UTAH

A Matter of Geological Consent

Written by Darby Doyle

7 minute read

A billion years of geological history surrounds Salt Lake City, where a modern landscape reflects ancient constraints.

Across a Snow-Covered Desert

Written by Matcha

Follow this itinerary for a week-long winter road trip across the snow-covered desert of Southeastern Utah.

Art Deco in Motion: Ogden’s Creative Remodel

Written by Maria Milligan

6 minute read

Visitors looking for Art Deco architecture and art often travel to New York, Chicago or Los Angeles. But the Intermountain West has preserved what may be Art Deco’s best-hidden gem: Ogden, Utah.

Artisan Cheese in Red Rock Country

Written by Darby Doyle

8 minute read

Two decades ago, Randy Ramsley traded his Dockers-and-tie city job for a 50 acre plot of land that he called a “Garden of Weedin” and the dream of establishing a sustainable farmstead. Now travelers from all over the globe know the small market and counter-service restaurant at Mesa Farm as a refreshing “must-do” respite seemingly plunked in the middle of nowhere on Highway 24 east of Capitol Reef National Park.

At 50, the Spiral Jetty, Utah’s Most Iconic Land Art Sculpture, Keeps Drawing a Crowd

Written by Elaine Jarvik

7 minute read

In April 1970, it took six days, 625 man-hours, 292 truck-hours, $9,000, and 6,500 tons of basalt, limestone and mud for Robert Smithson to construct the Spiral Jetty. His work still stands today. Visit and be inspired by this iconic piece of Utah's land art.

Craft Chocolate Capital of America: Utah's Culture of Cacao

Written by Darby Doyle

8 minute read

The craft chocolate scene in Utah is a wonder within itself. Join one of Matt Caputo’s chocolate classes to increase your appreciation and chocolate knowledge.

Gravity and Water: Mark Making in a Winter’s Desert with Anne Kaferle

Written by Brinley Froelich

3 minute read

Finding Helper at a time when she “needed it the most,” landscape artist Anne Kaferle has put down roots in Utah, thanks to plein-air painting and the healing power of time alone in the landscape.

Harnessing Passion: The Arctic Rescue Sled Dog Team

Written by Sara Hobbs

Maren and Racer Gibson of All Seasons Adventures in Park City, Utah rescue "unadoptable" Huskies and Malamutes. The dogs participate in a dog sledding operation to help find their purpose. Book a dog sled tour with the pups and witness their story as they pull your sled through the area's snow blanketed open spaces.

Llama Trekking Through Canyon Country

Written by Ryan Salm

6 minute read

Reconnect with yourself, history and Utah's landscape on a guided llama trek through canyon country.

Locals Know Why Ski School is Cool

Written by Paula Colman

Ski school is not remedial or punitive — just the opposite. It is designed to take you to the next level: to get you on more-challenging runs or, especially in Utah, into the powder or backcountry.

Permit of Solitude

Written by Visit Utah

6 minute read

Watch this video of a guided experience canyoneering in the remote Robbers Roost. Find a guide to take you canyoneering in Utah.

Powder Pups to the Rescue

Written by Austen Diamond

5 minute read

Avalanche rescue dogs are an integral part of the Solitude Mountain Resort Ski Patrol. Visit the resort to meet our team and learn more about avalanche safety.

Robert Redford Sets the Sundance Scene

Written by Rosie Serago

6 minute read

Watch the story behind Robert Redford's founding of Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah, and learn what makes this Provo ski resort stand out.

Salt Lake's Tattoo Scene: Inclusivity is the New Frontier

Written by Stephanie Doktor

Traveling for tattoos is second nature for those seeking the perfect piece. Keep Salt Lake, the Crossroads of the West in mind when planning your next piece.

The Story of Utah Women Flyfishers

Written by Brett Prettyman

4 minute read

Get to know Heidi Lewis, founder of Utah Women Flyfishers. More than 300 women meet monthly to tie flies, practice casting at the park, plan trips and more.

Turning Carbon Into Culture

Written by Andrew Dash Gillman

10 minute read

Helper, UT has a future, and it is one built by the community, through hard work, love for place and a touch of serendipity.

Wellness in the National Parks

Written by Tiffini Porter

5 minute read

Put your health on the itinerary with easy-to-follow tips to help you care for your body, mind and spirit while exploring in and around Utah’s national parks.

What Hasn’t Been Found

Written by Rosie Serago

9 minute read

Heritage, families and legends converge along the historic Pony Express route in Utah's West Desert.

While You Were Sleeping

Written by Austen Diamond

4 minute read

Ever wonder why the snow is so perfect for the morning’s first runs? Take a peek into the life of a ski slope groomer at Snowbasin resort and learn all about it!