Moving away from your hometown can come with many blessings. But for some, it also comes with just as many bouts of loneliness. That ache of not knowing where to meet people, or grieving the friends you left behind, comes in waves. Workplaces and churches can sometimes provide ready-made communities, but what happens when they don’t? Where do you go to find true belonging?

After a cycling accident left him paralyzed, Bill Winchester had to relearn how to navigate daily life from a wheelchair. A stand-up wheelchair later gave him the ability to rise, move more independently, and regain parts of the active life he once knew.

Winter in Utah has a way of narrowing our routines, but it also offers unexpected invitations. From soaking beneath a limestone dome to mushing sled dogs through mountain snow, these nine winter date ideas lean into the season instead of waiting for it to pass, creating moments that linger long after the cold fades.

Moab Rustic Inn is a locally owned motel near Mill Creek Trail, offering walkable access to downtown restaurants, shops, and Moab’s trail system.