Visit Moab, the legendary locale of old Zane Grey western novels. Go way back in time to the prehistoric era and see the largest collection of dinosaur artifacts in the world. Utah is a land of astounding vistas at every turn. Most of Utah lies on a plateau with an elevation of more than 4,000 feet, resulting in a pleasantly varied climate.
Winter brings a bounty of snow and an abundance of cold weather sports.
Summertime heralds more delightful pursuits. With Utah's five national parks and seven national monuments, there's always an opportunity for camping, backpacking, river running, canoeing, fishing, boating, and off-road exploring. The state's largest metropolis, Salt Lake City, is in a vast arid region. The world headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, its most notable landmark is the Great Salt Lake, or America's Dead Sea. Its miles of marshes attract wild ducks and avid sportsmen.