Just six months before the opening of Devil’s Garden Grill in Escalante, President Trump slashed Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument’s protected lands in half with the stroke of a pen. Conservative lawmakers and some Westerners cheered the move as retribution from decades of federal overreach, but many local business owners were fearful of what this could mean for their … [Read more...]
Greenhouse Effect Celebrates 20 Years of Salt Lake Food and Culture
If you’re cruising down 9th East in Millcreek, you may inadvertently pass right on by one of the coziest coffee shops in Salt Lake City, Greenhouse Effect. You want slow-living and the nourishment of local art and culture? Come on in. The Greenhouse Effect Cafe (locally known as “Greenhouse”) stands in warm opposition to the sterile and imperialistic encroach of other … [Read more...]
Your Summer Vacation on Ice in Escalante and Boulder Utah
Utah has so much natural splendor, it’s a shame we feel so strongly that it can only be enjoyed in the spring and summer, the same time the rest of the state—and the rest of the world, for that matter—also decides to enjoy the canyon country. Consequently, those wide-open spaces can sometimes feel a little cramped when you’re elbowing way your past German tourists in … [Read more...]
February Fun Guide: A Brief Introduction to How to Not Get Depressed in February
Welcome to February 2020! The groundhog will soon tell us if we have the worst part of winter behind us. February has a knack of being one of those months that can be truly depressing. Does your life feel like Bill Murray's Groundhog Day? Are you living the same day over and over? Stepping into deep icy puddles with a “Weeeell, that first step can be a duzie!” Not enough … [Read more...]
What to do this February? A List of Fun February 2020 Activities
What to do this February? Fun February 2020 Activities February 8 34th Annual Sneddon HOF Germanfest at the Golden Spike Events Center, 1000 North 1200 West, Ogden. Bands, food, vendors, and entertainment from 11am to 10pm, featuring authentic German food and music. This is a family friendly festival. A family pass for 2 adults and up to 4 children is $25, $8 adults, $5 … [Read more...]
Five Best Hikes in Utah: Exploring the Majesty of Utah Through Hiking
The diverse landscape of Utah is unlike any other state in the nation. Unique red rock formations, towering mountain ranges, and stunning lakes and waterfalls dot the landscape of this spectacular state. All of this beauty is a boon for hikers looking to get up close and personal with Mother Nature. Here are five of the best hikes in Utah to consider for your next outdoor … [Read more...]
8 Great Utah Winter Dates: From Cooking Classes to Comedy Club
Things delightful when the weather is frightful As cold fronts move across the Wasatch Front, don’t let one of them be from your significant other’s icy stares because you’ve allowed date night to lapse. From cooking classes to the comedy club, there’s a little something for everyone to help keep things spicy this winter. Enjoy! Explore the deep at Loveland Living … [Read more...]
December Activities and Theater
December Activities December 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22 Utah Stories and The Gateway present the second annual Made in Utah Winter Fest in collaboration with The Gateway's holiday light experience. The Made in Utah Winter Fest is a community-driven, free to the public, and family-friendly market that showcases some of Utah’s top artists, musicians, artisans, product … [Read more...]
November Activities and Theater
Activities November 2 – December 17 Glass Art Show at Red Butte Garden Visitor Center, 2155 Red Butte Canyon. The Glass Art Guild of Utah presents its 18th Annual show of kiln work and blown glass. Large and small pieces including garden art, decorative boxes, plates, trays, bowls, sculptural works, and jewelry pieces will be on display and available for sale. Visit here for … [Read more...]
Fear Factory and a Night of Terror
Standing outside an abandoned cement factory turned haunted house, I stood in line, waiting to be scared out of my wits. But, I pondered, why would I deliberately scare myself? The Psychology Behind Fear Factory According to Rob Dunfield, one of the founders and COO of Fear Factory, the reason is escape. “It is an adrenaline rush, a release, and an escape from reality. … [Read more...]