David E. Jensen
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This Halloween, Don’t Be Afraid to be Scared
In our Halloween issue, we delve into spirits — the distilled and fermented kind as well as the supernatural, once-alive, now-dead kind.
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Bizarre Events on the Mormon Trail
The arduous journey of the Mormon pioneers to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake was fraught with danger and deprivation. Consisting of nearly 70,000 people, and lasting almost 40…
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Utah: A Pretty, Wet State
Will Salt Lake’s record snowpack be enough to help the Great Salt Lake? Should Salt Lakers wear hip waders or should they consider building arks?
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Inspiring Innovations by Utah’s Local Brewers
Two local breweries, SaltFire and Shades Brewing came up with inspiring innovations to survive tough times.
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Number of Cycling Accidents in Utah Increases
The number of cycling accidents has increased in the past 10 years due to Utah’s growing population and the burgeoning popularity of road cycling as a recreational pursuit.
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Vintage Designer Shoes Spark the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Youth
When did used shoes become a status symbol in Utah, and why are teens and others so eager to buy them? We talk to Keaton Larson, a sneakerhead.
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Salt Lake’s Early Days: Prostitution in Utah
You won’t read about it in the history books, and you won’t hear about it at Sunday School, but Salt Lake’s early days were rife with vice, including prostitution.
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Five Ways Utahns Can Save Water
Utah is in full-blown drought mode. Here are five easy things we can all do to save water, energy and money.
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Five Things You May Not Know About Utah: Cultural Quirks and Fascinating Facts
Despite what you think you know about Utah, here are five things about Utah you may not know.
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Utah was Land of Dinosaurs: Utah’s Natural History is Older Than Dirt
Utah’s reputation as a prehistoric graveyard is well established. Known the world over for new and prolific dinosaur discoveries, Utah’s paleontological past has consistently introduced the world to a number…
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San Rafael Secrets: What Did Madame Marie Curie Do in the Middle of a Utah Desert?
High-quality uranium brought Madame Curie to Emery County Deep in the San Rafael Swell lie the lonely stone remnants of the Temple Mountain townsite, a remote cluster of stone cabins where…
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The Story of Snowbird Ski Resort
The underlying dream for Snowbird is the creation of a year-round resort, which respects and complements the beauty and inspiration of this natural setting — a place dedicated to increasing…