Utah is known for its diverse and breathtaking landscapes. It's a mix of stunning natural features, ranging from vast deserts to high mountain ranges. 

A significant portion of Utah is covered by desert terrain. The Great Salt Lake Desert is the most famous desert in the northwest of the state and is known for its salt flats. Utah is renowned for its deep canyons, shaped by millions of years of river erosion and other natural forces. 

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Several iconic national parks are in Utah and attract millions of visitors each year. These parks include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Arches National Park, Capital Reef National Park, and more. The Wasatch Range is a mountain range that dominates the northern and eastern parts of Utah. The highest peak in Utah is Kings Peak, at 13,534 feet above sea level. The mountains offer many outdoor activities, such as hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. 

Then you have the Great Salt Lake in the northern part of the state is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. It is a remnant of the ancient Lake Bonneville, which once covered a vast area of the region. The lake's high salinity makes it unique and supports various bird species.

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The southern part of Utah is mesas and plateaus, such as the Colorado Plateau. Monument Valley, located within the Navajo Nation on the Arizona-Utah border, is one of the most iconic landscapes in the state, featuring towering sandstone buttes and mesas. 

With all of the beautiful landscapes throughout Utah, how many of these bucket list locations have you been to? 

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