Utah Junction

Utah doesn’t just have spectacular scenery—it’s home to awe-inspiring landscapes that feel almost unreal. The “Mighty 5” national parks (Arches National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park) may get most of the spotlight, but they’re only scratching the surface of Utah’s natural wonders.

SALT LAKE CITY – President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Monday, shrinking two of Utah’s national monuments – Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. Trump previously cut the size of the two monuments in 2017 during his first presidency. However, then-President Joe Biden restored the monuments’ sizes in 2021. This week’s orders strip about 1.24 million acres of land from Bears Ears and 1.7 million acres from Grand Staircase-Escalante, shrinking each monument by about 90%.

TLC told us: Don’t go chasing waterfalls. We’ll make an exception for these waterfalls in Utah, which offer scenic hikes plus a chance to jump in the water and literally chill out.

Creeks, lakes, and rivers are beautiful—don’t get us wrong—but there’s something extra magical about a waterfall, especially waterfalls in Utah, when you’re standing under the roar of that cold, cascading water on a hot summer afternoon. But you can’t splash around in every waterfall in Utah; a lot of them are connected to watersheds providing municipal drinking water, so they are off-limits to swimmers (and their dogs). Here are some that welcome you to play, wade, and swim in the water.

Of the 432 wildfires currently burning in Utah, 300 of them were caused by people. What are the financial liabilities of those complicit in causing a wildfire in Utah?

There are 432 wildfires burning across Utah, according to utahfireinfo.com. Of that number, a whopping 300 were caused by people. It’s a recurring theme in the summer, but what are the financial consequences for those found responsible for causing a wildfire in the state? To answer that question, we need to take a look at our local code and see how much an uncontrolled fire—intentional or otherwise—can set you back.

Of the 432 wildfires currently burning in Utah, 300 of them were caused by people. What are the financial liabilities of those complicit in causing a wildfire in Utah?

Utah’s charming towns are often gateways to some of the world’s top outdoor destinations, including its Mighty 5 national parks–Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion. Nearly 15 million people visit the Beehive State every year for some of the most scenic hiking, biking, white-water rafting, and skiing in the country.

SALT LAKE CITY – The Salt Lake City Council adopted a new $2.1 billion budget in June, and with it comes a 12.5% property tax increase. Salt Lake City Council Chair Alejandro Puy told Utah Junction that the tax increase is part of the city’s effort to balance the budget as the cost to run the city increases amid rising inflation.

Former Representative and candidate for Utah’s 1st Congressional District, Ben McAdams, says now is the time for the Democratic Party to come together.