| | History (Source: WCities) | Top | Salt Lake City was founded on July 24, 1847 by a group of approximately 150 Mormon pioneers. Of course, people had been living in the region for centuries. In fact, as the United States was declaring its independence in 1776, Catholic fathers and the explorers Dominguez and Escalante were documenting Utah's geography and people. Ancient indigenous people, the ancestors of the Ute and Navajo tribes, are reported to have been in the area from approximately 1 A.D. to 1300 A.D. Spanish explorers and Mexican traders followed Escalante and Dominguez in the 18th century. Mountain men and trappers arrived to exploit Utah's abundant wildlife during the 1820s. Mormon pioneers began arriving in 1847, and over the course of that year nearly 2,000 migrated to the Salt Lake Valley in search of religious freedom. The pioneers faced much adversity as they established their community. In 1848 a late frost, drought and a plague of crickets nearly destroyed the settlers' harvest. Flocks of seagulls from the Great Salt Lake consumed the insects and enough crops were saved to ensure the pioneers would survive the harsh Utah winter. The University of Utah was established in 1850. The famous California Gold Rush of 1849-50 also brought many settlers to the area who, after a harsh crossing through the unforgiving Rockies, were not willing to cross the desert to get all the way to California. In 1853, construction began on Temple Square with granite quarried from nearby canyons and ha
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| How To Get There (Source: WCities) | Top | Getting There Air Salt Lake City International Airport ( SLC ) +1 800 595 2442 http://www.slcairport.com SLC is located 10 minutes from downtown and services the following airlines: AeroMexico ( +1 800 237 6639/ http://www.aeromexico.com ) American Airlines ( +1 800 433 7300/ http://www.aa.com ) Continental ( +1 800 525 0280/ http://www.continental.com ) Delta ( +1 800 221 1212/ http://www.delta.com ) Frontier ( +1 800 432 1359/ http://www.frontierairlines.com ) JetBlue ( +1 800 538 2583/ http://www.jetblue.com ) Northwest ( +1 800 225 2525/ http://www.nwa.com ) Salmon Air ( +1 800 448 3413/ http://www.salmonair.com ) SkyWest ( +1 800 453 9417/ http://www.skywest.com ) Southwest ( +1 800 435 9792/ http://www.southwest.com ) United ( +1 800 241 6522/ http://www.ual.com ) US Airways ( +1 800 428 4322/ http://www.usairways.com ) Airport Parking: Diamond Airport Park ( +1 800 763 6895/ http://www.pnfnetwork.com ) From the Airport Bus: Utah Transit Authority ( +1 801 743 3882/ http://www.rideuta.com ) has bus routes to and from the airport. Buses run M-Sa 6a-10:30p and Su 6a-5:30p. Taxi: Taxis, all metered, can be easily located at the far end of the baggage claim in both terminals from the following companies: City Cab ( +1 801 363 5550 ) Ute Cab Company ( +1 801 359 7788 ) Yellow Cab ( +1 801 521 2100 ) Car Rental:
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| What To Do (Source: WCities) | Top | Since the city's beginnings, various avenues of entertainment have multiplied in Salt Lake City as fast as the inhabitants of the valley. Whether you are in Salt Lake City for a day, week, month or years, rest assured there is entertainment just around every corner. The Greatest Snow On Earth! With nearly a dozen ski resorts within an hour of downtown, you are never far from the swish. If you want to stay near the city, try Alta Ski Area , Brighton Ski Resort , Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort or Solitude Mountain Resort . If a smaller town setting is what you desire, Park City lies minutes east of Salt Lake, nestled in a gorgeous mountain valley. Park City is home to world-class resorts such as the The Canyons , Deer Valley Resort , Park City Mountain Resort and Sundance Ski Area . Whether your interest lies in downhill, cross-country, night skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowshoeing or any other snow sport, you will find it here. Outdoor recreation Even the greatest snow on earth is only here for six months a year. When you put the skis and sleds away, break out the hiking boots, picnic baskets and rock climbing gear. The numerous canyons that surround the Salt Lake valley are filled with hiking trails without number. There are five National Parks just a few hours south of Salt Lake. If you enjoy red rock vistas, enormous canyons, rock arches, bluffs, petrified sand dunes, towering plateaus or just plain breathtaking scenery, do not miss Ar
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