Logan is surrounded by scenic splendour, sitting at the base of Bear River Range near Logan Canyon with its deep blue 18-mile Bear Lake. But there’s natural beauty within city boundaries as well, with extensive trails, a golf course intersected by the Logan River, a Living Tree program, and more—all of which contributed to its #81 spot for Parks and Outdoors. Add in safety (#19 for Crime Rate), and Logan ranked #45 overall for Place. Home to Utah State University, Logan is situated within Cache County, the state’s top agricultural producer, and also excels in food processing, light manufacturing, publishing, and other diverse sectors. Residents have the Logan Riverwalk Development to look forward to, a river restoration project in collaboration with the Logan River Task Force. Features of the $14.7-million project include a pedestrian bridge over the river, an extended-stay hotel, 15,000 square feet of retail, and more.