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The state of Utah is located in the western region of the US, and is known for for being one of the most religiously homogenous of all states, with 61% of its inhabitants claiming to be Mormons, and 88 % of its population living in and around Salt Lake City, the cultural and historical centre of this following. Vast expanses of the state, with its great geological diversity, are nearly uninhabited. Utah is composed of the regions of the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin and the Colorado Plateau. Its landscapes range from arid desert with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys.
Utah is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, with adventure waiting around every corner. Known for the ‘Greatest Snow on Earth’, Utah provides superb snow conditions of all varieties to suit every kind of winter sport or recreation amongst some of the most challenging slopes in the world. Utah has 13 incredible resorts, while Park City is the headquarters of the US Ski and Snowboard Association. Winter is the perfect time to plan a trip to the area, and you will find activities for toddlers, retirees, and all in-between ages, ranging from snowshoeing and sleigh riding to tubing and ice skating.
With five National Parks, Utah is America’s national parks capital. They include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Capitol Reef National Park. Utah also claims the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, since it is best accessed through southern Utah. In addition, Mesa Verde National Park is just across the border, in Colorado. They are located fairly close together, making it possible to experience them all in one trip. Whether you choose to visit just one or two, or to take a Grand Circle tour through them all, your trip is sure to be unforgettable. Delicate Arch, Utah’s scenic red rock icon, and the twisting waters of Zion’s Narrows, are only two of the awe-inspiring surprises enclosed within the parks’ boundaries. Whichever you visit, you will witness the intensity of all of nature’s colours and fantastic rock formations that will make your jaw drop.
The rivers of Utah offer some of the world’s best white water rafting, with trips to match virtually any schedule and appetite for adventure. Relax, enjoy the scenery and stage water fights on easy, flatwater sections of the Green or Colorado rivers. Feel the excitement of riding through the unique ‘sand waves’ of the San Juan river. Challenge the current in Westwater, Lodore and other famous canyons. But hang on for dear life in Grand and Cataract Canyons, over infamous drops like Satan’s Gut, Little Niagara and Lava Falls. For a slower pace, golfers will be delighted by the state’s golf retreats within spectacular surroundings. Because of Utah’s climatic variation, it is possible to find perfect golf weather somewhere in the state at almost every time of year. The cool Alpine greens of courses near Park City provide a perfect summer escape, while the many courses near St. George are popular in both summer and winter months for year-round golf. Other courses are located in cities, state parks or are set like gleaming oases in red rock desert terrain.
Temple Square in Salt Lake City is Utah’s most popular tourist destination. Here, within three city blocks in downtown Salt Lake City are to be found nearly 20 attractions related to Mormon pioneer history and genealogy, including the Salk Lake Temple, the Tabernacle and the Family History Library.
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