The Utah Travel Guy
If you like learning, talking about, traveling, vacationing, visiting or even living in Utah, then you’ll probably like The Utah Travel Guy Blog.
If you don’t care about any of these things, you probably won’t.
The Utah Travel Guy blog keeps you updated about all things related to traveling in and visiting Utah.
And it ...
• will let you know when any new web pages or blog entries are added to Utah Travel Secrets.
• will tell you about new or previously unmentioned places to see or things to do.
• will let you know about some of the past additions to this blog you may have missed.
• will hopefully … at times … entertain you.
Utah is a great place to live in my opinion. But because it has one predominant religion and one dominant political party (although not quite so much as they used to be), it’s an easy target for some people … both inside and outside its borders … to take shots at.
I take my own when I see fit.
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Feb 13, 2026
The Best Places to Stay Near Zion National Park
Our picks for the best places to stay near Zion National Park – Utah’s most visited park. 5-star level splurges to budget hotels. Cabins, condos, and glamping.
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Feb 12, 2026
The Best Easy and Short Hikes Around Salt Lake City
Discover the best easy and short hikes around Salt Lake City—city views, canyon waterfalls, alpine lakes, and family-friendly trails near the Wasatch.
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Feb 02, 2026
Things to Do and Best Attractions in Park City, Utah
The best things to do and best attractions in Park City, Utah beyond skiing—Olympic Park, Main Street, art, dining, summer adventures, and scenic drives.
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Jan 30, 2026
Best Places to Stay in and Near Park City Utah
Best Places to Stay In And Near Park City, Utah for 2025–2026: luxury ski-in/out, condos, value stays, and nearby bases from Main Street to Jordanelle.
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Nov 24, 2025
How To Take Stunning Travel Photos With Your Smartphone
Smartphones have given even the rawest novice the ability to learn how to take stunning travel photos with your smartphone and now never more user-friendly.
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Nov 22, 2025
Woodward Park City - Skiing and Tubing Action Guide
Woodward Park City blends skiing, the longest tubing lanes in Utah, and an indoor action-sports hub with foam pits - minutes from Park City and Salt Lake City.
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Nov 21, 2025
Eagle Point Resort - Family Skiing Near Beaver Utah
Eagle Point Resort pairs 650 acres, 1,500’ vertical, powder Fridays, and ski-in/ski-out condos - an uncrowded Southern Utah escape in the Tushar Mountains.
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Nov 20, 2025
Nordic Valley Ski Resort Review Guide for 2025–2026
Nordic Valley Ski Resort in upper Ogden Valley, offers night skiing, a smaller Utah ski area, an easygoing, welcoming atmosphere with prices that don’t sting.
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Nov 20, 2025
Brian Head Resort
Brian Head Resort – Utah’s southernmost ski resort – has Utah’s highest base, two connected mountains, night skiing, and family-friendly winter & summer vibes.
Nov 20, 2025
The Best Steak in Salt Lake City For 2025 – 2026
Discover the best steak in Salt Lake City for 2025–2026. From polished downtown steakhouses to budget-friendly local favorites, the same names seem to pop up.
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Nov 20, 2025
Beaver Mountain Ski Resort Guide for 2025–2026
Classic, family-run Beaver Mountain Ski Resort pairs 828 acres, friendly pricing, and easy Garden City or Logan access for a relaxed northern Utah ski getaway.
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Nov 20, 2025
Cherry Peak Ski Resort - Utah's Newest Addition
Cherry Peak Ski Resort brings night skiing, tubing, and friendly pricing to northern Utah - just 20 minutes from Logan with 1,265’ vertical and family vibes.
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Nov 17, 2025
Ski Utah’s Solitude Mountain Resort in 2025–2026
Solitude Mountain Resort blends 1,200 acres, Honeycomb Canyon steeps, a walkable village, and Ikon access – and all 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City.
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Nov 14, 2025
Where Can You Get Best Burgers in Utah for 2025 – 2026?
A fresh, deep dive into the best burgers in Utah - from pastrami legends and garlic greats to island-style stacks, bison beauties, and roadside classics.
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Nov 14, 2025
What Are The Best Burgers in Salt Lake City For 2025?
Your guide to the best burgers in Salt Lake City - icons, newcomers, pastrami legends, garlic greats, perfect pairings with fries, shakes, & local micro-brews.
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Nov 13, 2025
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Powder Mountain Ski Resort pairs 5,000+ in-bounds skiable acres, capped tickets, and real powder days with easy lodging - Utah’s uncrowded, big-snow escape.
Oct 26, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 10-26-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 10/26/25.
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Oct 23, 2025
Sundance Mountain Resort
Sundance Mountain Resort guide: terrain, night skiing, Redford’s history and film ties, tickets, tips, and why this Provo Canyon hideaway feels so authentic.
Oct 21, 2025
Silver Lake Utah
Silver Lake Utah: an easy, ADA-friendly boardwalk loop at Brighton with summer wildflowers, fishing access, winter Nordic use, and strict watershed rules.
Oct 20, 2025
Cecret Lake
Cecret Lake in Albion Basin: parking and fee info, trail options, wildflowers, watershed rules, directions. Tips for a smooth, family-friendly alpine hike.
Oct 17, 2025
Yellow-bellied Marmot
So why would I write an article about such an unremarkable, low-key, unobtrusive animal like the yellow-bellied marmot? Because I had never seen one before.
Oct 17, 2025
Deer Valley Resort Park City
Deer Valley Resort Park City: ski-only grooming, refined service, and a huge East Village expansion. Read more about tickets, tips, terrain, dining, lodging, and planning intel.
Oct 14, 2025
Snowbird Resort
Snowbird Resort: 500"+ powder, 3,240' vertical, iconic Tram, big-mountain terrain, slopeside lodging, and easy access up Little Cottonwood Canyon near SLC.
Oct 10, 2025
About Me - Utah Travel Secrets
So I'm not a native Utahn. But a long-time resident for far longer than I care to admit. This site is about more than just the usual Utah tourist attractions.
Oct 08, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 10-8-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 10/8/25.
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Oct 02, 2025
Salt Lake City’s February Snow Dump - Coincidence or Pattern?
As a long-time resident of Holladay, Utah, I’ve observed that nearly every year, in February our neighborhood gets our heaviest snowstorm of the winter.
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Sep 29, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 9-29-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 9/29/25.
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