Halloween is just around the corner. Here are seven Halloween activities you should not miss this October. October 1-30 Witchfest and Witches’ Night Out at Gardner Village, 1100 W 7800 S. This is a celebration of everything “witch,” complete with witch displays, a scavenger hunt, breakfast with a witch, and Witchapalooza Music Dinner Theater. Open Monday through Saturday, … [Read more...]
10 Sweet and Salty Bakeries in Salt Lake You Must Visit
Salt Lake City may not be known as one of the world's best dessert cities, but it certainly has quite a few world-class bakeries. Here are some that I highly recommend: Streusel Streusel is a lively morning bakery just getting started on 1700 South across from Sweet Lake Biscuits and Limeade. The shop is run by a friendly staff that enjoys creating delicious Danish … [Read more...]
Staycationing in Ogden: With its Rich History and Gritty Spirit, Ogden is “The Other Utah”
Whether you want to avoid the lines at the airport, or you don’t enjoy long car rides, a staycation is a perfect way to relax your mind, body, and wallet, all while getting that vacation experience you so desperately deserve. You should take your vacation days. You earned them, after all. And there is no better place to staycation in Utah than in Ogden! I know what you may … [Read more...]
Flying for the First Time over Some of the Most Spectacular Scenery on Earth, Moab Utah
The sensation of taking off in a single-engine Cessna with our two kids — ages four and six — and watching their eyes become saucers while their jaws drop, naturally causes a parent to wonder: “Will they love this or hate it? Will they relax and have fun or will they remember this as agonizing child abuse?” I have no idea. It only takes a few minutes until the grip of fear … [Read more...]
Four Must-Do Weber County Hikes
It’s no secret that some of the best things about Utah are the winsome mountains that straddle our state. Utah’s mountains play a significant role in the charm and activity base we have here. But what adventures do our mountains truly hold for us? The best way to discover your local mountains is by hiking! Here in Weber County, there are dozens of trails to choose from. I … [Read more...]
10 Good Reasons to Head North to the Ogden Music Festival 2021 this Labor Day Weekend
When Reba Nissen attended the first Ogden Music Festival in 2009 she fell in love with it. Until then, she’d been traveling eight hours to Colorado for a music festival every year. ”When I realized I could create that same sense of community and connection in my own town I was all in,” she said. Nissen joined OFOAM (Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music) festival founder Michelle … [Read more...]
Shoot-The-Tube: A Naturally Unnatural Waterslide in Tanner Park SLC!
Salt Lake City is full of attractive hobbies during the summer. You can do almost anything in the natural recreational playground that is the Salt Lake Valley and its canyons. Not to mention, we have a lot of unnatural playgrounds such as Lagoon, Seven Peaks, and all of the parks the city provides. But if you’re looking for something that is man-made, natural, and a bit … [Read more...]
Utah Cycling: Back in the Saddle Again
I turned 62 in April of this year, and I climbed back on a bike for the first time in more than 10 years. My butt didn’t touch a bike saddle for the entire decade of my 50s, and I make that confession with a great deal of embarrassment and regret. I loved riding my bike as a kid. I don’t remember the bike I first learned to ride on, but the first bike I could call my own … [Read more...]
July Fun Guide 2021: Celebrations & Activities
Pioneer Day Celebrations: July 9-10: Pops Concert. The Choral Arts Society of Utah will join the Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band and soloist Lauren Gruwell for concerts featuring hits from the 50s & 60s, movie soundtracks, patriotic favorites, and much more. This event is free but tickets are required. Visit daysof47.com for more information. July 15: Pioneers of … [Read more...]
3 Exceptional Farmers You Will Find at Ogden Farmers Market
Organizing a farmers market is no easy task, but the people in Ogden do it right. Their goal is to “Strive to provide awareness of, and access to, local agriculture while utilizing vendors, musicians, artists, and community partners to create an inclusionary culture of urban arts and community engagement. The Farmers Market Ogden series acts as a community drawing board for … [Read more...]