(Credit: Reuters/Gary Cameron/Getty/Solange_Z/Salon) Outdoor recreation is a big business in the state of Utah, which is blessed with some of the most scenic natural areas, including ski resorts, canyons, forests and deserts. According to the state government’s website, “In Utah alone, outdoor recreation contributes more than $12B to the economy, employs more than 122,000 people and is the primary driver behind the tourism industry.” This is such a big deal for Utah that in 2013 Republican Gov.

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