Cold winter with snow, cool summer.
Ski resort nearby.
Some of the mines. As is the case with Ophir, soldiers of the U.S. Army are credited with the discovery of silver, gold and lead in the area where Park City is located today. In 1870 the discovery was made public and the influx of people began. By 1880, Park City was so populated it was in fact a city other than just in name. The mining operations were so successful the populace began to think of Park City replacing Salt Lake City as the prime city in Utah.