The Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City combines beauty, peace, incredible views, and just a touch of magic. I visited in June 2025 and was completely blown away. It is one of the most stunning attractions in the city.
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If you’re looking for one of the most beautiful and rewarding hikes near Salt Lake City, Utah, the Lake Blanche Trail is a must-do. A beautiful out-and-back trail in the Big Cottonwood Canyon, known for its alpine scenery, vibrant summer
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Salt Lake City is known for its iconic museums and religious landmarks—but there’s so much more to discover beyond the obvious. I spent a few days exploring the city and found that if you’re willing to look, there’s something interesting
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If you’re trying to figure out where to eat in Salt Lake City, I’m sharing the places I visited during my trip and my honest thoughts on each one. This isn’t a list of the “best restaurants” or a ranked
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Salt Lake City might be known for its stunning mountain views and outdoor adventures, but it also offers plenty to do indoors, perfect for those afternoons when the weather is just too hot to stay outside. During my recent trip,
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If you’re heading to Salt Lake City and looking for a hotel with charm, character, and a prime downtown location, The Peery Hotel Salt Lake City is worth a look. I stayed here during a recent trip and loved being
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Salt Lake City breweries offer a surprising variety of creative craft beers, welcoming atmospheres, and great patio spaces perfect for a post-adventure drink. As someone who always seeks out local breweries when I travel, I was excited to create my
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I didn’t set out to find every mural in Salt Lake City, but once I started noticing them, I couldn’t stop. From alleyways to parking lots, the city is full of colorful, unexpected artwork that adds so much character to
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On May 21st, 2025, I set out to backpack the full Lone Star Hiking Trail in Texas. At 96 miles long, it’s the state’s longest continuous footpath, winding through Sam Houston National Forest with dense trees, boardwalks, and (supposedly) scattered
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Waking up on Day 4 of my Lone Star Trail journey was bittersweet. I knew, as soon as I got up and around, that I wouldn’t be continuing on. I text my boyfriend my location and asked that he come
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The Bright Years - Sarah Damoff