Hidden Utah
A Colony of Utah Vikings Reenact Norse History
The Vikings of Utah group is nothing but fun. It is a source of learning and discovery. No longer are there prayers offered in churches that beseech, “From the fury…
Local Native Wildlife: Pigeons, Squirrels, and Blackbirds, Oh My!
As a longtime promoter of local native wildlife, I have always been intrigued by native animals adapting to the urban environments of Salt Lake City.
Parowan Gap: Secrets of the Past
When considering the greatest archaeological treasures and the sophistication of the former ancient inhabitants of Utah, the small town of Parowan may not come to mind
A Backyard Becomes One of the Top Acoustic Music Venues in Salt Lake
On Sunday afternoons at her Millcreek home, Kris Thorne hosts top music acts from Utah and beyond. Chairs are set up in her yard, a band arrives, people socialize, potluck…
Love Letter to Panguitch: One of Utah’s Hidden Gems
Panguitch is a lesser-traveled locale that offers a surprising and affordable little road trip. Best of all, it’s not too far from home. If you’re looking to escape the city,…
Lights….Camera….Utah!
In southern Utah, three forces of nature combined to create some of the greatest Westerns ever filmed. They were John Wayne, John Ford and Monument Valley. The movies Stagecoach (1939),…
Lava Flows and Hot Springs: Volcanic Activity in Utah
Roughly 160 miles south of Salt Lake City and just west of Fillmore lies the Black Rock Desert. Covering more than 700 square miles, the Black Rock Desert is a…
Salt Lake City’s Main Street Displays Architectural Treasures
Downtown architecture first captured my imagination when I was able to participate in the grand re-opening of the former First Security Building on 4th South and Main after its restoration…
Green River June—Sometimes the Best Fruits are Found Right Along the Roadside.
A stop in Green River, Utah, for melons, friendship, and recipes.
Antique Pickers are Turning Other People’s Junk into Treasures
A picker is someone who finds valuable items in other people’s junk and Matt Binyon has turned picking into a career.
Gold Hill, Utah–A Treasure Town on the Verge of Extinction
What happens to Utah mining towns when the boom goes bust?
Collecting Shed Antlers is a Hobby for Some, Big Business to Others
Shed antlers are proving to be worthwhile to collect. This has made regulating the harvest an important issue.
Explore Hidden Utah and Discover Hidden Gems
Utah mining claims, ghosts in Provo, antler wealth, and chic on the cheap are just a few of the hidden treasures to be found in Utah.
