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Wasatch Magazine

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Wasatch Magazine

Whitewater Thrills in Jackson

Whitewater Thrills in Jackson

Claire Simon
March 6, 2017

A Chicago city slicker with Ray-Ban sunglasses wrapped around his head with twine, a rugby princess with flowing red locks, a blind former professional gymnast, a blonde pun master with a brilliant fake...

How to: Keep Food Fresh

How to: Keep Food Fresh

Esther Aboussou
March 2, 2017

After backpacking for miles, any food can taste good. But what would you rather have: chilled, fresh string cheese or a warm stick of cheese? That's what we thought. So, we've made a list of tips and our...

Four tips for winter emergencies

Four tips for winter emergencies

Dan Sullivan
January 31, 2017

Backpackers, hikers, and campers should be prepared for more than a simple hike when out in the winter months. Being in the mountains means there is always the danger of an avalanche. But there are also...

Watch: Pass or Fail–Swimming in the Salt Lake

Watch: Pass or Fail–Swimming in the Salt Lake

Chris Hammock
December 2, 2016

The Wasatch Magazine staff tests out swimming in the Great Salt Lake in an attempt to dispel the negative rumors locals seem to hold on the lake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeddEZQlJ-Q

The Real Reason Locals Don’t Swim in the Salt Lake

The Real Reason Locals Don’t Swim in the Salt Lake

Chris Hammock
November 8, 2016

The Great Salt Lake: the largest lake in the Great Basin, the namesake of Salt Lake City, and the body of water everyone ignores just northwest of town. In the summer, the lake reeks of rotting brine shrimp...

Mountain Biking at Antelope Island with Peter, Jessica, and the Bison on Sunday, October 30, 2016

Find Adventure at Farmington Bay

Peter Creveling
November 8, 2016

Eighteen thousand acres on the Great Salt Lake of underrated, adventure-filled territory — that’s Farmington Bay. Whether you’re bird watching, mountain biking, kayaking, or hiking, this wildlife...

Mountain Biking at Antelope Island with Peter, Jessica, and the Bison on Sunday, October 30, 2016

Birding on Utah’s Salty Shores

Alaynia Winter
November 8, 2016

Despite its seemingly dead appearance at first glance, the Great Salt Lake is a fascinating ecosystem rich with life. It happens to be one of the most important bird migration stops in western North America....

San Rafael Swell Camping Trip, Photo by Kiffer Creveling

Seeking Adventure in San Rafael Swell

Kiffer Creveling
October 3, 2016

A kaleidoscope of red rock, the San Rafael Swell in Southern Utah is a destination you have to see. Approximately three hours south of Salt Lake City near Cleveland, Utah sits a vast playground of hiking...

Frisbe Golf Course

Opinion— Running Dry: Frivolous Water Usage and Uncertainty on the Wasatch Front

Dalton Rees
August 17, 2016

Walking along the winding avenues and seemingly endless parallels of Salt Lake City during the summer months is cathartic, and even blissful for the appreciative observer. Sprawling gardens and lawns come...

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