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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.
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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.
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Apr 30, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 4-30-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 4/30/25.
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Apr 30, 2025
Ghost Towns in Utah
Ghost towns in Utah are an integral part of the state’s history. And no matter where you go in the state, you’re likely to come across a “ghost town”.
Apr 30, 2025
Great Salt Lake State Park
Experience the unique beauty of Great Salt Lake State Park. Enjoy sailing, birdwatching and stunning sunsets at this remarkable Utah destination.
Apr 29, 2025
Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake and its islands provide remarkable scenery and unique recreational opportunities less than a half hour west of Salt Lake City.
Apr 29, 2025
The Ghosts of Camp Floyd and Fairfield
Explore the history of the Ghosts of Camp Floyd and Fairfield, Utah - from Civil War-era ghost town roots to modern-day paranormal sightings and ghost tours.
Apr 27, 2025
Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park and Museum
Discover Camp Floyd State Park Museum in Fairfield, Utah. Explore a historical site where the U.S. Army, Pony Express and frontier life converged.
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Apr 25, 2025
Utah Travel Secrets On Facebook
If you want to see what I’m doing on Facebook, you can go here to my Facebook page.
Apr 25, 2025
Deer Creek State Park
Discover Deer Creek State Park, a scenic water-filled playground near Heber City, Utah. Enjoy boating, camping, fishing, ziplining and unforgettable mountain views.
Apr 24, 2025
Willard Bay State Park
Explore Willard Bay State Park — a freshwater retreat near the Great Salt Lake offering boating, fishing, camping, zip lines, and top-notch birdwatching.
Apr 24, 2025
Ice Off at Strawberry - Not Gone Yet
A Facebook Group I belong to just posted this a few hours ago as of the morning of April 24, 2025. Good morning, from the Marina. Just like to mention
Apr 23, 2025
Goblin Valley State Park
Explore the surreal landscapes of Goblin Valley State Park, Utah - home to thousands of hoodoo formations, hiking trails and stargazing opportunities.
Apr 22, 2025
Yuba State Park
Explore Yuba State Park - a sandy, water-filled escape in central Utah with zip lines, beach camping, trophy Muskie fishing and year-round outdoor fun.
Apr 21, 2025
Scofield State Park
Scofield State Park lies in the scenic Manti-La Sal Mountains. It is a refreshing retreat from summer heat and an exhilarating winter playground.
Apr 21, 2025
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
Along Scenic Byway 12 only 1 ½ miles from Escalante, Utah, Escalante Petrified Forest State Park offers a glimpse into Utah’s prehistoric geology.
Apr 20, 2025
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park seemed like a misnomer. Coral is rough-edged, rock-hard and static. These are constantly-changing sand dunes however.
Apr 18, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 4-18-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 4/18/25.
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Apr 18, 2025
The Ice is Coming Off of Strawberry Reservoir
I just saw a photo and write-up on a private Facebook Group page that I am a member of. As of April 18, 2025, the ice is rapidly coming off Strawberry
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Apr 18, 2025
Kodachrome Basin State Park
Kodachrome Basin State Park offers breathtaking sandstone formations and vivid landscapes. It is tucked in southern Utah’s canyon country east of Bryce Canyon.
Apr 17, 2025
Jordanelle State Park
Jordanelle State Park is the result of damming up the Provo River above Heber. What used to be a road at the canyon bottom is now a year-round playground.
Apr 17, 2025
Flight Park State Recreation Area
High above Point of the Mountain between the Salt Lake and Utah County, Flight Park State Recreation Area offers ideal hang gliding & paragliding conditions.
Apr 16, 2025
East Canyon State Park
Utah's East Canyon State Park offers 680 acres of boating and fishing in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains northeast of Salt Lake City.
Apr 15, 2025
Wasatch Mountain State Park
Wasatch Mountain State Park is located in the scenic Heber Valley just 24 miles southeast of Salt Lake City. It offers a diverse array of year-round recreational opportunities.
Apr 15, 2025
Dead Horse Point State Park
Of all the Utah state parks, Dead Horse Point State Park might just be the most impressive. It looks over the Colorado River 2,000 heart-stopping feet below.
Apr 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.
Apr 14, 2025
Antelope Island State Park
Antelope Island State Park is the largest island in the Great Salt Lake. Covering 28,463 acres, it is 15 miles long and 7 miles wide at its widest point.
Apr 14, 2025
Quail Creek State Park
Tucked away among the rugged hills and striking red rock formations just northeast of St. George, Quail Creek State Park offers a quiet, less-crowded retreat.
Apr 13, 2025
Sand Hollow State Park
Sand Hollow State Park can be found covering a large part of the sprawling desert landscape just 15 miles east of St. George.
Apr 12, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 4-12-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 4/12/25.
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Apr 12, 2025
Gunlock State Park
Most people will probably miss Gunlock State Park as it is somewhat out of the way and isolated. I’m sure the people who live in the area know it though.
Apr 10, 2025
Snow Canyon State Park
Snow Canyon State Park is one of those places you either stumble upon by accident or hear about from someone who really knows southern Utah.
Apr 10, 2025
Anasazi State Park
Anasazi State Park Museum is a state park but, true to its name, is more a museum than a park. It gives us insight into the ancient Anasazi culture.
Apr 09, 2025
Utah State Parks
The Utah State Parks allow Utahns and visitors alike to enjoy some of the most incredible natural landscapes and recreation opportunities in America.
Apr 05, 2025
Salt Lake City Restaurants
When considering eating at Salt Lake City restaurants, keep in mind that the local culinary scene is as diverse as the surrounding mountain views.
Apr 02, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 4-2-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 4/2/25.
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Mar 31, 2025
Fighting in Hockey
The dark side of NHL hockey: examining the long-term effects of NHL fights on player health and longevity.
Mar 28, 2025
NHL Hockey in Utah
Recently, we joined a big group of people at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center. Many of them came to drink beer and watch the fights.
Mar 25, 2025
Antler Shedding in Bulls and Bucks
Discover the when and why of antler shedding in bulls and buck and gain insights into this fascinating natural phenomenom.
Mar 25, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 3-25-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 3/25/25.
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Mar 22, 2025
The Spiral Jetty
The Spiral Jetty was built in 1970. A 1,500 foot long coil composed of 7,000 tons of basalt rock, it juts out into Utah's Great Salt Lake.
Mar 18, 2025
Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway
The Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway takes you from the town of Logan over the magnificent Cache Mountains and back down to the turquoise waters of Bear Lake.
Mar 16, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 3-16-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 3/16/25.
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Mar 15, 2025
Eureka Utah
Explore the captivating history of Eureka, Utah. It is a former mining town and now a living modern-day ghost town bit it still has just under 700 residents.
Mar 12, 2025
Utah Arches
Utah is famous for having more natural rock arches than any other area in the world. And Utah arches have six of the top 10 spots in a listing of the biggest arches in the world!
Mar 12, 2025
Utah Travel Secrets Site Update March 2025
This is a Utah Travel Secrets Site update for March 2025
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Mar 11, 2025
Utah Scenic Byways
There are over 2,200 miles of Utah Scenic Byways winding through the heart of the state’s most spectacular terrain.
Mar 10, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 3-10-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 3/10/25.
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Mar 06, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 3-6-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 3/6/25.
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Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Wasatch Mountains
Lake Powell
Zion National Park
Arches National Park
Great Salt Lake
Monument Valley