**This story was edited 10/14/2021 to include some of the results of our Reddit forum experiment (see bottom) **This story was edited 10/13/2021 to include an example of bothsiderism, and to correct a few errors. Our founding fathers came from extremely diverse backgrounds, economies, and political beliefs, yet they were able to assemble a … [Read more...]
Sugar House Growing Pains
The traffic situation in Sugar House demands attention. With the population expected to grow, Salt Lake City is stepping up by addressing the situation with projects aimed at increasing public transit use as well as creating more walking and biking opportunities in the area. “We've got to do something,” said Salt Lake City transportation engineer Lynn Jacobs, “The problem … [Read more...]
How FanX Became The Biggest And Most Successful Convention in Utah
It has been determined by Estately.com that Utah is the nerdiest state in the nation. It’s number one when it comes to Sci-Fi Geeks; Lord of the Rings and Hobbit nerds; and Trekkies, Star Wars fans. Comic book collectors and lightsaber ownership is right up there with gun ownership in Utah. So when Dan Farr decided to hold the first Comic-Con convention in Utah and invite … [Read more...]
Four Must-Do Weber County Hikes
It’s no secret that some of the best things about Utah are the winsome mountains that straddle our state. Utah’s mountains play a significant role in the charm and activity base we have here. But what adventures do our mountains truly hold for us? The best way to discover your local mountains is by hiking! Here in Weber County, there are dozens of trails to choose from. I … [Read more...]
Anti-Vaccine Protestors Descend On The Bayou
--------------------- Editor's Note (September 11th, 1:02 PM): -- We incorrectly assumed in the new video that the people on the roof were protestors. They are not, they are the owners and friends of the Bayou. Editor's Note (made September 9th, 8:30 AM): YouTube has removed the original video that went along with this post, indicating we have "violated their community … [Read more...]
Why Many LDS Members Aren’t Listening to Their Leaders About Getting Vaccinated
LDS Church President Russell Nelson, is encouraging church members to get vaccinated but nearly 20% say they will not. Another 15% of Utahns say they are hesitant. Utah has recently had 2,634 deaths reported from Covid and over 20,000 hospitalizations. Utahns have a greater distrust of the media and the CDC than other states. Utah is highly conservative, and Church members … [Read more...]
Exploring Ghost Towns Royal & Cisco near Moab, Utah
In the frontier days of the American West, industries rose and fell in arcs spanning just a few decades, sometimes launching communities that endured, and sometimes sprouting small towns and settlements that faded quickly away, leaving only scattered remnants. Many lonely corners of Utah harbor sites of these former communities. Royal and Cisco are two such decrepit and … [Read more...]
The Man Who Could Have Been Salt Lake City’s Mayor
David Ibarra on Utah’s leadership deficit and how to solve homelessness. Utah’s “success industry” is massive. Steven Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and the Franklin Covey Group originated in Utah. Here everyone has a “guru” or “expert” they follow. But inevitably the success industry has attracted charlatans who flaunt their wealth and rope in naive buyers of … [Read more...]
A Tour of Bars, Breweries, Speakeasies, and Pubs in Ogden
Ogden is overflowing with amazing bars, breweries speakeasies, and pubs When it comes to fall, I am a fan of spirits, and no, I don’t mean the ghost tour kind. Which I highly recommend, by the way. I mean the amazing libations, cocktails and drinks you can find in Ogden. With Ogden’s rich history of speakeasies and hidden drinks, it is the perfect spot to find that amazing … [Read more...]
Parley’s Canyon Fire Initial Response And Rapid Growth — Photos and Video
Traveling east on I-18 to Park City, we personally witnessed the incredible speed and growth of the Parley's Canyon Fire on August 14th, at around 2:20 PM. The plume of smoke was easily 1,500 feet high, but the air was still clear and there was no smell. These hints told us this fire had just started. We learned that the fire started at around 1 PM, and it was caused by an … [Read more...]