Cliché holiday movies, slightly overly spiked eggnog in hand, hints of pine and cinnamon wafting in the air. That time of the year when twinkle lights fill the streets and all of Northern Utah somehow resembles a fantastical North Pole. It’s enchanting. But what does that really mean for us this
Pandemic, earthquake, windstorm, state of emergency, presidential election...turkey? Thanksgiving will look a little different in Salt Lake City this year as the unpredictable trend of 2020 continues. Before you dismiss Thanksgiving and grudgingly try to answer the question, “What are you thankful
While we are known as one of “America’s Best Ski Towns,” our area is more than its slopes. You don’t have to ski or snowboard to enjoy Park City. In fact, we have plenty of fun and engaging year-round activities for non-skiers to enjoy beyond the slopes. As the local authority on our region’s
Located between the breathtaking Great Salt Lake and the snow-capped Wasatch Mountains, just north of Salt Lake City, Davis County is ideally situated for winter fun. From skiing, snowmobiling and wildlife watching on Antelope Island to ice skating, indoor fun centers and a thriving arts community,
A creative fusion of dining, entertainment, community-driven events, urban living, and inspired office spaces, The Gateway is Salt Lake City’s downtown destination that is unlike any other. With direct access to public transit, it serves up a one-of-a-kind blend of unique retail, hip nightlife, a
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum is an interactive, hands-on discovery center conveniently located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City at the Gateway Center. The museum offers 60,000 square feet of newly revitalized interactive exhibit space, along with enriching and engaging programs for the
Frequent travelers may be wondering if planning a trip this year is even possible due to COVID-19. It may seem completely out of the question. Luckily, travelling is absolutely still an option; as long as it’s done right. If you choose to travel, make sure you have a “Safecation” by following the
Salt Lake is a beautiful destination for scenic drives AND autumn colors. Put the two together and POW - magic. It's a place known for gorgeous outdoor vistas and many of them can be seen from the comfort and safety of your car. And if you come for the views, Salt Lake is making it easier to enjoy a
If you’re like most people, you’ve had a travel dream (or two) crushed by COVID-19 this summer. You may be giving up hope of traveling at all before the year ends. However, the idea that planning a trip is unsafe and completely impossible is just a misconception. Travel isn’t only possible; you can
Seven creeks run through the Salt Lake valley that you’ve never seen—because they are hidden underground. Named after the canyons from which they hail—Red Butte, Mill, City, Emigration, Parley’s, Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood—these invisible streams traverse unseen through suburban streets and
In the age of coronavirus, we all need to do our part to wear masks, wash our hands, and especially avoid large crowds. With this in mind, we have rounded up some highlights of queer and queer adjacent things to do while social distancing. Support Queer Restaurants Experience Music and Art Check Out
We’ll say it right here: 2020 has disrupted most norms. But we’d argue that love still conquers all, because date nights are still possible around Salt Lake. All you have to do is know where to look. So grab your main squeeze—or someone you’d like to become your main squeeze—and explore your
We’ll just go ahead and say it: 2020 is a funky year for doing anything at all, including finding safe, enjoyable ways to get outside the house. But, fortunately, there are a number of outdoor places well worth the visit around Salt Lake. Most of these destinations require masks, particularly if
In 2009, the first Craft Lake City DIY Festival launched with the mission to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. Craft Lake City does this by showcasing locals with exceptional technical skill and promoting regional spending through creative commerce in Utah. Eleven years later, craft fairs and farmers’ markets are now as “Salt Lake City” as mountain views or our collective worker-bee spirit. This year, The 12th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival will bring us together to celebrate the do-it-yourself (DIY) mentality, even with the challenges presented by COVID-19, says Angela H. Brown, Executive Director of Craft Lake City. Although 2020’s Festival will be hosted in a virtual reality environment, the format has been designed so you can still interact with 150-plus craftspeople, makers and engineers who craft with technology, create innovative household products and decorative objects. Attendees, volunteers and exhibitors will communicate inside the platform using digital avatars to represent themselves and talk using their computer microphones or headsets. Here, three of these local artists discuss their wares and participation in the Virtual DIY Festival.
Pioneer Day (and its heathen spinoff, Pie & Beer Day) is a uniquely Utah holiday celebrated on July 24th of each year to celebrate the arrival of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake valley. Of course, even the most visionary of pioneers couldn’t imagine their commemorative holiday would be
A sentiment you’ve undoubtedly heard about Salt Lake is its close proximity to outdoor activities. Usually, when Salt Lakers invoke this, they mean to gesture toward the many opportunities for rigorous sport or immersion in the outdoors. It’s certainly true that a little ways from downtown, you can
Though Salt Lake and Utah might be more widely known for the conservative, LDS element of its identity, such a brushstroke paints over a vibrant, thriving counterculture that has helped define the Salt Lake metro area for decades. One facet of this overlooked area comes in the form of Utah Film
Fast track flow trails, stunning views, hiking trails for every type of adventurer, and more are just waiting to be discovered in Cedar City's backyard. A hot spot for outdoor recreation, Cedar City is within a day’s trip of travel from Salt Lake, and is home to a wide range of opportunities to
Summer is finally here, and we know if you’re anything like us, you have been itching to get outside. The last several months have been tough staying cooped up at home. While we still need to keep guidelines in mind, there are ways to safely get back outdoors and make the most of the summer ahead!
The days of COVID-19 are upon us. With the highly contagious disease spreading, we’re encountering the toilet paper apocalypse and the need to stay home all day everyday. So it’s pretty easy to gravitate towards the Ben & Jerry’s, a family size bag of Doritos, and do absolutely nothing on the
