Do we really need to convince you that Utah is the best state? Here are some gorgeous photos to prove it!

  1. Our scenic vistas are stunning, whether you drive to see them…

Steve Ornberg/flickr

  1. …or hike to a mountain peak.

Kevin Lau/flickr

  1. Our lakes are full of fish…

Charlie Bird

  1. …and offer plenty of recreation, too.

Robert Shea/flickr

  1. We have lots of culture to offer, including the ballet…

BalletWest/Facebook

  1. Symphony…

Utah Symphony/Facebook

  1. Opera…

Utah Opera/Facebook

  1. …and even Shakespeare.

Utah Shakespeare Festival/Facebook

  1. We have FIVE national parks, including Zion…

Diana Robinson/flickr

  1. …Bryce Canyon…

Inga Vitola/flickr

  1. …Capitol Reef,

Michael D. Martin/flickr

  1. …Canyonlands,

Dave Hensley/flickr

  1. …and Arches.

Diana Robinson/flickr

  1. Don’t forget our 45 state parks (including Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, shown here).

Moyan Brenn/flickr

  1. And, of course, we have 17 national monuments and landmarks (this is Hovenweep)!

Larry Lamsa/flickr

  1. Utah’s residents are friendly and fun-loving…

Thomas Hawk/flickr

  1. …smart,

Edgar Zuniga, Jr./flickr

  1. …and pretty much the best people you’ll ever meet.

stnorbert/flickr

  1. It’s pretty clear that Utah is the BEST state!

Ethan Trewhitt/flickr

What’s your favorite thing about living in Utah?

Steve Ornberg/flickr

Kevin Lau/flickr

Charlie Bird

Robert Shea/flickr

BalletWest/Facebook

Utah Symphony/Facebook

Utah Opera/Facebook

Utah Shakespeare Festival/Facebook

Diana Robinson/flickr

Inga Vitola/flickr

Michael D. Martin/flickr

Dave Hensley/flickr

Moyan Brenn/flickr

Larry Lamsa/flickr

Thomas Hawk/flickr

Edgar Zuniga, Jr./flickr

stnorbert/flickr

Ethan Trewhitt/flickr

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