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Beat the Heat at 7,000 ft

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By Jenny Willden

As summertime temps top 100°F in the Salt Lake Valley, locals look to escape the hot weather. Nearby Park City, where daytime temperatures average 11°F cooler than Salt Lake, is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. Despite its winter popularity, summers in Park City are spectacular and full of activities, concerts, festivals, farmer’s markets and much more.

Adventures in Pasco County

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Written by Jenny Willden

Visiting Florida's Other Magic Kingdom

Redefine vacation on a trip to Pasco County, Florida, where outdoor recreation, natural scenery and eco-conscious living happily collide for a trip guaranteed to make you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Just a 30-minute drive from Tampa, Pasco County seems far removed from big city living and offers a plethora of recreation opportunities: boating, fishing, kayaking, hiking, cycling and much more.

Make your first stop in Pasco the Port Richey/New Port Richey area, which sits on the gulf and is set in lush forestlands. The beautiful Pithlachascotee River (nicknamed Cotee) flows right through town. In the 1930s, this area was set to become America's movie production capital, and many stars of the time (Johnny Cash, Charlie Chaplin and Shirley Temple) owned luxury mansions along the river. But air conditioning had yet to be invented, and Florida's hot, humid summers ruined stage makeup, causing movie makers to abandon Florida for Southern California with its moderate climate to establish Hollywood.

Durango Bound

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Winter Adventures in Southwestern Colorado

Just a seven-hour drive from Salt Lake City (or less, depending on how closely you observe speed limits) is Durango, an old west town with modern-day charm. Established in 1881, Durango, Colorado is well known for its summer activities—mountain biking, river rafting, rock climbing and so much more. But fewer visit Durango in its slower season, winter. Don’t let this fool you, Durango is bustling with an array of exciting winter activities—dog sledding, skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeingjust to name a few. The town also hosts a wild winter festival, Snowdown, which features an annually changing theme, a parade, live music and a plethora of winter activities for adults and kids alike.

Fall Escape

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Fall Escape to Southern Utah

Are you getting restless for the snow to fly? Do you need something to distract your attention for a few days? Get out of the city for a weekend and head down to Southern Utah. Here is our pick for a great two-day vacation.

Stunning hiking, biking and relaxation await you in Brian Head. Tucked away in the heart of scenic southern Utah you will find this alpine oasis. With the highest base elevation in Utah, get your lungs ready for a serious workout. Shockingly beautiful Brian Head offers some of Utah’s best mountain biking and hiking. Although the lifts close for the summer on September 26, the trails are still accessible from the scenic Highway U-143, which wraps around the side of the mountain towards Cedar Breaks National Monument.