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Four Must-Do Weber County Hikes

September 11, 2021 by Tylee Jarvis Leave a Comment

It’s no secret that some of the best things about Utah are the winsome mountains that straddle our state. Utah’s mountains play a significant role in the charm and activity base we have here. But what adventures do our mountains truly hold for us? The best way to discover your local mountains is by hiking!  Here in Weber County, there are dozens of trails to choose from. I … [Read more...]

Stories from the Edge with Flash Flood Chaser and Author Craig Childs

July 11, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Craig Childs lives with his family off-grid in Western Colorado. He can see Utah from his house and he has explored Utah’s wilderness extensively, so we figured he qualified as a Utah Story. When I first picked up the book “The Secret Knowledge of Water.” I was captivated by his personal adventure in understanding the Great Basin desert and remoteness at a more profound … [Read more...]

Utah Mountains Receive Record Snow Fall

March 24, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Record Snow Fall Over 100 inches of snow fall in February. March is also proving to be very vet month. How is this impacting Moab small businesses? Several Moab business owners including Karen Whipple say February proved to be extremely slow, especially compared to last year in Moab. This was due to the cold and the snow which was on the ground longer than residents had … [Read more...]

Utah’s February Fun Guide to Help You Fight Winter Blues

February 12, 2019 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...]

Drive Down the Stairs: Grand Staircase-Escalante by Foot, Raft and Drive-In Movie

August 28, 2018 by Maria Milligan Leave a Comment

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...]

Bikepacking: Two “Mature” Cyclists Bikepack Bears Ears

August 15, 2018 by Ryan Trimble Leave a Comment

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 … [Read more...]

Have Fun in Moab, Utah

March 20, 2018 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

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

August 25, 2014 by David E. Jensen Leave a Comment

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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 … [Read more...]

5 Great Summer Hikes

August 13, 2010 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

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

July 16, 2010 by Paige Wiren 2 Comments

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 … [Read more...]

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