The winter snow isn’t the only place to get your ski on in Utah. Jet skiing is a popular activity for adventure seekers and relaxation connoisseurs alike. Utahns love jet skiing for many reasons. Trevor Stauffer says he loves drifting around, doing donuts and watching the wakes he creates. Mikayla Sanders says she can go anywhere she wants to let her mind clear. Bret Hansen … [Read more...]
A Whole New World
From School teacher to Distiller, The Story of Ashley Cross In 2013, after teaching High School English for 23 years, Ashely Cross told her husband Chris she didn’t want to go back for year 24. Her plan was to turn their hobby into a business, and New World Distillery was born. Ashley and Chris both enjoyed traveling, and their trips often involved experiencing the local … [Read more...]
Pig & A Jelly Jar, a Popular Local Eatery, Attempts to Raise Hourly Wages
Mandatory 18% hospitality fee at popular eatery ruffles feathers. Utah-owned 360 Degrees Restaurant Group (Pig & A Jelly Jar, Pig Kitchen, WB’s Eatery), is among the first in the state to embrace a no-tip, “hospitality included” (HI) model. Just as other metropolitan restaurateurs in the U.S. who adopted it were going back to traditional tipping in the wake of the … [Read more...]
How Did Ogden Become A Craft Brew Mecca?
OGDEN – At last count, this mountainside metropolis of almost 90,000 residents boasts five breweries, each owned by individuals passionate about making craft beer. With the exit of Becker Brewing and Malting Company from Ogden in 1964, the city lacked a brewery until 1995, when Kym and Pete Buttschardt opened Roosters brewpub at 253 Historic 25th Street. Since that time, … [Read more...]
The Uncertain Future of Ogden’s Marshall White Center
OGDEN – At the height — and heat — of the nation’s civil rights movement during the 1960s, Ogden Police Sergeant Marshall White succumbed to gunshot wounds incurred while trying to talk a 17-year-old out of firing his rifle during a neighborhood break-in. White, a World War II veteran, father of seven and mentor to many, became Utah’s first black police officer to die in … [Read more...]
Ogden Winter Sports Fun Guide
Ogden is becoming internationally recognized as an outdoor recreation hub. Sandwiched between stunning mountains and the Great Salt Lake, Ogden offers access to enough trails, lakes, and vistas for a lifetime of exploring. And as any Ogdenite can tell you, a light dusting (or a few feet) of the greatest snow on earth just expands your options for outdoor fun. So if you find … [Read more...]
Trouble in Paradise: Ogden Valley Considers Its Water Use Future
Strict water restrictions, combined with fast growth, hit the upper Ogden Valley hard in 2021, causing some farmers and ranchers to rethink their livelihoods. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows most of Utah in extreme drought. By August 2021, Pineview Reservoir had shrunk to 24 percent of its normal size. The Wolf Creek Water & Sewer Improvement District imposed a moratorium … [Read more...]
Top Five Coffee Shops in Ogden to Warm Up in this Winter
OGDEN ― With a population of just under 87,000 residents, this mountainside city boasts its fair share of unique coffee shops. Kaffe Mercantile “We have a really strong coffee community in Ogden and everybody has their own kind of specialty that they all do, which is cool,” said Nick Morris, who co-owns two Kaffe Mercantile locations with his life partner Lance … [Read more...]
History of Ogden’s 25th Street: Overcoming a Bad Rap
New businesses are popping up on Ogden’s Historic 25th Street, adding more dining and shopping to its thriving three downtown blocks — Brookey Bakes, Alaskan Gold Connection, Table Twenty Five, and Historic Street Market are a few popular newcomers. No Frills Diner, relocating from 12th Street, is also expected later this month.Historic 25th Street, aka Notorious Two Bit Street … [Read more...]
Spirits of Ogden: Ogden’s Distilleries Welcome You
Ogden didn’t start out like most other towns in Utah. In fact, it was once a little rough around the edges. Okay, maybe a lot rough. It’s rumored that Al Capone once said he wouldn't dare walk the streets of Ogden, Utah for fear of his life. While Ogden is not that town anymore, the gritty and innovative spirit that built this town is still present. You can find it at Union … [Read more...]