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This story is sponsored by Maverik There are a lot of fun things to do in the summer. But, as the temperatures burn hotter than your teenage love for Justin Timberlake, ski resorts might be the last thing on your mind for outdoor fun. Well, señorita, think again. Many of Utahs world-class resorts seamlessly transition from powdery bliss to singletrack nirvana every year — in the same unfair way that the frontman of the 1990s most popular boy band can seamlessly transition to solo superstardo...

SALT LAKE CITY — Its stifling hot. The kids are restless. You want to get out and do something memorable, but the only thing that comes to mind is a trip to Costco so you can enjoy the air conditioning and celebrate the return of free samples. The only problem is that youve already been to Costco three times this week. Here are seven ideas for family activities in the coming months. World-class stargazing: Cedar Breaks National Monument Not only will Cedar Breaks wow your family during daylig...

1 The attraction: Acadia national park, Maine (3.5m annual visits) The alternative: Voyageurs national park, Minnesota (237,000 visits) Location: Northern Minnesota, on the Canadian border Best place to stay: Camping near Kabetogama lake, for the incredible quiet Best entry point: Start paddling from Ash river visitor center When you think of stunning waterscapes, places like Acadia national park in Maine and Olympic national park in Washington...

Heres how construction could impact your visit to southern Utahs Cedar Breaks National Monument.

The demand for gas increases as Americans are itching to get out on the road this weekend for Memorial Day, leaving high gas prices.

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Woman killed in Taylorsville house fire Saturday morning A neighbor caught the smoke and flames from a house fire on camera Saturday morning in Taylorsville, Utah. The fire claimed the life of a woman in her 60s. By: Jonah Napoli and last updated 2021-03-13 20:08:22-05 TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — One person is dead following a house fire in Taylorsville Saturday morning. Crews were dispatched just before 9 a.m. on reports of heavy smoke and visible flames coming from the residence...

CEDAR CITY — Cedar Breaks National Monument, which received an uptick in visitation in 2020, will soon have a new visitor contact station. Park officials and Gov. Spencer Cox announced Monday that a new center will help the park expand its open season. The new facility will include interpretive exhibits, a dark sky base camp and a park bookstore. There will be wildflower programs and new field classes will also be available at the centers. Project officials said they believe it will provide a...

... St. George, Utah is a good jumping off point for visiting the states various famed parks; its also just 10 minutes from Snow Canyon State Park, which offers perfectly epic hikes and views without the crowds. (Photo by Anelale Nájera on Unsplash) Just You and Utah: Two Destinations With all the Views, Minus the Crowds By Nov 11, 2020 Utah is high on the list for nature-loving getaways from the Bay Area. Home to "The Mighty Five"—The Grand Canyon plus Zion, Bryc...

Why the Kane County water district is building a golf course Critics fear it may be part of a plan to pursue water from the Lake Powell pipeline. (Scott Sommerdorf | Tribune file photo) This July 14, 2016, file photo shows then state Rep. Mike Noel, R-Kanab, watching Interior Secretary Sally Jewell as she speaks at a public meeting with San Juan County Commissioners in Monticello. The Kane County water district that Noel heads is proposing to get into the business of golf, and Noel says recr...