Utah Stories
The future of farming in Utah: an interview with Jack Wilbur, a hybrid farmer
The future of farming will look very different than it does today, just like the farming of today looks drastically different than it did 20, 30 years ago. However, the…
Every dog has its day
Street Dawg Crew pampers Pioneer Park pets Seems like it’s true: Every dog has its day. A dog’s love knows no economic distinctions. It wags its tail for rich and…
The University of Utah: what is the Penelope Program?
The Penelope Program typically sees children with very complicated problems that have defied diagnosis from other sources. And even with all the tools and expertise of the University of Utah…
Magna, Utah—the town that forgot its name
The pioneer history of Pleasant Green, commonly known as Magna, Utah, remains largely untold outside of dusty family histories and faded folklore.
Bigfoot In Mormon lore … is Bigfoot Cain?
Who is this hairy hominid? The Sasquatch or Bigfoot (both terms are plural and singular) is North America’s largest cryptozoological mystery. The name “Bigfoot” has come to denote any…
Scheff’s Table—delicious crab salad
When summer temperatures spike like they have this week, I often turn to a simple green salad for dinner—eschewing heavier meals in the heat. This is an easy but…
Sip o’ the Week—Refreshing, Summery Sauvignon Blanc
Tenuta Ca’ Bolani Sauvignon DOC Superiore is a white wine.produced in Italy’s Friuli Aquileia DOC Superiore appellation. It is made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
My Night Out on THE BLOCKS
Sometimes, living in a city can inure you to that very place. Friends from out of town come to visit Salt Lake City and typically say, “Wow! I didn’t realize…
Pete Ashdown On Internet Privacy and the Dangers of Social Media
We live in a world where our lives are becoming more and more dictated by social media and algorithm-driven computer platforms. They track us, they learn us, tell us what we…
July fun: family activities & community events in Utah
Family activities in Utah There are plenty of things to do in Utah this July, especially if you’ve had your fill of fireworks, check out these summer fun activities…
Utah Stories is 10 Years Old
Wow! Utah Stories is 10 years old—has it really been that long since this magazine’s first printed issue? The world has vastly changed in 10 years. I still hear from…
Ogden bookstore has a chocolate sweet tooth
The self-described “Giftery, Bookery, and Chocolaterie” not only has a place in Ogden’s downtown, it also helps hold the community together.
KUED—This Is Utah: “Small Town, Big Vision”
Small Town, Big Vision—Premieres July 11 KUED—Sometimes the most groundbreaking ideas come from the smallest communities. Get an inside look at the innovation originating in the unlikeliest of places in…
Toasted Barrel Brewery
Toasted Barrel Brewery is a small craft brewery focused on products made with locally grown grains and real fruits—beers that are literally rooted in Utah.
Best farm to table restaurants—separating the pretenders from the contenders
The phrase “farm to table” gets thrown around a lot in the restaurant world these days, and it can mean different things to different people. At its purest, a farm…
