Experiencing Utah’s Past—Outdoors
Adventuring Through Time In its thousands of years of human occupation, Utah’s story has centered on the changing, but always intimate, relationship between its places and its people. From the mysterious stone dwellings of the Ancient Puebloan culture to the…
Are Chairlifts Cheating?
A Mountain Biking Perspective Late July—the mercury has topped 105 in the Salt Lake Valley, and Park City is nearly pushing triple digits as the heat wave continues to blanket the west. But I really want to ride my bike.…
From the Editor – Late Summer 2019
From the Editor Growing up, camp was the highlight of my summer vacation. I first fell in love with Utah’s outdoors on hikes in the Uinta Mountains at Mill Hollow and Camp Roger. As an adult, summer camp’s just a…
7 Sundance Summer Adventures Worth Visiting For
A Guide to Exploring Sundance in the Summer Sundance: It’s a name often associated with film festivals and skiing, but the well-kept secret of the summer side of Sundance Mountain Resort is finally getting out. If you don’t go before…
Start Swimming, Get Fit for the Outdoors
Add Swimming to Get Fitter Faster Loving the outdoors usually goes hand in hand with leading an active and healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re passionate about hiking, climbing, running, swimming, or cycling, your desire to be outside forces you to maintain…
Be Bear Aware: Utah Bear Sightings on the Rise
Utah Bear Population Active This Summer Photos and article provided by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Utah’s bears are out and active, and the number of bears reported getting into garbage and food this month has doubled from last July.…
Hops on the Hill Returns to Stein Eriksen Lodge
Hops on the Hill Returns to Stein Eriksen Lodge for Summer 2019 Tuesday is the new Friday at Deer Valley. Hops on the Hill is Stein Eriksen Lodge’s popular craft beer tasting, food, and free concert event that’s returning for…
Paddleboarding Paradise
7 Unexpected Places to Visit this Summer Paddleboarding is booming, and with its ease of entry and accessibility, it’s no wonder why. While landlocked Utah may not seem like a paddleboarding mecca, it’s the perfect place to learn or improve…
Paddling the Arkansas, Rowing Cataract
Rowin’ on the River: Paddling the Arkansas, Rowing Cataract If you’re not out there running the rivers this season, what are you even doing with your life? The mucho grande snowpack from one of the snowiest ever seasons in the…
Undiscovered Summer Destinations
Weekend Alternatives in Northern Utah and Idaho During summer, when Utah’s national parks get overcrowded, those in the know head north to some of Utah and Idaho’s best hidden gems. It’s a great opportunity to explore amazing places that you…
California Dreamin’: An Inland Road Trip Adventure
Road Tripping Through Inland California California: the land of beaches, palm trees, and Hollywood stars. Or is it? Instead of your typical California coastal drive, this road trip takes you to the state’s inland hotspots, passing through small towns in…
Road Trip Essentials
28 Gear Picks for Summer Trips By Melissa McGibbon & Jenny Willden Whether you’re hitting the road or headed to a local campground, check out our favorite summer gear to better your next adventure. SealLine Blocker Compression Dry Sack Have…