Tourism
Utah skiing is too expensive. Is a state-funded resort the answer?
— A Logan man has started a nonprofit, the Utah Public Ski Area Coalition, advocating for a state-funded ski resort with lower ticket prices to attract more Utah residents to skiing ahead of the 2034 Olympics.
Lava Hot Springs holds grand reopening after major upgrades
— Lava Hot Springs, a popular recreation destination in southeast Idaho, has reopened to the public following significant renovations and upgrades.
Ski Utah on upcoming ski season
— A Ski Utah representative discusses the outlook for the upcoming 2026-27 ski season in Utah.
Deer Valley targets Dec. 5 opening as resort continues developing expanded terrain
— Deer Valley Resort plans to open its 2026-27 season Dec. 5, weather permitting, and will continue rolling out its East Village expansion, including a new chairlift adding 200 acres and seven runs.More: ABC 4 , Park Record All 3 reports
Farmers getting creative in land usage with corn mazes,
— Kara Lewis, owner of Glen Ray's Corn Maze, discusses how agritourism such as corn mazes is helping sustain her family farm's future.
New Ikon Pass destinations offered
— Ikon Pass is adding three new ski destinations in Asia and two free days at resorts in Michigan and Wyoming, expanding its global lineup while Utah retains six Ikon destinations including Alta, Snowbird and Deer Valley.
Rutan aircraft return to Kanab for annual fly-in
— Kanab Municipal Airport hosted the annual Rutan Fly-In and Turner Classic over Labor Day weekend, drawing 117 registered attendees and 56 aircraft for the 30-plus year gathering of canard aircraft enthusiasts.
Kanab’s Wild West Fest, celebrating America’s “reel” Western heritage
— Kanab's Wild West Fest, a locally sponsored event centered on the Little Hollywood Museum, featured film screenings, celebrity panels, stunt shows and cowboy poetry celebrating the town's Western film heritage.
No longer a silent shareholder, Oasis goes activist on Vail Resorts as Prince waits in the wings
— Hedge fund Oasis Management filed as an activist investor in Vail Resorts, nominating four board members including Olympian Picabo Street, and said it may push for a sale or review of the company, which owns Park City…More: Park Record All 2 reports
Sunday Drive: In search of moonshine
— A travel column recounts a hike to Moonshine Arch near Vernal, exploring the mystery behind its name and the Uintah Basin's history of moonshining, plus tips on the trail and nearby attractions.
Metallica to make long-awaited Utah return with Rice-Eccles Stadium concert
— Metallica announced it will play Rice-Eccles Stadium on June 19 with Limp Bizkit and Avatar as the final stop of its M72 World Tour, marking the band's first Utah appearance since 2018. Tickets go on sale September 25.More: Fox 13 (YouTube) , KJZZ , KUTV 2News All 4 reports
Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund to preserve Utah’s national parks, economy
— An opinion piece by the head of Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks urges Congress to reauthorize the expired Legacy Restoration Fund, which invested $133.8 million in Utah's national parks, to address a $621.5…
Pineview Reservoir water levels dropping impacts businesses in Ogden Valley
— Ogden crews are draining Pineview Reservoir to about 2% capacity to replace an aging drinking-water pipeline, and Ogden Valley business owners report drops in tourism, bookings and sales as a result.
Additional ticket reservations open for Salt Lake City temple tours
— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released additional free ticket reservations for public tours of the Salt Lake City Temple, with tours running from April 5 through Sept. 29, 2027, and another batch…
Visiting Lake Powell soon? Here's what you need to know through 2026
— The National Park Service is making changes to boat launch access at Lake Powell's Stateline, Bullfrog, and Antelope Point due to low water levels, and is urging visitors to use caution and check current conditions…
The science behind fall leaves and the best time to see them in Utah
— A Utah State University Extension horticulture professor explains the science behind why leaves change color in fall, how weather and drought affect leaf color, and tips for tree care and leaf raking in Utah.More: KSL , Park Record All 3 reports