Brighton: Honeycomb Cliffs

Few places in Utah have a history as closely tied to skiing in Big Cottonwood Canyon as Brighton. Set high in the Wasatch Range, this small mountain community sits near the canyon’s upper end, where steep forested slopes gather winter snow above the Salt Lake Valley. Brighton Ski Resort opened in 1936 and remains central to the settlement’s identity, with terrain spreading across ridges and bowls around its base area. In summer, the same canyon road leads past conifers, trailheads and the clear mountain waters of Silver Lake, a popular stop near Brighton. The resort’s compact, mountain-bound setting gives Brighton a distinctly seasonal rhythm. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Big Cottonwood Canyon and the Wasatch Range.

Utah has functioned as a frontier region within the United States since the mid-19th century. Its terrain spans the Great Basin, the Wasatch Range and the Colorado Plateau, where red-rock canyons and high desert occupy much of the south and east. The Great Salt Lake is the state’s defining inland water body, while the Colorado River has carved some of its most dramatic canyon country. Salt Lake City grew from the 1847 settlement of Mormon pioneers, and Utah entered the Union in 1896. Five national parks, including Zion, Arches and Bryce Canyon, reflect the extraordinary variety of its protected landscapes. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Utah.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.