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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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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
Utah Snowboarding Resorts
There are 12 Utah Snowboarding Resorts. Resorts which welcome snowboarding. There is a resort for every budget and level of snowboarder.
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 18, 2025
Night Skiing In Utah
Night skiing in Utah - who’s open, typical hours, best places for groomers and parks, gear tips, safety, and smart planning for glowing after-dark laps.
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 13, 2025
Skiing In Utah
Skiing in Utah means fast access, deep powder, 15 resorts. Locals brag about it. Visitors plan for it. Cottonwood Canyons, Park City, laid-back outlying gems.
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 07, 2025
Brighton Resort
Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon: 500" of powder, family-friendly terrain, great night skiing, lessons, dining, and ski-in lodging near Salt Lake City.
Oct 06, 2025
Park City Mountain Resort
Park City Mountain Resort made simple. How to get here, where to base, what’s new, and why the town + mountain combo works year-round for skiers and non-skiers.
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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Oct 02, 2025
Snowboarding In Utah
Snowboarding in Utah made simple: the snow, the access, and the updated list of 13 rider-friendly resorts. Plus passes, bases, and safety tips for a great trip.
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 26, 2025
Best Burgers in Utah
Updated in 2025. My personal list of the best burgers in Utah. From classic pastrami and garlic legends to roadside gems & destination patties across the state.
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