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The fact that Utah has the highest number of national parks attests to the incredible scenic beauty of the state. Utah's national parks are Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, and in addition, the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is best accessed through southern Utah and Utah vacation rentals by owner.

A southern Utah vacation rentals by owner places you within a day's drive of multiple national parks. Scenery ranges from lush Rocky Mountain valleys to tumbleweed and sagebrush to desolate, red rock canyons not far from your Utah vacation rentals by owner condo or house. Standouts include Delicate Arch Trail in Arches National Park, the Narrows in Zion National Park, the trail to Hickman Bridge in Capitol Reef National Park, and Queen's Garden and Fairyland Loop trails in Bryce Canyon National Park.

In addition to national parks and Utah vacation rentals by owner, Utah harbors many national monuments, including Dinosaur National Monument, Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument and Cedar Breaks National Monument.

Utah powder is highly rated among skiers and brings many skiers to Utah vacation rentals by owner. The Olympic Committee selected Salt Lake City to host the 2002 Winter Olympic Games because of that powder and the many Utah vacation rentals by owner. Visit the impressive Utah Winter Olympic Sports Park near your Park City, Utah vacation rentals by owner lodging to see the world-class training facility for bobsled, luge and ski jumping competitions, and visit Soldier Hollow in Heber where the cross-country skiing and biathlon venues occurred. Utah vacation rentals by owner condos and houses are near both venues.

Utah ski Utah vacation rentals by owner lodging near top-notch ski resorts is in high demand, so book early for Park City condos and Deer Valley, Utah vacation rentals by owner condos. Alta and Snowbird also offer expert terrain. All of these great Utah ski resorts and these Utah vacation rentals by owner units are within an hour's drive of the Salt Lake City airport.

Outdoor enthusiasts find no end of fun in Utah, including mountain biking in Moab (Slickrock Bike Trail is famous for its thrill, risk, and scenery,) whitewater rafting down Cataract Canyon, and rock climbing the myriad cliff faces. Moab, Utah vacation rentals by owner condos are popular, and place you in the center of the action.

For a different stroke, consider house boating on 186-mile Lake Powell and visiting the famous Rainbow Bridge.

Utah offers the Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival each year, as well as the Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City. Book your Sundance, Utah vacation rentals by owner condo or house early for this event.

The impressive scenery didn't make for easy settling for Mormon pioneers over 150 years ago, but their hard work and strong sense of community transformed a near desert into productive farm country, earning Utah the apt nickname, “The Beehive State.” Over 70% of Utah's 2.3 million citizens are Mormon, and the church continues to exert a strong influence on the state's culture and traditions. For instance, education is strongly emphasized, liquor sales are restricted and gambling prohibited.

The major industries in Utah are agriculture, mining, printing, publishing, software development and high technology manufacturing.

Most of Utah lies on a plateau higher than 4,000 feet above sea level. The geology of this region takes on an amazing variety of shapes and colors. Elevations rise and fall dramatically in the shape of mountains, buttes, and plateaus, the highest reaching over 13,000 feet! Within this varied landscape are hidden treasures and experiences that appeal to everyone — from the rugged, solitude-seeking explorer to the family wanting a relaxing getaway. Utah has something for everyone, and a Utah vacation rentals by owner condo is the best way to get into the action.