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Higher Education in Utah

Higher Education in Utah

Utah is home to an impressive array of higher education institutions. The state’s flagship public university, the University of Utah, is located in Salt Lake City and enrolls over 32,000 students. The University of Utah offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of disciplines. It also has a strong research program and is home to the prestigious Huntsman Cancer Institute. Other public universities in the state include Brigham Young University-Idaho, Utah State University, Southern…

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National Parks in Utah

National Parks in Utah

If you want to enjoy pristine nature reserves and a wealth of flora and fauna during a tour of Western America, you should definitely visit the national parks in Utah. This vast state is known for its fantastic national parks where nature lovers can indulge themselves. Let the deserted roads take you past breathtaking views to the many Utah national parks in the state. Read here which five you should not miss! National Park Bryce Canyon One of the most…

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History of Interstate 15 in Utah

History of Interstate 15 in Utah

History Before I-15 was built, US 91 was the thoroughfare that ran north-south through Utah. Only in the far north of the state is I-15 built closer to the US 191 corridor. The corridor of US 91 was largely paved in the 1920s. In 1927 there was still a long stretch from the Arizona border to Nephi that was unpaved, but this stretch was paved at a very rapid pace in the years that followed, by 1932 the entire route…

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