Actually, if you can get past the heavy Mormon influence, (seperate yourself, if you will) and look around, there is much to be appreciated.
As an avid flyfisherwoman, I find the rivers here to be incredible for my favorite activity! The trout that are pulled from these waters are magnificent! The mountains are majestic! We have an enormous amount of beauty in the southern end of the state, ARches NP, Bryce Canyon, Zion NP, etc... (Just don't go too far south, like into the ST. George area, you might be accosted by someone recruiting you into the WWASP schools!)The mountain which sits behind my home is raised at 10,500 foot above sea level. My home is at 5,000 foot, making this mountain a mile higher than I am! They are also great for hiking and camping! It is wonderful to watch the sunsets out here. The dust particles in the air, if you can get past the sometime smog, make for very terrific colors in the evening skies.
Wildlife is abundant, moose and deer frequent my backyard all seasons. The occasional coyote, mountain lions pass thru, also.
We have very distinct seasons, and the greatest snow in the world for skiing! Summers get hot, but with no humidity, it sometimes reaches 30%, it does not make the summers unbearable. In fact, it is quite pleasant at 100 degrees if you are in a shady area.
So, there are many things to be okay with living in Utah about. Do I like the government, NO! Do I think the school system is ridiculious? YES! Are the Mormons hard to live with? Well, sometimes, but only if I am smoking and drinking a beer! Do you get used to it? Oh yeah, just ignore them and keep on smoking and drinking, swearing if it feels right, and of course watching to see what will happen next!