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Mountain biking in St. George and Washington County is rapidly challenging the long-time recreation King of the Hill – golf. But the gorgeous scenery and unmatched weather are conducive to both activities. Hence, both thrive.

Utah boasts a global reputation for offering some of the finest winter recreation on the planet. With The Greatest Snow on Earth™, millions flock to Utah’s ski resorts to ski and board on an unparalleled mixture of epic, big terrain and unmatched snow quality.

Fly fishing in Utah is great! There is so much water from which to choose, but if you must wander...

I am forty. When did this happen? As someone who has forever looked and acted younger than my years, forty crept up on me. To mourn this new decade my old roommates, Mo and Julie decided that we three needed a “girl’s trip” to shake from us the ages since we once lived together so long ago.

First, let’s get something straight – I’m not a travel or vacation writer, but our family of four - husband, two kids and me - are outdoor people, both occupations and avocations.

Now that you know how to pronounce one of Utah’s most beautiful counties, here are some reasons to visit.

What a dilemma! Vacation planning in Utah can be exciting, yet challenging. Perusing the pages of the Outdoor Utah Adventure Guide and websites OutdoorUtah.com and VisitUtah.com grabs the imagination of seasoned adventure travelers and first-timers alike.

The San Rafael Swell sits dramatically in the southeastern section of Utah. Split by I-70 the Book Cliffs are to the east and the Henry Mountains to the southwest. The Swell is 80 miles long and 35 miles wide and is part of the Colorado Plateau.

The Outdoor Utah Adventure Guide's annual review of the year's new gear.

My first trip to Moab happened in the late 1980's when my boyfriend asked if I would go on vacation with him to Moab. My reply was "Where is Moab and why do we want to go there?" and my imagination immediately traveled to an exotic sunny beach somewhere far away.

Ski City is much more than a single-season destination. Unlike traditional ski towns, where winter is the primary season for its existence, Ski City (a.k.a. Salt Lake) thrives throughout the year in all four seasons.

Just a few short years ago, if you asked Utah residents what comes to mind when they think of Southwest Utah, the answer was inevitably, "Zion National Park, sunshine, retirees, and endless rounds of golf." The St. George marathon was occasionally mentioned, but rarely did you hear ...

Antelope Island State Park sits seven miles from the mainland in the Great Salt Lake. In addition to a myriad of quality outdoor recreation, the Park is home to many species of wildlife, including the mighty Bison.

Carl Sandburg's "Chicago" is one of the best known works of 20th century American literature. Included in countless anthologies, this poem made famous the description of Chicago as "City of the Big Shoulders," celebrating its role at the time as the industrial capital of the United States.

The Outdoor Utah Adventure Guide's annual review of the year's new gear.

The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, one of the top professional cycling events in North America, is marking its tenth anniversary and its first year as a seven day race with 12 host venues across two western states.

This exciting series for kids from 6 thru 14 was hosted by Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort last Saturday, June 21, 2014. 86 teams of two -boys, girls or co-ed in four age brackets - competed in a number of obstacles and ...