The name 'Utah' comes from the Native American 'Ute' troop and means 'people of the mountains'.
It is the 2nd largest county, in terms of population, in the state. The average elevation of Utah
County is between 4300 - 4700 feet above sea level.
Leslie Loveless has been raising alpacas in Mapleton, Utah, for 13 years. In this episode of
Beehive Stories she shows off her prize-winning animals and reflects about the ideal climate in
which she raised them.