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• Greatest Snow on Earth. We explore the science behind Utah’s epic snow in this photo essay of beautiful ski photography. Story by Matt Masich.
• In a vault inside his museum-like Provo bookstore, Moon’s Rare Books, Reid Moon tells the tales behind his rare artifacts. Story by Allie Wisniewski.
• Cowboys and scientists team up to raise cattle and study new ways to live lightly on the land at Canyonlands Research Center between Moab and Monticello. Story by Rachel Fixsen.
• A descendant of the Shoshone leader Chief Sagwitch takes a road trip back in time to the tribe’s darkest day. Story by Scott Baxter.
• Pancakes and waffles would be nothing without maple syrup, yet those breakfast staples aren’t the only things that benefit from maple. In our maple recipes, the ingredient makes roasted meat and veggies come alive with a warm and inviting flavor. Recipes by Danelle McCollum.

• Twilight Desert Photography. Photographer Grant Collier reveals why some of the best shots come after the sun has set. Story and photographs by Grant Collier.
• Circumnavigating the Great Salt Lake. A team of intrepid kayakers set out to document the lake as it reaches a historic low water level. Story and photographs by Scott Baxter.
• Rock Art in Southeast Utah. Dedicated enthusiasts seek out petroglyphs and pictographs left behind by Utah’s first people. Story by Rachel Fixsen.
• George Museums. Dinosaurs, airplanes, incredible artwork and more await visitors at six must-see museums. Story by Allie Wisniewski and Matt Masich.
• Pie Recipes. Turkeys and hams might be the center of attention at the holiday dinner table, but for many of us, the main course is merely the prelude for pie. Story and photographs by Danelle McCollum.

Utah Life takes readers on a virtual tour of the Beehive State through beautiful photography and expert storytelling in a glossy keepsake print magazine. Six bimonthly issues feature travel, history, nature, recipes, Utah trivia and characters who define our way of life in Utah. Plus, every issue has a photography contest, Utah poetry, humor, events and travel tips. Gift subscriptions include FREE gift announcement.

Renew or start a new subscription for yourself or as a gift for family and friends. $25 for 1 year (6 issues) or $44 for 2 years (12 issues).

• The mountains around Logan blaze with fall color as bigtooth maples turn bright pink. The timing of the color transition varies and depends on weather conditions, but the maples usually begin to turn in late September, with peak color happening around the first week of October. Story by Matt Masich, Photographs by Scott T. Smith.
• Moab Air Rescue: When backcountry adventures go bad, Classic Air Medical’s helicopter crews swoop in to help. Crews fly patients from the scenes of accidents to medical facilities. They also assist in search and rescues and backcountry accidents. By Rachel Fixsen.
• Though it’s not an everyday occurrence, people are guaranteed to see sheep take the place of cars on Main Street in Cedar City one day each year during the Livestock & Heritage Festival. Shakespeare and sheep are both celebrated as arts and agriculture fuel Utah’s Festival City. Story by Matt Masich, Photographs by Joshua Hardin.
• Inside the grounds of Tracy Aviary, the oldest free-standing aviary in the United States, visitors ooh and ahh at a colorful cast of feathered characters. Andy the Andean Condor and his friends find a home here in Salt Lake’s Liberty Park. By Allie Wisniewski.
• Modern American fare owes a debt to Italian cuisine, with pizza and pasta becoming ubiquitous fixtures on the dinner table. Our recipes take some of those familiar flavors to create novel dishes sure to please the pickiest palates.

• From the slopes of Mount Timpanogos near Provo to Tony Grove near Logan, the Wasatch Ranges come alive in a natural, multicolored bouquet. The summer slopes of northern Utah’s high country burst to life with colorful blooms in our Wasatch Wildflower photo essay. By Matt Masich.
• The arrival of Latter-day Saint pioneers 175 years ago began a new chapter in Utah history. Brigham Young declared “This is the place” at the spot now marked by a 60-foot granite monument at This Is the Place Heritage Park – or, at the very least, he said something very similar very nearby. By Matt Masich.
• Agriculture is big in Logan, home of the Aggies of Utah State University. We present a tour of our favorite Cache Valley food businesses that make gourmet products in a host of specialties, from honey to berries, from chocolate to cheese. By Matt Masich.
• The pair of buttes known as the Bears Ears might be the most prominent features at Bears Ears National Monument, but they are only the beginning of the wonders to be found there. A renowned photographer shares images and anecdotes from his monumental explorations. Story and photographs by Tom Till.
• There’s nary a tomato in sight in our takes on chips’ best friend. Sweet and spicy salsa recipes prove that fruit and corn can tweak the salsa paradigm into something satisfying.

• A road trip on the Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway through southern Utah explores the Ancestral Puebloan homeland. The second story in our two-part series travels to Monument Valley, Bluff and beyond.
• For 100 years, Timpanogos Cave National Monument has welcomed visitors to a world of wonder. Delve into the triple caverns of the monument’s cave system for this centennial celebration.
• Torrey photographer Guy Tal’s special relationship with the Utah landscape yields stunning images and an unparalleled appreciation of nature.
• Farr’s Ice Cream: An Ogden family’s frozen empire owes its longevity to resilience and great ice cream.
• Humans mastered grilling meat back in the caveman days. But grilling veggies takes more thought. That’s the beauty of foil packet dinners.

• The wonderfully weird Uintah County rock deposits at Fantasy Canyon resemble a surrealist painting or an alien world. Story and photographs by Joshua Hardin.
• Kayenta: Centered on an art village, this Ivins community blends seamlessly with the stunning landscape. Story by Matt Masich, photographs by Joshua Hardin.
• As made famous in the film Footloose, the iconic Lehi Roller Mills has been making premium flour since 1906. Story by Lauren Elkins, photographs by Joshua Hardin.
• Slickrock at Sand Flats. Mountain bikers and four-wheelers alike find thrilling adventures at this Moab-area spot. By Rachel Fixsen.

• Salt Lake Winter Olympics. The organizers and athletes who made the 2002 Winter Games such a success share their firsthand accounts of how they pulled it off. By Matt Masich.
• Arch Flying Cowboy. Nicknamed “Arch Enemy No. 1,” pilot Tim Martin defies death as he flies his airplane through southeast Utah’s natural stone arches. By Rachel Fixsen.
• Utahn Who Invented Television. Beaver native Philo T. Farnsworth was a 14-year-old farm boy when he was struck with the idea that led to his world-changing invention. By Matt Masich.
• Lake Powell Photo Essay. Accomplished nature photographer Jeff Foott shares some of his most remarkable images from Lake Powell and its side canyons. Story by Matt Masich, Photographs by Jeff Foott.
• Kitchens. Rib-sticking slow cooker recipes bring warmth and spice to help defrost on chilly days. By Danelle McCollum.

• Hill Aerospace Museum. One of the nation’s most complete collections of historic Air Force aircraft can be found at one of the nation’s most important Air Force bases.
• Utah at 125: Part V. We celebrate Utah’s 125th anniversary of statehood with a fond look back at the most memorable moments of the recent past.
• Ken Sanders Rare Books. The proprietor of this Salt Lake City bookstore is part wizard, part detective, and entirely unique.
• Winter in the Mighty Five. Utah’s world-renowned national parks are glorious in all seasons, but they reach new heights of wonder when the weather gets cold.
• Holiday Muffins and Bread Recipes. Simple treats liven up feasts.
• Logan Novemberfest. More than 100 vendors offer homemade crafts.

• Tushar Mountains. Alpine adventure beckons hikers, bikers and UTVers to southwest Utah.
• Utah at 125: Part IV. Statehood retrospective covers Salt Lake City floods, Sen. Jake Garn’s NASA space flight and the rise of the Osmonds.
• Artist Ted Remington. A self-taught painter captures red rock wonders.
• Making Movies in Moab. Firsthand stories of how life changed when Hollywood studios arrived in the 1950s.
• Redmond Salt Mine. A family digs an ancient underground seabed to mine table salt with unique minerals.
• Dip Recipes. Creative dippables to share on game-day gatherings.

• Waterfalls. Beautiful mountain and canyon cascades star in a stunning photo essay.
• Utah at 125: Part III. Tales of Utah history from 1946 to 1971, including the Cold War, Lake Powell and the Osmonds.
• Eccles Dinosaur Park. Life-size replicas of T. rex and more than 100 others stalk this Ogden museum.
• Kane Creek Road. Canyons, cliffs and petroglyphs abound on a scenic Moab backcountry drive.
• Frosty Soft Drink Recipes. Refreshing summertime recipes to cool off Utah summers.
• Pioneer Day. Celebrate Utah settlers with fun events at This Is The Place Heritage Park.

• Trail of the Ancients. Discover Ancestral Puebloan ruins on a scenic road trip from Blanding to Natural Bridges. By Joshua Hardin
• Utah at 125: Part II. Our restrospective series commemorating statehood continues with memorable scenes from the Great Depression and World War II. By Matt Masich.
• Shooting Star Saloon. The state’s oldest continually operating tavern serves monster-sized burgers in Huntsville. By Matt Masich.
• Rafting the Escalante. Journey deep into the sandstone heart of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument on a breathtaking packrafting river expedition. Story and photographs by Noah Wetzel.