Sometimes the best-kept secrets are hidden in our own backyard. For example, if you were to ask an experienced caver from France to name 10 of the top technical caves in the world, he would more than likely include Neff’s Cave among them. He might even tell you where it is. He may have even been there. On the other hand, if you were to ask random Salt Lakers about Neff’s Cave, … [Read more...]
Why Socialism Will Win in Utah if Utah Leaders Do Nothing
Bernie Sanders has an appealing message to young millennials in their twenties and thirties, he wants to erase all student loan debt, mandate a $15/hour minimum wage, provide free health care and usher in socialism in a major way in the United States. Socialism is predicated on the notion that the "rich don't pay their fair share." and that the wealth of those who have more … [Read more...]
Will Utah Run Out of Water?
Paul Nielson is a fourth-generation farmer in Perry, Utah who has personally been at it for fifty years. “In all my years of farming it has never been this bad,” he observes. Nielson serves on the Weber-Box (Weber County/Box Elder Water Conservation Board of Directors, which controls the outflow of water from Pineview Reservoir. With Pineview being at its lowest level in years, … [Read more...]
Gas Chamber Pet Euthanasia Orem, Utah
OREM ― Animal rights activists are making their voices heard in the second largest city in Utah County, hoping to get elected officials to halt the use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals. “I’ve had about 40 emails, and we’ve had multiple people show up at city council in our personal appearance section ... it’s been a very large outcry against what’s going on,” … [Read more...]
Sugar House Granite Mills
In the spring of 1907, the city of Salt Lake had only eight miles of paved roads, leaving the rest muddy, bogged-down, and at times, almost impassable. The automobile was gaining a foothold in the area, and with such rough road conditions, some brave drivers would take a chance by driving along the railroad tracks. This was fine until a train came along. The joining of the … [Read more...]
Why Does BlackRock Want to Buy Your Home?
The largest institutional investors and wealthiest Americans want to buy your home. Is this a nefarious plot to create a neo-feudal corporate empire for the elite? BlackRock manages $9 trillion in assets for pension funds and ETFs. Institutional investors manage $30 trillion (50% larger than the U.S. GDP). These firms essentially own Wall Street. Don’t believe me. … [Read more...]
GOLDENER HIRSCH INN: CLASSIC + CONTEMPORARY—Part 2: Goldener Hirsch Restaurant
Named after the renowned Hotel Goldener Hirsch in Salzburg, Austria, Deer Valley Resort’s Goldener Hirsch Inn opened in 1992, owned and operated by the philanthropic Eccles family in partnership with Deer Valley Resort. The Inn has a very European vibe and decor, and has garnered a slew of awards from publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Zagat, and many others. In … [Read more...]
Grilled Shrimp & Tomato Skewers
I love shrimp skewers from the grill in summertime. And nothing is better than adding some freshly picked garden tomatoes to those skewers. This recipe is super easy but totally delicious. You just marinate the shrimp and tomatoes for a few minutes, then skewer the ingredients and grill em’. Ingredients: 1 lb. large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 12 oz. cherry … [Read more...]
Pfeifferhorn Lager in Cans Available Exclusively in Utah
When Salt Lake City’s Epic Brewing Company opened in 2009, Pfeifferhorn Lager was one of the first beers brewed there and has been a longtime friend to lager lovers ever since. According to the folks at Epic, “Although it's gone through a few makeovers in its time, none have ever been as monumental as this. Good ol' Pfeif - inspired by the triangular-shaped peak in the Wasatch … [Read more...]
Brews N Tunes: Weekly Event with Utah Beer and Songwriters
Yotelpad Launches Brews N Tunes Yotelpad - the new contemporary lodging property in Park City Mountain’s Canyon Village - invites overnight guests to get a taste of local craft beer and singer-songwriters at its inaugural Brews N Tunes series. Taking place July 30 to September 24 on Fridays, 7 pm – 10 pm in the loungey and expansive Backyard, Brews N Tunes promises to be a fun … [Read more...]