By Heather Madsen May is almost over which means we’re halfway through the year, and LGBTQIA+ Pride Month is just around the corner! For anyone who doesn’t already know: pride month started as a celebration in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, which was a...
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The race kicks off at 5pm on May 27th at Saturday Cycles. In-person registration opens an hour before the race but you can also pre-register online. More information can be found at https://www.slugmag.com/event/11th-annual-slug-cat/.
Have a Blast with the Birds and the Bugs
posted by: UtLiving
May 12, 2023
By Heather Madsen Now that we’re officially leaving the chilliest weather behind, all of the animals and critters are here to stay. Baby birds are hatching, bees are pollinating, and deer are searching for the best green plants to munch on. If you love watching...
By Heather Madsen If you love dressing up, historic crafts like blacksmithing and woodworking, performance art, or festivals in general, then May is going to be a fantastic month for you. The Utah Ren Fest is back for its 16th year and it’s bigger and...
By Heather Madsen The sun is shining, school is almost over, and it’s the perfect time to make plans for the summer. But what if you have no idea what to do with your time and great weather? Have no fear, I’ve rounded up some...
By Heather Madsen As a lifelong resident of Utah, sometimes I think that I’ve seen everything the state has to offer. I’ve visited each of its national parks, every popular museum and exhibit, most of the well-known tourist spots, and a very big sampling of...
We made it to spring and the earth is coming alive again! With the warmer weather comes budding plants, active wildlife, and Earth Day. It might not seem like a big holiday, but it is a very important day that promotes sustainability, conservation, and a...
Utah’s First Indigenous Fashion Week
posted by: UtLiving
April 7, 2023
By Heather Madsen Utah has a deep and complex history involving many different types of people. Before colonization, this land was occupied by thousands of indigenous peoples, each belonging to a tribe with its own unique history and customs. However, due to settlers, colonizers, disease,...
Spring Around the Valley
posted by: UtLiving
March 31, 2023
By Heather Madsen March is over and clear blue skies are ahead! It might still be chilly, but winter is on its way out, which is something I think we’re all excited for. So whether you celebrate Easter or are just excited for spring, there...
By Heather Madsen Spring is here, but it’s still a little chilly outside, so most of us still stay indoors. If you have kids who are going stir-crazy (or if you’re going crazy trying to keep them entertained), then you’ll be excited to hear that...