• Home
  • Food & Drink
    • Restaurant reviews
    • Sips
    • Food & Drink 411 – Utah Foodie Scene and Events
    • Recipes
    • Beer Stories
  • VIDEOS
  • About
    • UTAH STORIES CONTRIBUTORS
    • NOW HIRING
      • Available positions
    • Our Services
    • Donate
    • Utah Stories Magazine Subscription
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
  • Subscribe
  • ADVERTISE

Utah Stories

The Voice of Local Utah

Helper, Utah: a Diverse and Artistic Community

March 15, 2018 by Alyssa Bray Leave a Comment

In 1881, the historic town of Helper, Utah, was born as a result of the arrival of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. The town got its name from the fleet of ‘helper’ engines that were stationed at the mouth of Price Canyon, ready and waiting to assist the trains on their way to Soldier Summit. With the steep grade of the canyon, the steam engines were unable to climb … [Read more...]

Moab, Utah on the Rise

March 20, 2014 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Two Local Businessmen Discuss the Growth of Utah's Popular Small Town Should Moab grow or should it remain a quaint small town? Many people believe that this is truly an either/or question. The editor of Moab’s Zephyr newspaper decided to leave Moab for Montecello because he determined the city had already been overdeveloped and overpopulated. There are hundreds of Utah towns … [Read more...]

A Hike Through Delta, Utah

November 14, 2013 by Mike Jones Leave a Comment

I am not an adventurous person. It will come as no surprise then that I have not found myself exploring any of Utah’s plentiful outdoor opportunities. So when my buddy David asked me to join him for a weekend of hiking and adventuring in his hometown of Delta, I tried my best to figure out a way to avoid going. I feigned an attitude that I was bummed I couldn’t go. David, … [Read more...]

Welcome to Coalville, Utah

March 19, 2013 by Paige Wiren 3 Comments

Total area, 3.3 square miles. Got its name when early settlers cashed in on Brigham Young’s $1,000 reward for finding coal within 40 miles of Salt Lake City. “The town’s real pretty and the people are nice,” they all say. Yes, yes of course. Isn’t that what anyone says who has chosen to stay or move to a small town? Everybody knows everybody and they all help each other out. … [Read more...]

Road Island Diner: Serving Nostalgia in Oakley, UT

February 21, 2013 by Connie Lewis Leave a Comment

Past Jordanelle Reservoir on the way to Kamas is the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it mountain town of Oakley, Utah. The aptly-named Oakley earned its moniker from the thick covering of oaks in the nearby canyon. The town includes older and homey dwellings, and newer, mega-sized homes as well. The town also boasts ample recreational facilities. The Weber River runs through the … [Read more...]

Flip through the latest issue of Utah Stories

OUR SPONSORS

Popular Stories

How Beer Saved Park City – Part II

How to make money gold panning in Utah

Trappist Monastery Eden, Utah

Air Pollution in Utah

Iosepa: Why Hawaiian Mormon Pioneers Were Evicted

More Popular Stories

Get the Voice of Local Utah

We send only 2-4 emails per month, highlighting our best work, and notify you of local don't-miss events.

THE LATEST VIDEOS

Woman’s Death at Hands of SLCPD Determined Homicide

Will the Utah Real Estate Market Become Affordable Again for First Time Home Buyers

Helping Victims of Domestic Abuse Find Safe Housing

OUR SPONSORS

SUBSCRIBE TO PRINT MAGAZINE

Copyright © 2023 · Utah Stories · Site By New Wave Media Design

Copyright © 2023 · Utah Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in