You think you know Utah? You certainly know our famous ski resorts, red rocks and "Mighty Five" National Parks. But do you know about our secret wonders, hidden gems, cosmic nights and Martian landscapes hiding in plain sight sometimes, the very ones millions of people travel halfway around ...
Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week:
Central
Provo
July 19
2025 Provo Farmer's Market, Pioneer Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (July 19-Oct. 25 [Saturdays], provofarmersmarket.com)
The Wizard of Oz, Sundance Resort, 7 p.m. (July ...
The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Water Lantern Festival
Knoll Park, Salem, July19, 6 p.m.
Salem hosts a festival that organizers say is "an incredible experience where you, your friends, and your family ...
After more than a decade exploring every continent, I’ve learned a thing or two about traveling smarter, not harder. That is, proven travel hacks that actually save time, money, and make long distance adventures smoother, lighter, and more enjoyable. More than just social media fluff, here ...
The Ride to Paradise is near Vernal, Utah.
I know, you thought Paradise is where your cabin is in the mountains, or where you go for that annual family vacation, or that favorite fishing spot you dream about when you should be working. However, it isn’t Paradise unless it has a sign that ...
When Shauna Mecham took her new job with the Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) eight years ago, her predecessor encouraged her to get on her bike and take a ride.
So Mecham put her 3-month old child in a bike trailer and started riding on various trails around the Utah ...
This marks the 33rd anniversary of the San Juan ATV Safari. This jamboree has been showcasing the beautiful country contained in this southeastern county of Utah for 32 years and is one of the oldest and smoothest-running jamborees in the state. The 18 trails on the San Juan Safari are ...
Many years ago, National Geographic published a list of the “10 best day hikes in the world.” Two of those hikes are found in America. Both of them are in Utah. And would you believe it, both are within two miles of each other in a single National Park — the one Utahns call “Zi-In,” ...
I spent a day behind the wheel of a 2024 Polaris RZR Pro XP Ultimate in the Uinta Mountains above Whitney Reservoir — man, what a ride! The Pro XP is available in six models — Sport, Premium and Ultimate in two- and four-seat configurations. Nick Faulkner with Young Powersports provided a ...
"Is standing up scary?"
A young paddleboarder asked me that question as he sat on his board and I paddled past him at Tibble Fork Reservoir in June.
My response?
"It's easier than you think."
It has been almost exactly 13 years since I was introduced to stand-up paddleboarding (an ...