The Utah Guide

is your detailed starting point for climbing atop some of America's grandest heights. Utah boasts an average peak elevation of 11,222 feet above sea level, far surpassing any other average elevation in the country. From its canyon floors to towering pinnacles, Utah is filled with miraculous national monuments, terrain seemingly made for extreme sports, and serene locales perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Utah residents purchase four times as much Jell-o (particularly lime flavored) than the people of any other state do. What is it about lime Jell-o that Utah's denizens love so much? You'll find that answer and more in our Utah Food guide.
Literature:
Utah has an extensive history of well-respected and best-selling writers, some of whom have even been honored with the coveted Pulitzer Prize. To learn about a few of these literary legends, check out our guide to Literature in Utah.

Visual Arts:
Aside from museums, Utah offers a number of other ways to experience the works of regional artists. Art fairs, state universities, and galleries all showcase art worthy of viewing by even the most critical of eyes.

Music:
The best-known Mormon musicians from Utah are the Osmond family. Most of their fame came from a string of pop songs in the 1970's by the brother-and-sister duo Donny and Marie. After more than 50 years in the entertainment industry, the Osmond family still performs for audiences world-wide.

Film:
Every year, Utah hosts one of the world's most prestigious film festivals – The Sundance Film Festival. It all started in the 1970's with Robert Redford, a Utah native, championing and naming the event. Since that time, many independent filmmakers, like Kevin Smith and Quentin Tarantino, have broken into the mainstream movie scene by showcasing their works at Sundance. (More...)

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