I don’t usually choose to ride in the sand – I prefer mountain trails — but I have friends who can’t imagine that I don’t know how to get to where they want to go. So, I relent and try to maintain that image. It has gotten me in trouble before, but the redeeming part is that people ...

“I do not want to leave this place,” I scribbled in my journal the night we flew home. I meant it. Rio de Janeiro has that effect on you. It’s not just the raw natural beauty—though the cinematic rainforest mountains kissing golden beaches is enough to leave you gobsmacked. It’s the ...

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week: CENTRAL Provo Nov. 29 Healer Live Nativity and Christmas Market, Aptive, 6-9 p.m. (Nov. 29-Dec. 23, thehealernativity.org) Them Also I Must Bring- Brandon Gonzales, The Compass Gallery, noon-8 p.m. ...

Tis the season of spending. The National Retail Federation predicts 2025 will be the first $1 trillion holiday shopping season — up roughly 4% from an estimated $976 billion in 2024 — which means most people will be making a lot more purchases in the coming weeks. But while it may be ...

How do I know a poinsettia is a “good” one and how can I get it home without ruining it? Choose a plant with sturdy branches, dark green leaves and young flower buds that haven’t opened. The flower buds are the little green and yellow structures in the center of the colored bracts ...

There’s something about the holidays that makes us pause. Maybe it’s the smell of pine needles, the sound of laughter from another room or the sight of old family photos sitting on the mantel. It’s a time when life seems to slow down just enough for us to look around and take stock — of ...

This year, step away from online shopping and into the holiday magic at University Place shopping center in Orem, where Santa, dazzling lights and festive fun will be ongoing throughout December. “We’ve packed the season with events so a trip to the mall becomes more than shopping — it ...

Skiing is awesome, no question. Few things match the thrill of gliding down snow-covered mountains surrounded by pine trees and powdery silence. But let’s be honest: The business of skiing has gotten ... well, a little off-putting. Thanks to mega passes and corporate consolidation, over half ...

Is the world ready for an all-electric UTV (e-UTV)? The complex answer is yes and no. While the technology is still developing and widespread viability has a long way to go for some large-scale applications, many see the clear potential and are willing to adopt smaller electric machines. e-UTV ...

The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week: 1. 2025 Spanish Fork Christmas Gift and Craft Show Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, Nov. 28-29, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. For 46 years, one of the signs of the holiday season has been the annual ...