Dinner at Afterward and Breakfast Favorites: Where to Eat in Heber City, Utah
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Dinner at Afterward and Breakfast Favorites: Where to Eat in Heber City, Utah

Dinner at Afterward….Twice! Having very close friends who live in Heber City and others who have a second home, I’ve road tripped to Utah several times over the past two months. This past trip, we dined on the patio at Afterward, a delightful restaurant in downtown Heber, twice. The first night was Saturday and there … Continue reading

Bloods Lake Hike on Guardsman Pass near Heber City, Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah
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Bloods Lake Hike on Guardsman Pass near Heber City, Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah

Guardsman Pass is a scenic mountain backway connecting Heber City and Park City to Brighton and on to Salt Lake City. The road and trails are flanked with lush mountain foliage including aspens, pines and wildflowers. My friend Pam and I did Blood Lake Trail, one of the more popular hikes on the pass. It’s … Continue reading

Best Biscuits in Utah are at Woodland Biscuit Company
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Best Biscuits in Utah are at Woodland Biscuit Company

The best biscuits in Utah are off the beaten path. People drive for miles and wait in line for them at Woodland Biscuit Company. The town of Woodland is barely a dot on a map. Around 300 people live mainly on sprawling ranches on the edge of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. It’s a beautiful drive … Continue reading

Sound of Silence Hike in Dinosaur National Monument
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Sound of Silence Hike in Dinosaur National Monument

Dinosaur National Monument is one of the most unique places on earth, partly because it is home to one of the richest known fossil beds.  There are bones from over 500 dinosaurs and ten species entombed in ancient river sediments called Morrison sandstone.  The remains date back to the Jurassic Period 150 million years ago.  … Continue reading

Foreman Hollow Trail Hike at Daniels Summit Near Heber City, Utah
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Foreman Hollow Trail Hike at Daniels Summit Near Heber City, Utah

While staying with close friends in Heber City, Utah, we set out on a fun Sunday hike in the Uinta National Forest. Their next door neighbors went with us and suggested Daniels Summit, not far from Strawberry Reservoir off of Highway 40 and about a 20-25 minute drive from Heber City. Since that’s my usual … Continue reading

Overlook Trail Hike in Zion National Park
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Overlook Trail Hike in Zion National Park

It was my second visit to Zion National Park and I only had a couple of hours to get in a hike.  I decided to do an early morning drive from Springdale up the curvy Mount Carmel Road.  The scenic road is scenery galore.  It’s magical watching the sun’s glow overtake the shadows in the … Continue reading

Winter in the Wasatch: What to do in Park City and Heber City, Utah
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Winter in the Wasatch: What to do in Park City and Heber City, Utah

From world-class alpine skiing to snowshoeing, snow recreation is endless in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains.  Whether you’re going on a ski vacation to Park City or just want to spend a few days in a winter wonderland, the Wasatch Mountains are easy to get to from Salt Lake City with just a 35-minute drive into the … Continue reading

5 Fall Hiking & Road Trip Gems in Utah
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5 Fall Hiking & Road Trip Gems in Utah

Fall is a great time of year to explore Utah’s desert and canyon landscapes.  Here are a few of my favorite lesser known areas and trails to explore in the state that I shared on ABC 4 Utah 4pm newscast. WORLD’S LONGEST ART GALLERY: Nine Mile Canyon is remote, but worth the effort.  It’s in … Continue reading