When it comes to outdoor adventures, Utah ranks right near the top of the list, according to a recent survey completed by the website Trover.com. Another report by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah confirmed that more and more tourists recognize that the Beehive State is a great place to visit. Keep reading to see some of our favorite spots!
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The two teamed up to offer a photo contest, asking people to send in their adventure photos from around the country. They were surprised to find how many photos depicted our country’s national parks, and two of Utah’s parks were in the top three for numbers of photos submitted.
Arches’ iconic Delicate Arch is the most well-known of the more than 2,000 natural arches at the park, and there are plenty of recreation opportunities here, too.
It seems that everyone has figured out how cool Zion is, and they’re all crowding into the park. For the best possible visit, head there during winter months, and visit lesser-populated parts of the park.
Antelope Island State Park welcomed more than 430,000 visitors, according to the report by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
Utah’s national parks had a total of 10.6 million visitors in 2018, while our state parks saw 6.7 million guests. Tourism accounts for around $9.7 billion in revenue for Utah businesses every year.
What are your favorite Utah spots for outdoor adventures? Tell us in the comments!
Bryce Canyon National Park didn’t make Trover.com’s list of top eight national parks, but it’s one of our faves, and its frozen landscape during the winter is simply stunning.
Source onlyinyourstate.com