The diverse landscape of Utah is unlike any other state in the nation. Unique red rock formations, towering mountain ranges, and stunning lakes and waterfalls dot the landscape of this spectacular state. All of this beauty is a boon for hikers looking to get up close and personal with Mother Nature. Here are five of the best hikes in Utah to consider for your next outdoor … [Read more...]
Southeastern Utah Delicate Arches
The arches of southeastern Utah are monuments to earth’s history; but how fragile are they and how long will they last? Arches, such as Delicate Arch, are delicate to different degrees depending on size, life cycle, composition, and material. Utah Delicate Arches Natural arches are formed from various types of natural materials such as shale, limestone, basalt, granite, and … [Read more...]
Mix safety with scenery while visiting Zion National Park
It's no walk in the park Angel’s Landing is one of Zion National Park’s most noted and popular destinations. The 1,488-foot feature winds through a path of constantly rising slick rock and exposed cliffs. The sights are unlike any other in the world. But the hike is also one of the most dangerous in the world. Even when conditions are perfect, the trail involves an … [Read more...]
Drive Down the Stairs: Grand Staircase-Escalante by Foot, Raft and Drive-In Movie
Utah’s national parks, known as “The Mighty 5,” are internationally-recognized destinations for hikers, climbers, campers, and roadtrippers. Until recent political attention highlighted their existence, our national monuments received less notice. If seeing all the tweets and headlines about Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument made you realize you had no idea what it … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss Hikes in Zion National Park
Southwest Utah’s Zion National Park is a kaleidoscopic treasure mine of clear blue skies, sweeping red rock and tumbling white-tipped waterfalls. Covering an area of 229 miles, you could easily spend weeks at the world-renowned park and not see it all, but if you just have a short weekend away from work, be sure to check out these three gems. Observation Point Aptly named, … [Read more...]
Fun Things to Do in August
August 5: Cool Cat Adoption Event from No-Kill Utah. From Noon to 7:00pm at The Falls at Trolley Square, 600 S 700 E. Admission to the event is free. All cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped and can be adopted for $25. August 10-13: 2016 Weber County Fair - “Hop To It” Opening day is dollar day, bring a canned food donation and … [Read more...]
Utah Happenings – August 2015
August 3-August 9: Pro cyclists will race around Utah in the 58-mile Tour of Utah, covering some of the most demanding terrain in the state. Stage 1 -Logan, Stage 2 -Tremonton to Ogden, Stage 3 -Antelope Island State Park to Bountiful, Stage 4 -Soldier Hollow in Heber Valley, Stage 5 -Salt Lake City, Stage 6 -Salt Lake City to Snowbird, Stage 7 -Park City. August 5: Weber … [Read more...]
Moab Land Grab
Utah and Bruce Babbitt have a history. In the 1990s, when he led efforts to designate nearly two million acres of the Grand Staircase Escalante area as a National Monument, folks here hung him in effigy. How foul was THAT vibe? But earlier this winter, Babbitt was among friends. He received a standing ovation before AND after his talk in Salt Lake City. He lambasted … [Read more...]