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National Parks History

Gentry Hale
April 20, 2019

There are currently 58 national parks established in our country, and Utah is the proud home to five of them. These parks are known as the “Mighty Five” and for good reason. They house some of the...

Eagle Canyon. Photos courtesy of Olivia Juarez

Emery County Lands Bill

Gentry Hale
November 27, 2018

The Emery County Public Lands Management Act is a bill proposed by Senator Orrin Hatch and Representative John Curtis. It aims to redistribute the ownership of a large portion of land in southeastern Utah....

Hell's Backbone and Grill, located in Boulder, Utah. Chef Owners Jen Castle and Blake Spalding are in their 19th season. Photo by Ace Kvale

Hell’s Backbone Grill and Farm

Lizz Corrigan
November 27, 2018

Boulder, Utah: population 240. Ever heard of it? It’s one of Utah’s best-kept gems. This tiny town, in the heart of the desert, is a midpoint to one hell of a road trip. If you’re planning a trip...

Cliff Bars and Climbing: An Interview with Nikki McGee

Cliff Bars and Climbing: An Interview with Nikki McGee

Nate Caines
November 18, 2018

I had the chance to sit down with Nikki McGee before she went down to Austin Boulderfest with her non-profit, Elevated Mountain Guides. I first heard Nikki’s name through a manager of mine at Momentum,...

Photos by Peter Creveling

Fall’s Many Meanings

Devin Valiquett
November 14, 2018

Fall can mean many things to many people. For outdoor enthusiasts who like to soak up as much summer as possible, fall means the end of long days and warm summer nights. For others, fall can be a transition...

Photos by Wasatch Magazine photographer Kelly Loutzenheiser

A Hidden Mountain Bike Gem: I Street Bike Park

Kendall Zylstra
November 8, 2018

Most people know that there is great mountain biking near Salt Lake City, but few know about the incredible riding spots wedged into the city itself. Just about every Salt Lake mountain bike enthusiast...

Everett Ruess: Long Lost in Escalante

Everett Ruess: Long Lost in Escalante

Gentry Hale
October 4, 2018

One of Utah’s greatest mysteries is the sudden disappearance of a young adventurer named Everett Ruess. In the 1930’s, Ruess left his home and family after graduating high school to wander alone through...

The Lorax of Timpanogos: Ben Woolsey

The Lorax of Timpanogos: Ben Woolsey

Sierra Marty
October 2, 2018

At 76 years old, Ben Woolsey plans to hike Mount Timpanogos for the thousandth time this summer. Currently known as “that guy,” Woolsey has 45 more treks to go until he reaches his goal of one thousand....

Enjoying the Wasatch Magazine friends giving up Big Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | Wasatch Magazine)

Simple Campfire Safety Tips for Fall

Annie Duong
October 2, 2018

Simple Campfire Safety Tips for Fall If you haven’t noticed, Salt Lake City has turned into Smog Lake City. This problem is caused by an abundance of wildfires wreaking havoc among the hills of Utah,...

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