures of great interest to LDS Church members.

One of the first church pulpits in Utah, originally located in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, resides here. There are also some of the original pipes from the tabernacle organ and original tabernacle benches.

Joseph Smith memorabilia is also included in the display.

Some items from this museum have been donated over the years to the LDS Church.

Wilford Wood, a Davis County resident who died in 1968, spent much of his life gathering artifacts and lands that are significant to LDS Church history.

3. Lagoon Trail, Farmington.

This paved, 2.6-mile path is a great addition to old downtown Farmington.

Mostly level, the trail is for walking, running, biking or equestrian use. It offers a quiet retreat from the urban Wasatch Front.

In recent years, the trail has been extended northward and connects with the Farmington Creek trail, which includes an underground crossing over north Main Street.