7 Wonders Of The World That Are Actually Right Here In Utah
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Catherine Armstrong
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It’s hard to compete with Mount Everest or the Great Pyramid of Giza, but Utah certainly does have its own wonders of the world. The most challenging aspect of this article is choosing only SEVEN wonders! We easily have two dozen. Here are seven contenders. I can’t begin to rank these, so they’re listed alphabetically.
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The vast landscape of Bryce Canyon, with its spires and hoodoos, will leave you awestruck.
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Utah’s slot canyons are epic, and Buckskin Gulch is the longest, deepest slot canyon in the state - 13 miles long and up to 400 feet deep.
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Utah’s most recognizable wonder is 65 feet tall.
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Utah’s tallest peak is 13,527 ft. It’s a grueling climb, but well worth the effort.
The Glen Canyon Dam created Lake Powell, which is the 2nd largest man-made reservoir in the United States. It’s a beautiful, but controversial place for recreation.
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The Watchman is probably Zion’s most iconic feature. The sheer, towering cliff rising above the Virgin River is stunning.
What else would you add to this list?
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