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 →

Stroll Along the Provo River
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Stroll Along the Provo River

Serene – that’s how I would describe a stroll along the Provo River, especially after a welcomed morning rain.  Twelves miles of the Provo River flows through Heber Valley.  This section of the river is known as the Upper and Middle Provo River and offers some of the best fishing in Utah. This world of … Continue reading →

Drawn Back to the “Deserted Valley”
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Drawn Back to the “Deserted Valley”

Have you ever been to a place that immediately whisk you away into mystical serenity?  That’s what you experience at Hovenweep National Monument.   I first visited this magical spot right after my brother passed away in late May 2016.  I guess a stop at a place with “weep” in the name on a trip … Continue reading →

A Delicate Hike – Hiking to Delicate Arch on Earth Day
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A Delicate Hike – Hiking to Delicate Arch on Earth Day

I’ve hike to Delicate Arch in Arches National Park before, but I couldn’t pass up the chance to hike it again on Earth Day.  I’d planned to do a sunrise hike, but when the alarm went off, I hit snooze for a bit longer, but still managed to make it to the trailhead before the … Continue reading →

Spring Snowshoe in the Unitas
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Spring Snowshoe in the Unitas

Spring is my favorite time to go snowshoeing.  So when my friend Pam suggesting going while I was staying with her and her husband Earl in Utah, I said I’m all in.  We had a gorgeous day with plenty of sunshine, light breeze, and comfortable temperatures – all the reasons I love snowshoeing in the … Continue reading →

Spring Skiing Bliss in Utah at Deer Valley and Park City
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Spring Skiing Bliss in Utah at Deer Valley and Park City

So this Colorado gal headed west to check out the slopes in neighboring Utah.  I’d never skied Utah and was really looking forward to taking some turns.  Staying in Heber City with my friends Pam and Earl, we set out on a Tuesday to ski their favorite resort, Deer Valley. We started from the Jordanelle … Continue reading →

Nordic Skiing at Sundance Even Though I’m a Klutz on Skinny Skis
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Nordic Skiing at Sundance Even Though I’m a Klutz on Skinny Skis

Sometime you’ve gotta reach out and hug a tree.  That was my tactic on a particular downhill while Nordic skiing recently in Utah.  Couple of things happen when you cross country ski with me:  you’re going to laugh at me; I’m going to laugh at myself; I’m likely going to squeal while going too fast … Continue reading →