Utah: Photos, Posters, and Prints

Utah's topography ranges from 13,000 foot mountains in the north to deep canyons and gorges as low as 3,000 feet. Attractions in the northern areas of the state include Salt Lake City, founded by the Mormon leader Brigham Young and his followers in 1847. Today the headquarters of the Mormon Church and the Young Family residence provide interesting attractions for visitors to the city. The Wasatch Front rises abruptly from the eastern edge of Salt Lake City. The Wasatch Mountains provide a myriad of excellent summer and winter outdoor recreation opportunities remarkably close to this large metropolitan area. Central Utah consist of the Great Basin, west, and the central Wasatch Mountains. Southern Utah contains five well-known National Parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Arches. Also in the area outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the facilities of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Manti-LaSal National Forest, Grand Gulch Primitive Area and Natural Bridges National Monument.

Recreation opportunities in Utah are available for every skill level and interest. Rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, boating and camping are exciting endeavors for visitors during the summer, spring and fall months. In the winter skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are favorites of locals and tourists alike.

Utah’s attractions include canyons, colourful towns and breathtaking national parks. Salt Lake City is the world centre of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Utah, surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, boasts historic buildings, churches, museums, science exhibitions and arts festivals. Other State attractions include Zion National Park around the Virgin River Canyon, with its temple-like rock formations; Canyonlands, Arches and Capitol Reef national parks; Timpanogos Cave and the Dinosaur National Monument near Vernal. Utah has five National Parks.