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Ogden Winter Sports Fun Guide

February 3, 2022 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

Ogden is becoming internationally recognized as an outdoor recreation hub. Sandwiched between stunning mountains and the Great Salt Lake, Ogden offers access to enough trails, lakes, and vistas for a lifetime of exploring. And as any Ogdenite can tell you, a light dusting (or a few feet) of the greatest snow on earth just expands your options for outdoor fun. So if you find … [Read more...]

Burn Your Tongue: Utah’s King of Hot Sauce

September 20, 2021 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

Roger Damptz is on a mission to spice up your palette. The owner of Burn Your Tongue – SSS (Simply Spicy Stuff), Roger offers more than 700 hot sauce varieties for sale, and he can tell you about every single one. This self-designated chilehead has curated the biggest hot sauce selection in Utah, with current locations in Ogden and Logan, and more on the way. Roger was first … [Read more...]

Granny Smith: Ogden’s Pioneer Super Doctor

July 21, 2021 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

In 1873, Brigham Young issued a call that would give Utah a unique place in the history of women in medicine: “The time has come,” he said, “for women to come forth as doctors in these valleys of the mountains.”  Many Utah women answered this call, leaving their homes to study medicine on the East Coast. For others, however, Young’s declaration may have seemed a bit slow. … [Read more...]

And She’s Dope Too: Women’s Adventure Collective Embraces the Outdoors

September 9, 2020 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

Have you ever taken a girls’ trip that involved paddle boarding, trail running, and mountain biking, followed by nights around a campfire? If not, AndShesDopeToo (ASDT) is here to help you have this unforgettable experience. I asked Jennifer Killian, founder of ASDT, what made her start the Ogden-based outdoor women’s collective. She explained that the business grew as a … [Read more...]

Monarch Reigns Over Ogden Art Scene

January 23, 2020 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

Ogden has added a new crown jewel to the downtown art scene on 25thStreet. The Monarch, a renovated former parking garage, lives up to its royal name. With three large event spaces, creative studios, and space for dining and retail, the Monarch promises collaboration, creativity, and art of all kinds. The Monarch itself is a work of art. The industrial structure was built in … [Read more...]

Life as a Liftie: Skiing Thrills with Olympic Caliber Hills at Snowbasin Resort Utah

December 31, 2019 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

Ski season is finally here! Time to start haunting the weather app and planning your time off around good powder days. For some Utahns, though, time on the mountain is spent on the clock. Gonzola Artola, a supervisor in the lift operations department at Northern Utah’s Snowbasin Resort, is entering his fourth winter as a liftie. What it’s like to work at Snowbasin Resort? I … [Read more...]

Women cyclists find help, challenging events, and a new tribe with Wildflower Outdoor

August 20, 2019 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

Two wheels and big smiles go together Women cyclists (and would-be cyclists), good news! If you’re looking for opportunities to learn, improve, and challenge yourselves, Wildflower Outdoors has cycling opportunities for women of all ages and abilities. The northern Utah group sponsors two annual Wildflower events that are noncompetitive, but both include an optional … [Read more...]

Ogden bookstore has a chocolate sweet tooth

July 8, 2019 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

Queen Bee Bookstore An Ogden bookstore—Since the birth of e-books and the meteoric rise of Amazon, many have wondered if there is really a place for brick and mortar bookstores anymore. But when I walk into The Queen Bee in Ogden, I don’t have to wonder. The self-described “Giftery, Bookery, and Chocolaterie” not only has a place in Ogden’s downtown, it also helps hold … [Read more...]

Kim Bowsher a Force in Utah Business

April 20, 2019 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

Kim Bowsher and her family have a philosophy: “You can’t know where this yes is going to take you, but you say yes and it starts to line up.” Saying yes to opportunities and challenges has made Kim a force in Utah business and a key player in Ogden’s future. Not bad for a Seattle transplant who knew no one when she moved to Utah in 2011. When she couldn’t find a company … [Read more...]

Beth Furton at Daily Rise Coffee: Coffee and Community in Ogden

April 18, 2019 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

If you are in need of a pick-me-up, visit Beth Furton at Daily Rise Coffee. I left feeling more energized, more positive, and in a better mood than when I awoke--and I didn’t even have the coffee. Daily Rise’s motto is “Promoting Positive Energy,” and you can feel it from the moment you walk in the door. Beth has spent the last 14 years creating that energizing environment … [Read more...]

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