History & Heritage

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

11 Family-Friendly Activities Near SLC

Written By Matcha

4 minute read

From roller coasters to ski slopes, discover 11 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.

Dinosaurland Top 5

Written By Visit Utah

3 minute read

Vernal, Utah, is an adventure base camp to the best of eastern Utah. Uintah County around Vernal — called Dinosaurland — is home to diverse outdoor recreation and natural history at three state parks, Dinosaur National Monument and countless trailheads to the Ashley National Forest.

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.

Frisco: West Desert Ghost Town

Written By Visit Utah

3 minute read

Standing in the Basin and Range topography of Utah's West Desert at ghost town Frisco, you'll feel the solitude of the space

Guardians of the Old Spanish Trail

Written By Katya Wagstaff

6 minute read

The Old Spanish Trail stretches from Santa Fe to the San Gabriel Mission, now Los Angeles, and covers over 2,500 miles. The trail was originally blazed by animals, then Native Americans and Spanish traders.

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.

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

Written By Matcha

This Is the Place Heritage State 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.

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.

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.

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.

The Legendary Joe McQueen: Utah's Original Jazz

Written By Visit Utah

6 minute read

Legendary saxophonist Joe McQueen came to the city of Ogden , Utah, in 1945 for a two-week gig and he never left. For decades he was the musical godfather of Ogden's lively 25th Street.

The Story of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Written By Visit Utah

Ancient erosion and modern cinema joined forces to elevate Monument Valley to one of the world's most iconic places to visit — but it's also the sacred home of the Navajo people. Learn more about the history, size and scenes that define the Monument Valley Utah experience.

Time Traveling at Ogden's George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park

Written By Matcha

4 minute read

Many have dreamed of exploring jungles and forests only to discover a land filled with dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes? The George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park is the place to bring that dream to life, with 100-plus exhibits and realistic, full-sized dinosaur replicas, capturing the imagination of young and old alike.

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.

Utah Female Artists Explore the Sublime Through Art

Written By Ashley Mae Hoiland

10 minute read

See how Utah women artists are creatively interpreting a dramatic landscape into art.

Utah’s Unexpected Pit Stops

Written By Melissa McGibbon

5 minute read

You’re doing it wrong if you think road trip pit stops are boring layovers on your way to more exciting destinations. How many of these hidden gems have you been to? Here are 11 mini-adventures to check off your list next time you’re road-tripping through Utah.

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.