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1. Salt Lake City

   Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah and was founded in 1847 by Bringham Young and his Mormon followers. Lead to this area by Young who had a divine revelation, the Mormons believed this was destined to be their home where they would establish their Mormon Kingdom. The city is named after the famous body of water located on the outskirts of the town – the Great Salt Lake as well as for bei... more »

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2. Utah

   by – Alex McCarty, Tour Manager, North America The name of the US state of Utah comes from the Southern Ute Indian word meaning ‘higher up’. Much of Utah, millions of years ago, was buried under an ancient lake and when the earth’s tectonic plates shifted, the water receded revealing some of the most dramatic landscapes anywhere in America. Utah is home to the most National parks in the US,... more »

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3. Kanab

   by – Alex McCarty, Tour Manager, North America The town of Kanab, Utah, in many ways, is the town time forgot. Few places on the planet look the exact same now as they did centuries ago, but Kanab is one of them. A place where over 150 old-time western movies were filmed on location, Kanab still retains its small-town, Wild West flare, while also providing a haven for hikers, bikers and outdoor enthusiasts... more »

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