6The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Kanab
This is both the most remote and the largest national monument in the United States. Naturally then, it’s also one of the top tourist spots in the state. Dating back more than 200 million years and spanning an area of more than one million acres, it’s quite (ahem) grand.
This colossal site features a vast wealth of artifacts and fossils. It’s a great place for canyoneers, hikers, and off-roaders as well. Explore the arches, forest, scrublands, slot canyons, and waterfalls.
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This is the Place Monument and Pioneer Village, Salt Lake City
Antelope Island, in the Great Salt Lake
Olympic Park near Park City
Yes! Everyone has their favorites, don’t they? Mind you, as the writer I don’t often get the chance to choose the places that make it on to our various lists UNLESS certain places come up too many times then I get to suggest edits. Thanks for your comment!
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