Dec 7th, 2012 at 2:00PM: It sounds crazy, but not all ski-town tourists are there to downhill ski. In fact, many don't even know how. I'll also let you in on a local's secret: not all permanent residents of ski towns know how to ski, and of those who do, many can't even afford a season pass.
The fact is, there are now more options than ever for non-skiers and those on a tight budget to engage in other winter sports, if ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Ski Town Holidays: Not Just For Skiers
Dec 7th, 2012 at 2:00PM: It sounds crazy, but not all ski-town tourists are there to downhill ski. In fact, many don't even know how. I'll also let you in on a local's secret: not all permanent residents of ski towns know how to ski, and of those who do, many can't even afford a season pass.
The fact is, there are now more options than ever for non-skiers and those on a tight budget to engage in other winter sports, if ...Photo Of The Day: Eye Of The Beholder
Nov 3rd, 2012 at 5:00PM:
This Photo of the Day, taken in Arches National Park, Utah is titled "Eye of the Beholder" and comes from Gadling Flickr pool member Terra_Tripper
Arches National Park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, pinnacles, fins and giant balanced rocks. Located just outside of Moab, Utah, the 76,679 acre red rock wonderland was originally a National Monument then redesignated as a National ...Exploring Zion National Park In Autumn
Oct 14th, 2012 at 2:30PM:
As summer nears its end and fall is just upon the horizon, travelers are beginning to think about where to go to check out vibrant autumn foliage. One recommendation I have is to visit Utah's oldest national park, Zion.
The end of September is usually when the temperature begins to drop to a more bearable number in the 70s. Luckily, it's also when the flowers turn a rainbow of colors and ...Watch A Mountain Biker Take An 80-Foot Tumble
Oct 10th, 2012 at 4:00PM: The Red Bull Rampage is an annual downhill mountain bike race that pits some of the best riders in the world against one another on a course that mere mortals should never even think about attempting. The competition features massive jumps, flips and other aerobatics that are definitely not for the inexperienced or faint of heart.
The scariest moment from the 2012 edition of the race, which was ...
Where To Sleep During A Long-Haul Road Trip: Putting A Price On Your Safety
Aug 14th, 2012 at 11:00AM: As you may have gathered from my last few posts, I spent the second half of July and first week of August living out of my car during a relocation from Seattle to Boulder. En route, I had a family vacation on the Klamath River in Northern California, and business trips to the Bay Area and North Carolina, which is why I was in limbo.
I've road-tripped and relocated across the West many times, ...Utah Ski Resort Offers California Residents Free Skiing All Winter Long
Jul 29th, 2012 at 8:00AM: The ski season may still be months away but Eagle Point Ski Resort, located in Beaver, Utah, has already announced its operating schedule, along with some terrific deals for the winter ahead. In addition to offering free skiing on every Thursday in January, the resort is granting California residents fee-free access to their slopes all season long.
After being closed for eight years, Eagle ...Photo Of The Day: Sunrise At Monument Valley
May 27th, 2012 at 7:30PM:
Utah's Monument Valley is home to some of the most iconic rock formations on earth, formations that have played host to numerous nature lovers, photographers and filmmakers who come to soak in their visual beauty. Today's photo, taken by Flickr user oilfighter, offers us a magnificent and unique look at these world-famous geological oddities. Taken at sunrise, the two lone rock pinnacles lie ...Photo Of The Day: Zebra Canyon
May 22nd, 2012 at 7:00PM:
Most travel photography fans are familiar with the striking, sun-dappled images of Arizona's famed Antelope Canyon popularized on computer desktop backgrounds around the world. But few people are acquainted with Zebra Canyon, its less popular, less crowded but equally fetching neighbor in Utah, captured excellently in today's Photo of the Day from Flickr user oilfighter. Named because of its ...Photo Of The Day: Drama Over Cowboy Land
May 19th, 2012 at 8:00PM:
This Photo of the Day was taken in Monument Valley, Utah, and comes from Gadling Flickr pool member oilfighter. It is titled "Drama Over Cowboy Land."
"I've been to Monument Valley a few times, but the sky was usually cloudless," says oilfighter. "Boy, what a sunset. The clouds broke, and the wind sent them flying. The last light of the day gave the sky a pastel pink hue."
Upload your best ...Photo Of The Day: The Wave In Utah
Apr 29th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
The amazing rock formation above, captured by Flickr user oilfighter, is called The Wave. Set near the border of Utah and Arizona, the intricate lines have been etched into the sandstone by millions of years of erosion and wind. It makes for a visually stunning setting doesn't it? If you're interested in seeing this amazing geological oddity in person, make sure to plan ahead - the Bureau of ...Video of the Day: Two days in Zion National Park
Mar 5th, 2012 at 9:30PM:
Zion National Park in Utah is one of those places that exceeds expectations and defies explanation. I might just be partial to it because I'm getting married there in June, but it truly is an awe-inspiring place. Red rocks line steep canyons and wild flowers dot the horizon. It's difficult to imagine what early settlers of the West must have thought when they came across Zion. This video shows ...
Video: One giant rope swing
Feb 18th, 2012 at 8:00AM: As a kid, who hasn't tossed a rope over a tree branch and swung through the air with wild abandon? Well, that is exactly what the folks in the video below tried to replicate, only on a much grander scale. The rope swing, in this case, was actually attached to the 140-foot tall Corona Arch, located not far from Moab, Utah, and the riders used a cliff as their launching pad. The result is one wild ...
Utah town hopes to benefit from celestial sightseeing
Jan 29th, 2012 at 9:00AM: Thought to be one of the best places on earth to view the annual solar eclipse on May 20, the small town of Kanarraville, Utah is hoping to draw a considerable number of "astrotourists" this spring. Defined as those willing to travel to study astronomy or observe the sky, astrotourists are common in the region, where dark nighttime skies make stellar stargazing spots.
"I heard of the concept ...Utah filmmakers show the best of the Beehive State
Dec 22nd, 2011 at 10:00AM:
The Utah Film Commission has just announced the winners of their ninth annual "Spot On" video campaign. For the commercial contest, the organization asked Utah-based filmmakers to create 30-second spots that demonstrate what makes Utah the most visually stunning state. Open to all Utah residents and students attending school in the state, the grand prize is not only $1,500 but also the ...
Video of the Day: Salt boarding
Dec 16th, 2011 at 10:30AM: Some people love winter sports so much, they don't give a hang if there's an absence of snow. Check out this epic video, where a group of shredders hit the Utah Salt Flats for kicks at speeds up to 50 mph. The boards were supplied by snowboard company BLANK; no word on who handed out the road rash salve.
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Photos: Watch the Natural History Museum of Utah take shape
Nov 8th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
The doors to the brand new Natural History Museum of Utah are officially set to open in a little over a week. On November 18, the state-of-the-art facility will welcome visitors to take sight of part of the museum's collection of 1.2 million objects of natural history and science--think dinosaur bones, rare insects and pre-historic tools--in ten brand new, interactive galleries.
The new ...Accidental bear spray discharge clears Utah hotel
Oct 13th, 2011 at 2:00PM: A housekeeper working in a hotel in Utah cleared the entire building this past weekend, when she accidentally discharged a can of bear spray. The woman was pushing her cart down a hall in the Marriott Hotel in Salt Lake City and didn't notice that someone and dropped the can on the floor. When she rolled the cart over bear spray, it began discharging its contents, which is not unlike pepper spray, ...Injured hiker crawls 4 days before being rescued
Sep 17th, 2011 at 1:00PM: A solo hiker at the Canyonlands National Park in Utah was injured in a fall last week and was forced to crawl for four days before eventually being rescued. Ironically, the incident took place not far from where hiker Aron Ralston famously cut off his own arm after becoming trapped under a large boulder.
64-year old Amos Richards was visiting the national park while on vacation from his home in ...Outdoor Retailer gear expo begins today
Aug 4th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Today is the start of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, held bi-annually in Salt Lake City, Utah. The OR show is a gathering of outdoor and travel gear manufacturers who come together to show off their latest tents, backpacks, clothing, and other products to industry buyers, as well as the media. Over the next four days, companies like The North Face and Patagonia will unveil new products that ...VIDEO: Astronaut's view of the world
May 31st, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Need a few moments of Zen? This video from NASA's Johnson Space Center has seven of them, traveling over the Earth from the coast of Namibia to the Amazon Basin to capture an astronaut's view of the world. The incredible images are narrated by Dr. Justin Wilkinson, a soothing astronaut who points out the many rivers, mountains, deserts, and other features shown on NASA's camera from far above. ...
