Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City was founded on July 24, 1847, by early pioneer settlers led by Brigham Young who were seeking to escape persecution they had experienced while living farther east. With a population of 200,133 in 2020, it is the 117th most populous city in the United States.
Flying in to SLC
Flying in to SLC
Flying in to SLC
Flying in to SLC
Flying in to SLC
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Brine Flies on the Shore
Brine flies (Ephydra hydropyrus) eat algae, bacteria, and organic waste. They are a key part of the food web in saline and alkaline lakes, where they provide…
View of Antelope Island
The island lies in the southeastern portion of the lake, near Salt Lake City and Davis County, and becomes a peninsula when the lake is at extremely low levels.…
Rio Tinto Kennecott mine
Rio Tinto Kennecott mine is a world-class, integrated copper mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. Garfield Smelter…
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Eagle Gate Monument
Built in 1859, this eagle-topped archway commemorates the entrance to Brigham Young's property More in the form of an arch than a gate it is seventy-six feet…
Utah State Capitol
The Utah State Capitol is the house of government for the U.S. state of Utah. The building houses the chambers and offices of the Utah State Legislature, the…
Utah State Capitol
The Neoclassical revival, Corinthian style building was designed by architect Richard K.A. Kletting, and built between 1912 and 1916. The building was added to…
Mormon Battalion Monument
This monument commemorates the sacrifices made by 500 Mormon pioneer volunteers who joined the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War. The 100-foot rose pink…
Mormon Battalion Monument
Figures appear on all sides of the monument, chronicling different periods of the Battalion’s history: the Enlistment, the March, the Discovery of Gold in…
Mormon Battalion Monument
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On the right - City hall in use 1866–1894, now housing the Utah Office of Tourism with local-history exhibits. White Memorial Chapel on the left -This building…