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The United States is such a large country that many people, let alone Americans, never get to visit or know much about most of the fifty states. You may be thinking about visiting or moving to Utah, the Beehive State. Where is Utah, and what is this state known for? Is it a good place to live?

Utah is in the western US, and it is bordered by six other states. The Beehive State is known for its extraordinary snow and geography more than anything else, and the low crime rate and high quality of life make Utah a great place to live.

Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about Utah before you decide to drive or fly out west.

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Where Is Utah on the Map?

Utah is a landlocked state in the western region of the United States. It shares a border with both Idaho and Wyoming to the north, Nevada to the west, Colorado to the east, Arizona to the south, and a single corner with New Mexico to the southeast, which is marked by the Four Corners Monument.

Utah and all of the states that border it, as well as Montana, are often included in a region that is known as the Interior West, or the Mountain States. These eight states contain the entire range of the Rocky Mountains, which is why they are often grouped together into this region.

Is Utah a Good Place to Live?

In general, Utah is a great place to live, especially for people who enjoy spending time outdoors, as this state has a gorgeous landscape and a moderate climate that rarely dips below zero or reaches over one hundred degrees. Sports like cycling and skiing are very popular here.

In addition to the great outdoor conditions, Utah is a more affordable state to live in than many of the surrounding states with similar terrain and climates, most notably Colorado. The average cost of living is still a little on the high end, with Utah placing twenty-eighth out of all fifty states, but the bustling job market more than makes up for this.

Thanks to the incredible terrain, easy access to fitness activities, active job market, appreciating homes, reliable infrastructure, and low crime rate, Utahans are very happy and healthy overall.

What Is Utah Most Famous For?

The Beehive State is most notable for its stunning geography, which attracts hordes of tourists all year round. Not only is Utah home to a portion of the Rocky Mountains, but several other natural wonders like caverns, arches, canyons, and of course, The Great Salt Lake.

Many of these natural marvels can be explored and viewed from a number of parks, including five national parks to start with. Several of these locations are officially cycled through for bike races. Winter sports are also popular and well known due to how much snow the mountains get.

Due to the sheer variety in rocks and the vast amount of formations that contain fossils, Utah is also pretty famous for containing the most species of dinosaurs in the entire nation.

Utah Flag Facts 

The flag of Utah was changed fairly recently, back in 2011. The new flag is very similar to the one that had been official since 1913. The new flag simply fixed a mistake, the placement of the year 1847, which is supposed to be and is now on the shield.

Utah’s state flag has a blue background with the state seal on top. The seal includes an eagle on top of the shield, America’s national bird. Inside the shield, the flag has sego lilies, Utah’s state flower, a beehive to represent hard work, which is where Utah’s nickname comes from, the American flag, and two dates.

The first date, 1847, represents when the Mormons settled in Salt Lake Valley, and 1896 is when Utah became a state. Utah’s state flag is one of only a few to include the American flag in its design, which was meant to reinforce Mormon loyalty to the nation.

What Is the Best City in Utah to live?

While Salt Lake City has been the best city to live in for years, Provo is now a close competitor out of all of the cities in Utah.

Salt Lake City remains the hub of business in Utah, and much of the state’s culture can be found here. The Church of the Latter-day Saints have their headquarters located here, which lends lots of interesting architecture and history to the city. However, Salt Lake City is also very inclusive and welcoming to minorities.

Provo is still a young city, with much of its population stemming from Brigham Young University students. The city is highly accessible by biking or walking, and the economy is absolutely booming, which is why Provo is rising to rival Salt Lake City as the best one to live in.

What Are the Best Places to Visit in Utah?

It comes as no surprise that many of the top-rated places to visit in Utah are the national parks.

Zion National Park has been hailed by many tourists and locals as the most impressive park. This park features several of Utah’s natural marvels, particularly the canyons, some of which you can actually drive through in your own vehicle during the winter. Buses typically make periodic trips through the canyon for the rest of the year.

If you are more interested in the natural arches than the canyons of Utah, the Arches National Park is another excellent place to visit. More than two thousand arches can be viewed here, and Arches National Park is considered one of the most scenic locations in the Beehive State.

Aside from the national parks, Salt Lake City is a great place to visit for the ski resorts, the history museum that houses many of those famous dinosaur bones, and much of the architecture. The Mormon Temple is a popular spot, although only Mormons can enter the building.

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