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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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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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Sep 27, 2025
Utah Travel FAQ
New to Utah? Start here: 50 essential Utah travel FAQ with clear, concise answers on parks, seasons, lodging, driving, permits, safety, culture, and planning.
Sep 24, 2025
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Drive Utah’s Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway to Solitude and Brighton - quartzite walls, Silver Lake boardwalk, fall color and classic Wasatch hikes.
Sep 17, 2025
Cross E Ranch Corn Maze
The Cross E Ranch Corn Maze is a popular seasonal attraction in Salt Lake City, Utah. It transforms its cornfields into a large, intricate maze every fall.
Sep 15, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 9-15-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 9/15/25.
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Sep 15, 2025
Gardner Village Salt Lake City
Gardner Village Salt Lake City is a quaint mall with historic building as shops. Really in West Jordan, it is one of the most unique shopping venues in Utah.
Sep 15, 2025
Bear Lake State Park
With your first view of Bear Lake State Park, the unique deep blue color, amost turquoise, will amaze you. A stunning setting and a year-round playground.
Sep 09, 2025
Experiencing Guardsman Pass in Fall's Full Splendor
Experience Utah's Guardsman Pass in fall, spring or summer from Park City to Midway. A scenic drive with vibrant fall foliage and even wildlife encounters.
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Sep 09, 2025
The Panoramic Drive Over Guardsman Pass From Brighton to Park City
We frequently head up Big Cottonwood Canyon towards Brighton to take one of our favorite drives in the whole state … over Guardsman Pass ... especially in fall.
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Sep 09, 2025
Fall Leaves in Utah
Experience the magnificence of fall leaves in Utah. Here is a guide to the state's best fall foliage spots and how to get there. All with a front row seat.
Sep 08, 2025
Bear Lake Scenic Byway
Cruise Utah’s Bear Lake Scenic Byway along SR-30 - turquoise water, easy beaches, Garden City shakes, and south-shore views from Garden City to Laketown.
Sep 05, 2025
This Is The Place Heritage Park
This Is The Place Heritage Park is a historical park honoring Utah’s pioneer roots located right where those pioneers first entered the Salt Lake Valley.
Aug 30, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 8-30-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 8/30/25.
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Aug 23, 2025
Bears Ears National Monument
Guide to Bears Ears National Monument: what keeps changing, how to visit, where to go (Indian Creek, Cedar Mesa) and why this 1.36M-acre landscape matters.
Aug 22, 2025
Scenic Byway 12
Utah’s Scenic Byway 12 … also known as Utah’s All-American Road …will take you through some of the most spectacular scenery in the entire country.
Aug 21, 2025
Trail of The Ancients National Scenic Byway
Drive Utah’s Trail of the Ancients National Scenic Byway - Natural Bridges, Moki Dugway, Goosenecks, Monument Valley, and Hovenweep all in one loop.
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Aug 19, 2025
Patchwork Parkway National Scenic Byway
Drive Utah’s Patchwork Parkway National Scenic Byway via Brian Head, Cedar Breaks and Panguitch Lake with history, fall color and cool mountain air.
Aug 16, 2025
Recent Utah Travel and Recreation News 8-16-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 8/16/25.
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Aug 15, 2025
The Four Corners Region
Stand in four states at once in the Four Corners Region where a simple bronze seal, four states, and a lifetime of road-trip stories interact.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Wasatch Mountains
Lake Powell
Zion National Park
Arches National Park
Great Salt Lake
Monument Valley