May 31 - National Utah Day

Happy National Utah Day! Today we observe the 45th state to join the union back on January 4, 1896. 

  

This state located in western America is bordered by Colorado to the east, Wyoming to the northeast, Idaho to the north, Arizona to the south, and Nevada to the west. It also touches a corner of New Mexico in the southeast. 

  

Utah is home to The Great Salt Lake, a deeply rooted Native American heritage, and a far-reaching desert history. 

Travel in the footsteps of Utah’s namesake, the Utes, or the Shoshone, Navajo or Goshute. 

Follow the trails of early explorers or Mormon settlers. They all lived among the natural arches and bridges formed long ago. These architectural wonders of nature are a cornerstone of Utah. 

Find treasure everywhere you look. From the sunrise to the spiraling cliffs and the bejeweled night sky. 

Catch an unobstructed view of the Milky Way for miles or schedule a trip just in time for a meteor shower. Utah significantly less light pollution to make viewing spectacular! 

Discover why some still believe the world flat by visiting Bonneville Salt Flats. Home of land speed records and a barren environment, the salt flats were once part of a much larger lake. The Great Salt Lake is one of its remnants. 

  

HOW TO OBSERVE 

  

Join National Day Calendar® as they celebrate Utah. Explore the history and people of Utah. Follow the trails of the pioneers and discover a wealth of heritage in one place.  

  

Use #NationalUtahDay to share on social media. 

Hidden Treasures 

  

Homestead Crater – Midway 
Hole N' the Rock – Moab 
The Spiral Jetty – Corinne 
Sun Tunnels – Wendover 

  

We also observe these famous figures of whom were born in Utah of whom are still recognized for their past accomplishments, heroics, talents, ingenuity and innovations: Hokskininni, Florence Ellenwood Allen, Harvey Fletcher, Lester Wire, Alma Richards, Natacha Rambova, Frank Zamboni, Philo Taylor Farnsworth, Fawn M. Brodie, Nolan Bushnell, James Woods and Marie Osmond. 

Visit the link below to see this of notable birth who were not mentioned on the list above: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Utah 

Here’s to The Beehive State! 

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