Sports In Utah - Utah Adventurer

On the green: Fox Hollow Golf Course in American Fork

Fox Hollow Golf Club - formerly known as Tri-City Golf Course - is a 7,189-yard par 72 public course located in American Fork. The course was designed by Joe Williams. The central location of the course and proximity to I-15 make the course accessible from near anywhere in central and nor…

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Spanish Oaks Golf Course great for all levels

Spanish Oaks Golf Course is a 6,358-yard, par 72 course designed by 1970 Master's Champion and Utah resident Billy Casper. The course is tucked up against the south wall of Spanish Fork Canyon with the front nine nestled down into the riverwoods while the back nine moves across the street…

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The Ranches Golf Course both challenging and enjoyable

The Ranches Golf Course in Eagle Mountain provides one of the most challenging and unique golf experiences in Utah County because of the high fescue grass that lines most of the course; and because of the winds that can swirl throughout the course. The course makes its way through several…

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Hobble Creek Golf Course, Springville

Hobble Creek Golf Course in Springville provides an atmosphere like none other in Utah County golf. Situated in a tree-lined habitat in Hobble Creek canyon, the golf course offers scenic views of the canyon, has a stream that meanders through the course and is always in very good condition.

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The way of the cowboy

Shooting 24 rounds from a weapon in 13 seconds doesn't sound too challenging in this day and age. Shooting 24 rounds from four weapons in 13 seconds may be a little more difficult.

May 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Learning to cross-country ski in Millcreek Canyon

During this last month I learned to cross-country ski and in the process investigated local areas to practice the new sport. With the help of a local enthusiast for the sport and a friend, I discovered Millcreek Canyon.

Mar 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Ready for 'The Run'fi

It has powder, it has trees, it has a terrain park, it is free, it is fun. It is in Fairview and it is called "The Run." I know what you are thinking. He just used Fairview and fun in the same sentence! But, yes, it is true. I would have thought that, too, if I had not experienced "The Ru…

Jan 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Getting the golf swing of things at the Homestead Resort's golf course

There's an urban legend that the origin of "golf" came from the name Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden. Well gentlemen, the 21st century is here and my golf skills on the course proved that the urban legend is no more. In fact, for my first time golfing, Jeremy Roberts, the Homestead Resort…

Jul 17, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Ride 'em, Cowboy: It's rodeo time

For some, summer means boats and water skiing, but for me, summer is rodeo season. I'm not a cowgirl by any stretch of the imagination, but I do love cheering on the girls barrel racing, my favorite event, and find it picturesque to watch the rows of cowboys sitting …

Jun 06, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Snowboarding on Memorial Day weekend

Last year on Memorial Day weekend I was in the middle of the lake soaking up the rays - and this year what did I dofi I hit up the slopes at Snowbird with my husband, Jimmy. It went from barbecues, boats, and bathing suits to boards, bundling up, and bruises. My husband, a wake board expe…

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Q&A with skaters

Want to hear the word on the street about popular skate brands and diets for skatersfi Long boarder Cory Siebert and street skater Daniel Edwards filled me in on what's "cool." Q: How long have you been skating forfi

May 23, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Skateboarding: If I can 'stomp it' you can too

If I were to say "stomp it" the majority of Utahans would think I'm talking about squashing a bug; but to skaters "stomp it" means landing a trick with both feet on the board, confidence, and style. Having four younger brothers interested in skating I thought I'd head over to the local sk…

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From bogies to birdies

Spanish Oaks Golf Course has just recently found a way to make you a better golfer, it's called SkyCad…

May 16, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Local woman races for the Olympics

Arielle Martin has two BMX races left before she finds out if she will be competing at this summer's Olympics i…

May 16, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

At Homestead Resorts, you'll know how far away you are from success or trouble

Golfers who want to know their exact distance to the pin are in for a real treat this summer at Homest…

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Lehi teen angles for spot on U.S. BMX team for 2008 Summer Games

Roy and Leslie Topham traveled a thousand miles from Lehi to British Columbia to watch their 17-year-o…

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Gov. Huntsman's 30-year passion

It was immediately clear, after only speaking for a few moments, that Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. was a motocross junkie. He was hooked. We spoke about a variety of things over the course of our interview but even our discussion of his recent trek to watch the moon rise over Utah's red arches d…

May 16, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

The nuts and bolts of motocross

Screaming engines, flying dirt, and suddenly a motorcycle soaring through the air - that's the thrill of motocross. What could be seen as simply as maniacs on a track is really a technical sport for the whole family. Motocross can be broken down into three categories. Motocross is typical…

Apr 19, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Motocross: The latest family-friendly sport

What used to be a sport for so-called punks with earrings and tattoos, motocross races are now populated with RVs full of families. Moms, dads and kids - as young as 4 years old - are racing motorcycles in races across the country. What used to be a sport for so-called punks with earrings…

Apr 19, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Motocross and more at Miller Motorsports Park

To say that the park is a racetrack is an understatement. Larry H. Miller turned what was originally intended to be a $5 million personal playground for driving into a $100 million dollar state-of-the-art racing facility.

Apr 03, 2008 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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