Hidden Utah
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Utah Archaeology Month 2026: Events, Sites, and 13,000 Years of History
“Utah is filled with 13,000 years of human history,” explains archaeologist and State Historic Preservation Officer, Chris Merritt. “Every single artifact tells us something about the people that came before…
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Helper, Utah: The Coal Town Reclaiming Its Glory
Recently featured in The New York Times, Helper is now more than a sleepy little drive-by on the way to Moab. It’s becoming a destination in and of itself.
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Utah’s X-Files: Is Utah Ground Zero for Alien Activity?
From reptilian encounters in Provo to strange lights over Utah Lake, the Beehive State is a hotbed of mystery. As UAP hearings unfold in Washington, Utah’s skies—and stories—are drawing new…
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Utah’s Ghost Towns and Abandoned Ruins: Inside the Thrill of Urban Exploration
Rusting towers, locked gates, and ghost towns frozen in time—Utah’s urban explorers venture where others won’t, uncovering secrets hidden in plain sight.
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Lava Tubes and Hot Springs: Exploring Utah’s Black Rock Desert
What starts with a photo on Facebook ends in a lava tube deep in Utah’s Black Rock Desert. From snorkeling in Meadow Hot Springs to biking across ancient lava fields,…
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Urban Wildlife in Salt Lake City: Doves, Squirrels, and Grackles Take Over
Once rare or nonexistent in Utah, collared doves, red fox squirrels, and great-tailed grackles are now thriving in Salt Lake City. From treetops to parking lots, these unexpected urban dwellers…
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6,000 Miles on Horseback: Jake Harvath’s Fight to Save America’s Wild Mustangs
With three mustangs and nothing but what he could carry, Jake Harvath rode 6,000 miles across 25 states. The real fight to save America’s wild horses is only beginning.
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The Best Time to Visit Moab: A Crowd-Free Red Rock Escape
When is the best time to visit Moab? When the crowds are gone, and the desert is at its most breathtaking. Empty trails, endless red rock vistas, and pure, uninterrupted…
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The Rise and Fall of Utah’s Small Ski Resorts
Once thriving as local havens for winter fun, Utah’s small ski resorts now sit quietly, their stories buried beneath layers of snow. What caused these cherished slopes to fade into…
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Frisco, Utah: The Untold Story of the West’s Most Notorious Ghost Town
Once a wild silver mining town, Frisco, Utah, was infamous for its nightly violence and lawless streets. Known as the “toughest mining town in the West,” its fortunes changed after…
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The Monster Rabbits of Washington County
In 1965, a man in Utah claimed to see two giant rabbits—an unbelievable sight that still sparks curiosity today. With ongoing reports of strange, out-of-place animals, could there be more…
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Exploring the Charms of the Smallest Towns in Utah
There is something to be said for the joy and fulfillment that comes with small town living. Some of the smallest towns in Utah have a population of less than…
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Raunch Records Sugar House: A Destination for Vinyl Enthusiasts
Raunch Records, in Sugar House, is home to vintage vinyl records, skateboards, magazines, books, shirts, and anything else related to punk rock, free thought, and Salt Lake City’s subculture.
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The Prohibition Era in Ogden: History of Bootlegging and Corruption
Prohibition in Ogden wasn’t just about a dry spell without alcohol. It was a time of intense struggle against a national mandate, turning the city into a battleground where government,…
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Utah Cemeteries: What Happens When We Run Out of Space?
What happens when our cemeteries are full? No matter how long we live, or how hard we try to avoid it, death will claim us all one day. What happens…
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The World of Homebuilt Airplanes: Experimental Aircraft Association Utah
Experimental aircraft are homebuilt, antique, or classic war planes licensed in this category by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). They’re designated “experimental” because they’re built or restored outside of a…