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Utah Valley Living: Places to go, things to do (Aug. 29-Sept. 6)

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week (visit the listed website for more information): CENTRAL Provo Aug. 29 Brotherhood the Cinematic Musical: The Love Your Neighbor Tour, Covey Center for the Arts, 7 p.m. (covey.provo.gov) 2026 Provo ...

Utah Valley Living: 3 events to check out this week (Aug. 29-Sept. 6)

The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week: 1. Payson's Golden Onion Days 2026 Various venues, Payson, Sept. 3-7, all day It's not time to wrap up the annual city celebrations just yet as Payson is gearing up for Golden ...

Get Out There: Forget 5-star dining: Why foreign grocery stores are awesome

I don’t believe in traveling like locals. If I did that, I’d commute to work on vacation, stay-in most nights, and probably look at my phone as much as I do at home. Who wants that? But there are several things locals get right about their own communities—food chief among them.  For ...

Garden Help Desk: Three tough, beautiful perennials for the water-wise garden

Water-wise gardening doesn't mean sacrificing beauty or interest in the landscape. In fact, many of the toughest perennials are also among the most eye-catching. Once established, the right plants can thrive in Utah's hot, dry summers, providing colorful blooms, attracting pollinators and ...

ATV Adventures: Riding ATV trails near Mount Elizabeth in Summit County

I love learning about trails I haven’t ridden. I got a call from a riding buddy, Terry Maxfield in Morgan, who has a friend who offered to take him on a favorite trail near the East Fork Campground in Summit County, and he invited me to come along. When my wife agreed to go with me, it was ...

Utah Valley Living: 3 events to check out this week (Aug. 22-30)

The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week: 1. WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Covey Center for the Arts, Provo, Aug. 27-28, 7:30 p.m. Fans of improvisation won't want to miss the opportunity to see some of the best in the business ...

Utah Valley Living: Places to go, things to do (Aug. 22-30)

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week (visit the listed website for more information): Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week: CENTRAL Provo Aug. 22 Miss Provo & Miss Liberty Belle ...

Riding trails in Ouray, Colorado – An NUATV club adventure

I recently wrote an article about the success of the NUATV Riding Club, whose membership has grown significantly. One reason the club is so successful is that many people volunteer to lead rides. The club has a vast pool of trail knowledge among its members and a program that makes it easy to ...

Get Out There: After 25 years, the Grand America Hotel still enriches Utah

I’ve stayed at The Grand America hotel nearly a dozen times over the years, and I have a confession: it still gets me. I walk through the front doors, step into that magnificent lobby, and for a brief moment I feel richer than I actually am.  Maybe it’s the Italian marble underfoot. Maybe ...