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Native American Heritage ‘Utah’ comes from the Ute tribe who settled around the Great Salt Lake basin, and there are plenty of year-round ways to explore their heritage and traditions – as well as those of Utah’s other native tribes, including the Navajo, Shoshone and Piute. Ways to experience the Native American heritage include The Anasazi State Park Museum and Edge of the Cedars State Park, Goulding’s Lodge, which offers guided jeep tours of Monument Valley led by local Navajo guides who grew up in and around the area.


International Dark Sky Places Utah has the highest concentration of International Dark-Sky Association-certified locations in the world, including communities, parks and protected areas. From Natural Bridges National Monument, the world’s first-ever Dark Sky Park, to the Jordanelle State Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park and Rockport State Park, visitors to the state are never far from spectacular skies free from light pollution and a reconnection with the cosmos! Take advantage of star parties for optimal


viewing and ranger-led interpretations to guide you through the night sky. You can also go glamping, sleep out under the


stars and stay in a hotel with its own observatory. The Compass Rose Lodge in Huntsville is one of only two hotels in the USA built around a high- tech telescope and is complete with the Huntsville Astronomic and Lunar Observatory (HALO). The silo structure houses a telescope so advanced it is capable not only of exploring space but also of astrophotography and of assisting with space research.


Salt Lake City Utah’s urban centre, Salt Lake City, is a lively, progressive place and in recent years there’s been a growing buzz about the revitalised capital of the Beehive State. Its history co-mingles with a current tech boom, brand new international airport and a growing contingent of newcomers, who moved here as an alternative to San Fransisco, New York, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles and revel in the lower cost of living, scaled-down size and elevated, outdoorsy mountain lifestyle. Salt Lake City and the neighbouring urban centres of Ogden, Provo and Park City have been nicknamed ‘silicon slopes’ by its residents. Visitors will find a plethora of bars, local crafts, breweries restaurants, live music and art; urban farms, vibrant coffee scene, slow food and vegan “sammies”. Those interested in history and heritage will be fascinated by Temple Square, the HQ of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). A complimentary tour helps visitors explore the beautifully landscaped 10-acre property. Over at This Is The Place Heritage Park on the east side of the city at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, you can learn more about Mormon heritage in the state and see where Brigham Young made his famous statement in 1847 in which he declared that the Latter-day Saint pioneers should settle in the Salt Lake Valley.


Getting active in Utah’s great outdoors Utah’s stunning, varied and dramatic landscapes are the ideal setting for outdoor adventures. From hiking and biking, to skiing, canyoning and white water rafting, you can be as active or relaxed as you like. Watersports enthusiasts will love Utah’s white


water thrills, wild swimming and tranquil lakes. Try rafting on the mighty Colorado River or in the Green River’s rush of white water, or wild swimming in southern Utah. Or if biking is more your thing then you’re in the right place. The slickrock of the south and mountain terrain of the north is a hub for mountain bikers. Or try e-biking the new Aquarius Trail for a different perspective and views from two wheels in the south. With the largest concentration of slot canyons in


the world, there’s no finer place to try canyoning. Narrow gorges cut into the soft, sedimentary rock, canyons offer a fun challenge as you jump, scramble and navigate your way between the boulders. Beginners will find a guided adventure offers the best experience, providing all the gear and advice you need, while giving you the inside track on these remarkable geological features. Perfect canyoning routes include the Narrows in Zion National Park, Peek-a-Boo Canyon and the 1.75 mile long Buckskin Gulch, the longest slot canyon in the world.


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