query: What is the National Park in Utah?

title: Canyonlands National Park

text: retains its own character. Author Edward Abbey, a frequent visitor, described the Canyonlands as "the most weird, wonderful, magical place on earth—there is nothing else like it anywhere." In the early 1950s, Bates Wilson, then superintendent of Arches National Monument, began exploring the area to the south and west of Moab, Utah. After seeing what is now known as the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, Wilson began advocating for the establishment of a new national park that would include the Needles. Additional explorations by Wilson and others expanded the areas proposed for inclusion into the new national park to

title: National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Utah

text: in National Register of Historic Places listings in Zion National Park. This list covers the 51 others. One other site in the county was once listed, but has since been removed. Besides those included in Zion National Park, the current listings are: National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Utah This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Utah. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington County, Utah, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided

title: National Register of Historic Places listings in Zion National Park

text: small portion of the park extends into Iron County but includes no National Register-listed places). The town closest by any practical route to all of these is Springdale, Utah. For NRHP-listed places elsewhere in the county, see National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Utah.) This list is sorted alphabetically. Discussion of most of these, organized by type of property instead, is also provided in the following article: Historical buildings and structures of Zion National Park. National Register of Historic Places listings in Zion National Park This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings

title: Arches National Park

text: Arches National Park Arches National Park is a national park in eastern Utah, United States. The park is adjacent to the Colorado River, north of Moab, Utah. More than 2,000 natural sandstone arches are located in the park, including the well-known Delicate Arch, as well as a variety of unique geological resources and formations. The park contains the highest density of natural arches in the world. The park consists of of high desert located on the Colorado Plateau. The highest elevation in the park is at Elephant Butte, and the lowest elevation is at the visitor center. The park receives

title: Arches National Park

text: of the park are: See additional images at Wikimedia<br> Arches National Park Arches National Park is a national park in eastern Utah, United States. The park is adjacent to the Colorado River, north of Moab, Utah. More than 2,000 natural sandstone arches are located in the park, including the well-known Delicate Arch, as well as a variety of unique geological resources and formations. The park contains the highest density of natural arches in the world. The park consists of of high desert located on the Colorado Plateau. The highest elevation in the park is at Elephant Butte, and the lowest

title: Zion National Park

text: Carmel Junction. Adjacent to the park on the south is the town of Springdale, Utah, which offers services such as lodging, food, and entertainment. Driving through the east side of Zion to U.S. Route 89 allows access to Bryce Canyon National Park in the north or to the north rim of the Grand Canyon in the south. Due to the narrowness of the Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel, RVs and buses must obtain a special pass and can only drive through the tunnel during limited hours. Zion National Park Zion National Park is an American national park located in southwestern Utah near

title: U.S. Route 191 in Utah

text: Nation land and crosses mostly desolate parts of the state. The largest cities served by US-191 are Moab, Price and Vernal. The highway nears the level in 2 places in Utah, over Indian Summit near Price and again while crossing the Uintah Mountains near Vernal. It leaves Utah at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. US-191 directly or indirectly serves a number of parks in eastern Utah: Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Hovenweep National Monument, Natural Bridges National Monument, Capitol Reef National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Dinosaur National Monument, and

title: Capitol Reef National Park

text: Capitol Reef National Park Capitol Reef National Park is an American national park located in south-central Utah. The park is approximately long on its northsouth axis but an average of just wide. The park was established in 1971 to preserve of desert landscape and is open all year with May through September being the highest visitation months. Located partially in Wayne County, Utah, the area was originally named "Wayne Wonderland" in the 1920s by local boosters Ephraim P. Pectol and Joseph S. Hickman. Capitol Reef National Park was initially designated a national monument on August 2, 1937, by President Franklin

text: National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Utah This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, Utah. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington County, Utah, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in a map. There are 79 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county. Of these, 28 are located within Zion National Park and are described

text: National Register of Historic Places listings in Zion National Park This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Zion National Park. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Zion National Park, Utah, United States. The locations of National Register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in a Google map. There are 28 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the park, all located within Washington County (note a

title: Koosharem, Utah

text: Koosharem, Utah Koosharem is a town in Sevier County, Utah, United States. Koosharem is also known as "Grass Valley". It generally comprises the area known as Burrville, Utah on the north, south through the valley and through the town of Koosharem and down to the south end with the town of Greenwich, Utah. The valley is made up of private lands nestled within the Fishlake National Forest. Koosharem is situated at the cross-roads for travelers going between Capitol Reef National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park and/or Zion's National Park. Koosharem is also the closest town to the famous Fish

title: National Register of Historic Places listings in Bryce Canyon National Park

text: National Register of Historic Places listings in Bryce Canyon National Park This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Bryce Canyon National Park. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States. The locations of National Register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in a Google map. There are 13 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the park, one of which is a

text: National Historic Landmark. National Register of Historic Places listings in Bryce Canyon National Park This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Bryce Canyon National Park. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States. The locations of National Register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in a Google map. There are 13 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the park, one of

title: Torrey, Utah

text: Torrey, Utah Torrey is a town located on State Route 24 in Wayne County, Utah, United States, from Capitol Reef National Park. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 182. The town was established in the 1880s by Mormon settlers, and was initially known as Youngtown, after John Willard Young; it is generally held to be named after Jay L. Torrey from Pittsfield, Illinois. Torrey was a member of the Wyoming legislature, who, upon the advent of the Spanish–American War, achieved national attention by proposing the creation of what became three volunteer cavalry regiments, made up

title: The Narrows (Zion National Park)

text: The Narrows (Zion National Park) The Narrows is the narrowest section of Zion Canyon in Zion National Park, Utah. Situated on the North Fork of the Virgin River and upstream of the main canyon, The Narrows is one of the premier hikes in the park and on the Colorado Plateau. "The Narrows" refers to both the bottom-up hike from the Temple of Sinawava to Big Springs, as well as the top-down hike from Chamberlain's Ranch back to the Temple of Sinawava. Mormon Pioneer and Explorer Nephi Johnson was guided to Zion Canyon in November, 1858 by a friendly Paiute Indian,

title: The Narrows (Zion National Park)

text: during rainy periods as the winding canyon and sheer walls make approaching flash floods all the more sudden and difficult to evade. The Narrows (Zion National Park) The Narrows is the narrowest section of Zion Canyon in Zion National Park, Utah. Situated on the North Fork of the Virgin River and upstream of the main canyon, The Narrows is one of the premier hikes in the park and on the Colorado Plateau. "The Narrows" refers to both the bottom-up hike from the Temple of Sinawava to Big Springs, as well as the top-down hike from Chamberlain's Ranch back to the

title: Zion National Park

text: Zion National Park Zion National Park is an American national park located in southwestern Utah near the city of Springdale. A prominent feature of the park is Zion Canyon, which is long and up to deep. The canyon walls are reddish and tan-colored Navajo Sandstone eroded by the North Fork of the Virgin River. The lowest point in the park is at Coalpits Wash and the highest peak is at Horse Ranch Mountain. Located at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert regions, the park has a unique geography and a variety of life zones that

title: Koosharem, Utah

text: Koosharem is located in the Sevier School District and has one elementary school. Koosharem, Utah Koosharem is a town in Sevier County, Utah, United States. Koosharem is also known as "Grass Valley". It generally comprises the area known as Burrville, Utah on the north, south through the valley and through the town of Koosharem and down to the south end with the town of Greenwich, Utah. The valley is made up of private lands nestled within the Fishlake National Forest. Koosharem is situated at the cross-roads for travelers going between Capitol Reef National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park and/or

title: Canyonlands National Park

text: Canyonlands National Park Canyonlands National Park is an American national park located in southeastern Utah near the town of Moab. The park preserves a colorful landscape eroded into countless canyons, mesas, and buttes by the Colorado River, the Green River, and their respective tributaries. Legislation creating the park was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on September 12, 1964. The park is divided into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze, and the combined rivers—the Green and Colorado—which carved two large canyons into the Colorado Plateau. While these areas share a primitive desert atmosphere, each

title: Canyonlands National Park

text: quickened the rate of canyon excavation along with other erosion. Similar types of erosion are ongoing, but occur at a slower rate. Canyonlands National Park Canyonlands National Park is an American national park located in southeastern Utah near the town of Moab. The park preserves a colorful landscape eroded into countless canyons, mesas, and buttes by the Colorado River, the Green River, and their respective tributaries. Legislation creating the park was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on September 12, 1964. The park is divided into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze, and the

title: Capitol Reef National Park

text: the park requires a free permit available at the visitor center. Activities in the park include hiking, horseback riding, and driving tours. Mountain biking is prohibited on park trails but allowed on roadways. The orchards planted by Mormon pioneers are maintained by the National Park Service. From early March to mid-October, various fruit—cherries, apricots, peaches, pears, or apples—can be harvested by visitors for a small fee. Capitol Reef National Park Capitol Reef National Park is an American national park located in south-central Utah. The park is approximately long on its northsouth axis but an average of just wide. The park

title: Bryce Canyon National Park

text: (image gallery)<br> Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park () is an American national park located in southwestern Utah. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which despite its name, is not a canyon, but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is much smaller, and sits

title: Bryce Canyon National Park

text: Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park () is an American national park located in southwestern Utah. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which despite its name, is not a canyon, but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is much smaller, and sits at a

title: Bryce Canyon National Park

text: including foxes, badgers, porcupines, elk, black bears, bobcats, and woodpeckers. Mule deer are the most common large mammals in the park. Elk and pronghorn, which have been reintroduced nearby, sometimes venture into the park. Bryce Canyon National Park forms part of the habitat of three wildlife species that are listed under the Endangered Species Act: the Utah prairie dog, the California condor, and the southwestern willow flycatcher. The Utah prairie dog is a threatened species that was reintroduced to the park for conservation, and the largest protected population is found within the park's boundaries. About 170 species of birds visit

title: Interstate 70 in Utah

text: of I-70 is part of the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, recognized as a scenic byway by both the National Scenic Byways and Utah Scenic Byways programs. Listed attractions along the byway in the Green River area include Crystal Geyser, Capitol Reef National Park and Green River State Park. From this point east the freeway is routed across a flat area between the Book Cliffs and the Colorado River, called Sagers Flat. Along the way it passes by the towns of Crescent Junction, Thompson Springs and Cisco. Natural features visible from this portion include Arches National Park and Castle Valley. Other

title: Bryce Canyon National Park

text: of Utah and the Utah State Legislature, however, lobbied for national protection of the area. Mather relented and sent his recommendation to President Warren G. Harding, who on June 8, 1923 declared Bryce Canyon a national monument. A road was built the same year on the plateau to provide easy access to outlooks over the amphitheaters. From 1924 to 1925, Bryce Canyon Lodge was built from local timber and stone. Members of the United States Congress started work in 1924 on upgrading Bryce Canyon's protection status from a national monument to a national park in order to establish Utah National

title: Fruita, Utah

text: in 1966 by the National Park Service. Fruita is currently the heart and administrative center of Capitol Reef National Park. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fruita has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. Fruita, Utah Fruita is the best-known settlement in Capitol Reef National Park in Wayne County, Utah, United States. It is located at the confluence of Fremont River and Sulphur Creek. Fruita was established in 1880 by a group of Mormons led by Nels Johnson, under the name "Junction." The town became known as Fruita in 1902 or 1904. In 1900, Fruita was named

title: Capitol Reef National Park

text: Senator Frank E. Moss of Utah and was essentially the same as the defunct S. 531 except that it called for an additional of public lands for a Capitol Reef National Park. In the House, Utah Representative K. Gunn McKay (with Representative Lloyd) had introduced H.R. 9053 to replace the dead H.R. 17152. This time around, the House bill dropped the concept of an adjunct Capitol Reef National Recreation Area and adopted the Senate concept of a 25-year limit on continued grazing. The Department of Interior was still recommending a national park of and a 10-year limit for grazing phase-out.

title: Utah

text: accepted. One of the conditions for granting Utah statehood was that a ban on polygamy be written into the state constitution. This was a condition required of other western states that were admitted into the Union later. Statehood was officially granted on January 4, 1896. Beginning in the early 20th century, with the establishment of such national parks as Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park, Utah became known for its natural beauty. Southern Utah became a popular filming spot for arid, rugged scenes featured in the popular mid-century western film genre. From such films, most US residents recognize

title: Fruita, Utah

text: Fruita, Utah Fruita is the best-known settlement in Capitol Reef National Park in Wayne County, Utah, United States. It is located at the confluence of Fremont River and Sulphur Creek. Fruita was established in 1880 by a group of Mormons led by Nels Johnson, under the name "Junction." The town became known as Fruita in 1902 or 1904. In 1900, Fruita was named "The Eden of Wayne County" for its large orchards. Fruita was abandoned in 1955 when the National Park Service purchased the town to be included in Capitol Reef National Park. Today few buildings remain, except for the

title: Sulphur Creek (Utah)

text: town of Fruita, Utah, located within Capitol Reef National Park. During the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, David Kimball, Herber Kimball and W. Riley Judd sub-contracted to build part of the railroad along Sulphur Creek Sulphur Creek (Utah) Sulphur Creek is a slot canyon canyoneering route found in Capitol Reef National Park in the state of Utah. It is a 6.25 mile hike one way and has been categorized by the state of Utah as an easy hiking trail. The canyon contains waterfalls, pools, overhangs and red sandstone, and a shallow stream that runs through it year-round. The route begins

title: Kanab, Utah

text: Kanab, Utah Kanab ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Utah, United States. It is located on Kanab Creek just north of the Arizona state line. This area was first settled in 1864 and the town was founded in 1870 when ten Latter-Day Saint families moved into the area. The population was 4,312 at the 2010 census. Kanab is situated in the "Grand Circle" area, centrally located among Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon (North Rim), Zion National Park, and Lake Powell. Other nearby attractions include Grand Staircase-Escalante National

title: Cedar City, Utah

text: connection to Cedar City in 1923 established the area as a tourism gateway to nearby Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Cedar Breaks National Monument. Cedar City continues to be a center of tourism, commercial development, education and the arts in southwestern Utah. The city has shared in the rapid growth of much of southwestern Utah since the late 1980s. Cedar City is located in the southeast Great Basin, and is about north of the northeastern edge of the Mojave Desert. Its elevation of gives it a cooler and less arid climate compared to

title: Utah State Route 63

text: Utah State Route 63 Utah State Route 63 (SR-63) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Utah. Just long, it serves as a connection between Utah State Route 12 (a scenic byway) and Bryce Canyon National Park. Starting from the northern edge of Bryce Canyon National Park, the route runs northward, passing a view area, and exiting Dixie National Forest within the first mile. It continues north until its terminus at the intersection with SR-12 less than two miles later. This route number was originally in use from 19311971 as a route from Salina to Scipio. The route

title: Bryce Canyon National Park

text: Bryce's more remote location. In 2016, Bryce Canyon received 2,365,110 recreational visitors, representing an increase of 35% from the prior year. Bryce Canyon National Park is located in southwestern Utah about northeast of and higher than Zion National Park. The weather in Bryce Canyon is therefore cooler, and the park receives more precipitation: a total of per year. Yearly temperatures vary from an average minimum of in January to an average maximum of in July, but extreme temperatures can range from . The record high temperature in the park was on July 14, 2002. The record low temperature was on

title: Rockville Bridge (Rockville, Utah)

text: Rockville Bridge (Rockville, Utah) The Rockville Bridge spans the east fork of the Virgin River in Rockville, Utah, United States. The bridge was built for the National Park Service in 1924 to provide a link between Zion National Park and the North Rim area of Grand Canyon National Park. The new bridge allowed motorists to take a circular tour of the national parks in southern Utah and northern Arizona. The Rockville route was superseded in 1928 by the construction of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. The bridge was designed by the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads for the Park Service, fabricated

title: Utah State Route 9

text: Utah State Route 9 State Route 9 (SR-9) is a state highway in southern Utah, serving Zion National Park. It starts at the western terminus at exit 16 on I-15, passing through Zion National Park, and ending at the eastern junction with US-89. The entire length of the highway has been designated the Zion Park Scenic Byway. There is a fee to travel through Zion National Park, but the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is open to private vehicles year-round. A separate fee is required for vehicles 7'10" wide and/or 11'4" tall or larger. This fee pays for a park employee to

title: Horse Barn (Bryce Canyon, Utah)

text: in the small rooms and gypsum wallboard finish in the larger room. The barn has been moved from its original location to a small collection of NPS and Utah Parks Company structures that were moved to the site from the 1950s. The original site was close to the present Old National Park Service Housing Historic District. The barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1995. Horse Barn (Bryce Canyon, Utah) The Horse Barn at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, is a rustic structure built in 1929, shortly after the National Park Service assumed control

title: Utah State University Eastern

text: began to climb to more than 2,000 students enrolled in more than 400 courses. In 2010, the College of Eastern Utah merged with Utah State University creating Utah State University Eastern (USU Eastern). Shortly after the merger, Dr. Joe Peterson, a former vice president of instruction at Salt Lake Community College, became the school's first chancellor, reporting directly to USU president Stan L. Albrecht. Situated in the center of Price, Utah, USU Eastern's main campus is set on about and is surrounded by geological and recreational features including the San Rafael Swell, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and the

title: Utah State Route 63

text: number was withdrawn when this route was transferred to SR-26, and subsequently designated as part of US-50. Utah State Route 12 originally had a short spur serving Bryce Canyon. This spur was split off into a distinct highway, SR-63, in 1975. Utah State Route 63 Utah State Route 63 (SR-63) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Utah. Just long, it serves as a connection between Utah State Route 12 (a scenic byway) and Bryce Canyon National Park. Starting from the northern edge of Bryce Canyon National Park, the route runs northward, passing a view area, and exiting

title: Bryce Canyon City, Utah

text: Bryce Canyon City, Utah Bryce Canyon City, sometimes shown as Bryce on maps, is a town in Garfield County, Utah, United States, adjacent to Bryce Canyon National Park. The town, formerly known as "Ruby's Inn", was officially incorporated on July 23, 2007 under a short-lived state law. The population was 198 at the 2010 census. Bryce Canyon City is located some east of Panguitch, just outside the park entrance at the northwest corner of Bryce Canyon National Park, about north of the park's visitor center. The town lies alongside Utah State Route 63, near the park's popular Sunset Point. The

title: Utah, This Is the Place

text:
place!

 There is beauty in the snow-capped mountains, in the lakes and streams.
 There are valleys filled with farms and orchards too.
 The spirit of its people shows in everything they do.
 Utah is the place where dreams come true.

 Utah! With its pioneer spirit.
 Utah! What a great legacy!
 Blessed from Heaven above.
 It's the land that we love.
 This is the place

 Utah! Utah! Utah!
 This is the place! Utah, This Is the Place "Utah, This is the Place" is the state song of the U.S. state of Utah. It was written in 1996 by

title: Utah, This Is the Place

text:
song, "Utah, We Love Thee" became the State Hymn. This song was placed in the public domain by the composers when it was made the state song of Utah. However, the composer did not make an arrangement available to the public without charge. There is currently no written score that is available without purchasing from the composer. Utah! People working together
 Utah! What a great place to be.
 Blessed from Heaven above.
 It's the land that we love.
 This is the place!

 Utah! With its mountains and valleys.
 Utah! With its canyons and streams.
 You can go anywhere.
 But

title: Utah Olympic Park

text: Utah Olympic Park The Utah Olympic Park is a winter sports park built for the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is located east of Salt Lake City near Park City, Utah, United States. During the 2002 games the park hosted the bobsleigh, skeleton, luge, ski jumping, and Nordic combined events. It still serves a training center for Olympic and development level athletes. Other facilities in addition to the ski jumps and bobsled track located on site include a 2002 Winter Olympics and Ski Museum, day lodge, summer aerial training splash pool, ziplines, and a mountain coaster. Like the Utah Olympic Oval

title: Vivian Park, Utah

text: would spend summers from the 4th of July to Labor Day at Vivian Park. He owned the family cabin there until he died. The Vivian Park station is the western terminus of the Heber Valley Railroad. (The heritage railroad runs east to its main station, and eastern terminus, in Heber City in the Heber Valley.) Vivian Park is located at (40.35496, -111.574083). It lies above sea level. Residents of Vivian Park are officially known as "Vivianites". Vivian Park, Utah Vivian Park is an unincorporated community in northeastern Utah County, Utah, United States. The community is located in Provo Canyon along

title: National Register of Historic Places listings in Utah County, Utah

text: National Register of Historic Places listings in Utah County, Utah This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Utah County, Utah. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Utah County, Utah, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in a map. There are 176 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county, including 1 National Historic Landmark. Another 15 sites in the county were

text: once listed, but have since been removed. National Register of Historic Places listings in Utah County, Utah This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Utah County, Utah. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Utah County, Utah, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in a map. There are 176 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county, including 1 National Historic Landmark.

title: Utah Lake State Park

text: Utah Lake State Park Utah Lake State Park is a state park in west Provo, Utah, United States. The park is located at the west end of Provo Center Street on the east shore of Utah Lake (the largest fresh water lake in the state) immediately northwest of the Provo Municipal Airport. A day-use permit also covers use of boat ramps. Utah Lake State Park has two loops: "Loop A" and "Loop B". Campsites can accommodate both back-in and pull-through parking for RVs, and camping spots for tents are available. Each campsite includes running water and electricity (30 amp service),

title: Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum

text: Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum The Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum is a museum in Vernal, Utah, United States. The Utah Field House of Natural History State Park consists of a structure on a property. The museum displays prehistoric geological, anthropological, and natural history items found near the Uinta Mountains and within the Uinta Basin. The park has a picnic area, and camping is available at nearby Red Fleet State Park Steinaker State Park and Dinosaur National Monument. The Utah Field House of Natural History contains a rotunda, three exhibit halls, a

title: Utah Olympic Park

text: medals (and a display on how they were created), costumes and puppets used during the ceremonies, many of the officially licensed pins produced for the games, a photo op at an Olympic torch mounted in front of a large photo of the cauldron, along with video clips and other memorabilia. Utah Olympic Park The Utah Olympic Park is a winter sports park built for the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is located east of Salt Lake City near Park City, Utah, United States. During the 2002 games the park hosted the bobsleigh, skeleton, luge, ski jumping, and Nordic combined events. It

title: Utah Olympic Park Jumps

text: a brand new 120-meter jump. Utah Olympic Park Jumps The Utah Olympic Park Jumps is a ski jumping venue at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah, United States. It is a venue in the FIS Ski jumping World Cup, and the host of 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt Lake City won its 1995 bid to host the 2002 Winter Olympics, and plans were developed to expand the park. On October 9, 1997 SLOC approved the plan to spend an additional $48 million to upgrade and expand the recently completed park. The plans called for replacing and moving the existing

title: Utah Olympic Park Jumps

text: Utah Olympic Park Jumps The Utah Olympic Park Jumps is a ski jumping venue at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah, United States. It is a venue in the FIS Ski jumping World Cup, and the host of 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt Lake City won its 1995 bid to host the 2002 Winter Olympics, and plans were developed to expand the park. On October 9, 1997 SLOC approved the plan to spend an additional $48 million to upgrade and expand the recently completed park. The plans called for replacing and moving the existing 90-meter ski jump, and building

title: Hyde Park, Utah

text: Hyde Park, Utah Hyde Park is a city in north-central Cache County, Utah, United States. The population was 3,833 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 4,274 in 2014. It is included in the Logan, Utah-Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area. The first settlers were Latter-day Saints who moved from Lehi in 1860. Hyde Park was officially organized by Ezra T. Benson on July 1, 1860. The settlement was named in honor of William Hyde, one of the first settlers to arrive in the area on April 23, 1860. The name choice also evoked Hyde Park in London, England which

title: Utah Lake State Park

text: a fire pit with a barbecue grill, and a picnic table. Restroom facilities are shared, as are dumpsters. Free, unisex shower stalls are accessible on the outside of the restrooms. Wheelchair accessible locations include: For updated information regarding facilities for the physically challenged, contact the park. Utah Lake State Park Utah Lake State Park is a state park in west Provo, Utah, United States. The park is located at the west end of Provo Center Street on the east shore of Utah Lake (the largest fresh water lake in the state) immediately northwest of the Provo Municipal Airport. A day-use

title: Utah Olympic Park Track

text: Utah Olympic Park Track The Utah Olympic Park Track is a bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track located in the Utah Olympic Park, near Park City, Utah, United States. During the 2002 Winter Olympics, held nearby in Salt Lake City, the track hosted the bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton events. Today the track still serves as a training center for Olympic and development level athletes, and hosts numerous local and international competitions. In 1989, Utah's voters passed the Olympic referendum, which allowed for taxpayer money to be used to construct a winter sports park, which would include the track. The park would

title: Utah Army National Guard

text: of its support organization. National coordination of various state National Guard units are maintained through the National Guard Bureau. In one sense the Utah Army National Guard was originally formed in 1849. In 1847, as Mormon settlers began arriving in what become known as Utah, it was realized that some sort of militia would be needed to protect the new settlements. The core of this new militia were former members of the Nauvoo Legion, which was formed in Nauvoo, Illinois around 1840. For a number of years members of the Utah-based militia could be seen wearing elements of the old

title: Park Valley, Utah

text: Park Valley, Utah Park Valley is an unincorporated community in north-central Box Elder County, Utah, United States. The community lies in the northwestern part of the state, northwest of the state capital at Salt Lake City, and west of the county seat at Brigham City. Utah State Route 30 runs through the center of the valley, generally from east to west. The valley is a roughly oval shape of about in length east to west and about north to south, covering a major portion of the western end of the county. Park Valley anchors the northern end of the Great

title: U.S. Route 191 in Utah

text: State Routes 46 and 279, vehicles wider than are required to have two police escorts. Between Vernal and the Wyoming State line, vehicles longer than are required to have two certified pilot escorts. Vehicles heavier than per axle are prohibited on Flaming Gorge Dam. When US-191 was created in 1926, it did not enter Utah, only running from Idaho Falls northeast to Yellowstone National Park. An extension in the late 1930s brought US-191 south to Brigham City, Utah, following what was then SR-41 and is now mostly SR-13. With the construction of I-15 parallel to US-191, the latter route was

title: Utah Olympic Park Track

text: the highest recorded luge speed of on October 16, 2001 that made the "Guinness Book of World Records". Benshoof's speed record was eclipsed by Germany's Felix Loch on February 21, 2009 at the 2008-09 Luge World Cup season finale at the Whistler Sliding Centre in British Columbia, Canada when Loch reached a top speed of . Utah Olympic Park Track The Utah Olympic Park Track is a bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton track located in the Utah Olympic Park, near Park City, Utah, United States. During the 2002 Winter Olympics, held nearby in Salt Lake City, the track hosted the bobsleigh,

title: What Is the What

text: That Happens Will Happen Today". Tom Tykwer plans to adapt the novel into a film. In 2009, the novel received the Prix Médicis étranger in France. What Is the What What Is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng is a 2006 novel written by Dave Eggers. It is based on the life of Valentino Achak Deng, a Sudanese child refugee who immigrated to the United States under the Lost Boys of Sudan program. It was a finalist for the National Book Award. As a boy, Achak is separated from his family during the Second Sudanese Civil War when

title: Stansbury Park, Utah

text: Stansbury Park, Utah Stansbury Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tooele County, Utah, United States. The population was 5,145 at the 2010 Census; it was 2,385 at the 2000 census; the 1990 census population was 1,049. Stansbury Park is located in the northern end of Tooele Valley at the base of the Oquirrh Mountains. Traveling by Interstate 80, Stansbury Park is 35 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. Stansbury Park was proposed by the original developer (Terracor) as a planned community with a lake for sailing and canoeing, an eighteen-hole golf course, clubhouse, swimming pool, and parks. Although the

title: What Is the What

text: What Is the What What Is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng is a 2006 novel written by Dave Eggers. It is based on the life of Valentino Achak Deng, a Sudanese child refugee who immigrated to the United States under the Lost Boys of Sudan program. It was a finalist for the National Book Award. As a boy, Achak is separated from his family during the Second Sudanese Civil War when the Arab militia, referred to as "murahaleen" (which is Arabic for the deported), wipes out his Dinka village, Marial Bai. During the assault, he loses sight

title: University of Utah Research Park

text: park: University of Utah Research Park The University of Utah Research Park, also known as Bionic Valley, is located on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, United States. The facility has helped create many businesses based on the work of university scientists over the years. Research Park now houses more than forty companies alongside sixty-nine academic departments and employs more than 7,500 people. The annual in-state productivity of park residents exceeds $550 million. In 1968, the Utah state legislature allocated 320 acres along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail to develop a research park. Research Park was

title: Utah Olympic Park

text: expansion work completed by fall 2000. Ownership of the park was transferred from the Utah Sports Authority to SLOC on July 14, 1999. Soon after, in Spring 2000, the name "Utah Winter Sports Park" became the "Utah Olympic Park'. The park still serves a training center for Olympic and development level athletes, as well as a recreational highlight in the state. Other facilities in addition to the Nordic jumps and bobsled track located at the park include a 2002 Winter Olympics Museum and Ski Museum in the Joe Quinney Winter Sports Center, a day lodge, summer aerial training jumps and

title: University of Utah Research Park

text: University of Utah Research Park The University of Utah Research Park, also known as Bionic Valley, is located on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, United States. The facility has helped create many businesses based on the work of university scientists over the years. Research Park now houses more than forty companies alongside sixty-nine academic departments and employs more than 7,500 people. The annual in-state productivity of park residents exceeds $550 million. In 1968, the Utah state legislature allocated 320 acres along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail to develop a research park. Research Park was intended

title: Vivian Park, Utah

text: Vivian Park, Utah Vivian Park is an unincorporated community in northeastern Utah County, Utah, United States. The community is located in Provo Canyon along the Provo River and U.S. Route 189, about northeast of Provo. It is situated between Mount Timpanogos on the northwest, Wildwood on the east, Cascade Mountain on the south, and Bridal Veil Falls on the west. The community was named after Vivian McBride (daughter of the owner of the first grocery store and post office on the Provo East Bench). When the late Thomas S. Monson (former President of the LDS Church) was a child he

title: Park City, Utah

text: PC-SLC Connect to Park City Transit are not an issue. Chart designations: Park City High School is located at 1752 Kearns Blvd Park City, Utah. Park City School District's size is in the middle of the other Utah school districts, with more than 4,500 students. It is also close to the state average ethnic minority composition. Of its students 17% are ethnic minorities—mostly of Hispanic heritage. The school provides its students with a series of film and TV production classes, and hosts "The Miner Film Festival" each year for students to enter their films and show them at the Eccles

title: Utah Air National Guard

text: Utah Air National Guard The Utah Air National Guard (UT ANG) is the aerial militia of the U.S. State of Utah. Along with the Utah Army National Guard it is an element of the Utah National Guard. As state militia units, the units in the Utah Air National Guard are not in the normal United States Air Force chain of command. They are under the jurisdiction of the Governor of Utah through the office of the Utah Adjutant General unless they are federalized by order of the President of the United States. The Utah Air National Guard is headquartered in

title: Stansbury Park, Utah

text: about two miles southeast of the park, east of Utah State Route 36. Originally, the golf course was watered from another deep well within the Park boundary at the southeast corner, but that water had such a high level of hardness that it was abandoned in 1985 and the potable-water well is now also used to serve the golf course. Sewer service is provided by a lagoon complex northwest of the community (north of Utah State Route 138). These services are administered by the Stansbury Park Improvement District. The golf course, swimming pool, and common areas within Stansbury Park were

title: Park Valley, Utah

text: the railroad on Park Valley had begun. The first permanent settler was William P. (Cotton) Thomas, who migrated from Brigham City in 1869, and developed a cattle ranch near Dove Creek. The heavy growth of trees along the creek and the view of the valley inspired the name. The town experienced a minor boom in 1890 when gold was discovered. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Park Valley has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. Park Valley, Utah Park Valley is an unincorporated community in north-central Box Elder County, Utah, United States. The community lies in the

title: Stansbury Park, Utah

text: its water and sewer are provided by the Stansbury Park Improvement District, it is now considered an integral part of the development. The area includes several businesses, clustered in two developments at the southeast and northeast corners of the area along Utah State Route 36. As of 2017, the community is not incorporated; thus all municipal services (except for water and sewer service) are provided by Tooele County. A proposal to incorporate was voted down in November 2015. Stansbury Park receives mail service from the Tooele (Utah) Post Office, ZIP 84074. Drinking water for Stansbury Park comes from deep wells

title: Park City, Utah

text: as a destination resort. Since the rise of the skiing and tourist economy, Park City houses more tourists than residents. It has become a place of fame through the 2002 Winter Olympic games and provides more attractions than ever before. In the 1950s, Utah began to feed on Park City as a mountain getaway, and not until D. James Canon promoted winter sports in Utah, with the promotional scheme of “Ski Utah” and “The Greatest Snow on Earth” did many drive to see the city. Utah drew in over 648,000 tourists in 1970 and now a yearly average of 4

title: Summit Park, Utah

text: Summit Park, Utah Summit Park is a census-designated place (CDP) on the western edge of Summit County, Utah, United States. The population was 6,597 at the 2000 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all of it land. Summit Park is served by Interstate 80. As of the census of 2000, there were 6,597 people, 2,241 households, and 1,747 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 304.0 people per square mile (((1/2.59)*304.0) round 1/km). There were 2,508 housing units at an average density of 115.6/sq mi (((1/2.59)*115.6) round 1/km).

title: Station Park (Farmington, Utah)

text: Station Park (Farmington, Utah) Station Park is a TOD (transit-oriented development) located in Farmington, Utah, United States. It borders the Farmington frontrunner station. Centercal Properties developed and currently maintains Station Park. Amenities include a fountain that is synchronized to music and lights, an ice skating rink and a Cinemark theatre. Haws Companies began to buy land for Station Park in 1996. Then they worked with Farmington city from 2000-2006 to develop the land before selling it to CenterCal properties in 2007. Development of Station Park began in 2008. In 2013 Haws Companies filed a lawsuit against Farmington city citing discrimination

title: Station Park (Farmington, Utah)

text: against Haws Companies and failure to follow through on previous agreements. In 2014 Haws Companies dropped the suit against Farmington city. Station Park opened in 2011. Station Park (Farmington, Utah) Station Park is a TOD (transit-oriented development) located in Farmington, Utah, United States. It borders the Farmington frontrunner station. Centercal Properties developed and currently maintains Station Park. Amenities include a fountain that is synchronized to music and lights, an ice skating rink and a Cinemark theatre. Haws Companies began to buy land for Station Park in 1996. Then they worked with Farmington city from 2000-2006 to develop the land before

title: National Register of Historic Places listings in Utah

text: National Register of Historic Places listings in Utah This is a directory of properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Utah, USA. There are more than 1,800 listed properties in Utah. Each of the 29 counties in Utah has at least two listings on the National Register. The following are approximate tallies of current listings in Utah on the National Register of Historic Places. These counts are based on entries in the National Register Information Database as of April 24, 2008 and new weekly listings posted since then on the National Register of Historic Places

title: Yellowstone National Park

text: 4,700 in 2007, the number dropped to 3,000 in 2008 after a harsh winter and controversial brucellosis management sending hundreds to slaughter. The Yellowstone Park bison herd is believed to be one of only four free roaming and genetically pure herds on public lands in North America. The other three herds are the Henry Mountains bison herd of Utah, at Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota and in Elk Island National Park in Alberta. To combat the perceived threat of brucellosis transmission to cattle, national park personnel regularly harass bison herds back into the park when they venture outside

title: Great Basin National Park

text: Great Basin National Park Great Basin National Park is an American national park located in White Pine County in east-central Nevada, near the Utah border, established in 1986. The park is most commonly entered by way of Nevada State Route 488, which is connected to U.S. Routes 6 and 50 by Nevada State Route 487 via the small town of Baker, the closest settlement. The park derives its name from the Great Basin, the dry and mountainous region between the Sierra Nevada and the Wasatch Mountains. Topographically, this area is known as the Basin and Range Province. The park is

title: Park City, Utah

text: Center. Park City, Utah Park City is a city in Summit County, Utah, United States. It is considered to be part of the Wasatch Back. The city is southeast of downtown Salt Lake City and from Salt Lake City's east edge of Sugar House along Interstate 80. The population was 7,558 at the 2010 census. On average, the tourist population greatly exceeds the number of permanent residents. After a population decline following the shutdown of the area's mining industry, the city rebounded during the 1980s and 1990s through an expansion of its tourism business. The city currently brings in a

title: Park City, Utah

text: Park City, Utah Park City is a city in Summit County, Utah, United States. It is considered to be part of the Wasatch Back. The city is southeast of downtown Salt Lake City and from Salt Lake City's east edge of Sugar House along Interstate 80. The population was 7,558 at the 2010 census. On average, the tourist population greatly exceeds the number of permanent residents. After a population decline following the shutdown of the area's mining industry, the city rebounded during the 1980s and 1990s through an expansion of its tourism business. The city currently brings in a yearly

title: Utah Army National Guard

text: at a national level. Utah Army National Guard The Utah National Guard comprises both Army and Air National Guard components. The Constitution of the United States specifically charges the National Guard with dual federal and state missions. The National Guard is the only United States military force empowered to function in a state status. The Utah Army National Guard maintains 30 armories in 27 communities. The Utah Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the US Army's available combat forces

title: National, Utah

text: by the end of the year. All of the mining equipment that had value was sold. Mining continued under a new owner for a short time, but the town was soon abandoned. A few foundations and deteriorating buildings remain in National. National is located less than a mile from the ghost towns of Consumers and Sweet; the three towns shared a post office, school house, hospital and amusement hall. National is also only a few miles away from the ghost town of Coal City. National, Utah National is a ghost town in Carbon County, Utah, United States. It is located

title: Hyde Park, Utah

text: household in the city was $51,750, and the median income for a family was $54,545. Males had a median income of $42,868 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,487. About 3.7% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. Hyde Park, Utah Hyde Park is a city in north-central Cache County, Utah, United States. The population was 3,833 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 4,274 in 2014. It is included in the

title: National, Utah

text: National, Utah National is a ghost town in Carbon County, Utah, United States. It is located along upper Gordon Creek. Coal was discovered in the area in 1908, but large-scale mining did not begin until the National Coal Company purchased the mines in the 1920s. All of the buildings in National were constructed of the same brick material. In 1921, the National Coal Company, together with the Gordon Creek Coal Company, built a railroad line from Helper to the mining operations. In July 1938, the National Coal Company discontinued mining operations in the area. The mine was sold under foreclosure

title: Park City, Utah

text: tax revenue for the State of Utah. That same year Utah's total gross domestic product was $128 billion, making tourism 5.8% of GDP for the Utah economy as a whole. Park City draws in 3,006,071 average annual visitors; in the winter 1,603,775, and in the summer 1,402,296. Park City prospers from the average nightly visitor spending ranging from $100 to $350. Currently, Park City primarily relies on its tourist industry from skiing to restaurants to hiking and biking. The makeover of Park City has stimulated an entirely different culture of expenditure, adventure, and wealth, and their promotional material indulges it.

title: Utah Army National Guard

text: Utah Army National Guard The Utah National Guard comprises both Army and Air National Guard components. The Constitution of the United States specifically charges the National Guard with dual federal and state missions. The National Guard is the only United States military force empowered to function in a state status. The Utah Army National Guard maintains 30 armories in 27 communities. The Utah Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army and the United States National Guard. Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the US Army's available combat forces and approximately one third

title: U.S. Route 191 in Utah

text: U.S. Route 191 in Utah U.S. Route 191 (US-191) is a major north–south state highway through the eastern part of the U.S. state of Utah. The present alignment of US-191, which stretches from Mexico to Canada, was created in 1981 through Utah. Previously the route had entered northern Utah, ending at US-91 in Brigham City, but with the completion of I-15 it was truncated to Yellowstone National Park and re-extended on a completely different alignment. In addition to a large portion of US-163, this extension absorbed several state routes: SR-33, most of SR-44, and SR-260. US-191 enters Utah on Navajo

title: Utah

text: BLM land, Utah State Trustland, or U.S. National Forest, U.S. National Park, U.S. National Monument, National Recreation Area or U.S. Wilderness Area. Utah is the only state where every county contains some national forest. Utah features a dry, semi-arid to desert climate, although its many mountains feature a large variety of climates, with the highest points in the Uinta Mountains being above the timberline. The dry weather is a result of the state's location in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada in California. The eastern half of the state lies in the rain shadow of the Wasatch Mountains. The

title: Stansbury Park, Utah

text: median income for a household in the CDP was $66,295, and the median income for a family was $67,930. Males had a median income of $47,008 versus $31,477 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,347. None of the families and 0.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64. Stansbury Park, Utah Stansbury Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tooele County, Utah, United States. The population was 5,145 at the 2010 Census; it was 2,385 at the 2000 census; the 1990 census population was

title: Summit Park, Utah

text: $96,194. Males had a median income of $70,527 versus $35,403 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $37,941. About 0.4% of families and 1.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. It was listed in 2017 as the richest small town in America. Summit Park, Utah Summit Park is a census-designated place (CDP) on the western edge of Summit County, Utah, United States. The population was 6,597 at the 2000 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has

title: Utah National Parks Council

text: Utah National Parks Council The Utah National Parks Council (UNPC) is the local council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) that serves youth in areas of Utah who live south of Salt Lake County, Utah and in some isolated areas of Nevada and Arizona. It is headquartered in Orem, Utah. As of December 31, 2013, UNPC is the largest of local councils and is geographically within the Western Region of BSA. In 2011, the UNPC was recognized by the Utah Best of State Foundation as Utah's Best Humanitarian Organization. UNPC is a non-profit corporation governed by Scouting policies and

title: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

text: on October 21, 1999. During 1933-35, the Civilian Conservation Corps built the North Rim Road to design by the National Park Service. This includes fives miles of roadway and five overlooks; it is listed on the U.S.National Register of Historic Places as a historic district. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park contains a wide variety of flora and fauna. Some common plants native to the park include aspen, Ponderosa pine, sagebrush, desert mahogany ("Cercocarpus ledifolius"), Utah juniper, gambel oak ("scrub oak") and single-leaf ash. The Black Canyon gilia ("Aliciella penstemonoides") is a species of wildflower native to the

title: U.S. Route 191 in Utah

text: began to fill, cutting off the road to Linwood (and inundating that settlement). By 1981 the new road was completed, and most of SR-44 and all of SR-260 were absorbed by US-191. U.S. Route 191 in Utah U.S. Route 191 (US-191) is a major north–south state highway through the eastern part of the U.S. state of Utah. The present alignment of US-191, which stretches from Mexico to Canada, was created in 1981 through Utah. Previously the route had entered northern Utah, ending at US-91 in Brigham City, but with the completion of I-15 it was truncated to Yellowstone National Park

text: web site. There are frequent additions to the listings and occasional delistings, and the counts here are not official. Also, the counts in this table exclude boundary increase and decrease listings which modify the area covered by an existing property or district and which carry a separate National Register reference number. National Register of Historic Places listings in Utah This is a directory of properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Utah, USA. There are more than 1,800 listed properties in Utah. Each of the 29 counties in Utah has at least two listings on

title: Utah National Parks Council

text: Eagle Scout Award: Notable Eagle Scouts from UNPC include: The Tu-Cubin-Noonie Lodge of the Order of the Arrow was established in the UNPC on May 24, 1954. Utah National Parks Council The Utah National Parks Council (UNPC) is the local council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) that serves youth in areas of Utah who live south of Salt Lake County, Utah and in some isolated areas of Nevada and Arizona. It is headquartered in Orem, Utah. As of December 31, 2013, UNPC is the largest of local councils and is geographically within the Western Region of BSA. In

title: Bear Lake State Park (Utah)

text: runs approximately three miles from South Eden campground at the south to Rainbow Cove on the north . And one mile further north, is the North Eden campground, at the Idaho border. Bear Lake State Park (Utah) Bear Lake State Park is a state park of Utah, USA, along the shore of Bear Lake on the Idaho border. It offers three recreation areas: Rendezvous Beach, Bear Lake Marina, and East Side, which comprises several more segments. The park also hosts many annual events, such as a Mountain Man Rendezvous and Bear Lake Raspberry Days. Recreational activities include waterskiing, swimming, scuba

title: Bear Lake State Park (Utah)

text: Bear Lake State Park (Utah) Bear Lake State Park is a state park of Utah, USA, along the shore of Bear Lake on the Idaho border. It offers three recreation areas: Rendezvous Beach, Bear Lake Marina, and East Side, which comprises several more segments. The park also hosts many annual events, such as a Mountain Man Rendezvous and Bear Lake Raspberry Days. Recreational activities include waterskiing, swimming, scuba diving, and sailing. Anglers enjoy year-round fishing for cutthroat trout, mackinaw trout, Bonneville cisco, and whitefish. Rendezvous Beach is named for the historic rendezvous of fur trappers and Native Americans held here

title: Utah, This Is the Place

text: Utah, This Is the Place "Utah, This is the Place" is the state song of the U.S. state of Utah. It was written in 1996 by Sam and Gary Francis for Utah's centennial celebrations. It replaced "Utah, We Love Thee" as the state song in 2003, after 4th grade students at Cook Elementary wanted a song that was fun to sing. The students talked to their local state representative, Dana Love, and she drafted a bill that passed the state legislature on 28 February 2003, and was signed by then Utah Governor Mike Leavitt on 15 March 2003. The previous

title: Economy of Utah

text: features seven national monuments, two national recreation areas, six national forests, and numerous state parks and monuments. Utah is well known for its winter activities and has seen an increase in tourism since the 2002 Winter Olympics. Beginning in 1939, with the establishment of Alta Ski Area, Utah's skiing has become world-renowned. Park City is home to the United States Ski Team. Utah's ski resorts are primarily located in northern Utah near Salt Lake City, Park City, Ogden, and Provo. In 2008, for a second year in a row, Deer Valley, in Park City, was ranked the top ski resort

title: Utah Olympic Park Track

text: transferred to SLOC from the Utah Sports Authority on July 14, 1999, and soon after the park's name was changed from the "Utah Winter Sports Park" to the "Utah Olympic Park". During the 2002 games, the track hosted 74,187 bobsleigh spectators, 14,860 skeleton spectators, and 64,104 luge spectators. Costing about US$25 million to construct, the track uses 297,000 watts of track lighting, 62 water hydrants, 24 cameras, eight scoreboards, and 49 timing points. Generally open from October to the end of March annually, the track takes a total of 18 days to ice down to the required thickness needed to