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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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• 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.
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Jun 30, 2025
Red Fleet State Park
Paddle past 200-million-year-old dinosaur tracks, camp beside a red-rock reservoir and hike slick-rock trails at Red Fleet State Park near Vernal, Utah.
Jun 27, 2025
1,800 Miles of Red Rock and Rockies
How our plan to visit 7 Utah State Parks turned into an 1,800 mile road trip that rivaled any we’ve ever been on. Even better, how we did it in 8 days.
Jun 26, 2025
Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum
Explore the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum in Vernal - dinosaurs, fossils and ancient Utah history in the heart of Dinosaur Land.
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Jun 25, 2025
Utah Cities and Towns
Discover Utah cities and towns - from quiet villages to vibrant city centers. Explore communities across the state and experience the heart of Utah.
Jun 24, 2025
Mexican Hat Utah
Mexican Hat Utah is the quirky desert town near Monument Valley, Goosenecks State Park and Valley of the Gods. A perfect stop through Utah’s canyon country.
Jun 23, 2025
Hovenweep National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument protects six prehistoric clusters of Ancient Puebloan ruins in Utah. Marvel at the builders' skill. How did they do it. Why?
Jun 19, 2025
Bicentennial Highway
The Bicentennial Highway is a Utah Scenic Byway with epic desert views from Blanding to Hanksville thru rugged canyon country and stunning desert landscapes.
Jun 19, 2025
Monument Valley to Bluff Scenic Byway
The Monument Valley to Bluff Scenic Byway includes cinematic grandeur, iconic red rock views, history and stops like Mexican Hat and Goosenecks State Park.
Jun 18, 2025
Goosenecks State Park
See one of the world’s most spectacular river meanders at Goosenecks State Park as the San Juan River winds through 1,000-foot canyons in southern Utah.
Jun 17, 2025
Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum
Explore ancient Puebloan culture, view rare artifacts and climb into a 1,000-year-old kiva at Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum in Blanding, Utah.
Jun 16, 2025
Anasazi State Park
Explore ancient ruins and artifacts at Anasazi State Park Museum in Boulder, Utah — a window into the lives of early Ancestral Puebloan people.
Jun 09, 2025
Palisade State Park
Palisade State Park is a well-kept secret in central Utah with peaceful lakefront camping, fishing, golfing and recreation amid scenic beauty.
May 29, 2025
Hiking to the Wind Caves in Logan Canyon
If you're seeking a memorable outdoor experience in Utah, consider hiking to the Wind Caves in Logan Canyon. A top destination for hikers who in the Logan area.
May 28, 2025
Hiking The Hickman Bridge Trail
Experience the beauty of hiking the Hickman Bridge Trail ... Capitol Reef’s must-do hike. Some of the most breathtaking scenery you will find anywhere.
May 28, 2025
Utah Hiking Trails
There are numerous books written about the countless Utah hiking trails. Each one of them will probably come up with a different list of Utah's best trails.
May 27, 2025
Hiking in Utah
Hiking in Utah shows that it is becoming apparent that the Utah wilderness isn’t only for the rich, the elite or the young. It is for everyone.
May 27, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 5-27-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 5/27/25.
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May 24, 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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May 24, 2025
The Panoramic Drive Over Guardsman Pass – From Brighton to Park City
The panoramic drive over Guardsman Pass is not far removed from the seemingly more frequently photographed & chronicled Utah red-rocky country
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May 24, 2025
Guardsman Pass Is Open
As of Tuesday May 20
UDOT reported that Guardsman Pass which connects Park City, the Heber Valley and Big Cottonwood Canyon via state routes 224 and 190, was opened Tuesday,
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As of Tuesday May 20"
May 22, 2025
Utah Travel Secrets Site Update May 2025
This is a Utah Travel Secrets Site update for May 2025
May 21, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 5-21-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 5/21/25.
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May 16, 2025
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is vast and seemingly desolate. The last place in the continental USA to be mapped. Still relatively unexplored.
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May 16, 2025
Ophir Utah
Ophir Utah is located 22 miles south of Tooele. Once a silver mining boom town, the town’s population eventually peaked at 6,000 people. There are 26 left.
May 14, 2025
Cedar Breaks National Monument
Cedar Breaks National Monument may be the most colorful of all Utah parks and national monuments. More than 50 different shades have been identified here.
May 14, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 5-14-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 5/14/25.
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May 13, 2025
Jordan River OHV State Park - Utah’s Urban Off-Road Playground
Jordan River OHV State Park in Salt Lake City is a unique off-highway park offering motocross, beginner loops & training in a managed urban setting.
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May 12, 2025
Utah Lake State Park
Discover Utah Lake State Park in Provo - gateway to Utah’s largest freshwater lake. Fish, boat, camp and explore at this year-round state park.
May 10, 2025
Thistle Utah
The tiny ghost town of Thistle Utah is now known not so much for what is once was but for what happened to it. And what it looks like now.
May 09, 2025
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail
Pedal or walk the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail - a 28-mile trail from Echo Reservoir to Park City thru scenic valleys and lively wildlife habitat.
May 06, 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.
May 05, 2025
Recent Utah Travel And Recreation News 5-5-25
These are links to current and breaking news and articles on Utah travel, recreation and outdoors for 5/5/25.
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May 04, 2025
Echo State Park
Echo State Park, next door to Coalville, Utah, is an outdoor playground with pioneer roots. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing, mountain views year-round.
May 03, 2025
Rockport State Park
Enjoy Rockport State Park near Wanship, Utah which offers year-round camping, fishing, boating and winter sports amid scenic mountain landscapes.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Wasatch Mountains
Lake Powell
Zion National Park
Arches National Park
Great Salt Lake
Monument Valley