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Synopsis of Utah
Utah, state in the western United States, partly in the Rocky Mountains. Its great variety of landscapes includes high wooded mountains, lakes, valley oases, barren salt flats, deserts, and a wild plateau country with strange rock formations and rainbow-colored canyons. Habitation by nomadic desert peoples of the area that was to become Utah began several thousand years ago. The Anasazi Culture, which established intricately built settlements, reached their peak at about AD 1300.
Native American tribes, including the Gosiutes, Paiutes, and Utes, were present when Spanish explorers made their earliest visits to the region. This area, which was claimed by Mexico, was chosen in 1847 by the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormons, as a refuge from persecution (see Mormonism). There they founded a theocratic commonwealth aloof from the rest of the nation and planned on the basis of a group of small self-sufficient agricultural communities. Their isolation was short-lived, however, because Utah became part of the United States in 1848 by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican War. In addition, the Mormon community was on the main route westward to the new gold-rush camps of California. The federal government tried to force the Mormons to conform to its standards and to give up some of their beliefs and practices, especially that of polygamy, a form of polygamy in which men have more than one wife, which was officially abandoned by the Mormons in 1890. Their reluctance to disavow the practice was chiefly responsible for Utah's late entry, on January 4, 1896, into the Union as the 45th state.
From the time of its early settlement until the mid-20th century, Utah was known primarily for its agricultural and mining industries. By the mid-1990s, however, the state had developed a diversified economy, with a wide range of manufactured products. Tourism has also become a major element of the economy, and increasing numbers of visitors are attracted by the state's many natural landmarks. Utah's great variety of beautiful scenery is one of the state's outstanding tourist attractions. Rugged areas of colorful mesas, cliffs, and mountain peaks provide tourists and residents with excellent opportunities for hiking, camping, and riding. In the Wasatch Range and Uinta Mountains are many winter sports areas. A favorite activity for the more adventurous is boating on the Colorado and Green rivers. The major tourist season is summer, with most visitors stopping at Salt Lake City and the national parks, national forests, and state parks in the state. Winter brings sports enthusiasts to the state's many ski resorts.
The name Utah is derived from a Native American word meaning those who dwell high up or mountaintop dwellers. Arriving Europeans mistakenly believed the name referred to the Ute people, later applying the word to the state. The state's original name was Deseret, from a word in the Book of Mormon that means land of the honey bee. It in turn gave rise to Utah's nickname, the Beehive State, connoting hard work and industry. Salt Lake City is Utah's capital and largest city.
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Utah Motels Dispatches
USA. Utah. 1996. Desert Inn Motel in Hunksville with sculptures. (PAR115333)
Alex Webb Magnum Photos 01-01-1996 USA. Utah. 1996. Desert Inn Motel in Hunksville with sculptures. Keywords: U.S. American (geographical) US USA Utah North America America United States of America USA. Utah. 1996. Desert Inn Motel in Hunksville with sculptures. USA. Utah. 1996. Desert Inn Motel in
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Utah Wildfire Burns Campground, Motel
NEPHI, Utah - A group of Boy Scouts and hikers had to be airlifted from a canyon as a wildfire swept through a campground and destroyed a nearby motel, authorities said Friday. The fire started Thursday at a campground in Salt Creek Canyon, 85 miles south of Salt Lake City, the U.S. Forest Service
Publication: AP Online
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Wildfire Burns Campground, Motel in Utah
NEPHI, Utah - A wildfire that may have been started by sparks from a flat tire raced across thousands of acres toward a small town Friday, a day after burning through a campground and motel and forcing rescues. With a highly skilled team on its way from Florida, 150 area firefighters were battling
Publication: AP Online
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Don't let Utah's jails evolve into discount motel
If you are a criminal, paying your debt to society is beginning to take a more literal meaning. In Utah County, for instance, the sheriff has instituted a policy of charging people convicted of misdemeanors $10 a day to stay at the county jail. This won't apply to the poorest of the poor, but
Publication: Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
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Running A Horse 'Motel' Can Be Rewarding for Utah Animal Lovers.
Byline: Kathy Gurchiek Apr. 24--KAYSVILLE, Utah -- It had been a long drive from Phoenix and the two horses clopped heavily out of their trailer into Sue Shaw's back yard. They would board overnight at Shaw Stables before continuing on to Canada the next day with their owners. The stables are a
Publication: Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, UT)
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Former Days Inn motel to become housing for Utah veterans
The 110-room former Days Inn motel at 1900 W. North Temple in Salt Lake City has been sold to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City, which is in the process of converting the property into housing for veterans of the armed forces. Bill Nighswonger, the authority's executive director, said his
Publication: The Enterprise
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Motel 6 Reaches Major Franchising Milestones.
DALLASBUSINESS WIREAug. 29, 1997--A year after it launched its franchising program, Motel 6 has reached major milestones in this effort. By targeting growing tertiary markets, the leading budget brand now has 50 approved franchise contracts and 109 approved sites. There are currently 15 franchised
Publication: Business Wire
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Proposal for motel, restaurant, gas station moves forward in Weber County, Utah.
By Jeff DeMoss, Standard-Examiner, Ogden, Utah Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Nov. 13--MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE, Utah -- Plans by a local property owner to build a mixed retail development near the freeway are making their way through the city approval process. City officials said property owner
Publication: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
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Provoan admits starting motel fire
PROVO -- A Provo woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of attempted arson after she admitted in court to causing a fire at a Utah County motel. Before entering a plea of guilty to one third-degree felony county of attempted arson, Patricia Bingham admitted that she set curtains ablaze with a
Publication: Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
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Undocumented: Emotions run high, but Utah tacitly approves of illegals
First in a seven-part series. They are dairy farmers, truck drivers, students, business owners and construction workers. They pick the fruit we love this fall. They clean our offices. They make our restaurant meals and change our hotel sheets. Officials estimate about 85,000 residents of Utah are
Publication: Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
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