Population of Utah

ContentsPopulation Statistics for UtahSuggested Reading on UtahPopulation Statistics for Utah Below you will find the population statistics for the state of Utah from the US Census Bureau. The data comes directly from their site, and is updated regularly. Source: US Census Bureau If you can see this, your browser does not understand IFRAME. However, we’ll still link you to the file. Suggested Reading on...

Utah State Places

Utah State Railroad MuseumCheck out this information on all the wonderful exhibits at the Utah state railroad museum at Ogden Union Station.Source: Ogden Union Station Utah State Railroad Museum (History)This helpful page has the history of the station. From its first wooden structure, to its modern usage as a popular museum.Source: Ogden Union Station     Cite this… (new...

Utah State Song

ContentsUtah, This is the Place LyricsUtah, This Is the Place Lyrics“The 2003 Utah State Legislature voted to change the state song from “Utah, We Love Thee” to “Utah, This is the Place.” Utah’s original state song was then designated as the Utah State Hymn in HB223. Rep. Dana Love, R-Syracuse, sponsored the bill at the behest of the Cook Elementary School class in Syracuse who,...

National Parks of Utah

ContentsNational Parks of UtahInteractive Map of the Utah National ParksNational Parks of Utah he following National Parks can be found in Utah: Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, California National Historic Trail, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Golden Spike National Historic Site, Hovenweep National...

Utah State Animals

ContentsUtah State AnimalUtah State BirdUtah State FishUtah State Insect Utah State Animal Check out this page on the elk, which is Utah’s state animal. You can learn all about this animal and its life cycle here.Source: Red Orbit Utah State Bird This amazing page has all sorts of information on Utah’s state bird, the California gull. You can hear a recording of the bird’s call, see photos, and...

Utah State Hymn

ContentsAbout the Utah State HymnUtah, We Love Thee LyricsVideo of a children’s choir performance of Utah We Love You, the Utah State HymnAbout the Utah State Hymn “In 2003, the Utah State Legislature, in HB223, voted to change the state song to “Utah, This is the Place.” In 1996, Sam and Gary Francis wrote “Utah, This is the Place” for Utah’s centennial celebration. Rep....

Utah Art and Theatre Symbols

Utah State DanceCheck out this great article on square dancing. You can learn square dance terminology and find out how this American tradition is sweeping the world.Source: Dosado Utah State Hymn On top of having a state song, Utah has a state hymn. You can find the lyrics, adoption date, and all sorts of other important information for the hymn “Utah We Love Thee,” here. Source: Classbrain Utah...

Utah State Soil

ContentsThe State Soil of Utah is the Mivida Soil SeriesDownload the Utah State Soil ProfileThe State Soil of Utah is the Mivida Soil Series Mivida soils are moderately extensive in the southeastern part of Utah, where they have an extent of more than 200,000 acres. These soils are used for rangeland, irrigated cropland, wildlife habitat, and recreation. The natural vegetation consists of Wyoming big sagebrush,...

Utah Botanical and Garden Symbols

Utah State FlowerThis great page has information on the sego lily as well as some fun trivia on the state of Utah.Source: The Flower Expert Utah State Flower (More)Want to know why this unique flower became Utah’s state flower? You can find out what animals eat this native plant and much much more on this site.Source: Utah State University Utah State Flower (Coloring Page)This beautifully detailed coloring...

Utah Geological and Archaeological Symbols

Utah State FossilThe Utah state fossil is the Allosaurus. Check out information on Utah’s allosaurus fossils and how this fossil was chosen to be a state symbol.Source: State Fossils Utah State GemThis great article has all sorts of information on the state gem, the topaz. Find out about the topaz’s adoption as a state symbol and learn all about Utah’s topaz.Source: Public Pioneer –...