Utah Links &amp; Resources.

Down payment assistance programs, first-time buyer loans, and affordable housing resources. Covering down payment can mean buying years sooner.

Utah Housing Corporation

utahhousingcorp.org

Down payment programs 🏠

Utah Real Estate Division

realestate.utah.gov

Verify realtor and brokerage licenses, file complaints, access Utah real estate laws. Check your agent's license status.

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Utah Land Records / Recorder

slco.org/recorder

Property ownership records, deed history, and recorded documents. Most Utah counties have online portals for property research.

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Utah Insurance Dept

insurance.utah.gov

Compare homeowners insurance, verify insurance company licenses, and file complaints. Learn about Utah-specific requirements.

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Utah Geological Survey

geology.utah.gov

Earthquake hazard maps, fault line locations, landslide risk assessments. Essential near the Wasatch Fault. Free address-specific hazard reports.

Free earthquake risk lookup 🌊

FEMA Flood Map Service

floodsmart.gov

Check if your property is in a FEMA flood zone. Utah had significant 2023 flooding — verify near rivers or low-lying areas.

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Utah Bar Lawyer Referral

utahbar.org

Find a real estate attorney for contract review, title disputes, or HOA issues. Utah Bar referral service.

HUD Utah Housing Counseling

hud.gov/states/utah

Free mortgage counseling, foreclosure prevention, and homebuyer education from HUD-approved Utah agencies.

Free counseling ☀

Utah Energy Efficiency Programs

energy.utah.gov

Tax credits and rebate programs for solar installation, energy-efficient HVAC, insulation, and home improvements.

Incentives available 📌

Utah Electronic Filing (Deeds)

efts.utah.gov

Electronic filing and tracking for recorded documents, including deeds, liens, and encumbrances filed with county recorders.

Utah Valley Assoc of Realtors

uvar.org

Market statistics, local real estate news, and find licensed realtors in Utah County.

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Utah MLS Search

utahrealestatemls.com

Search the Utah MLS for available homes, sold prices, and property history across all Northern Utah counties.

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Utah Ski Resorts — Greatest Snow on Earth

14 resorts

Pass tip: Ikon Pass covers Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Solitude, Deer Valley, and Snowbasin. Epic Pass covers Park City Mountain. Buy in spring/summer to save $200–$400. Utah averages 500+ inches of snowfall at top resorts.

Snowbird

Little Cottonwood Canyon · SLC 29 min

3,240 acres3,240 ft vertIkon Pass

snowbird.com

Utah's most challenging resort — steepest terrain, most expert runs, legendary Mineral Basin. Often last to close (May).

Alta Ski Area

Little Cottonwood Canyon · SLC 32 min

2,614 acres2,538 ft vertIkon Pass

alta.com

Skiers only (no snowboards). Historic resort with the lightest, driest powder in America. The standard by which Utah powder is measured.

Park City Mountain

Park City · SLC 32 min

7,300 acres3,226 ft vertEpic Pass

parkcitymountain.com

Largest ski resort in the US by terrain. Connects to Canyons Village. Most family-friendly Utah resort — best beginner/intermediate terrain.

Deer Valley Resort

Park City · SLC 42 min

2,026 acres3,000 ft vertIkon Pass

deervalley.com

Utah's most luxurious resort — ski valet, immaculate grooming, world-class service. Historically skiers-only; now open to snowboarders.

Brighton Resort

Big Cottonwood Canyon · SLC 34 min

1,050 acres1,745 ft vertIkon Pass

brightonresort.com

Best family resort. Night skiing 7 nights/week. Best for beginners/intermediates. Local SLC families' favorite for midweek night sessions.

Solitude Mountain

Big Cottonwood Canyon · SLC 30 min

1,200 acres2,047 ft vertIkon Pass

solitudemountain.com

Quietest SLC-area resort — shorter lift lines, excellent terrain variety, genuine village feel. Locals love it because tourists overlook it.

Snowbasin Resort

Near Ogden · 35 min from N. Utah

3,000 acres2,959 ft vertIkon Pass

snowbasin.com

Host of 2002 Olympic downhill. World-class terrain, far fewer crowds than SLC resorts. Northern Utah families' best-kept secret.

Powder Mountain

Near Eden · 52 min from SLC

8,464 acres2,205 ft vert

powdermountain.com

Largest ski resort in the US by skiable acreage. Limited daily ticket sales = no crowds. Cat skiing access. The insider choice for powder days.

Sundance Mountain

Provo Canyon · 50 min from SLC

450 acres2,150 ft vert

sundanceresort.com

Robert Redford's iconic resort. Small, intimate, art-focused. A genuinely special Utah experience — the anti-resort resort.

Nordic Valley

Near Eden/Ogden · 45 min

100 acres1,000 ft vert

nordicvalley.com

Northern Utah's value ski option — low prices, night skiing, night tubing. Ideal for families with young beginners.

Beaver Mountain

Near Logan · Cache Valley

828 acres1,600 ft vert

beavermountain.com

Cache Valley's family resort — affordable, uncrowded, charming. Family-owned since 1939. The mountain northern Utah families learned to ski on.

Cherry Peak Resort

Richmond, Cache Valley

250 acres1,100 ft vert

cherrypeak.com

Northern Utah's newest resort — opened 2016. Night skiing, affordable tickets, good beginner/intermediate terrain for Cache Valley.

Ikon Pass

Multi-Resort Season Pass

AltaSnowbirdBrightonSolitudeDeer ValleySnowbasinBuy spring — save $200+

ikonpass.com

Best season pass for Northern Utah locals. Buy in spring to save $200–$300. Covers most Utah resorts.

Epic Pass

Multi-Resort Season Pass

Park City Mountain40+ Global ResortsPark City + Global

epicpass.com

Covers Park City Mountain and Vail/Breckenridge/Whistler globally. Best for Park City-centered families or those who also ski Colorado.

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National & State Parks

12 links

America the Beautiful Pass ($80/year) covers entry to all 5 Utah national parks plus every NPS site nationwide. Pays for itself on your first Utah road trip. Buy at any national park entrance or at nps.gov/passes.

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Zion National Park

nps.gov/zion · 4.5 hrs from SLC

Utah's most visited park — the Narrows, Angels Landing, Emerald Pools. Timed entry required spring/fall. Reserve shuttle tickets early.

Reservations often required 🌛

Bryce Canyon National Park

nps.gov/brca · 4 hrs from SLC

World's largest concentration of hoodoos. The orange spires at sunset are genuinely unforgettable. Navajo Loop, Rim Trail, Queens Garden.

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Arches National Park

nps.gov/arch · 3.5 hrs from SLC

2,000+ natural sandstone arches including Delicate Arch. Timed entry required April–October. Book months in advance.

Timed entry required 🌍

Canyonlands National Park

nps.gov/cany · 3.5 hrs from SLC

Mesa Arch, Island in the Sky, The Needles. Less crowded than Arches. Utah's most dramatic canyon views — the insider choice near Moab.

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Capitol Reef National Park

nps.gov/care · 3.5 hrs from SLC

Utah's most underrated park — Waterpocket Fold, Fremont petroglyphs, historic Fruita orchards. Almost no crowds. Genuinely spectacular.

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Natural Bridges Nat'l Monument

nps.gov/nabr · 4.5 hrs from SLC

Three of the world's largest natural stone bridges. One of the first International Dark Sky Parks — stargazing is transcendent.

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Utah State Parks

stateparks.utah.gov

43 state parks including Antelope Island, Dead Horse Point, Goblin Valley, Jordanelle, and Deer Creek. Annual pass $100 — pays for itself fast.

Annual pass $100 ⛺

Reserve America — Camping

reserveamerica.com

Book Utah state park campsite reservations. Summer weekends book months in advance — especially Jordanelle and Great Salt Lake.

Book early 🌳

Recreation.gov — Federal Sites

recreation.gov

Reserve national forest campgrounds, NPS campsites, and wilderness permits (Zion Narrows, Angels Landing) across Utah.

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Antelope Island State Park

stateparks.utah.gov/antelope-island

Utah's most-visited state park — bison herd, Great Salt Lake beaches, mountain biking and hiking. 40 min from SLC.

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America the Beautiful Pass

nps.gov/passes · $80/year

$80/year covers every US national park, monument, and recreation area. Pays for itself on your first Utah road trip. Buy at any park entrance.

Pays for itself trip 1 🗺

BLM Utah — Public Lands

blm.gov/utah

Utah has 22 million acres of BLM land — free dispersed camping, OHV riding, hunting. Moab BLM manages some of the world's most spectacular terrain.

Free dispersed camping

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Utah Sports Teams

12 teams

Utah Jazz

NBA

Delta Center · Salt Lake City

nba.com/jazz

Utah Mammoth

NHL

Delta Center · Salt Lake City

nhl.com/utah

Real Salt Lake

MLS

America First Field · Sandy

realsaltlake.com

Salt Lake Bees

Triple-A

Smith's Ballpark · SLC

milb.com/salt-lake

Utah Grizzlies

ECHL Hockey

Maverik Center · West Valley

utahgrizzlies.com

Utah Warriors

Major League Rugby

America First Field · Sandy

utahwarriors.com

Utah Utes

NCAA Big 12

Rice-Eccles Stadium · SLC

utahutes.com

BYU Cougars

NCAA Big 12

LaVell Edwards Stadium · Provo

byucougars.com

Utah State Aggies

NCAA Mountain West

Merlin Olsen Field · Logan

utahstateaggies.com

Weber State Wildcats

NCAA Big Sky

Stewart Stadium · Ogden

weberstatewildcats.com

Utah Royals FC

NWSL

America First Field · Sandy

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Top Utah Restaurants — By Area

21 standouts

Utah's restaurant scene has expanded dramatically. These are the places Utahns actually take out-of-state guests — beloved institutions and rising stars worth finding before you even need a recommendation.

Salt Lake City

Manoli's

Salt Lake City · 9th Ave

Modern Greek · Mediterranean

"The best restaurant in Utah" — a consistent claim. Creative Greek cuisine in a refined setting that earned it a national following.

The Copper Onion

Salt Lake City · Downtown

American Bistro · Farm-to-Table

SLC's most reliable dinner out. The burger is legendary, the cocktails are strong, and the approachable excellence makes this the gateway for Utah food skeptics.

Pago

Salt Lake City · 9th & 9th

Seasonal American · Local sourcing

9th & 9th neighborhood landmark — hyper-local ingredient sourcing, refined preparation, genuinely loyal regular crowd since 2009.

Red Iguana

Salt Lake City · 600 W

Mexican · Mole Specialist

Utah's most beloved restaurant, full stop. Seven legendary mole sauces. Family-owned since 1985. Expect a line — always worth it.

Current Fish & Oyster

Salt Lake City · Downtown

Seafood · Raw Bar

Proof you can do excellent seafood in a landlocked state. Oyster program, fresh fish sourcing, the most sophisticated bar program in SLC.

Valter's Osteria

Salt Lake City · Downtown

Northern Italian · Fine Dining

Valter Nassi performs tableside and sings opera to his guests. An SLC institution for decades — genuinely excellent Italian food.

Ogden & Weber County

Rooster's Brewing Co.

Ogden · 25th Street

Brewpub · American

Historic 25th Street brewpub anchor. House-brewed beers, excellent burgers, best patio in northern Utah. The hub of Ogden's restaurant row.

Stoneground Italian Kitchen

Ogden · Downtown

Italian · Wood-fired

Wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta in a beautifully converted historic building. Ogden's best restaurant for a special occasion.

River Ogden

Ogden · 25th Street

Cocktail Bar · Small Plates

Ogden's most acclaimed cocktail program with excellent small plates. The spot that proved Ogden's food scene had arrived.

Utah Valley (Provo / Lehi)

Communal Restaurant

Provo · University Avenue

American · Farm-to-Table

Provo's best restaurant since 2009 — family-style seasonal American cuisine. The communal dining concept creates genuinely great experiences.

Station 22 Cafe

Provo · Downtown

Breakfast · Brunch

Provo's legendary breakfast spot — long weekend lines completely justified. The French toast alone made this place famous in Utah County.

Pizza Nono

Provo · Center Street

Neapolitan Pizza · Italian

Utah Valley's best pizza — proper Neapolitan wood-fired pies with outstanding sourcing. The California-quality pizza Silicon Slopes newcomers were missing.

Park City & Mountain Areas

Handle

Park City · Main Street

American · Craft Cocktails

Park City's most acclaimed restaurant — creative seasonal American cuisine. Reserve well in advance during ski season.

Riverhorse on Main

Park City · Main Street

American Fine Dining

Historic Main Street building, elegant setting, consistently excellent. Park City's special-occasion restaurant for over 30 years — a Utah institution.

Deer Valley Resort Dining

Deer Valley · Park City

Multiple Venues · Ski-in

Utah's best mountain dining — Empire Canyon Lodge, The Brass Tag, Silver Lake Lodge. The resort's food quality matches its ski quality.

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Shopping — Malls, Districts & Markets

14 destinations

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City Creek Center

shopcitycreek.com · Downtown SLC

Utah's premier open-air mall — Nordstrom, Tiffany, Apple, 100+ retailers. Indoor/outdoor retractable roof below Temple Square.

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Fashion Place Mall

fashionplace.com · Murray

Salt Lake County's most complete traditional mall — Nordstrom, Macy's, Apple, 130+ stores. Central SLC location in Murray.

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South Towne Center

southtowne.com · Sandy

South Salt Lake County anchor mall — most convenient for Sandy, Draper, and South Jordan families.

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The Gateway

thegatewayslc.com · Downtown SLC

Downtown SLC's redeveloped urban entertainment and shopping district. Adjacent to Delta Center. Restaurants, retail, festivals.

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The District

shopthedistrict.com · South Jordan

South Valley's lifestyle center — REI, Target, Best Buy, PetSmart. South Jordan/Riverton's main retail hub.

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Outlets at Traverse Mountain

outletsattraversemountain.com · Lehi

50+ outlet stores at the point of the mountain — Nike, Gap, Michael Kors, Coach. Dramatic Wasatch Mountain backdrop.

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Layton Hills Mall

layton-hills.com · Layton

Northern Utah / Davis County anchor mall. Most convenient mall for Hill AFB communities and Davis County families.

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Trolley Square

trolleysquare.com · SLC

Historic streetcar barn converted to boutique shops and restaurants. Whole Foods anchor. SLC's most distinctive shopping destination.

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Gardner Village

gardnervillage.com · West Jordan

Charming historic mill village with boutiques, restaurants, Utah's largest Halloween and Christmas seasonal events.

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SLC Downtown Farmers Market

slcgov.com/farmers-market

Saturday mornings, May–October, Pioneer Park. Local produce, food vendors, artisans. A must-do summer activity.

Free entry · Every Saturday 🏔

REI Utah

rei.com · SLC, Sandy, Orem

Utah REI stores are larger and better-stocked than most — the gear capital of the Mountain West. Flagship in SLC.

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Black Diamond Equipment

blackdiamondequipment.com · SLC

World-renowned climbing, skiing, and outdoor gear headquartered in SLC. Factory outlet on 2084 E. 3900 S.

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The King's English Bookshop

kingsenglishbookshop.com · SLC 15th Ave

Utah's best independent bookstore. Community events, author readings, exceptional curation. Cultural anchor of the 15th/15th neighborhood.

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Weller Book Works

wellerbookworks.com · Trolley Square

Utah's other great indie bookstore — new and used, strong local literature, excellent staff picks. Author events year-round.

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Healthcare & Medical Resources

10 links

Establish a primary care provider before you need one urgently. Most Utah PCPs have 3–6 week new patient wait times. Call immediately after moving — both Intermountain and U of U Health accept online new patient appointment requests.

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Intermountain Health

intermountainhealthcare.org

Utah's largest health system — 33 hospitals, 385+ clinics. Find a doctor, schedule appointments, MyHealth+ patient portal. Top-10 nationally.

Largest Utah System 🔬

University of Utah Health

uofuhealth.utah.edu

Academic medical center — Utah's only Level 1 Trauma Center, medical school, specialty care unavailable elsewhere in Mountain West.

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SelectHealth Insurance

selecthealth.org

Intermountain Health's insurance arm — Utah's most widely used health plan. Verify your employer's network before assuming SelectHealth coverage.

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Healthcare.gov (ACA Marketplace)

healthcare.gov

Shop for individual/family health plans if your employer doesn't offer coverage. Open enrollment or special enrollment after moving to Utah.

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VA Salt Lake City Health Care

va.gov/salt-lake-city-health-care

George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center — comprehensive VA care for veterans. Community outpatient clinics in Ogden, Provo, and other locations.

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CHIP — Children's Health Insurance

chip.utah.gov

Low-cost health insurance for children and pregnant women. Income-based — many families qualify who wouldn't expect to.

Income-based — apply now 📞

Utah 211 Helpline

utah211.org · Dial 2-1-1

Free statewide helpline — health services, food banks, utility assistance, mental health resources, and community organizations.

Free · 24/7 🧠

Utah Mental Health Resources

dsamh.utah.gov

State mental health resources, crisis lines, community mental health centers statewide. Crisis line: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7).

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Huntsman Mental Health Institute

huntsmanmentalhealth.org

Utah's leading psychiatric hospital and mental health research center. Inpatient, outpatient, and crisis services at U of U campus.

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Utah Poison Control

utahpoisoncontrol.org · 1-800-222-1222

Save this number: (800) 222-1222. 24-hour expert guidance for poisoning emergencies. Critical for families with young children.

Save this number

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Education — K–12, Higher Ed & Resources

14 links

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Utah School Finder

utahschoolfinder.org

Official Utah state school locator — enter any address to find the exact elementary, middle, and high school boundary assignment. Use before buying a home.

Use before buying a home 📚

Utah State Board of Education

schools.utah.gov

State education standards, charter school applications, open enrollment policies, DLI program info, and teacher licensing.

Official 🏪

Davis School District

daviseducation.com

Utah's 2nd largest district serving Bountiful to Clearfield. Military family enrollment specialists, MIC3 support.

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Alpine School District

alpinedistrict.org

Utah's largest district — Lone Peak, Skyridge, Westlake, Timpanogos. Home to Utah's top-ranked public schools.

utah.edu · Salt Lake City

University of Utah

Utah's flagship research university — 32,000 students, medical school, law school, Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. Pac-12 then Big 12 athletics.

LDS Church-owned — 35,000 students, very low tuition, strong engineering/business programs. Big 12 athletics.

Brigham Young University

byu.edu · Provo

Cache Valley land-grant university — strong agriculture, engineering, aerospace. USU Space Dynamics Lab is nationally recognized.

Utah State University

usu.edu · Logan

Utah's largest by enrollment — 40,000 students, open-enrollment, strong CTE and tech programs. Silicon Slopes employer partnerships.

Utah Valley University

uvu.edu · Orem

Northern Utah's comprehensive university — strong nursing, criminal justice, business. Hill AFB partnership programs for military education benefits.

Weber State University

weber.edu · Ogden

Salt Lake Community College

slcc.edu · Salt Lake Valley

Open-enrollment community college with multiple campuses. Concurrent enrollment for high schoolers. Affordable transfer path to U of U.

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Western Governors University

wgu.edu · Online, HQ in SLC

Nationally recognized online university headquartered in SLC. Strong for working adults in IT, nursing, business, and teaching.

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Utah Dual Language Immersion

schools.utah.gov/dli

Find DLI schools near you — Spanish, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, German. Utah leads the nation in K–12 DLI programs.

Utah leads nationally 💉

USIIS Immunization Registry

usiis.utah.gov

Transfer children's immunization records, verify current records, and access requirements for Utah school enrollment.

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Utah Open Enrollment / School Choice

schools.utah.gov/schoolchoice

Open enrollment policies and how to apply to schools outside your boundary zone, within or across district lines.

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Transit, Roads & Getting Around

8 links

🚌

Utah Transit Authority (UTA)

rideuta.com

FrontRunner commuter rail, TRAX light rail, streetcar, and bus routes. Trip planner, schedules, and UTA mobile app for real-time arrivals.

Trip planner + real-time 🛣

UDOT — Utah Roads

udot.utah.gov

Real-time traffic cameras, road conditions, construction updates, and UDOT's 511 traffic information system. Bookmark for commuting.

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Utah 511 Traffic

utahparkway.com · Dial 511

Real-time traffic conditions on I-15, I-80, I-84, and all major Utah highways. Voice-activated via phone — dial 511.

Dial 511 for voice ✈

Salt Lake City Airport

slcairport.com

Delta hub, 100+ nonstop destinations, 30-minute drive from most Wasatch Front locations. New terminal opened 2020. One of America's best regional airports.

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Commuter Link Utah

commuterlink.utah.gov

Carpooling, vanpool, and rideshare programs for Wasatch Front commuters. Free to register and find carpool partners.

Free · Save money commuting 🚲

GREENbike SLC Bike Share

greenbikeslc.org

Salt Lake City bike-share — 50+ stations, e-bikes available. Great for commuting and exploring SLC's growing protected bike lane network.

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Utah Ski Resort Transportation

skiutah.com/transportation

Ski buses from SLC hotels to all Wasatch Front resorts. UTA Ski Bus runs to Big/Little Cottonwood Canyons on weekends and holidays.

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Utah Highway Patrol

highwaypatrol.utah.gov

Road safety information, CDL licensing, and the UHP crash data portal. Emergency: 911. Non-emergency: (801) 965-4523.

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Entertainment, Arts & Culture

16 links

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Utah Symphony & Opera

utahsymphony.org

World-class symphony and opera at Abravanel Hall. One of America's top regional orchestras. Season September–May plus summer Deer Valley Music Festival.

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Ballet West

balletwest.org

Utah's professional ballet company — one of America's top regional companies. Nutcracker at Christmas, full season at Capitol Theatre in downtown SLC.

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Pioneer Theatre Company

pioneertheatre.org

Utah's leading professional theater company at U of U. Broadway-quality regional productions September–May.

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Sundance Film Festival

sundance.org · Park City · January

America's most prestigious independent film festival — 10 days in Park City every January. Tickets sell out months in advance. A world-class event Utah residents attend.

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Natural History Museum of Utah

nhmu.utah.edu

World-class dinosaur exhibits, Native American cultural collections, Utah geology. One of America's best natural history museums — genuinely remarkable.

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Utah Museum of Fine Arts

umfa.utah.edu

U of U's fine art museum — 19,000+ works, major traveling exhibitions, and free First Friday events each month.

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Thanksgiving Point

thanksgiving-point.org · Lehi

Museum of Ancient Life (dinosaurs), Butterfly Biosphere, Farm Country, and 55-acre gardens. Utah's top family destination outside national parks.

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Hogle Zoo

hoglezoo.org · Salt Lake City

Utah's main zoo — 800+ animals, African Savanna exhibit. Free first Monday of month for county residents. Zoo Lights at Christmas.

Free first Monday/month 🦅

Tracy Aviary

tracyaviary.org · Liberty Park SLC

America's oldest city-owned aviary — 400+ birds in historic Liberty Park. Free admission. Underrated gem for families.

Free admission 🐟

Living Planet Aquarium

thelivingplanet.com · Draper

Utah's aquarium — shark tank, Amazon rainforest, ocean tunnels. One of Utah's most-visited family attractions.

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Lagoon Amusement Park

lagoonpark.com · Farmington

Utah's beloved amusement park since 1886 — roller coasters, Pioneer Village, Lagoon-a-Beach water park. Open Memorial Day–October.

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Salt Lake Art Center

saltlakeartcenter.org

Utah's contemporary art hub — rotating exhibitions and free First Friday events monthly. The SLC creative community's gathering place.

Free First Fridays 🌳

Liberty Park SLC

slcgov.com/parks

Salt Lake City's central park — 110 acres, tennis, pond, Seven Canyons fountain, and summer concert series. The city's living room.

Free 🎪

Eccles Community Art Center

ecclesartscenter.org · Ogden

Northern Utah's arts hub in a historic Ogden mansion. Free admission, galleries, classes, events, and year-round programming.

Free admission 🏳

Utah Pride Center

utahpridecenter.org · SLC

Community center for Utah's LGBTQ+ community — events, counseling, support groups, and Utah Pride Festival each June.

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Utah Division of Arts & Museums

utahculture.org

State arts grants, Utah Cultural Sites catalog. Find museums, historic sites, and cultural programs by region across all of Utah.

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Outdoors, Recreation & Adventure

12 links

🌇

Visit Utah (Office of Tourism)

visitutah.com

Official Utah tourism — trip planning guides, Mighty 5 itineraries, lesser-known destinations, and event calendars for every region.

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AllTrails — Utah

alltrails.com

Utah's most-used hiking app — thousands of trail reviews, difficulty ratings, real-time conditions, and offline maps. Download before your hike.

Free (premium for offline) ⛷

Ski Utah

skiutah.com

Official Utah skiing resource — resort comparisons, conditions, transportation, and Utah snow report. First stop every ski morning.

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Utah Mountain Biking

utahmountainbiking.com

Trail database for Utah MTB — Wasatch, Moab, Cedar City. Utah has some of the world's most acclaimed mountain bike trails.

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Mountain Project — Utah

mountainproject.com

Climbing route database for Utah — Indian Creek, Maple Canyon, Big Cottonwood. Utah's crack climbing is world-renowned.

Free route database 🎣

Fish Utah — Fishing Licenses

wildlife.utah.gov/fishing

Buy Utah fishing licenses, find stocked waterways, access regulations. Utah has exceptional fly fishing — Bear River, Green River.

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Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

wildlife.utah.gov

Hunting and fishing licenses, draw permits, wildlife info. Apply for big game tags (elk, deer) in February for fall hunting seasons.

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Wasatch Mountain Club

wasatchmountainclub.org

Founded 1920 — Utah's oldest outdoor club. Hiking, skiing, climbing, and cycling for all skill levels. One of Utah's best newcomer investments.

🔮

Utah Avalanche Center

utahavalanchecenter.org

Daily avalanche forecasts for all Utah mountain ranges. Check before every backcountry outing November–April. Free. Potentially life-saving.

Check every backcountry day ⛈

NWS Salt Lake City

weather.gov/slc

National Weather Service SLC — mountain weather forecasts, canyon wind advisories. Better than consumer apps for mountain planning.

Better than consumer apps 🌎

BLM Utah Public Lands

blm.gov/utah

22 million acres of BLM land — free camping, OHV, hunting. Moab BLM manages some of the most spectacular terrain on earth.

Free dispersed camping 🗺

Utah Scenic Byways

visitutah.com/scenic-byways

32 scenic byways — Mirror Lake Highway, Flaming Gorge, Logan Canyon, Nebo Loop. The best road trips in the Mountain West start here.

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News, Media & Local Information

10 links

Utah's newspaper of record — independent, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism. Best Utah news source for state government and investigative coverage.

Salt Lake Tribune

sltrib.com

LDS Church-owned publication — strong family, faith, and community coverage. National focus on family policy alongside Utah local news.

Deseret News

deseret.com

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KSL.com

ksl.com

Utah's most-visited news website — breaking news, traffic, weather, and Utah's largest online classifieds marketplace. The Craigslist of Utah.

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KUER — Utah NPR

kuer.org · 90.1 FM

University of Utah's NPR affiliate — local Utah news, national NPR programming, and Utah-specific policy and cultural coverage.

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Utah Business Magazine

utahbusiness.com

Utah business news, Silicon Slopes coverage, lists of top employers and fastest-growing companies. Essential for professional relocators.

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Silicon Slopes

siliconslopes.com

Utah's tech community media and events platform — news, job listings, startup spotlights, and the annual Silicon Slopes Summit.

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Salt Lake City Weekly

cityweekly.net

Utah's alternative weekly — arts coverage, restaurant reviews, music listings, and the most progressive editorial voice in Utah media.

Standard-Examiner (Ogden)

standard.net

Northern Utah / Weber County's primary news source — Ogden and Davis County local coverage and community news.

Utah County's primary news source — Provo, Orem, American Fork, and Silicon Slopes local coverage.

Daily Herald (Provo)

heraldextra.com

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Park City Magazine

parkcitymagazine.com

Park City lifestyle magazine — dining, real estate, events, and the cultural life of Utah's resort community.

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Community, Volunteer & Civic Organizations

12 links

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Utah Food Bank

utahfoodbank.org

Volunteer opportunities and donation resources. One of America's most efficiently run regional food banks — great newcomer volunteer option.

Volunteer opportunities 🤝

United Way of Salt Lake

unitedwayslco.org

Volunteer coordination, community impact programs, and 211 Utah helpline. One of America's highest-performing United Way chapters.

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Volunteer Utah

utah.gov/volunteer

State volunteer portal — match your skills to opportunities across Utah. Utah ranks #3 nationally for volunteering. Find your place.

#3 volunteer state 🌐

IRC Utah — Refugee Services

irc.org/utah

Refugee resettlement services and volunteer opportunities. Utah is one of America's top resettlement states — meaningful volunteer opportunities.

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YWCA Utah

ywcautah.org

Women's empowerment, domestic violence services, racial equity advocacy. Utah's oldest nonprofit — programs for newly arrived women.

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Encircle

encircletogether.org

LGBTQ+ youth and family support in SLC, Provo, St. George, and Logan. Free counseling and community gatherings.

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Utah Women's Tech Council

utahwomen.org

Professional development, mentorship, and networking for women in Utah's tech industry. Active Silicon Slopes programming.

Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce

saltlakechamber.org

Business networking, advocacy, and community leadership. Young Professionals Network SLC — active and well-attended events.

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Utah Foundation

utahfoundation.org

Utah's nonpartisan public policy research organization. Essential reading for understanding Utah's civic landscape.

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NAMI Utah

nami-ut.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness Utah chapter — support groups, education, advocacy. Free programs statewide.

Free programs 🏠

Community Action Services

communityaction.net

Utility assistance, emergency rental aid, homebuyer education, and anti-poverty programs statewide. Critical for families in financial transition.

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Utah Pride Center

utahpridecenter.org

Community center for Utah's LGBTQ+ population — events, counseling, support groups, and Utah Pride Festival each June.

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Complete Utah Guides from Randall Gorham

randallgorham.com/live-utah/schools

Utah Schools Guide

Every school district, charter school, DLI program, and how to find the right school zone when buying in Utah.

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Military & Hill AFB Guide

randallgorham.com/live-utah/military-hill-afb

PCS to Hill AFB — BAH rates, neighborhoods, Davis SD, VA loan guide, and complete PCS checklist.

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Utah Employers Guide

randallgorham.com/live-utah/utah-employers

Silicon Slopes companies, salary data, top employers, fastest-growing industries, and remote work in Utah.

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Moving to Utah Guide

randallgorham.com/live-utah/moving-to-utah

Complete moving checklist, driver license, utilities setup, Utah culture, and what to do your first month.

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Cost of Living Guide

randallgorham.com/live-utah/cost-of-living

Utah vs California, Texas, national average — housing, taxes, everyday expenses, real-world scenarios.