Utah has four major lakes including the Great Salt Lake. The Colorado River cuts deep canyons through the state's 82,144 square miles. Kings Peak is Utah's highest point at 13,528 feet and the Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the western United States. Utah became a state on January 4, 1896 and Salt Lake City began construction on July 24, 1847. Salt Lake City serves as the state capital and has a statue honoring the Mormon pioneers who first settled there.

1. Unusual Utah Joe G. 4-1

2. WOW! Water Features. The four largest lakes in Utah are the grate salt lake, lake Powell, bear lake, and Utah lake.

3. Feisty Land Features Utah is 82,144 square miles. The Colorado river cuts deep canyons through Utah.

4. Cool Constructed Landmarks Kings Peak is the highest mountain in Utah 13,528 feet. The Great Salt Lake is the biggest salt lake in the west.

5. Hot Historical Features Utah became a state on 1/4/1896. Salt Lake City had work began on 7/24/1847.

6. Incredible Important Cities Utah’s state capital is Salt Lake city. There is a statue that honors the Mormon pioneers in Utah.

7. WOW Facts A group of mountain men became Utah’s first people to live in Utah that are non-native relatives. Utah’s state capital is Salt Lake city. There is a statue that honors the Mormon pioneers.

8. Summary! You should go to Utah because it is a nice place to visit!!! Plus sometimes if you look in a rock you might see something cool…