13 Privileges Utahns Have That The Rest Of The U.S. Doesn't
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Catherine Armstrong
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We’re pretty lucky to live in the Beehive State. We enjoy excellent cultural arts opportunities, beautiful outdoor spaces, and even some amenities that you can’t find elsewhere. Not everyone is so lucky. Here are 13 privileges that Utahns have that the rest of the U.S. doesn’t.
Utahns enjoy some incredible hiking trails, from our highest peaks to the unique offerings in our national parks. And the best part? Most Utahns live just minutes away from hiking trails!
To check out the 11 greatest hiking trails in Utah, read our feature article here.
To check out the 11 greatest hiking trails in Utah, read our feature article here.
One of the best film fests in the country, Sundance draws both the Hollywood elite and indie-film lover from all over the world...and we get a front-row seat for the most highly-acclaimed independent films of the year.
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Whether you want to go hiking, mountain biking or ride your jeep up Hell’s Revenge, Moab’s slickrock has a unique grip that gives you extra traction to explore, and people come here from all over the world to experience it.
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Utah’s snow really is exceptional. Our cold, but dry weather creates the perfect powder for skiing, boarding, and sledding.
The Homestead Crater maintains a temperature of 96 degrees, and it's the perfect spot to spend the afternoon playing.
You'll want to take this day trip that starts with a swim in the springs and ends with mouthwatering Mexican food.
You'll want to take this day trip that starts with a swim in the springs and ends with mouthwatering Mexican food.
We might be a little biased, but we do know one thing for sure: You won’t find parks as beautiful as Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef.
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Our state parks are widely diverse - you’ll find everything from Deer Creek State Park that’s perfect for boating and fishing, to Goblin Valley State Park, that offers some of the strangest rock formations you’ve ever seen.
Our beautiful deserts are gorgeous, but our alpine lakes offer a different, and equal beauty. We’re lucky to have both in the Beehive state!
Take this enchanting road trip to see some of Utah's prettiest alpine lakes.
Take this enchanting road trip to see some of Utah's prettiest alpine lakes.
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With 11 International Dark Sky Parks, you’ll find no shortage of stars in the heavens above Utah.
If you have kids, Utah is the place to be. We have the highest number of kids in the nation, so it only makes sense that we’d have plenty of places for them to play and explore. You’ll find kid-friendly restaurants and entertainment venues galore.
Not to mention the delicious peaches, and tasty Utah corn! Sure, other states have produce, but Utah’s home-grown fruits and veggies are the best.
See how the town of Green River turns into a watermelon wonderland here.
See how the town of Green River turns into a watermelon wonderland here.
People who visit Utah from out-of-state are often left speechless the first time they see one of our vast, seemingly never-ending vistas. Can you blame them?
From the Shakespeare Festival to the summer concerts at the Gallivan Center, Utah has tons of cultural opportunities, and tickets are often much lower-priced than those in other cities.
What other things would you add to this list?
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