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The University of Utah Ski Team won 16 National Championships
The University of Utah’s Ski Team started in 1947 led by Coach Sverre Engen. They took a national championship and went on to win a total of 16.
Diner Democracy: Contemporary Utah Diners for All to Love
Utah has its fair share of classic American diners serving nostalgia, comfort, iconic decor and traditional fare. From Ogden to Oakley, these six restaurants fit the bill.
Ghost Towns of Grand County, Utah
Moab Museum takes visitors on a postcard’s journey along the likely route of the mail through places that are now ghost towns in Grand County
Topaz Internment Camp Utah
The incarceration of Japanese-Americans during World War II at the Topaz Internment Camp near Delta, Utah was a fear-based reaction that could have been avoided.
A Snake Wrangler to the Stars among Utah Stories Staff
Known for his expertise in safely relocating urban rattlesnakes, and educating the public, Dave Jensen became the “snake wrangler” on the set of Yellowstone.
Preserving Murray’s History: The Fight to Save Historic Buildings
Despite attempts to save the historic Arlington School, Murray City is considering selling it to a developer.
Can Utahns Trust Their Leaders?
The gap between the will of the people and the will of the elites is growing — why?
Southern Utah’s Hidden Gem: Veyo Pool and Crawdad Canyon
The scents of summer, and the sound of rock climbers in the background are found in the desert oasis of Veyo — a small resort town in Southern Utah. With…
5 Ways to Get the Kids Out of the House in Utah
If the kids are driving you crazy, Utah Stories has some suggestions on how to beat the summer doldrums.
Helper, Utah’s Next Tourism Boom Town
Helper’s Main Street is now one of the most vibrant, visited and flourishing main streets in Utah, but how did they manage to restore facades and dilapidated old buildings on…
The History of Ogden’s Latino Culture through One Man’s Eyes
Manny Garcia’s parents found their way to the US from Mexico before he was born. Now 44, the Ogden native can see beneficial effects of the Latino culture throughout this…
Hollywood Returns to Moab, Utah
A high-profile film project is underway in Moab right now: Director Kevin Costner is using Southeast Utah for much of the filming of his multipart Western epic, Horizon: An American…
Utah Farmers Markets You May Not Know About
Support your local farmers & artisans The Wasatch Front and beyond is home to many and varied farmers markets. There is the old and venerable Downtown Farmers Market at Pioneer…
Local Breweries Revitalizing Utah Rural Towns
Examining the recent breweries that have opened in small towns and the impact they have had on their communities.
Reasons Why Some Utah Women Choose a Childfree Lifestyle
It is becoming more common to hear both women and men in Utah publicly expressing their decision not to have children.
A Master Sculptor Lena Toritch: From St. Petersburg to Utah in Pursuit of Freedom of Artistic Expression
Lena Torich, a master sculptor came to Utah from St. Petersburg in pursuit for freedom of artistic expression.