Land

The landscape of southern Utah is characterized by five national parks, mountain peaks, canyons, and endless expanses of undulating domes. Great Salt Lake, Wasatch Range and the wild Uinta Mountains comprise Northern Utah. The highest point in Utah is Kings Peak at a height of 13,528 ft (4,126 m) while the lowest point

The largest lake is the Great Salt Lake, which at the end of 1984 covered 2,250 sq mi (5,827 sq km) and was 34% larger than in 1976. In 1984, as a result of increased precipitation, the lake rose to 4,209.25 ft (1,283 m) above sea level, its highest level since 1877. Other major bodies of water include Utah Lake, Bear Lake (shared with Idaho), and Lake Powell, formed by the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River.

Utah enjoys a semi-arid to arid climate. Winters are mild with Salt Lake City receiving 16.5 inches of precipitation (42 cm) per year during the period (1971–2000).