“Utah County heat wave pushes families to get creative with ways to cool off” could be a news headline. Some love the heat and others don’t. I fall into that second category. With all this heat and school right around the corner, I wanted to find fun ways to stay active and cool while spending some…
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Have you ever envied those anglers you see fly fishing in mountain streams? Standing knee-high in icy cold coursing water while trying to hook some trout? Doesn’t that sound amazing! I’ve fished from the shore using bait and basic fishing gear a handful of times but decided I needed to evolve to the…
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“And at the end of the day your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling” - Shanti. Summer brings the opportunity to explore, to do hard things, and to stoke the fire of curiosity and adventure in children and in ourselves; to experience something new is to be childlike again…
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The natural beauty found throughout Utah Valley is stunning, plentiful, and far-spread. This can be a challenge as a landscape photographer because I am constantly torn on which of the dozens of picturesque locations I should prioritize, especially when I am short on time. After some time…
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Hiking is one of the best ways to experience the outdoors in Utah Valley, from the mountaintops to the rims overlooking the valley. Some of the best hikes are the ones that lead to the rewarding end of a waterfall. Utah County has a variety of waterfall hikes, and while most of the following are…
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Utah has many phenomenal outdoor destinations, from Salt Lake City and Park City that border our mountainous regions up north, to Zion National Park and Arches National Park with their red rock formations that defy the laws of nature. While Delicate Arch, Dead Horse Point and the Colorado River…
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April 23rd is National Picnic Day and what better way to celebrate than by packing your picnic basket and heading to a local park to spend a day enjoying good food, good friends and good weather? If you’re looking for the perfect picnic site in Utah Valley, we’ve created a list of some of our…
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Utah Valley has an extremely talented pool of local artists, and nowhere is this more evident than when strolling through Downtown Provo. Walking among the buildings downtown, you’ll run across a series of murals that reflect the unique destination that is Provo. These are not works you see from…
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Utah has a variety of hot springs scattered throughout the state. Popular ones, like mystic hot springs, meadow hot springs and the homestead crater, have become huge tourist attractions. For soaking pools a little closer to Salt Lake City, check out the two hot springs in Utah Valley. Closer than…
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The winter months can be a difficult time for many who prefer the sunshine and the activities that go along with it. Some may be tempted to head to Southern Utah and hit up the National Parks, or Salt Lake City and Park City with their luxury amenities, but Utah Valley offers some great winter…
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