the handle on utah
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The Beehive State: symbolizing industry and hard work. The beehive symbol appears on the state flag, road signs, and license plates.
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Home to “The Mighty 5” National Parks: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion.
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Salt Lake’s Odd Salinity: The Great Salt Lake is so salty that people can easily float on its surface.
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Bonneville Salt Flats: Every year, racers attempt to break records on the flats, which were once part of the ancient Lake Bonneville.
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Dinosaur National Monument and other sites across the state have preserved countless fossils and footprints.
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World’s First Department Store: founded in Salt Lake City in 1868 by Brigham Young, is recognized as the first department store in the U.S.
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Sundance Film Festival: Founded by Robert Redford, held in Park City, is one of the most prestigious independent film festivals in the world.
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Kolob Arch: Kolob Arch in Zion National Park was once thought to be the world’s largest natural arch, spanning 287.4 feet.