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Utah state capitol.

Utah state capitol.

Expert female skier blasting through deep powder snow in the Utah mountains, USA.

Expert female skier blasting through deep powder snow in the Utah mountains, USA.

So-called 'False Kiva' class 2 archaeological site in Canyonlands National Park, with a view of Candlestick Tower in the Background. Utah

So-called 'False Kiva' class 2 archaeological site in Canyonlands National Park, with a view of Candlestick Tower in the Background. Utah

Hoodos of Queens Stone Garden, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Hoodos of Queens Stone Garden, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

BRYCE CANYON, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 23: Hikers at Queens Garden trial at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah on September 23, 2014

BRYCE CANYON, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 23: Hikers at Queens Garden trial at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah on September 23, 2014

BRYCE CANYON, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 23: Hikers at Queens Garden trial at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah on September 23, 2014

BRYCE CANYON, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 23: Hikers at Queens Garden trial at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah on September 23, 2014

Sunset campground, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

Sunset campground, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

famous Road to Bryce Canyon National Park, USA

famous Road to Bryce Canyon National Park, USA

Amphitheater from Inspiration Point at sunrise, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

Amphitheater from Inspiration Point at sunrise, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

Great spires carved away by erosion in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA. The largest spire is called Thor's Hammer.

Great spires carved away by erosion in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA. The largest spire is called Thor's Hammer.

Sunrise Point and Queen's Garden in Bryce National Park.

Sunrise Point and Queen's Garden in Bryce National Park.

Hikers looking at landscape in Bryce Canyon national park, Utah, USA.

Hikers looking at landscape in Bryce Canyon national park, Utah, USA.

Bryce canyon panorama with snow in Winter with red rocks and blue sky.

Bryce canyon panorama with snow in Winter with red rocks and blue sky.

Fresh snow above autumn splendor, Utah, USA.

Fresh snow above autumn splendor, Utah, USA.

Autumn timpanogos reflection, Utah, USA.

Autumn timpanogos reflection, Utah, USA.

Autumn tent camping in Zion National Park - Watchman Campground

Autumn tent camping in Zion National Park - Watchman Campground

Zion National Park, Utah - July 30 2014: Tourists explore The North Fork of the Virgin River also called The Zion Narrows, one of the most scenic canyons to hike in Zion National Park

Zion National Park, Utah - July 30 2014: Tourists explore The North Fork of the Virgin River also called The Zion Narrows, one of the most scenic canyons to hike in Zion National Park

Scenic drive in Zion National Park, Utah

Scenic drive in Zion National Park, Utah

Red Rocks of Kolob Canyon

Red Rocks of Kolob Canyon

Wide angle view of Zion Canyon, with the virgin river, Zion National Park, Utah, USA

Wide angle view of Zion Canyon, with the virgin river, Zion National Park, Utah, USA

The View of Canyon Junction at Zion

The View of Canyon Junction at Zion

The trail to Angels Landing in Zion Canyon National Park, Utah.

The trail to Angels Landing in Zion Canyon National Park, Utah.

Horseback riding along canyons and river; Shutterstock ID 495253; Project/Title: 10 Ways to Experience the Wild West; Downloader: Fodors Travel

Horseback riding along canyons and river; Shutterstock ID 495253; Project/Title: 10 Ways to Experience the Wild West; Downloader: Fodors Travel

Canyonering Virgin River Narrows Zion National Park, Utah

Canyonering Virgin River Narrows Zion National Park, Utah

Male hiker on Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park, Utah.

Male hiker on Angels Landing trail in Zion National Park, Utah.

A stunning view of Zion Canyon from Observation Point, from which the famous Angles Landing is also visible.

A stunning view of Zion Canyon from Observation Point, from which the famous Angles Landing is also visible.

Scenic drive in Zion national park

Scenic drive in Zion national park

Scenic view of Great Salt Lake from Antelope Island

Scenic view of Great Salt Lake from Antelope Island

Wasatch Front mountains from Ogden, Utah.

Wasatch Front mountains from Ogden, Utah.

Locomotive in Utah America Golden Spike.

Locomotive in Utah America Golden Spike.

Locomotive in Utah America Golden Spike.

Locomotive in Utah America Golden Spike.

View of Logan Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

View of Logan Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The landscape of a beautiful mountain lake in Northern Utah and southern Idaho.

The landscape of a beautiful mountain lake in Northern Utah and southern Idaho.

Fruita Garden in Capitol Reef National Park

Fruita Garden in Capitol Reef National Park

Utah River Gorge in Capitol Reef National Park.

Utah River Gorge in Capitol Reef National Park.

Chimney Rock, a red cliff of sandstone is backed by a deep blue sky in the Utah desert of Capitol Reef National Park.

Chimney Rock, a red cliff of sandstone is backed by a deep blue sky in the Utah desert of Capitol Reef National Park.

Historic Gifford Barn in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA.

Historic Gifford Barn in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA.

A road through Capitol Reef National Park / Capitol Reef Road / A road cuts through the mountains at Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

A road through Capitol Reef National Park / Capitol Reef Road / A road cuts through the mountains at Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

Hickman Natural Bridge spans a canyon at Capitol Reef National Park of Utah

Hickman Natural Bridge spans a canyon at Capitol Reef National Park of Utah

Landscape in Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Utah

Landscape in Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Utah

A road between the valley, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, USA

A road between the valley, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, USA

Balanced Rock at Arches National Park, Utah, United States

Balanced Rock at Arches National Park, Utah, United States

Beautiful variety of mountains and unique rocks in Arches National Park

Beautiful variety of mountains and unique rocks in Arches National Park

Devils Garden Primitive Loop Trail - Arches National Park Moab Utah

Devils Garden Primitive Loop Trail - Arches National Park Moab Utah

The famous Delicate Arch at Arches National Park, Utah.

The famous Delicate Arch at Arches National Park, Utah.

Arches National Park, Utah; Utah's Delicate Arch at dusk

Arches National Park, Utah; Utah's Delicate Arch at dusk

In northern part of Arches National Park, Utah. From Devils Garden Campground. Length is a 1.2-mile hiking loop.

In northern part of Arches National Park, Utah. From Devils Garden Campground. Length is a 1.2-mile hiking loop.

Backpacker standing under magnificent arch in Arches National Park

Backpacker standing under magnificent arch in Arches National Park

Double Arch near Moab in Arches National Park, Utah, USA.

Double Arch near Moab in Arches National Park, Utah, USA.

Camping in a tent at Arches National Park, Utah.

Camping in a tent at Arches National Park, Utah.

Sweeping sunset panoramic view of famous Delicate Arch in Arches National Park in Moab, Utah (HDR).

Sweeping sunset panoramic view of famous Delicate Arch in Arches National Park in Moab, Utah (HDR).

Male bicyclist mountain biking in Canyonlands.

Male bicyclist mountain biking in Canyonlands.

sunrise over river camping in Canyonlands National Park- a tent with canoe paddle and waterproof bags on the shore of Green River

sunrise over river camping in Canyonlands National Park- a tent with canoe paddle and waterproof bags on the shore of Green River

UTAH,USA- MAY 2:Canyonlands National Park on May 2, 2009 in Utah, USA. Famous park in USA close to the town Moab and preserves a landscape eroded into canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River

UTAH,USA- MAY 2:Canyonlands National Park on May 2, 2009 in Utah, USA. Famous park in USA close to the town Moab and preserves a landscape eroded into canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River

Canyonlands National park Utah

Canyonlands National park Utah

Scenic Utah Highway 128 Along Colorado River. Moab, Utah, United States.

Scenic Utah Highway 128 Along Colorado River. Moab, Utah, United States.

State Route 279 (Potash Rd.) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Utah

State Route 279 (Potash Rd.) is a state highway in the U.S. state of Utah

View of buttes and mesas of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

View of buttes and mesas of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Desert slot canyon, Escalante, Utah, USA.

Desert slot canyon, Escalante, Utah, USA.

Overlooking The San Rafael Swell - Utah

Overlooking The San Rafael Swell - Utah

Park City Utah Barn.

Park City Utah Barn.

A boy shows his hand on the wall with petroglyphs. Dinosaur National Monument (USA. Utah)

A boy shows his hand on the wall with petroglyphs. Dinosaur National Monument (USA. Utah)

Flaming Gorge Reservoir - a National Recreation Area on the Green River

Flaming Gorge Reservoir - a National Recreation Area on the Green River

Flaming Gorge National recreation area and the Green river, Utah, USA

Flaming Gorge National recreation area and the Green river, Utah, USA

Panoramic view of Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah.

Panoramic view of Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah.

A lone hiker explores the astonishing candy stiped sandstone hidden amongst the geologic folds of the Colorado Plateau.

A lone hiker explores the astonishing candy stiped sandstone hidden amongst the geologic folds of the Colorado Plateau.

A lone hiker explores the astonishing candy stiped sandstone hidden amongst the geologic folds of the Colorado Plateau.

A lone hiker explores the astonishing candy stiped sandstone hidden amongst the geologic folds of the Colorado Plateau.

goat packing in grand escalante staircase national park, Utah

goat packing in grand escalante staircase national park, Utah

GREEN RIVER, UT, USA-JULY 2, 2013 Family Walks Among Goblins Mushroom Shaped Hoodoos Goblin Valley State Park Rock Canyon San Rafael Desert. Thousands of sandstone hoodoos like modern art statues.

GREEN RIVER, UT, USA-JULY 2, 2013 Family Walks Among Goblins Mushroom Shaped Hoodoos Goblin Valley State Park Rock Canyon San Rafael Desert. Thousands of sandstone hoodoos like modern art statues.

Mexican Hat

Mexican Hat

Owachomo Natural Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument in Lake Powell, Utah

Owachomo Natural Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument in Lake Powell, Utah

Lake Powell

Lake Powell

Lake Powell, in Glen Canyon spans 186 miles in Utah and Arizona. its coastline is populated with colorful sandstone cliffs, pristine blue green water, islands, rock formations, resorts and marinas

Lake Powell, in Glen Canyon spans 186 miles in Utah and Arizona. its coastline is populated with colorful sandstone cliffs, pristine blue green water, islands, rock formations, resorts and marinas

Lake Powell, Utah

Lake Powell, Utah

Moab, Utah

Moab, Utah

Slickrock Trail, mountain biking Moab, Utah

Slickrock Trail, mountain biking Moab, Utah

Iconic arching rock formation at dawn near Moab, Utah

Iconic arching rock formation at dawn near Moab, Utah

American West Highway. Scenic Utah Highway 128. United States.

American West Highway. Scenic Utah Highway 128. United States.

Dead horse point

Dead horse point

Castle Valley, Moab, Utah, USA

Castle Valley, Moab, Utah, USA

The scenic La Sal Mountain Loop drive. Moab, Utah

The scenic La Sal Mountain Loop drive. Moab, Utah

Arches National Park with La Sal Mountains, Utah, USA

Arches National Park with La Sal Mountains, Utah, USA

Image of buildings standing in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Image of buildings standing in Salt Lake City, Utah.

View of Salt Lake City - Utah downtown

View of Salt Lake City - Utah downtown

Salt Lake City, Utah at night

Salt Lake City, Utah at night

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<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/utah/experiences/news/photos/ultimate-things-to-do-in-utah#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Utah: Slip Through Little Wild Horse’s Narrow Slot Canyons"</a>

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<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/utah/experiences/news/photos/ultimate-things-to-do-in-utah#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Utah: Swim Under a Waterfall at Lower Calf Creek Falls in Grand Staircase"</a>

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<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/utah/experiences/news/photos/ultimate-things-to-do-in-utah#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Utah: Visit Fantasy Canyon Before It Goes Viral"</a>

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<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/utah/experiences/news/photos/ultimate-things-to-do-in-utah#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Utah: Party Like an Out-of-Towner in Park City"</a>

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<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/utah/experiences/news/photos/ultimate-things-to-do-in-utah#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Utah: Tube Soldier Hollow After You’re Done Skiing"</a>

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<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/utah/experiences/news/photos/ultimate-things-to-do-in-utah#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Utah: Canyoneer Sulphur Creek at Capitol Reef National Creek"</a>

<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/utah/experiences/news/photos/ultimate-things-to-do-in-utah#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Utah: Canyoneer Sulphur Creek at Capitol Reef National Creek"</a>

<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/utah/experiences/news/photos/ultimate-things-to-do-in-utah#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Utah: Cross Hell’s Backbone on Scenic Byway 12 Through Grand Staircase"</a>

<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/utah/experiences/news/photos/ultimate-things-to-do-in-utah#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Utah: Cross Hell’s Backbone on Scenic Byway 12 Through Grand Staircase"</a>

<a href='http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/utah/experiences/news/photos/ultimate-things-to-do-in-utah#'>From "25 Ultimate Things to Do in Utah"</a>

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