RichardInSandyOct 20
This is the Wasatch Front, looking east from our balcony. The second shot looks up Little Cottonwood Canyon, and the reddish rays pick out more peaks. In the third shot the sun's rays pick out the clouds and light them up with shades of pink. #alpenglow #WasatchFront #SandyUT #MountainsOfMastodon #sunset #iPhonePhotography
RichardInSandyOct 7
The Wasatch Mountains, seen from our Balcony. The last rays of the sun tinge everything with a reddish glow. The snow from yesterday hangs on, but if it warms up over the next few days that will all melt. #WasatchFront #SandyUT #MountainsOfMastodon
RichardInSandySep 28
The Wasatch Front, changing leaves and a rainbow. #SandyUT #WasatchFront #rainbow #MountainsOfMastodon
Ryan HiteMar 19, 2025

🏜️ 80% of Utah’s population lives in one narrow corridor—the Wasatch Front.
Why? A mix of Mormon history, geography & smart planning shaped the state.
Full breakdown: https://www.ryanjhite.com/2025/03/19/why-80-of-utahs-population-lives-along-the-wasatch-front/

#Utah #WasatchFront #History #UrbanPlanning

Why 80% of Utah’s Population Lives Along the Wasatch Front

Utah’s population is overwhelmingly concentrated along the Wasatch Front, leaving much of the state nearly uninhabited. Discover how history, geography, and the LDS Church shaped this unique settlement pattern.

Ryan J. Hite