Arts, Science & Cultural Museums

10 Places to Honor Women's History on Your Trip to Utah

Written By Lindy Blanchette

Notable places you can visit where women have shaped history

12 Family-Friendly Activities Near SLC

Written By Matcha

4 minute read

From roller coasters to ski slopes, discover 12 fun family activities in and around Salt Lake City.

Ancient Pictographs, Petroglyphs and Timeless Mysteries

Written By Matcha

5 minute read

Exploring Horseshoe Canyon isn’t for everyone. First of all, the effort to get there is an adventure in itself, but those efforts make the reward — namely, the chance to see up close some of the most significant pictograph panels in North America — even more noteworthy.

Bryce Wildlife Adventure Museum

Explore wildlife near Bryce Canyon at the Bryce Wildlife Adventure Museum.

Explore a Pioneer Homestead Near Flaming Gorge

In the heart of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, the Swett Ranch is a testament to the self-sufficiency and ingenuity of Utah pioneers, representing the bygone homestead era, and it’s a historic site not to be missed by those interested in pioneer life.

Explore Antelope Island's Fielding Garr Ranch

Volunteers Beth and Dennis Simonsen show visitors around the historic Fielding Garr Ranch complex on Antelope Island State Park in Northern Utah.

Exploring Mule Canyon: House on Fire and Cave Tower

Written By Matcha

4 minute read

Driving the up the dusty, terracotta-colored road toward Mule Canyon in Cedar Mesa, you get a sense that this is a special place, though you might not be able to put a finger on why.

Following the Dinosaur Tracks of Red Fleet

Written By Andrew Dash Gillman

Explore Red Fleet State Park's cleverly built trail that crosses sandy washes, ribs of exposed stone and a dinosaur trackway.

High Art & Hometown Americana

Written By Kristen Pope

There’s no shortage of fun things to do in Logan, Utah. From theatre to arts and crafts to unique dining, we have your Logan guide. Check it out!

Historical Sites in Utah

4 minute read

Explore Utah's fascinating past with our guide to historical sites and hidden gems. Uncover pioneer and indigenous stories at these Utah heritage hot spots.

Hole N'' the Rock

Your road trip in Moab might call for a stopover at the famous Hole N” The Rock.

In Search of Robbers Roost

Written By Lindy Blanchette

4 minute read

Robbers Roost Utah, one of the infamous hideouts of Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch, is not easy to find even with directions from the locals. Explore Utah.

Insider's Guide to Hiking Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Written By Matcha

From choosing the best season and trail, to understanding logistics and history, here's what you need to know to hike Utah's Rainbow Bridge National Monument located off the south coast of Lake Powell.

Journey Through Utah's History at This Is The Place Heritage Park

Written By Matcha

3 minute read

This Is The Place Heritage Park has a major place in Utah’s history — quite literally.

Kanab's Western Legends Heritage and Music Festival

2 minute read

Kanab's Western Legends Heritage and Music Festival is filled with round-the-clock Western-themed entertainment — think: music, cowboys and history.

Kayenta Art Village

Like a Marfa, Texas, or Paonia, Colorado, Kayenta is often regarded as an artist colony. Kayenta's Coyote Gulch Art Village is a hub of cultural and social activity for locals and visitors alike.

Legacy and Craft

Written By Austen Diamond

4 minute read

Three of Glen Thompson’s custom leather horse saddles are fitting examples of craftsmanship and a Utah folk art tradition. See more at the Chase Home Museum.

Meet the Fremonts: Unearthing an Ancient Civilization

Written By Andrew Dash Gillman

5 minute read

Did you know that interstate highway construction created Fremont Indian State Park? Visit the park and Museum for a peek into Utah’s past, plus hiking and ATV trails.

Movies Filmed in Utah: Plotting a Cinematic Drive-Through

Written By Andrea David

Follow a Germany-based film enthusiast on an extended road trip to discover the rich history of Utah cinematography.

Music of the Cottonwoods

Written By Visit Utah

Discover the sound of two iconic Utah bands — Talia Keys and the Love and Pixie and the Partygrass Boys — whose music is inspired by their love of life and nature.

Navajo: Fry Bread, Tacos, Pizza

Despite its troubling origins, Navajo fry bread is an inspired food of the nation’s people, and it can be found in many forms with various names around the southwest.

Sundance: The Story is Utah

Written By Paula Colman

For Sundance audiences and filmmakers, the Story is Utah, one with many visions and interpretations and where revolutions are encouraged.

The Salt of Sound: Live Music in Salt Lake City

Written By Visit Utah

8 minute read

Check out the live music scene while visiting Utah. Salt Lake City’s numerous music venues offer something for every music lover. Watch Salt of Sound for a taste.

Tooele? Tuilla? The Fascinating History of this Utah Town

Written By Matcha

5 minute read

While the town of Tooele has a fascinating story to its name, the best part about one of Utah’s original counties is its history.

Why a Visit to the Blanding Dinosaur Museum is a Must

Written By Matcha

4 minute read

The Blanding Dinosaur Museum, off U.S. 191 in Southeastern Utah, is a hidden gem: The artifact collection here includes bones, dinosaur eggs, and even fossilized skin! The museum also has three wonderfully preserved petrified trees and unique movie memorabilia.