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Politics Aside, Go Visit Utah's National Monuments May 03, 2017

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Utah is home to 10 National Monuments, Bears Ears as the newest addition, but Grand Staircase-Escalante, Timpanogos Cave, Natural Bridges, Cedar Breaks, Dinosaur, Hovenweep, Rainbow Bridge, and Golden Spike have been protected for many years. Take advantage of what the state has to offer by seeing these destinations while they are available for us. See geographic varieties displayed throughout the state and historical landmarks that can take you back to an earlier time.

Perhaps you need a reason to get out and see some of these places? The Utah Symphony is getting in on the action and has put together a five day long road trip to play shows around Utah in or near many of these monuments, and one in Zion National Park! Tickets available May 31, shows start August 31.

Spring Bargain Shopping at Local Markets! May 02, 2017

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Spring Shopping is always something to look forward to with warmer weather, along with the many opportunities to bargain! Taylor Powers and Ethan Millard dive into the spring markets in Salt Lake City, Utah with their take on each one. Shopping local and creative vendors at the Salt and Honey Market offers a chance to meet the makers and and enjoy a day or evening strolling the market with everything from natural skincare to vintage clothing. The Urban Flea Market offers a different taste to the bargaining world! Attend on the first Sunday of each month until October to shop original collectors, crafters, and designers as they put out their curated collection of goods, ready to be haggled! Don't be shy, shop wisely! Another addition to the Urban Flea Market is the Rock n' Roll Swap Meet occurring on a Saturday yet to be disclosed sometime this summer!

Springtime Outdoor Family Fun May 01, 2017

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Spring is officially here, and the nice weather can vouch for that! Taylor teaches Ethan about the Downtown Garden stroll and all eight installations that offer different takes on community inspired gathering places right on main street in Salt Lake City. Creativity may also spark some DIY gardening projects for your own home. Ethan enlightens Taylor on Wheeler Farm, a historic farm right in the valley offering tons for families. In addition to endless activities everyday, Wheeler Farm also hosts many events, including the farm Fest May 6th incorporating games, tours, petting zoo, wagon rides, and much more that kids and adults will enjoy! Get outside and enjoy the sunshine!

Crazy for Dinosaurs! Fossils, Poop, and Paleontologists Apr 19, 2017

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Utah is the Mecca for all things dinosaurs, Salt Lake Valley may even be the infamous "Great Valley" from Land Before Time! We have gathered a hefty list that only touches the surface of things to do and places to go to satisfy the craving of knowledge surrounding dinosaurs. Museums, hikes, quarries and more, where you can see and touch, and occasionally even take home fossils! See paleontologists at work that the BYU Museum of Paleontology. Put your foot in the same footprint as a dinosaurs at Red Fleet State Park! Explore the endless hiking trails of Dinosaur National Monument. Travel back in time and enter a new world of jurassic at the ancient history museum at Thanksgiving Point!

Outdoor Adventure Secrets of Utah Revealed! Apr 18, 2017

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Taylor Powers and Ethan Millard reveal some of their favorite places, in part because they are never crowded! Ethan's secret spot is the third valley in Goblin Valley just west of Moab. Apparently serene and much less traveled than the first two. Taylor's is her close-to-home camping spot just 40 minutes west on the shore of Stansbury Bay. Vast and empty miles of dried shoreline becomes a host for campfires, sports, and the occasional donut...

Utah has so much to offer for families and individuals alike, but people tend to crown in the same places. Venture out of your norm and visit somewhere you've never been before! Whether hiking, biking, views, swimming or shopping are your motives, there are plenty of places that offer it up!

Pretty Dinosaur Poop, It's Collectable! Apr 13, 2017

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That's right, everybody poops! But now, we can collect dinosaur's! It has been fossilized and is actually quite pretty... Ethan will be venturing out into the high desert of hanksville to gather some with his family, pictures coming soon. Utah is recognizable for it's dino history, however most of the fossils are off-limits, these turds, also known as coprolite, are not! So get out there with your family this weekend and take home some poop. On another spectrum of fun outdoor learning activities and education for families, is the Parade of Raptors series happening all over Utah this spring and summer. The series will be held at your local library so look up the schedule to see when the show will be coming near you! Learn all about birds of prey and even get up close to their three education birds (real and living)!

Family Art Saturdays and The Salt Lake Bees Apr 11, 2017

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Utah Museum of Contemporary Art isn't the only one hosting family art Saturdays, The Utah Museum of Fine art has a very similar program that takes place on the third Saturday of each month. Explore the exhibits and learn from experienced artists and educators with your family and leave with knowledge and a project! Maybe art isn't your thing, how about sports!? The Salt Lake Bees Baseball is back! The season has begun and there are tons of special games you won't want to miss! Family night (big discounts), fireworks, kid run, and more!

Springtime at Snowbird and Antique Shopping Apr 10, 2017

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Snowbird, the world renowned ski resort in Utah is known mainly for two things, its incredible terrain and Oktoberfest. We have an inkling that Snowboard wants to be recognized as a year round resort. After building the Summit lodge at the top of the tram, Snowbird has been hosting much more springtime activities and events. Think, full-moon dinners, sunrise easter service, and much more to come as the ski season comes to an end and the weather warms up. Keep your eyes peeled for what's next at Snowbird. Love antiques, the old stories that come with great finds, the bargain? Whatever it is, the Antique Mall in Salt Lake City will be sure to satisfy! With over 50 vendors arranged fluidly throughout this unique space, there is much to captivate anyone!Bring the family, spend time sifting through pictures, jewlery, furniture, trinkets, and so much more!

An Impressive Weekend Lineup of Sophisticated (Fam-Friendly) Events Apr 05, 2017

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A weekend filled with yoga, chocolate, cheese, and art sounds pretty impressive! That's only the half of it! The yoga... at the aquarium either in the "rainforest" or in the shark exhibit. Sounds like a powerful experience. The Chocolate and Cheese are combined into a festival full of workshops and shopping held at the Natural History Museum. Lastly, the family art is an art class led by an experienced instructor at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art! Learn about a different medium every second Saturday of the month for an interactive art class with take home project!

Collecting Wonderstone Activity in Utah Quarry Mar 31, 2017

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Utah is a state with a lot of geological history and because a large majority of it is public land, this means you can take home much of what you discover! Ethan Millard and his family took advantage of this opportunity and drove out southeast of Tooelle to a beautiful rock quarry full of a stone called rhyolite, more commonly referred to as, Wonderstone, in fact, the quarry is called Wonderstone Quarry. They collected a few pieces of this stone, drove back to SLC, rented a palm sander from Home depot and polished up their finds to create stunning treasures! You can take part in this and more as we discuss other stones and places to find them in Utah!

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