Notable Stories

The arrival of the Mormon pioneers in 1847. The Mormon pioneers were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), led by Brigham Young, who settled in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. This event is considered the founding moment of Utah and the beginning of the state's history as a predominantly Mormon society.

The transcontinental railroad's completion in 1869. The first transcontinental railroad in the United States was completed in 1869 with the driving of the "Golden Spike" at Promontory Summit, Utah. This event had a significant impact on the development of the American West, and made it much easier for people to travel to and settle in Utah.

The "Utah War" of 1857-1858. This conflict, also known as the "Mormon War," was a military expedition by the United States government against the Mormon settlers in Utah, who were perceived as a threat to federal authority. The conflict was resolved without significant violence, but it had a lasting impact on the relationship between the federal government and the Mormon community in Utah.

The Ski Industry in Utah, started at Alta Ski Area in 1939. Alta Ski Area was the first ski area in Utah and one of the first in the United States. Alta, and later on nearby resorts like Snowbird, Brighton, and Park City, allowed Utah to grow as a winter sports destination. These ski resorts created jobs, tourism and brought a lot of economic growth to the state.

The 2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City. The 2002 Winter Olympics were held in Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas, and were considered a major success both in terms of the athletic performances and the organization of the games. The games had a lasting impact on the state, with many of the facilities built for the Olympics still in use today and the games helped to raise the profile of Utah as a destination for tourism.