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Peter Sinks: One of The Coldest Temperatures Ever in The United States Recorded Near Logan, Utah

October 17, 2022 by Karen Painter Leave a Comment

One of the coldest temperatures ever recorded in the lower United States happened in a place called Peter Sinks, near Logan, Utah. Peter Sinks is a natural limestone bowl that sits at 8,164 feet above sea level in the Bear River Mountains of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest.  On February 1, 1985, the bowl reached the bone-numbing temperature of −69.3°F. It was the second … [Read more...]

5 Hidden Utah Outdoor Adventures You Must Experience

August 20, 2022 by Amiee Maxwell Leave a Comment

With timed-entry tickets mandatory at Arches National Park, and permits required for hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park, there’s no better time to start exploring Utah’s lesser-known mountain ranges and desert landscapes.  Here are five hidden Utah outdoor adventures to get you thinking beyond Utah’s popular and overcrowded trailheads and national parks.   Wander … [Read more...]

Five Unique Utah Trails to Try This Summer

August 15, 2021 by Alexa Morgan Leave a Comment

When it comes to hiking, Utah is uniquely qualified to boast about its extraordinary diversity of scenery and terrain, and the best trails are often found along the road less traveled. Here are five hidden Utah adventures worth a visit this summer:  Red Mountain Trail Perhaps no trail showcases the unique beauty of Snow Canyon State Park better than Red Mountain Trail. This … [Read more...]

Utah Cycling: Back in the Saddle Again

July 12, 2021 by David E. Jensen Leave a Comment

I turned 62 in April of this year, and I climbed back on a bike for the first time in more than 10 years. My butt didn’t touch a bike saddle for the entire decade of my 50s, and I make that confession with a great deal of embarrassment and regret.  I loved riding my bike as a kid. I don’t remember the bike I first learned to ride on, but the first bike I could call my own … [Read more...]

From skydiving to scenic drives, Moab has something for everyone!

March 17, 2021 by Anastasia Hufham Leave a Comment

  What's Your Adrenaline Level? High adrenaline young couples The most adventurous young couples visiting Moab should consider a tandem BASE jump or skydive. Flying through the air above canyons and dunes with an expert manning the parachute is a great way to get an adrenaline fix during your stay in Moab. You can purchase a video of your jump to show off to family … [Read more...]

Beavers Make a Splash in Utah: Reintroducing Beavers to Restore Watershed in Utah

February 4, 2021 by David E. Jensen Leave a Comment

  The resounding “Smack!” of a broad tail on tranquil water is how beavers signal to one another that danger lurks nearby. Beavers confronted their greatest danger in the mid-19th Century, at the time of the early fur trade, when they were hunted and trapped to near-extinction. Highly prized for their water repellency and warmth, beaver skin coats and hats became … [Read more...]

New Utah State Prison and Inland Port

August 27, 2020 by Dan Potts Leave a Comment

The new planned state prison and Inland Port will place prisoners and employees closer to the extensive wetlands and the mosquitoes they naturally produce. Attempting to control mosquitoes is likely to create some serious problems. These noxious biting insects are pesky, and they carry a variety of diseases including malaria, West Nile virus, Zika and dog heartworm. They … [Read more...]

Spelunking in Utah – Exploring the Vast World Beneath – Cavers Take Their Sightseeing Underground

August 12, 2020 by Claire McArthur Leave a Comment

Utah is an outdoor playground on all levels, from 13,528 feet atop Kings Peak in the Uintas to 1,227 feet below ground in Main Drain Cave — the deepest cave in Utah and 11th deepest in the nation. The Beehive State’s underground world, shaped by water, minerals and time, is filled with colorful formations like helictites — hollow twiglike deposits of calcite or aragonite — and … [Read more...]

Five Best Hikes in Utah: Exploring the Majesty of Utah Through Hiking

February 1, 2020 by Paisley Hansen Leave a Comment

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...]

Utahns’ Love Affair with Cottonwood Canyon

January 5, 2020 by Sophia Limpert Leave a Comment

The love affair with Cottonwood Canyon began long before the Mormon Pioneers settled Salt Lake City in 1847. Fremont Indians inhabited caves along the canyon nearly a thousand years ago. Just a short ways up Little Cottonwood Canyon, Fremont pictographs can be found, depicting hunters, who took advantage of the bountiful fauna that is still present in the canyons today. The … [Read more...]

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