This past summer, my husband and I planted hops for the first time in a sunny corner of our yard in Sugarhouse. After years of buying shrink-wrapped packages of the papery cones for his homebrews, we decided it was time to give it a try ourselves. After some initial research on Google, we found that Cascade hops tend to grow well in Utah’s climate and are a prominent … [Read more...]
Who Will Be Cashing in on the Legality of Medical Cannabis in Utah?
Interview with Jordan Lams, Medical Cannabis Pharmacy License Owner LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO With six medical cannabis pharmacies slated to open in the next three months, and dozens of doctors now certified-- medical cannabis has officially arrived in Utah. While this is almost certain to be a massive emerging market in Utah, it’s become clear that most … [Read more...]
Psychedelics Craze Spreads to Utah
As research and main-stream acceptance of psychedelics has spread across the United States, the movement officially arrived in Utah. An organization called Salt City Psychedelic Therapy and Research (SCPTR) was hosted and organized by Doctors Parth Gandhi and Dr. Reid Robison. Utah Psychedelic Symposium Shares the benefits of a mostly Illegal class of drugs to make a … [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...]
Street Tai Chi Helping Homeless in Salt Lake City
First comes the coffee. Next comes the quiet. Then comes the tai chi. It is a combination that could change the world. Three times a week, a group of about 40 houseless people gather in the plaza of the Salt Lake City library. Houseless perhaps, but not homeless, because this tai chi community has been their home for the past three years. Men and women socialize and then set … [Read more...]
Affordable Housing Crisis: Utah Urbanites find solution in Cohousing Projects such as Wasatch Commons Cohousing
“I drive past the strip malls and big box stores, the parking lots and car dealerships, office buildings and sub-developments, each building a model of cost-efficiency, and I marvel: “After 5,000 years of architectural development, we’ve ended up with this?” We have maximised our production of the measurable—the square feet, the productivity per labour unit—at the expense of … [Read more...]
Legal Battle Over Utah Wilderness
Conservation groups are fighting to preserve 175,500 acres of public lands in Utah that the Bureau of Land Management has plans to lease for 130 oil and gas developments—a move that would be extremely detrimental for the wilderness areas, wildlife inhabitants, and the fight against climate change as a whole, says the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. On Sept. 12, the Center … [Read more...]
Utah Ski Resort Roundup
Alta The 2019-20 is Alta Ski Area’s 82nd ski season serving up lift served skiing. Alta started out as a mining town and in 1938 the first chairlift was scooping skiers up to earn powder turns. A nightly booking at all lodges includes breakfast and dinner. Alta receives an average yearly snowfall of 547” inches with 2,614 skiable acres. “If you can see it, you can it.” With … [Read more...]
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation—Improving Millcreek, Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons for Today, Tomorrow
Twelve years ago, when Cottonwood Canyons Foundation Volunteer Jean Acheson pulled a pale-yellow volunteer t-shirt over her head for a wildflower festival, she had no idea it would become part of her wardrobe. She became deeply acquainted with the flower adorning her shirt, a red Indian Paintbrush. In fact, every wildflower found in Millcreek, Big and Little Cottonwood … [Read more...]
Letter from the Editor – December
We find ourselves in the best of times and the worst of times in Utah. Droves of people are moving here and want to experience the same quality of life we have enjoyed here for decades: mountain access, diverse ecosystems still intact, and peace and tranquility with many access points to direct connections with nature. Unfortunately, this isn’t possible. For every measure … [Read more...]
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