Clearfield City has seen more than its fair share of negative press. Searching for Clearfield on Utah’s major news sites yields stories of crime, the city buying a trailer park out from under residents, and city officials demanding that a woman remove an artistic statement (a VW bug in a tree) from her own property. While there is a positive side to each of these s … [Read more...]
Desert Hive Supply: Ogden Firm Puts Beehives in the Beehive State
Are you interested in natural sweeteners, supporting local farms and gardens, wearing a big hat, and saving the planet? If so, you should look into beekeeping. And the first place you should look is Deseret Hive Supply in Ogden. This beekeeping supply store has everything you need to get started and be successful as a hobbyist beekeeper. I spoke with owners Vic and Annessa … [Read more...]
Ogden’s Gift Shop Pawn House: Home to an Extensive Collection of Browning Rifles
Scott Vanleeuwen at Gift Shop Pawn House in Ogden.Every editor knows that a magazine is only as good as its sources. Thus far I have found there is no better source than men with long, white beards. The length of the beard is usually proportional to the breadth of their wisdom. This is why Moses (of the Old Testament) is always portrayed with a beard down to his knees. Scott … [Read more...]
Ogden’s Ghosts of Christmas Past
Many of Ogden's historic buildings in the area between Wall Avenue and Washington Boulevard claim the upper floors had been used as brothels during seedier times. Local legend suggests that the Woodmansee Building was no exception. When the working girls wanted the fellas on the street below to know they were available for “business,” they would drop beans out of the windows, ur … [Read more...]
Get Up Close with the Ghosts of Ogden
Often referred to as one of the most haunted cities in the United States, Ogden, Utah tends to embrace its ghosts; making this area a prime locale to run a ghost tour. Story Tours has provided Ogden and Salt Lake bus tours and Historic 25th Street ghost walks in Ogden since 2003. Ogden had its beginnings as a peaceful rural town settled by Mormon Pioneers. That changed when … [Read more...]
Ogden is a Great Starting Point for Northern Utah Road Trip Adventures
Ogden is a destination all on its own, but it can also be the starting point for some great Northern Utah adventures. If you find yourself in Ogden with a healthy appetite, some natural curiosity, and a full tank of gas, consider taking one of these road trips: Golden Spike National Historic Site They don’t call Ogden Junction City for nothing. Learn more about the h … [Read more...]
5 Must-Hike Ogden Trails
Utah has more than its fair share of great trails and beautiful camping spots. Having major cities at the base of mountain ranges means you don’t have to go far from home to find challenging hikes, quiet wilderness areas, and stunning views. Downtown Ogden may not make you feel like you are getting back to nature, but if you go a few blocks east you’ll hit dozens of tra … [Read more...]
Valley Nursery Has Been Beautifying Ogden Since 1948
Daniel Combe’s company hat brings him a lot of attention—and questions. Seeing the name of a trusted nursery that’s been open for almost 70 years makes people want to stop and talk plants. “I can’t go to dinner without running into someone that asks, what’s going on with my tree?” Daniel says. “And I’m looking at a phone in Texas Roadhouse trying to zoom in and figure out what’s … [Read more...]
Summer Concert Season, Red Butte Plant Sale, Moab Arts Festival and Utah Theater
May 11th: Excellence in the Community Concert Series with Better Off With the Blues at 7pm. The concert series is free to the public. For all dates click here. May 11th: Yellowstone to Uintas Connection - Wildlife Migration Corridors. Presented by Wasatch Packtivists at the Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 E 400 S in Library Room B. This presentation is about the work to … [Read more...]
Ogden’s Newest Bar Serves Up Fresh Pub Fare and a Social Space
There’s a new face on Washington Boulevard near 25th Street, and it’s already making quite an impact on the Ogden social scene. Harp and Hound, according to its Facebook page, is “Ogden’s newest bar above Ogden’s second newest bar.” When Sea Bears Ogden Fish House moved to the Union Station, it left an open space above the basement bar Funk ‘n Dive. Dave Morris and Bridget Go … [Read more...]