UTAH

Utah After Dark

Written By Kim Heys

When the sun goes down in Utah, a celestial show is about to begin.

Where to Eat and Drink in St. George

Written By Elainna Ciaramella

6 minute read

As you explore St. George and Greater Zion seeking excellent food, coffee and drinks, you’ll want to add these top restaurants to your list.

Digging Salt Lake City for 48 Hours

Written By Crai Bower

Looking for fun things to do in Salt Lake City? Check out our 48-hour guide to get the scoop on the most popular and under-the-radar attractions.

Family Adventure in Bryce Canyon Country

Written By India Tate

6 minute read

A family-friendly itinerary from Bryce Canyon National Park to Kanab, with hikes for kids, local eats and unbeatable sunset locations.

Soaring, Utah Style

Written By Ben White

4 minute read

Utah offers the Greatest Snow On Earth® — and also some of the most soarable skies. In-between powder days, give your ski legs a break and explore flight at the state’s historic and unique Point of the Mountain Flight Park.

An Insider's Guide to Hiking in the Tushars

Written By Matcha

4 minute read

One of Utah’s best-kept hiking secrets, the Tushar Mountains deliver sun-dappled trails, wildflower-sprinkled meadows, shaggy mountain goats and forever views from rocky summits. Check out these six choice Tushar trails and make plans to discover Utah’s third-highest mountain range.

At Lagoon, a Utah-grown Amusement Park where the Fun Never Ends

Written By Heather May

8 minute read

As the Farmington park marks the 100th-anniversary of its wooden roller coaster, Lagoon continues to attract crowds with its nostalgic rides and novel thrills.

Nourished by the Land: A Shoshone Perspective

Written By James Goldberg

5 minute read

Darren Parry learned from his grandmother about the plants, places and worldview that sustained their Shoshone ancestors.

Red Acres Is the Place for Me

Written By Austen Diamond

3 minute read

Summer activities at Cedar City's Red Acre Farm offer a flavor of what this sustainable farm is all about — a weekly al fresco lunch, a monthly breakfast and gourmet farm-to-fork fundraising feasts in the fields.

Why You Should Ditch I-15 on Your Way to Zion

Written By Melissa McGibbon

6 minute read

If you’re not in a rush to get to Zion National Park from Northern Utah, consider taking a long, meandering route that features historic sites, adventure breaks and out-of-this-world scenery. Hop off I-15 and take Highway 89 and four nearby scenic byways to see and do as much as you possibly can on your way to Zion.

Off the Eaten Path: Dining Between the Mighty Five

Written By Paula Colman

6 minute read

Whether you’re visiting a single Utah national park or all five, take time to explore and enjoy the local food on the spectacular routes between the parks.

Hike + Dine: Ogden

Written By Mitchell Reber

4 minute read

Head north of Salt Lake City for trails and ales. Enjoy these 6 Ogden hikes, followed by their complementary restaurants tied to a booming dining scene.

Following the Stars

An award-winning photographer turns his lens on Utah's spectacular dark skies.

How to Stargaze in Utah

Written By Whitney Childers

7 minute read

Tips on what to pack and when and where to go stargazing in Utah.

Arrive by Train

Written By Tim Sullivan

15 minute read

Follow author Tim Sullivan and his eight-year-old daughter as they travel by train, bus and bike on a "pilgrimage" to Golden Spike National Historic Site.

How to Poop in the Outdoors

Written By Melissa Fields

4 minute read

Before heading off on that multi-day backpack, river or rock climbing trip, set aside your squeamishness and think about a responsible plan for when nature inevitably calls.

Basecamp Beaver: A Comprehensive Guide to Off-Roading Utah’s Paiute Trail

Written By Matcha

5 minute read

One of Utah’s top off-roading destinations, the Paiute Trail offers stellar views, towering mountains, alpine forests and spectacular routes for any kind of ATV enthusiast. There are many ways to hit the trail and from Beaver off I-15 you’ll find one of the best.

State Park Stargazing: Interacting With the Galaxy in Real Time

Written By Whitney Childers

4 minute read

Northern Utah's Camp Floyd State Park offers more than history to those who stick around after dark. With intense dark skies blanketing the atmosphere, stargazers of all ages gather to interact with the galaxy above.

In Search of the Yellowstone Cutthroat

Written By Sandra Salvas

7 minute read

Fishing for what counts in Utah’s remote Raft River Mountains.

How to Find a Guided Outdoors Experience

Written By Arianna Rees

6 minute read

You might not be a pro climber, camper or explorer, but Utah’s diverse collection of outdoor guides has all of the expertise you need to have an adventure worth getting stoked about.

‘We Are All Great Salt Lake’: A Biologist Explains the Lake’s Mysteries

Written By Brett Prettyman

7 minute read

A career studying one of the most unique ecosystems in the world might be smelly, but Jaimi Butler wouldn’t trade her time on Great Salt Lake for anything.

How to Visit Rock Imagery Sites Like an Archaeologist

Written By Elizabeth Hora

There are untold thousands of rock imagery sites across Utah, and hundreds of thousands of archaeological sites of every stripe. Learn how to explore these sites with the respect and deference they deserve.

Adaptive Cycling in Colorful Cache Valley

Written By Bob Wassom

Bob Wassom revisits his roots using adaptive cycling on an e-trike, through Cache Valley, Utah; a ride full of color, variety, scenery and history.

Hoop by Hoop with Patrick Willie

Written By Ellen Fagg Weist

5 minute read

A Navajo storyteller found his purpose in hoop dancing. Now he’s using social media videos to amplify the Native voices of a younger generation.

Filmed in Utah: 7 Itineraries Through Hollywood's Most Iconic Settings

Written By Visit Utah

Whether hitting the Sundance Film Festival in Park City and Salt Lake City in January or visiting Utah throughout the year, you’ll find yourself near some Utah’s most iconic and most filmed places.