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Most Utahns in Favor of Billboard Ban

July 21, 2022 by Angelika Brewer Leave a Comment

A drive down any of Utah’s highways offers a variety of scenic views, from the red rock of Southern Utah to the forested mountains of Northern Utah. There is something to see even on the most desolate stretches of the road, all of which gets lost under a layer of shouty billboards. Are Utah’s advertisers successful in their can’t-miss-it method of promotion? Thousands of Utahns … [Read more...]

Mind-Body-Nature Connection

August 10, 2021 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

There is more hidden news this year than we can possibly report. But we choose to focus on the mountains and nature. The truth is that many of us are lost when we don’t find ourselves in the mountains connected with nature. When we stop frequenting our favorite hikes, streams, rivers, lakes and outdoor destinations, our minds are not nearly as sharp nor are our spirits as … [Read more...]

Hive Campers: Not Another Typical Camper

April 7, 2021 by Alison Lafazan Leave a Comment

  Mauricio Narvarte, owner of Hive Campers, has come a long way since he built his first teardrop trailer with three tools. He built several before he was satisfied with it and then he started a business building teardrop trailers. As time went on he found the teardrop trailers were not very functional and it didn’t hold much cargo. That’s when he made the prototype … [Read more...]

Reparadise: Cranking Out Off-The-Grid Rigs

September 15, 2020 by Claire McArthur Leave a Comment

  For more than eight years, Brandon Zinninger and his team at Reparadise in West Valley City have been turning camper trailers — usually vintage Airstreams — into high-tech custom homes on wheels.  But as the market has fluctuated — as well as the interests of Zinninger and his crew — Reparadise has found themselves spending more time in the shop crafting unique … [Read more...]

Off the eaten path—seven of the best hidden culinary stops in Utah

August 21, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Authentic eats on the road in Utah There are so many authentic Utah eateries to choose from, but in a state as large as Utah, you sometimes have to put in some serious mileage to find the restaurant gems that make the Beehive State so unique. However, I’ve done some of the legwork for you. You’re welcome. Here are seven of a few of my favorite, authentic Utah eateries that … [Read more...]

Human remains—Native Americans, naked Mormons, or friends of dinosaurs?

June 29, 2019 by Solona Jade Sisco Leave a Comment

Human remains are rock shop owner’s claim to fame  Lin Ottinger is famous in the small town of Moab.  Since 1960, he has owned and operated Lin Ottinger’s Rock Shop. The Moab Rock Shop is a combination store and museum can at once be seen as an authentic dedication to a love of geology and paleontology, and a tourists love it. Lin has an odd sense of humor, with some of … [Read more...]

For a Good Road Trip, Build a Bike and Ride It

September 11, 2018 by Ryan Trimble Leave a Comment

One of the most efficient ways to travel is by bike. And one of the best ways to amplify a bike journey is to build your own bicycle. Designing and fabricating a bike is a creative journey sure to extend and enhance any road trip. It’s a way to whet the wanderlust. And if you can’t build a bike yourself, collaborate with someone who can. In Salt Lake City, that someone is … [Read more...]

Buckle Up for a Wasatch Front Dive Bar Road Trip

September 11, 2018 by Rebecca Edwards Leave a Comment

Whether it’s bourbon, beer, or burgers that you crave, there’s nothing better than hitting the road in pursuit of the ideal dive bar experience. I’m talking about a place where the beer’s always cold, the company’s always colorful, and the bar tab is surprisingly affordable. If you’re not sure where to start, I’ve already done a mini dive bar road trip across the Wasatch … [Read more...]

Huntsville’s Nuclear Option: At Huntsville’s Atomic Chalet, You Can Sleep, Ski, and Swim

September 5, 2018 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

Wes Welch, owner of Huntsville’s Atomic Chalet, jokes that he is in the business of selling sleep. The bed and breakfast, surrounded by trees on a quiet peninsula on Pineview Reservoir, is an ideal place to escape the noise and worries of your life and catch up on some much-needed rest. At the same time, the Chalet is a base camp for all sorts of recreation, including … [Read more...]

Lights….Camera….Utah!

August 30, 2018 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

When movie credits start to roll, you’ll see the names of the actors, best boy, key grip, makeup artists, and sometimes even a special thanks to the Utah Film Commission. Virginia Pearce is the director of the Commission, which she says is a state agency that works with the Office of Tourism and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development to encourage filmmakers to choose … [Read more...]

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