Facts About Utah

Of all the Western states, the development of Utah was the best organized. Almost as soon as the spot in Great Salt Lake Valley had been chosen, skills were allocated, streets were laid, irrigated crops were planted, and schools were set up. Under the leadership of Brigham Young, the Mormons worked in cooperative groups to turn the desert valley into a garden spot of fertile cropland.

The Beehive State lies in the Western Basins and Plateaus region of the United States. It is bordered on the northeast and north by Wyoming and Idaho. To the west is Nevada. Arizona is to the south and Colorado to the east. The state's southeastern corner borders on Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. This is the only point in the nation where four states meet.

Utah has a dry, continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. In the northern mountain regions the average annual temperature is about 42 F (6 C); in the south it is about 60 F (16 C). The annual growing season varies from more than 200 days along parts of the southern border to only about 60 days high in the Rocky Mountains.

Entered the Union: Jan. 4, 1896, as the 45th state
Capital: Salt Lake City
Land Use: Crops, 4%; pasture, 44%; forest, 29%; other, 23%

• Grand Canyon National Park: The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. The beautiful North Rim is only 90 scenic minutes from the southern Utah town of Kanab.
• Lake Powell: Lake Powell is the pristine house boat destination! The 186-mile lake offers excellent boating, kayaking, cliff jumping, and more.
• Salt Lake City: Salt Lake is Utah's capital city and serves as gateway to the state's renowned ski resorts, scenic national parks and recreational areas.
• Monument Valley : Monument Valley has been home to more western movies than just about any other site in the United States. Unique sandstone formations, the Navajo Indian Nation, and the Four Corners Monument highlight the desert region.

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