The state of Washington has a particularly large array of possible activities including beaches, snow-topped mountains, and forests for attracting hunters, campers, and hikers.  Few states are able to support both skiing and ocean beach recreation.  The best outdoor activities can be found in national forests and a significant portion the Nation’s supply is in the Pacific Northwest.  Idaho, Oregon, and Washington have some of the largest surface areas of national forests of any state in the country.

The Olympic Peninsula sports many beaches including three that are connected by a triangular trail that includes Sand Point, Cape Alava, and Lake Ozette.  Sand Point is home to a large sea otter population and the area commonly sees whales, seals, and sea lions.  The actor John Wayne believed that Sequim Bay was a perfect place for a marina.  In 1975 the actor donated the land to have a marina built on it and it now displays some John Wayne memorabilia.  Sekiu Trail, also known as One-Mile Beach has many cave opportunities and tide pools.  Fort Hayden, used as a World War II military base, can be visited at Salt Creek on the north end of the Olympic Peninsula.  Two popular beach resort areas along the coast include Ocean Shores and Long Beach, the latter of which is host to the International Kite Festival that happens once a year.

Washington has a relatively large area of national forests making up a total of nine including the gigantic Olympic, which was established in 1938.  The Forest has different regions with different names such as Queets Rain Forest, Wonder Mountain Wilderness, and Buckhorn Wilderness.  It has received recognition for being the best National Park for springtime activity by GORP.  In the northeastern portion of the Olympic National Park lies the Hurricane Ridge Ski Area and in the northwestern portion of the park is the Sol Duc hot springs where one can relax and even enjoy a nice massage from a professional massage therapist.  The Native American Quinault tribe from the southeast section of the Peninsula even offers bird-watching tours by motor-driven canoe.

Mount Olympus National Monument was Olympic National Park’s original name given back in 1909 because of the mountain’s relative bigness.  The mountain is now home to many climbers who like to challenge the 7,965-foot elevation, the highest peak of the Olympic Mountains.  Between late June and early September is the best time to tackle this climb but it is recommended that climbers have practice in crevasse rescue before hand because of the risk of falling into a hidden crevasse.

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Utah is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts! From National Parks in the Southern part of the state to ski resorts in the central and northern part and golf courses everywhere.

You have beautiful Park City (where the 2002 Winter Olympic Games were held) to historic Temple Square, sunny St George to bustling Salt Lake City to tranquil Lake Powell, Utah will surprise you with its immense variety.

Whether you come to ski or snowboard “The Greatest Snow on Earth,” or to take your mountain bike on the Slickrock in Moab Utah, to taking a summer whitewater rafting splash down Cataract Canyon. And don’t forget to visit the Old West with a tour of outlaw hideouts and stickups, Yes, Utah has all sorts of adventure waiting.

Cities in Utah are always listed in the Top Places to live in Utah! Rated as “A great place to live, play, raise a family, and work”. You can see it past issues of Money Magazine (for example, they recently rated Sandy City as number 23, Orem #38 and Layton #41, in the nation!).

HOUSING COSTS: Average cost of houses for sale in utah is $157,129.

TAXES: Personal income tax is 7%

HEALTHCARE: The Salt Lake City area has 13 hospitals.

ARTS: Salt Lake Art Center, Ballet West, The Ritrie-Woodbury Dance Company, The Repertory Dance Theatre, Children’s Dance Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Theater League of Utah, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Utah Opera Company, Utah Symphony

RECREATION: Utah Jazz, Utah Grizzlies, Red Butte Garden, Rocky Mountain Raceways, Hogle Zoo, Old Deseret Village, Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Copper Mine, Great Salt Lake, City Creek Canyon, Temple Square, skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, camping.

As new businesses come to Utah and existing businesses grow, the Salt Lake City downtown property values continue to climb. The commercial valuation of downtown has increased from $700 million in 1991 to almost $1.4 billion in 2001.

If Utah sounds appealing, consider that the area has a very reasonable cost of living index and the price of houses for sale in utah hover around the national average. Moreover, the area has a highly respected educational system, with 3 universities within 30 miles. All of this combined and the projected economic outlook makes Utah the perfect place to call home.

If you get to Utah, give me a call and I’ll show you around and introduce you to the houses for sale in Utah and all the other great things about this great state! Good Luck!

If this has been helpful to you and you would like to visit more about houses for sale in Utah, please feel free to call me at 801-510-0151 or email me at anne@househuntinginutah.com

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