Many Summit County residents were disappointed last summer when news broke that “Yellowstone,” the Paramount Network television drama, was headed to greener pastures after filming its first three seasons in the Park City area.
For local viewers, it was fun to look out for recognizable landmarks, and there was a sense of pride in knowing that many of the picturesque landscapes that were featured in the show are in our backyard.
But the biggest impact of the show’s departure, by far, will be felt economically.
The “Yellowstone” production spent tens of millions of dollars in the area — money that went to restaurants and hotels and a range of other local businesses. But now Montana, which offered the show a larger tax incentive than Utah could muster, will reap those benefits instead.