In our grand effort to reduce dependence and use on antidepressants; to prevent people from becoming alcoholics, and to stop opioid abuse in its tracks: We present to you Utah's February Fun Guide, a.k.a.: how to not get depressed in February in Utah. Thank you to some of our great writers and photographers for their ideas. Dave Jensen Hotspringing! There’s nothing q … [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 was … [Read more...]
Bikepacking: Two “Mature” Cyclists Bikepack Bears Ears
The body wilts before the spirit does, so it didn’t occur to two 41-year-old men that they might not be able to pedal 155 miles in three days through southeastern Utah on bikes loaded with the essentials: water, food, bedroll … tobacco, coffee, beer. The plan was simple. Pedal from Nizhoni Campground to Elk Ridge, down between Bears Ears, across Cedar Mesa, through Val … [Read more...]
Have Fun in Moab, Utah
The editorial staff at Utah Stories magazine has been covering Moab for six years and we love sharing our knowledge. We guarantee the following itineraries will make your next visit a fantastic one. Jeeps (families) From March 24 to April 1, Jeeps of all grades and conditions will converge on Moab for the annual Easter Jeep Safari. Jeep Safari was started in 1967 by the … [Read more...]
The Joy of Snakes: The Truth About Snakes in Utah
As far as I know, the snake was awake and alert when I sat down just inches from his coiled body. I was hiking the Wasatch on a muggy August evening with Cooper, my neighbor’s grandson and eleven-year-old snake prodigy, when I sat on a flat, ottoman-sized rock to dangle my feet over the edge of a 60-foot ravine. Cooper stood behind me admiring the surrounding cliffs. Then he sp … [Read more...]
5 Great Summer Hikes
Off the Beaten Path Photos and story by James Kirk All of these trails can be found within an hour of the Salt Lake metro area. Rough, rugged trails reflect the character of the Wasatch mountains. So pack the essentials, call in sick and get hiking! 1. Box Elder Peak Loop Box Elder Peaks lies in the Lone Peak Wilderness area nestled between Timpanogos and Lone peak and … [Read more...]
Five Utah Hot Springs Reviewed
Where to go and what to avoid in finding the best geothermal natural spa treatments by Paige Wiren If you’re looking for a departure from your customary pastimes, consider taking in some of Utah’s geothermal mineral waters. Offered here is a taste of the flavor of accessible non-commercial and commercial soaking experiences along the greater Wasatch Front. Ogden River Spr … [Read more...]