Wildfires are affecting some of the ATV trails we love to ride in Utah again. This is the third consecutive year that a major fire has impacted Marysvale. This year, the Cottonwood fire is affecting both Marysvale and Beaver. At this writing, the Cottonwood fire is burning directly east of ...
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 ...
The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week: 1. Payson Scottish Festival 2026 Memorial Park, Payson, July 11, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Celebrate the highlands at the annual Scottish Festival in Payson, including traditional music ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Launching an artificial intelligence tool to take notes and summarize important information from a virtual meeting can be alluring. Seconds after one of the agents attends an hour-long video conference, it can deliver a recap of key points and outline a to-do list for all the ...
BOSTON (AP) — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In ...
One of my favorite groups of perennials is the mint family. Many species offer wonderful fragrances and beautiful flowers and attract beneficial insects, including pollinators. Even better, most are quite waterwise, making them excellent choices for Utah landscapes. Among the many mint ...
They may arrive at the same destination, but two passengers on the same flight can have strikingly different travel experiences. One traveler breezes through a priority security lane and heads straight to an invite-only lounge for craft cocktails and a chef-prepared meal before boarding ...
Conventional wisdom says vegetable gardens need full sun, but a productive garden doesn’t always require the recommended six to eight hours of direct sunlight. If fences, trees or your house cast shade on your soil, growing vegetables won’t be out of reach if you stick to plants that are ...
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 ...
