It's almost the Fourth of July and that makes me proud to be an American citizen. I'm even prouder to be a Utah citizen and get to enjoy all of the perks that come with living in Utah. I'd like to take the time to list some of the ones I've run across in the 15 years I've been living here.

1. Mountains

2. Dollar movie theaters

3. The second "Silicon Valley"

4. Entrepreneurial churn of stores and restaurants

5. The Mormons

6. Greatest snow on earth (skiing and snowboarding)

7. Four seasons

If you live in Utah and you still can't find things to enjoy, you're just not look in the right places. There are plenty of online Utah directories where you can get information on restaurants, museums, and other attractions that can help make your stay as enjoyable as mine has been. So get out there and explore your environs.