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 ...

Being careful when using fireworks is always applicable (as discussed in last week's Living section) — but the only way to eliminate the risks is to not use them at all. This year the dry conditions and fire risks have resulted in sweeping bans on fireworks across Utah. It's just too ...

We watched the weather for this ride. The chance of rain was running between 30 and 60 percent, and in my backcountry experience, the chances increase at higher altitudes. I was more concerned about the other riders in our group, because I am protected from the elements in my Polaris ...

I biasedly believe America is the best country on Earth. It's the friendliest, most generous, least corrupt, and most disproportionally beautiful country I've ever visited. But there are a lot of things other countries do even better that we would do well to adopt. Let me count the ways: 1. ...

There is an irresistible thrill in making something explode. Every year around holidays like the Fourth of July, Utahns embrace that thrill by spending millions of dollars on fireworks. And Utahns certainly aren't alone. The American Pyrotechnics Association projected that Americans ...

Travel has a funny way of teaching us something new about familiar places. For years, my family and I have chased memorable experiences across states, countries, and continents. We've slept in beach resorts, mountain cabins, and skyscraping hotels. Yet one of our most enjoyable recent getaways ...

The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week: 1. America's Freedom Festival Various times and locations throughout the week This event is one of the highlights of the year in Utah Valley annually, but had added ...

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week: CENTRAL Provo June 27 2026 Freedom Festival Children's Parade, Provo Veterans Memorial Park, 10:30 a.m. (freedomfestival.org) Absolute Adele with Jennifer Cella, Covey Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. ...

The White River Loop is one of 15 trails featured in the 2026 Ride Utah Challenge, sponsored by Young Powersports and mylocalutah.com. These Northern Utah trails are detailed in a booklet available at any Young Powersports dealer and at the offices of mylocalutah.com at 80 E. Antelope Drive ...

We started with one plan for a ride on the Shoshone ATV Trail System. It was a route that we took two years ago from Black Smith’s Fork to Garden City. Who are we? My grandson, Mark, and his wife, Charlotta, and my wife, Gayle. That was an adventure – a storm broke on our way back, and ...