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Wasatch Magazine

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Enjoying the Snow in Snow Canyon

Enjoying the Snow in Snow Canyon

Esther Aboussou
February 6, 2018

Utah is famous for its five beautiful national parks, Zion being the most famous of them all. While lesser known, there are plenty of state parks in the area that offer many of the same views and amenities...

Practicing Self-Care in Nature

Practicing Self-Care in Nature

Esther Aboussou
November 28, 2017

Lowering temperatures, gray skies, and a loss of sunlight are signaling the change of the seasons as the winter months quickly approach in Utah. The “winter blues,” or seasonal affective disorder (SAD)...

Antelope Island Weekend Getaway

Antelope Island Weekend Getaway

Esther Aboussou
September 11, 2017

What to Know Antelope Island is the largest and arguably the most scenic of the 15 Great Salt Lake Islands located in northern Utah. The 42 square miles that make up this state park are filled with...

A Gem in the Pacific Northwest

A Gem in the Pacific Northwest

Esther Aboussou
August 14, 2017

In southwestern Oregon, amid rolling hills of vineyards and proud forests of ponderosa pine trees, is Crater Lake National Park, the remnants of the former Mount Mazama Volcano that erupted over 7,700...

Finding Free Camping Worldwide

Finding Free Camping Worldwide

Esther Aboussou
August 10, 2017

There’s nothing better than filling your pack, grabbing your gear, and checking out of social media as you head outdoors for a camping adventure. One of the best things about any outdoor activity is...

Zion: An Outdoor Paradise

Zion: An Outdoor Paradise

Esther Aboussou
June 8, 2017

If you’re short on time this summer, yet still anxious to explore the best that the Beehive State has to offer, look no further than the beautiful backyard of Southern Utah. Just outside of Cedar...

Beyond the Wasatch: Great Basin National Park and Lehman Caves

Beyond the Wasatch: Great Basin National Park and Lehman Caves

Esther Aboussou
April 10, 2017

Three and a half hours west of Salt Lake City, in the middle of the Great Basin between Utah and Nevada, lies a hidden treasure trove of adventure.  Within the 77,180 acres of Great Basin National Park,...

Product Review: The Bear Bowl

Product Review: The Bear Bowl

Esther Aboussou
April 5, 2017

The Bear Bowl, from start-up company The Bear Minimum, is a lightweight, compact portable cooking pot designed for backpackers and campers. The pot is flexible and foldable, weighing in at 6.3 oz. with...

Beyond the Wasatch: Arches National Park

Beyond the Wasatch: Arches National Park

Esther Aboussou
March 6, 2017

Over President’s Day weekend, I packed up the car and left town early to escape the overcast grey skies of the Wasatch Front. As I drove southeast, each passing mile of the three-and-a-half-hour road...

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...

Beyond the Wasatch: Goblin Valley

Beyond the Wasatch: Goblin Valley

Esther Aboussou
February 8, 2017

Last year, my fiancé and I made it a goal to travel at least once a month. We visited national parks and monuments, state parks, and hot springs, and we were able to round out 2016 with 13 camping trips...

Discover a Warm and Groovy Place for a Soak in Monroe

Discover a Warm and Groovy Place for a Soak in Monroe

Esther Aboussou
January 12, 2017

One thing to know about me: I hate being cold. I absolutely loathe it. If I could be wrapped in a heated blanket all through winter I wouldn’t object. Unfortunately, this is not an option, so instead...

Camping with Max and PK up near Daniel's Summit.  I had my first shrimp while camping :)

Quit trashing our public lands

Esther Aboussou
December 22, 2016

In 2016, there was an abundance of news stories about visitors defacing national parks by painting, spraying, and carving on monuments and structures. Many of the culprits have unwittingly called attention...

Insider's guide to Alta

Insider’s guide to Alta

Esther Aboussou
November 27, 2016

In the United States there are three skiers-only resorts, two of which are in Utah. Alta Ski Resort is one of the oldest resorts in Utah, beloved by visitors and locals alike. The Alf Engen Ski School...

Why camping in the off-season is the best thing you'll do this winter

Why camping in the off-season is the best thing you’ll do this winter

Esther Aboussou
November 23, 2016

Snow is in the mountains, but don't be so quick to hang up the camping gear. If you prepare and have the right equipment, winter camping can be just as much fun as any summer camping trip. First things...

Photo by Esther Aboussou

Fighting the Winter Blues

Esther Aboussou
November 8, 2016

Green summer leaves are now burnt orange, covering the ground. Temperatures are dropping and people are pulling boots and coats out from the back of the closet. For some, excitement is building as they...

Photo by Esther Aboussou

How to: Survive a Winter Adventure

Esther Aboussou
November 3, 2016

November is here and the cold of winter is right on its heels. For adventurers brave enough to take on the snow and ice, here are some tips to enjoy winter camping. Before you head on your tip,  tell...

Photo by Esther Aboussou

Dead Horse Point: Views to Die For

Esther Aboussou
October 3, 2016

Thirty-two miles outside of Moab lies Dead Horse Point State Park. This small but mighty state park rises 2,000 feet above the Colorado River and provides incredibly awe-inspiring views of the deep canyons,...

Esther Aboussou

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Esther Aboussou
September 16, 2016

On the banks of the sea of national parks in Southern Utah sits a breathtaking national monument just 3 ½ hours from Salt Lake. 60 degree Fahrenheit temps in the summer months and the highest base elevation...

Photo credit: Cameron Nielsen Photo credit: Cameron Nielsen

Tie the Knot with Enso’s Outdoor rings

Esther Aboussou
August 30, 2016

Picture this: you've just exchanged vows and sealed them with a kiss. If you’re the bride, friends and family are still fawning over the delicate stones wrapped around your ring finger. As the groom,...

Get your gear and adventure on: Reviews of rental equipment from Outdoor Adventures

Get your gear and adventure on: Reviews of rental equipment from Outdoor Adventures

Esther Aboussou
August 17, 2016

Outdoor Adventures has 8,500 square feet filled with everything you could ever want to explore with. It’s like the Mary Poppins bag of equipment rental stores; it just never seems to end. With new gear...

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