This striking drone shot of downtown Salt Lake City set against snow-capped mountains sums up perfectly what SLC is all about – incredible chances to get close to nature with the exciting thrum of the city always at your back. Named after the Great Salt Lake, which is said to be up to eight times saltier than the sea, Salt Lake City is renowned for its adventure sports, but has some amazing architecture too. Can you make out the white spires of the Salt Lake Temple?

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