About Utah
Utah attractions include canyons and breathtaking national parks. Surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, Utah boasts historic buildings, churches, museums and arts festivals. The most significant sights and attractions have been formed by the dramatic forces of nature, creating beautiful canyons, eroded rock sculptures, red desert plains and forested mountains. Other state attractions include Zion National Park with its temple-like rock formations and the Dinosaur National Monument near Vernal. Northern Utah is marked by the Great Salt Lake, forested mountains in the snow-covered Wasatch Range.
Weather in Utah
Utah enjoys a distinct four-season climate. In summer the days are hot, with cool nights. In winter, the temperatures are low with snow in the north. It has plenty of sunshine and low humidity. Snowfall is common statewide, except in the Great Salt Lake Desert and at the southern border. Summer days are hot in the desert but temperatures drop dramatically at night.
Getting there
The state’s chief airport is Salt Lake City International Airport, which receives direct services from many cities in the United States and Canada. Alternatively, you can fly to McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.