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Get Out There: Royal Treatment: Viking’s two-week British Isles cruise

Some cruises are about the ship. Others are about the destinations. The 15-day British Isles Explorer aboard Viking Saturn is unapologetically both. And that's precisely why it's one of No. 1-ranked Viking’s most popular itineraries, combining historic ports with dramatic scenery and ...

ATV Adventures: A family adventure on the Arapeen ATV Trail System: Day 2

I like knowing about the history of the country I am riding in, and there is a lot of history to enjoy in Sanpete County. While Ephraim is the largest city in the county, Manti is the County Seat. Ephraim is the geologic center of the state, and also of Sanpete County. Early residents were ...

Utah Valley Living: Places to go, things to do (July 25- Aug. 2)

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week: CENTRAL Provo July 25 Midland in Concert, Sundance Resort, 8 p.m. (sundanceresort.com) Back By Sundown, Yarrow, Junk Drawer, Cool/Hat, Velour, 7:30 p.m. (24tix.com) 2026 Provo Farmer's Market, ...

State officials want you to wear your life jacket

Utah is joining other states like Texas and Florida this summer, telling boaters, paddleboarders and anyone else heading to a lake or river to wear their life jackets in case something goes wrong. But a state official said Thursday their message doesn’t seem to be getting through. “When ...

Utah Valley Living: 3 events to check out this week (July 25-Aug. 2)

The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week: 1. 2026 Utah County Fair and Rodeo Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, July 27-Aug. 1, all day Years of work culminate in the annual county fair where there is an amazing collection of ...

Get Out There: Have fun. Be kind. Don’t die.

I’ve spent the better part of two decades crisscrossing this beautiful, better than ever globe we call home. I’ve been asked a thousand versions of the same question: “Blake, what’s the best trip advice?” People expect me to talk about credit card points, hidden villas, or the best ...

Head out on the highway: Creating memories through family road trips

I really didn’t see this day coming. I am writing this while on a road trip with my wife, Gayle. We have been road tripping since our marriage in 1969. My family lives in Oklahoma, and hers in Utah. The next year, we were on the road to see my family after our first child was born. We ...

Utah Valley Living: Places to go, things to do (July 11-19)

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week: CENTRAL Provo July 11 The Seagull, by Anton Chekhov, Covey Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. (renaissancenow.com/) 2026 Provo Farmer's Market, Pioneer Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ...

Get Out There: Locals love the Eiffel Tower; you will too

Every popular tourist attraction eventually develops a backlash. The more famous the landmark, the more likely you'll hear someone call it overrated. The Eiffel Tower is no exception. Critics complain about the crowds, the long lines, and the souvenir vendors. Some visitors even leave Paris ...