Kearns
Kearns is best known within Utah for the Utah Olympic Oval, which staged long-track speed skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics. This unincorporated community occupies the western side of Salt Lake Valley, with the Wasatch Range to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west. Its development grew from agricultural land into a largely residential area during the twentieth century, shaped by broad streets and single-family neighborhoods. The oval remains a major local sporting institution, while nearby 5400 South forms one of the east–west routes connecting Kearns with the wider Salt Lake metropolitan area. The community takes its name from Thomas Kearns, a prominent Utah mining entrepreneur and U.S. senator.
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Kearns occupies a broad section of Salt Lake Valley in northern Utah, west of Salt Lake City and between the Wasatch Range and Oquirrh Mountains. The community took shape around Kearns Army Air Base during the Second World War, a legacy reflected in its postwar suburban layout. Its best-known landmark is the Utah Olympic Oval, built for the 2002 Winter Olympics and the venue for that Games’ long-track speed-skating events. Today the oval remains a major training and competition centre, while nearby streets connect Kearns with the larger Salt Lake urban area. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Salt Lake Valley.
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