10 Things You Didn’t Know About Utah (But Totally Should)
🏔️10 Things You Didn’t Know About Utah (But Totally Should)
Whether you’ve lived in the Beehive State your whole life or just cruised in from I-15, Utah is full of quirky, wild, and wonderful surprises. We dug up 10 fun facts about Utah that’ll make you even prouder to call this place home—or at least give you some fun trivia for your next barbecue.
1. Utah Has the World’s Longest Ski Season… Sometimes
Thanks to snowmakers and altitude, Snowbird often stays open into July. Yep, while you’re hitting the lake in Southern Utah, people are still skiing up north.
2. We’re Home to More Dinosaurs Than Any Other State
Utah has more dinosaur fossils than any place on earth. Ever been to the Utah Field House of Natural History in Vernal? T-Rex would approve.
3. Southern Utah = Mars?
NASA has tested equipment for Mars missions in Southern Utah’s red rock deserts because the landscape is so otherworldly. Moab = Mars without the helmet.
4. The Real “Lake” in Salt Lake Is Shrinking
The Great Salt Lake is drying up faster than a snow cone in July. Conservation efforts are in full swing, and it’s one of the state’s biggest environmental stories.
5. We Have the Nation’s Only Warm-Water Scuba Spot in the Desert
Homestead Crater in Midway is a 65-foot deep geothermal spring inside a beehive-shaped limestone rock. You can swim, snorkel, and even get scuba-certified.
6. The First KFC? Yep, in Utah.
The world’s first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise wasn’t in Kentucky—it opened in Salt Lake City in 1952. Colonel Sanders and Utah? Who knew?
7. You Can Surf… in Utah
The Flowrider in Ogden gives you year-round surfing—minus the sharks. Just add balance.
8. St. George Is One of the Fastest Growing Cities in America
We’re blowing up (in a good way). With red rocks, sunshine, and good vibes—it’s easy to see why.
9. We Have a Town Called “Levan”… Which Is “Navel” Backwards
Because it’s the “belly button” of Utah. Creative naming FTW.
10. People From Utah Eat More Jell-O Than Anywhere Else
Especially lime. Don’t ask us why. Just bring the Cool Whip.
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