1: The Wasatch Mountain Range

The Wasatch Mountain Range runs from north to south from Logan, past Ogden and Salt Lake City, to Provo. Along its length are thousands of miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, pretty rivers and great scenic drives. Nearly 85% of Utah's population lives within 15 miles of the Wasatch Mountain Range, mainly in the valleys just to the west. This concentration is known as the Wasatch Front and has a population of just over 2,000,000 residents.

At 11,928 feet, Mount Nebo, a triple peak rising above Nephi at the southern end of the range, is the highest peak of the Wasatch Mountains. In many places, the mountains rise immediately from the valley's base elevation of 4,330 feet to well over 11,752 feet, producing steep inclines. Other notable peaks include Mount Timpanogos, Lone Peak, the Twin Peaks, Francis Peak, Ben Lomond, Mount Ogden, and Mount Olympus, which overlooks the Salt Lake Valley.

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2:The Greatest Snow on Earth

Utah has some of the greatest snow in the world, with an average of 500" of the planet's lightest and driest powder annually. Utah also has some of the greatest ski resorts on earth. Home to 13 world-class alpine ski resorts, Utah can't be beat for its terrain and consistency of the lightest, deepest snow around.

From the rugged powder-choked steeps of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon, home to Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, and Solitude, to the immaculately manicured slopes of Park City, where you can find Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, and The Canyons, Utah has it all!

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3: Salt Lake City Skyline

Surrounded by mountains that rise to more than 10,000 feet, Salt Lake City reflects a remarkable combination of history, culture, and recreation. An attractive, safe, and growing city, Salt Lake offers unequaled views, a thriving economy, exciting nightlife, remarkable history, the warm hospitality of a small western town, and some of the greatest snow on earth.

Salt Lake City is located in northern Utah and sits in a large valley between two mountain ranges, the Wasatch on the east side and the Oquirrhs to the west. Hosting the Olympic Winter Games of 2002 enhanced the community's profile as a world-class travel destination, while showcasing Salt Lake as an unspoiled, family-friendly destination.

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4: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake Temple

The centerpiece of historic Temple Square, the Salt Lake Temple was the fourth LDS temple built in Utah and the first in the Salt Lake Valley. With a total floor area of 385,000 square feet, and walls that are nine feet thick at the base, the Salt Lake Temple is the largest LDS temple.

Constructed of Quartz Monzonite quarried from Little Cottonwood Canyon, the Salt Lake Temple took 40 years to build and was completed in 1893. With its distinctive spires and statue of the angel Moroni, the Salt Lake Temple is an international symbol of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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5: Wasatch Computer Technology Headquarters

Wasatch Computer Technology, LLC, headquartered in downtown Salt Lake City, is a privately held company founded in 1982 by Mike Ware. As a leading developer of RIP & Print management solutions for large- and small-format digital printing, Wasatch Computer Technology has a strong tradition of innovation and quality.

In 1995, Wasatch was the first company to include ICC color management capabilities in a PostScript RIP. Since then, the Wasatch family of products has expanded to include SoftRIP, SoftRIP SP, SoftRIP TX, and Small Format & Desktop Editions, as well as specialty products to address specialty markets. Wasatch continues to be a leading contributor of digital technology, offering solutions with breakthrough features and best-in-class usability.

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6: Salt Lake City and County Building

The Salt Lake City and County Building is one of Salt Lake City's most beloved landmarks. Although now used exclusively by Salt Lake City government, the building originally served many functions. The building served as Utah's Capitol from 1896, when statehood was granted, until 1915 when the present Utah State Capitol was completed. The Salt Lake City and County building also housed Salt Lake's first public library.

The gray Utah Kyune sandstone walls of the 267 foot by 128 foot structure are over five feet thick. The top of the tower rises 239 feet above the ground and was the tallest structure in Salt Lake well into the 20th century. Gargoyles, eagles, sea monsters, beehives, Masonic icons, suns, and other symbols dot the building's rich exterior. The building has four floors and over one hundred rooms. The third floor houses the mayor's office in the south wing and the city council chambers in the north. The fourth floor features an exhibit commemorating the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City.

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7: Utah State Capitol Building

The Utah State Capitol, located on Capitol Hill, is an elegant architectural masterpiece overlooking downtown Salt Lake City. It is the home of the Utah State Legislature, the Governor of Utah, Lieutenant Governor of Utah, the Utah Attorney General, the Utah State Treasurer, and the Utah State Auditor.

Constructed between 1912 and 1916, the Capitol is the centerpiece of a 40-acre plot which also includes a Vietnam War memorial and a monument dedicated to the Mormon Battalion. The grounds feature plants, shrubs, and trees native to Utah, as well as stunning views of Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front. The Quartz Monzonite used to build the Capitol was quarried in Little Cottonwood Canyon, and the dome is covered in copper mined in Utah.

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8: Thor's Hammer

Thor's Hammer is a large standalone spire located along the Navajo Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park. Despite its name, Bryce Canyon is not actually a canyon, but rather a giant natural amphitheater created by erosion along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to its geological structures, called hoodoos, formed from wind, water, and ice erosion of the river and lakebed sedimentary rocks. The red, orange and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views to visitors.

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9: Delicate Arch

Delicate Arch is a 52 foot tall freestanding natural arch located in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. It is the most widely recognized landmark in Arches National Park and is depicted on Utah license plates and on a postage stamp commemorating Utah's centennial anniversary of statehood in 1996. The Olympic torch relay for the 2002 Winter Olympics passed through the arch.

Because of its distinctive shape, the arch was known as "the Chaps" and "the Schoolmarm's Bloomers" by local cowboys. It was given its current name by Frank Beckwith, leader of the Arches National Monument Scientific Expedition, who explored the area in the winter of 1933–1934. Delicate Arch is formed of Entrada Sandstone. The original sandstone fin was gradually worn away by weathering and erosion, eventually leaving the arch.

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10: Utah Transit Authority TRAX Train

TRAX is a two-line light rail system in Utah's Salt Lake Valley, serving Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, Murray, Midvale, and Sandy. The system is operated by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA). The first line, running south from Salt Lake City to Sandy, was completed in 1999. The second line, running east from Salt Lake City to The University of Utah, was completed in 2001. Plans call for four additional TRAX lines, to run to the suburbs of West Valley City, South Jordan, and Draper, as well as to Salt Lake City International Airport, to be finished by 2014.

There are 16 TRAX stations, making north-to-south travel quick and easy. A large section of the Downtown area, including Temple Square and the area just west of the State Capitol, is a fare-free zone and there is no charge if commuters or visitors enter and exit a bus or TRAX between the designated streets.

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