Fred Ferguson: Next governor should build on Utah’s tourism industry

Utah. The state inspires images of awe-inspiring natural arches, fresh powder on our mountains and beautiful sunset vistas. Utah is the epitome of outdoor recreation, with 34 million acres of public land, five national parks, 44 state parks, 15 ski resorts, thousands of miles of mountain bike trails and much more.Outdoor recreation is a huge driver of Utah’s economy, generating $5.5 billion for the state, supporting more than 75,000 jobs and making up 3.3% of the state’s economy.Gov.