Hidden Utah
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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…
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…
Small Town Burger Drive-Ins Serve Up a Taste of Nostalgia
As Utah’s summer sun beats down and the open road calls your name, we encourage you to uncover some of Utah’s hidden culinary treasures.
Your Guide to the Most Beautiful Sandy Beaches in Utah
Utah is known for its mountains and countrysides, and mostly for its fiery red slickrock down south, but rarely does the word “beaches” come to mind when describing the unique…
Kanab, Utah! Your Hub for Adventure, Exploration, and Beauty
For ages, the landscape of America’s great southwest has symbolized freedom and adventure. For some, their first experience with the beautiful landscape of Southern Utah was in classic films like…
Exploring Hidden Utah: Uncovering the State’s Best Kept Secrets
August’s Utah Stories is a seeker’s guide to adventure, food, and fun. Discover a place you may never have heard of, even if you’ve lived in Utah all your life.
Uncovering Moab Outlaw History: Tales of The Maze
Utah had more than its share of outlaws and bandits, and in the course of evading the law, they could be creative. In an area outside of Moab, Utah they…
Escape the Crowds and Support Local in Southern Utah
Southern Utah, known for its scorching summers and red-rock landscapes, transforms into a desert wonderland in winter. With mild temperatures and few crowds it is the perfect escape.
The Hermit of Marjum Pass
A brokenhearted Bob Stinson left society behind and built a life in a natural cave in Millard County, not far from Delta. The remains of his home can be found…