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Before Mormon settlement, Native Americans dwelt near the streams emptying from the canyons into the Salt Lake Valley. The first Europeans to settle in the valley were the Latter-day Saints in 1847. The city's population swelled with an influx of religious converts, making it one of the most populous cities in the “Old West.” While the First Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869, and a railroad connecting the city was created, a mass migration of different groups followed, including Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholics. The city has experienced significant demographic shifts in recent years, lending to a diverse populace with complimentary cultures, food and religious practices.

The climate of the area is semi-arid, offering four distinct seasons of recreational opportunities for its residents. Within 50 miles of Salt Lake City, eight ski resorts offer plenty of winter sports, including skiing and snowboarding. Most of the ski resorts also present summer activities, including hiking, camping, rock climbing and mountain biking, to name a few. Additionally, there are plenty of rivers and small reservoirs in the Wasatch Mountains that are popular for boating and fishing with the active populace. Not to mention, with the only international airport in the state, Salt Lake City has become a common “jumping off point” for nearby national parks and monuments.

Regular events and points of interest keep the populace busy, including the Annual Millcreek Venture Outdoors Festival. The summer’s festival incorporates gardening, biking, fly-fishing and archery clinics, canyoneering, rock-climbing, and skateboarding sports and lots of children’s activities. The festival is designed to build community awareness for residents of Millcreek Township and promote active living. Additionally, East Millcreek community holds an annual Fill the Ark 5K Run, a family event that raises funds for Heifer International. Residents can also be a part of Save Our Canyons society and the Utah Native Plant Society or enjoy guided wildflower hikes to appreciate the majestic landscape of the area.

Though surrounded by breathtaking wilderness, Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas offer tons of culture and arts, with plenty of family-friendly locales to enjoy. The Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Utah Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Church History and Art are nearby. The Clark Planetarium, Gateway Mall, Pioneer Theatre Company and the improve comedy troupe, Laughing Stock offer several alternatives to museum crawls. Although the city is often pigeonholed as an LDS city, it is in fact very diverse. Cultural activities include Pioneer Day in July, the Days of ’47 Parade, New Year’s Eve fireworks display held at the Rice-Eccles Stadium, the Greek Festival in September, the Utah Arts Festival featuring five performance venues for musicians and portions of the Sundance Film Festival are all popular events in Salt Lake City.