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Utah History To Go - Park City Area
The mining boom of Park City brought hundreds of prospectors into the area. They set up camps along the hillsides near the mines, bringing with them diverse religions and ethnic traditions. Between 1870 and 1900, Park City's population increased by 40 percent. Originally, the town consisted of boarding houses, mills, stores, saloons, prostitute "cribs," theaters, and mine buildings. But by the 1880s, many prospectors had either sent for their families or were bringing them along, building houses and establishing schools. The first school in Park City was St. Mary's School operated by the Sisters of the Parish of St. Mary of the Assumption. City officials also organized sanitary committees and established a water system, telephone service, and chartered a fire company. ... [Read More]
Utah History To Go - Park City
Mining activity slowed greatly because of various depressions. By the 1950s Park City was almost dead; but due to the increase in winter recreational activity (especially skiing), the town experienced a rebirth in the 1960s and thrives as a key resort town in northern Utah and the West. The Deer Valley area was added to Park City's development in the 1980s, and has added to its reputation as an excellent winter skiing area, as has also Park West resort. In 1976 Park City's local government passed a Land Management Code, delineating historic districts and instituting preservation ordinances. In 1978 the Park City Main Street Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Other listings followed as the historic character of Park City was viewed as a key element in the town's colorful past and part of its attraction for the future. ... [Read More]
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Utah’s Grand Canyon - Dead Horse Point State Park is perhaps Utah's most spectacular state park. Towering 2,000 feet directly above the Colorado River, the mesa that is Dead Horse Point provides breathtaking views of the canyon country of southeastern Utah and the pinnacles and buttes of Canyonlands National Park. ... parkcomment@utah.gov ... Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6001 ... [Read More]
City and County Government - Utah.gov
This Web site serves as a collection of city-related URL's from throughout the United States. For ease of reference, these Internet sites have been broken down into the following categories: General City Links, Functional City Links, Regional City Links, and Other City-related Links. ... Locate a corresponding zip code by entering the city and state, or find the corresponding city by entering in a zip code. ... National City Government Resource Center ... [Read More]
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Rippling arcs of rust-colored sand welcome you as you enter Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. Contrasted by blue skies, juniper and pinion pines, and steep red cliffs, the park is a wonderful place for camping, photography, off-highway vehicle riding, and playing in the sand. As the only major sand dune field on the Colorado Plateau, this park is a unique geologic feature that should not be missed. ... DISCOVER UTAH'S STATE PARKS AND MUSEUMS ... parkcomment@utah.gov ... [Read More]
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Located deep in southwestern Utah, Snow Canyon State Park features Red Navajo sandstone, capped by an overlay of black lava rock. Sand dunes and quiet trails beckon visitors year-round, though early spring and fall use of the park is especially appealing due to southern Utah's moderate winter climate. ... parkcomment@utah.gov ... Wildlife abounds at the park, click here to see what you can expect in the form of Watchable Wildlife . ... [Read More]
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Bear Lake State Park is nestled high in the Rocky Mountains on the Utah-Idaho border. The cool, Caribbean-blue waters of Bear Lake are ideal for waterskiing, swimming, scuba diving, and sailing. Anglers enjoy year-round fishing for cutthroat, mackinaw, cisco, and whitefish. Bear Lake State Park offers three recreation areas, including Rendezvous Beach, Bear Lake Marina, and East Beach. The park also hosts many annual events, such as a Mountain Man Rendezvous and Bear Lake Raspberry Days. ... [Read More]
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DISCOVER UTAH'S STATE PARKS AND MUSEUMS ... parkcomment@utah.gov ... Escalante State Park features colorful deposits of mineralized wood and dinosaur bones. Legend has it, that if someone removes a piece of petrified wood from the forest, the taker will face nothing but bad luck. Is the wood really haunted or is it just a silly myth? Visitors will enjoy the petrified forest, water recreation on Wide Hollow Reservoir, and the small, but beautiful campground. ... [Read More]
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