A major rendezvous site for mountain men in teh 1820's, Ogden was named after fur trapper Peter Skene Ogden when pioneers settled the area in 1850.

Most Famous For: Railroad center of intermountain area; Mt. Ben Lomond inspired logo for Paramount Pictures.

Attractions: Powder Mountain, Snow Basin, and Nordic Valley Ski & Summer Resorts; Hill Air Force Base; Fort Buenaventura State Park; Lagoon

Population: 67,763

Elevation: 4,500

Visitor Information:
• Golden Spike Empire
• Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., 801-6278289

City Parks: 39 parks

Churches: Most major denominations

Medical Services:
• McKay-Dee Hospital, 3939 Harrison Blvd., 801-627-2800
• Ogden Regional Medical Center, 5475 S. 500 E., 801-479-2111

Auto Services: (24-hour service)

Bus Station:
• Greyhound, 801-394-5573
• Trailways Bus System, 2501 Grant Ave., 801-393-6868

Amtrak: Historic Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., 801-627-3330, 800-USA-RAIL

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