Utah is the constituent state of the United States of America and its capitallands exactly in the north central region of the state. Most of its landscapes are formed by mountains, high plateaus, and desert. The state lies in the heart of the west and is bounded by Idaho to the north and Wyoming to the northeast. Colorado is at the east, Arizona is to the south while Nevadais at the west. And at four corners in the southeast, Utah meets Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona at the right angles, the only exceptional meeting of the states in the country. Utha became the 45th member of the union on January 4th in 1896.
WHAT YOU CAN DO IN UTAH?
- Zion national park is just a three-hour drive from Las Vegas and it covers all the splendour beauty like Red Rock cliffs, waterfalls and even some stunning vistas that count as its key attractions. The most impressive sites are found in Zion Canyon, along with its scenic drive which leads to the valley floor. Also referred to as the vertical park because of its sheer vertical walls, Zion is a hiker’s paradise and the most popular hikes in Zion are accessed from the scenic drive and the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway.
- Arches National Park in Utah is an abode to 2000 naturally formed stone arches. The most visited is the Delicate Arch, which stands like a horseshoe protruding out from the ground, framing the far away mountains. Devil’s garden. Fiery Furnace, Double Arch, Park Avenue, Balanced Rock, The windows are some of the must visit places in the park.
- Similar to the scene from an old western movie, red rock butties arise from the orange deserted floor and occasionally horse and riders wander in this place.
- This scenic area which is known for its spectacular red mesas and stone pinnacles,is mentioned in many films and commercials. Between the buttes and its dramatic landscapes, there is a valley drive, a one way, a 17 mile self-drive drift is presented.
- Without crowds,Canyonlands National Park is Utah's version of the Grand Canyon. Although it has three sections, the island in the sky has gained popularity. Needle District and The Maze are two other sections of the park and they offer slightly impressive landscapes.
- The stone pillars that shine in the various shades of orange, pink, cream and even in cinnamon. Bryce Canyon National Park receives snowfall during winter and in springs and it is located at an elevation of 8,000 to over 9,000 feet. Even in summers, temperature tends to soothe and can even drop down from cool to cold.
- Salt Lake City is often correlated with skiing and winter activities. Regardless of the season,this is a city worth visiting as this place offers numerous places worth visiting. Temple Square is the late 19-century temple and the largest Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints and one of Salt lake’s principal sites.
- Town of Moab is the closest community to Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park, and this area has a lot to offer when it comes to the opportunity of hiking, biking, rafting and even off-road adventures.
- The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is an enormous area of uneven terrain, with a countryside of canyons, arches, hills, waterfalls, forest, and scrubland.
- One of the best outlook of any park in Utah is the Dead Horse Point State Park, just outside of Moab. Plateaus stretch out into the distance while the cliff walls rise upto 2,000 feet , and the best way to see the sights at Dead Horse Point State Park is by taking a stroll on the walking trail along the rim.
BEST AIRLINES FOR UTAH
HOW TO GET AROUND IN UTAH?
The best way to get around in the states is by renting out a car, although there are private shuttles and tour options. There is great public transportation, including TRAX light rail, FrontRunner commuter rail and the UTA bus system.
ATTRACTIONS OF UTAH
- Moab
- Park City
- Salt Lake City
- Monument Valley
- Zion National Park
- Arches National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Capitol Reef National Park
- Dinosaur National Monument
