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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 tell you about new or previously unmentioned places to see or things to do.
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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, it’s an easy target for some people … both inside and outside its borders … to take shots at.
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Feb 24, 2023
About Me And This Site
Why do people use the web? To search for credible high-value information. Or for solutions to problems. This site was built step-by-step using the best online business package available.
Aug 27, 2022
Ophir, Utah
My Great grandfather Peter Mahnken came to Utah in 1860 and settled in Ophir, Utah, a rip roaring silver mining town south of Tooele. There he met a
Jun 30, 2022
Utah Travel Secrets
Utah Travel Secrets is your travel guide to the most beautifully diverse state in the United States written by someone who lives, works, and plays here.
Dec 24, 2017
Ophir Utah Experience
Hello. My name is Stephen Harr. I was doing research on Ophir for a screenplay I am developing when I found a valuable article on this website. I live
Dec 10, 2017
Ice Fishing Near Park City?
Hello, I was wondering if there is anywhere near Park City my Partner and I could go ice fishing? It would have to be a tour or with a guide as we're from
Nov 01, 2017
Site Map
This Utah-Travel-Secrets site map is designed to help your find your way around our website. If you are looking for something in particular, you will likely find a link to it here.
Oct 19, 2017
Facts About Utah
This page provides some basic facts about Utah. A mini-encyclopedia page about Utah.
Oct 17, 2017
Ophir Utah
Ophir Utah is located 22 miles southeast of Tooele. Once a silver mining boom town, the town’s population … at one time … eventually peaked at 6,000 people.
Oct 15, 2017
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”.
Oct 15, 2017
Frisco Utah
Frisco Utah sprung up out of the western Utah desert in 1876 after silver was discovered nearby. It remains as one of Utah’s most intact ghost towns.
Oct 15, 2017
Eureka Utah
The former Utah mining town of Eureka Utah, now a living ghost town with over 700 residents, is found in the once immensely rich Tintic District.
Oct 12, 2017
You Have An Awesome Website
You have an awesome website (Utah-Travel-Secrets)! As a disabled Vietnam era veteran I may never get to Utah. If I ever do get to Utah, your website will
Oct 08, 2017
New Look and Feel
If this is the first time you’ve visited this site, then the new design changes probably aren’t apparent. But if you’ve visited in the past, I hope you’ll agree the new version is quite a step up.
Oct 02, 2017
Benches
I'm interested in donating a bench at Silver Lake up Big Cottonwood Canyon in memory of my late wife. It was her very favorite place in all of Utah.
Oct 02, 2017
Check Out Texas Local Drinking Laws
Compare Utah to Texas! Every town in Texas is different. Some are dry, some are damp (beer & wine) others are wet (b, w, mixed drinks). Some wet towns
May 10, 2016
First Time Visitors to Utah
My family and I are planning to visit Utah this summer.My sister lives in Sandy,and is still very new to the area. What are the must sees,must do's???
Jan 18, 2016
4x4 Tooele, Utah
Can you get to Tooele from Butterfield Canyon 4x4? If so where would you straight from?
Jan 18, 2016
Camping With an RV in Utah
Hi, I am renting an RV in October and traveling from Colorado to Moab and surrounding areas. I have never rented an RV and and was wondering if I have
Jan 18, 2016
Least Mountainous Route to Utah National Parks
We would like to visit the national parks in southern Utah. We will be coming in to Utah on Interstate 80. What is the best way to travel south to the
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Jan 18, 2016
Best Burgers in Utah is Not Just Northern Utah
1) Millers in Manti is hard to beat. They have a really great bun. 2) Nemos in Escalante is excellent. 3) There is a bacon blue cheese burger in
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Jan 18, 2016
Utah Mule Deer Hunting
For over 40 years I have hunted Utah Mule deer with bow and arrow , muzzle loader, and high powered rifles. I have watched it decline and come back and
Jan 18, 2016
I Am Back
After taking time from Utah Travel Secrets for an extended period of time, I am back. You can expect to see a whole lot of new and updated material on this site with the brand new design.
Jan 16, 2014
Hogle Zoo
The Hogle Zoo, situated at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, has undergone a startling transformation since my family and I first started visiting years ago.
Nov 08, 2013
Park City Ski And Snowboard Swap
A ski and snowboard exhange so popular, some people come just for the party.
Nov 06, 2013
Utah Walk-In-Access
What is walk-in access as it pertains to hunting in Utah? I saw it mentioned recently on a local outdoors TV show. Utah walk-in-access is a program in
Oct 22, 2013
Goblin Valley Scout Leaders
When I read about the absolute stupidity and wanton disregard for one of nature’s wonders , involving the destruction by the now-famous Goblin Valley Scout Leaders, I have to just shake my head.
Sep 06, 2013
Monster Utah Tiger Muskie
Did you see this? Wow! A Utah state record Tiger Muskie ... one of the biggest fish ever caught in the state ... was caught at Pineview Reservoir on
Jul 23, 2013
The Wave Utah
The Wave Utah is a fragile and wondrous natural masterpiece in southern Utah. But lately, it might be better described as “The Killer Wave”.
Jul 22, 2013
Town in the Middle of the Great Salt Lake
Did you know that there was once a town in the middle of the Great Salt Lake? Well, not a town really. A hamlet named Midlake. The most unusual hamlet that Utah has ever produced.
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Jul 21, 2013
Potash/Colorado River Scenic Byway
The Potash/Colorado River Scenic Byway gives you an opportunity for some wonderful views of the Colorado River north of Moab. Also see a variety of ancient rock art and even some dinosaur tracks.
Jul 15, 2013
Utah Trade Mission to Manila
A 12-member Utah trade mission to Manila will take place July 15-17, 2013.
Jul 15, 2013
Mercur Utah
Mercur Utah is one of Utah’s most famous ghost towns yet no trace of it exists. It quite literally died and was reborn several times. The town produced more than $16 million of gold ore by 1913.
Jul 11, 2013
Kolob Fingers Road
The Kolob Fingers Road Scenic Byway is a short but fantastic drive a few miles south of Cedar City. It offers the best view available of the “red finger” canyons of the Kolob in southern Utah.
Jul 09, 2013
Rice-Eccles Stadium Parking
Where can I park for Utah Ute football games? Well, as nice as the stadium is, the parking sucks. There isn’t any unless you’re a Crimson Club member
Jul 08, 2013
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Rice-Eccles Stadium, Rice Stadium, Ute Stadium. Although the name has changed, the University of Utah football team has played their home games at the same address since 1927.
Jul 05, 2013
Photo On The Top Of Utah-Travel-Secrets.com
Where was the photo on the top of each page of Utah-Travel-Secrets taken? This is a photo I took on a visit with my wife to Arches National Park. This
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Jun 30, 2013
Pink Floyd The Flamingo
If you think you saw a flamingo on the Great Salt Lake, you were right. It was Pink Floyd the flamingo.
Jun 30, 2013
How Far Is Park City From Salt Lake City?
How far is Park City from Salt Lake City? Park City is 32 miles (or 51 km) from downtown Salt Lake City. It is 37 miles (60 km) from the Salt Lake City
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Jun 29, 2013
Things to do in Salt Lake City
If you’re looking for things to do in Salt Lake City, this page will help you decide what you want to do. And see. It lists many but also links to pages describing them in detail.
Jun 29, 2013
Southern Utah Weather in April
We are planning a holiday in southern Utah. The plan is to come in April/May next year in 2014. What is the weather like at that time of the year? Thanks.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Wasatch Mountains
Lake Powell
Zion National Park
Arches National Park
Great Salt Lake
Monument Valley