Utah
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A guide to rock hunting in Utah
Trilobites, geodes, and septarian nodules—Utah boasts some of the weirdest and coolest rocks on the planet. Here’s a quick guide on how to find them.
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8 family-friendly hikes in Utah (+ nearby restaurants to hit up after)
From the red rock arches of Moab to the fossil trail in Vernal’s dinosaur country, Utah is full of easy, fun hikes for families.
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The legendary treasures of Utah (and where people have hunted them)
The mountains of Utah are filled with rumors of hidden treasures. Read on to hear about them, and the hunts that have attempted to find them.
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Hiking groups, book clubs, and other social meetups worth joining in Salt Lake City
If you’re looking for people to hike with, read with, sketch with, or even to paint taco holders with, look no further than these Salt Lake City-based social meetup groups.
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The top 8 speakeasies in Utah (and how to find them)
Despite jokes about finding a drink in Utah, it’s not like Prohibition never ended here—except in a fun way, with modern bars inspired by the speakeasies of the 1920s and 30s.
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8 waterfalls in Utah to cool off in this summer
TLC told us: Don’t go chasing waterfalls. We’ll make an exception for these waterfalls in Utah, which offer scenic hikes plus a chance to jump in the water and literally chill out.
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20 of the best free or low-cost activities for big families in Utah
Utah just might be the best place for big families to enjoy free or low-cost fun. Here is our full list of activities on a budget!
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Utah’s best swimming holes: 10 natural spots to beat the heat
Utah’s lakes, springs, creeks, waterfalls, and ponds offer summer plunge options beyond your local municipal swimming pool.
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6 of the best day trips from Salt Lake City
Whether you’re milking cows, exploring an underground world, or simply taking a scenic drive, your entire family will enjoy a day trip from the Crossroads of the West.
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7 things you might not know about Swig
Dirty soda went mainstream last year—you can even order a Dirty Dr. Pepper at McDonald’s. But this huge trend started with a small-town, family-run business called Swig.