These 14 Photos of Utah in the 1970s are Mesmerizing

Utah was a pretty groovy place in the 1970s. We hiked through our national parks wearing bell bottoms and Keds. We celebrated birthdays with cool hairdos. We took family photos in our long dresses and cut-off denim shorts. Check out these 14 photos of Utah in the 1970s!

1. Park City, 1976

This is a shot of the Union Pacific Station in Park City.

2. Mutual, 1971

The little coal mining town of Mutual is a ghost town now.

3. Happy Birthday! 1979

Is this kid freaked out by the scary wallpaper, or by that thing on his head?

4. Vincent Drug, 1979

Vincent Drug in Midvale.

5. Kennecott Copper Mine, 1970

It was huge, even 45 years ago.

6. Salt Lake Temple, 1977

This family was taking a tour of all the LDS temples in 1977.

7. Bryce Canyon, 1974

Back when you wore your Keds instead of hiking boots.

8. Center Street, Provo, 1971

A hip place to hang out in 1971?

9. Dead Horse Point, 1976

A gorgeous overlook, even in 1976.

10. Desolation Camp, 1976

Camping in 1976.

11. Desolation Canyon Swasey Rapid, 1976

Remember those rubber rafts?

12. Zion National Park, 1970

The photographer was riding on top of this motor home through Zion National Park!

13. Ogden, 1976

Union Station in Ogden.

14. Bow practice, 1976

Love the bell bottoms!

Do these photos bring back memories of Utah in the 1970s?