Carbon County, Utah, is transitioning from a coal mining hub to a tourist destination. After the closure of its last active mine in 2019, the county is embracing its natural beauty and heritage to attract visitors.
<p>PRICE — Utah has one more destination spot within its borders, and the location may surprise you.</p><p>Carbon County, a former mainstay of the coal industry, quit mining in 2019, spurring a rise in unemployment, anger and depression — common sentiments when a company town loses its company, said Connie Loden, an economic and community development expert who works all over the country.
</p><p>The county — now referred to as the "Carbon Corridor" in advertisements — is transitioning to becoming a tourist destination. And not one that you just drive through. Leaders want it to be one where you stay.</p><p>"We have so much here: Museums, biking, ATV areas, restaurants, hotels. And locals who work hard and are proud of where they live," said Tina Grange, the tourism and film specialist for the Carbon County Office of Tourism. "We know that people pass through here ... so many do ... and we're working on getting them to stay for not just one night but maybe two-and-a-half nights."</p><p>Coal was king in Carbon County for 130 years, local historians said. But with the transition to cheaper and cleaner forms of energy, it was no longer profitable for companies to maintain their mines. The last active mine in the county closed in 2019.</p><p>P
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