Robert Redford didn’t have to live in Utah.

Born and raised in Southern California, he broke into acting in New York City and, as one of the biggest movie stars of the 1960s and 1970s, traveled to locations all over the world. He could have lived comfortably anywhere he wanted.

But as was the case with so many others, Redford was drawn to this naturally beautiful state. As few others could, he put down considerable and influential roots. Utah is immeasurably the better for it.

He died here , Tuesday, at the age of 89.

Redford appreciated the beauty of Utah, and of Provo Canyon particularly. The ski resort he developed there was dedicated to preserving that beauty.

He became a leading environmental activist. He successfully opposed development that would have spoiled the scenic Provo

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