Whatever we want “more of” is a personal thing. But there’s only one way to get it — or at least making getting it possible — and that’s to adopt an abundance mindset. Most of us operate in “scarcity…

The Pioneer Mother by Cyrus E. Dallin Sponsors: DUP and Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association, 1932 Location: 50 South Main St. City Center The monument has a DUP/UPTLA plaque and an inscri…

Two groups with distinct cultures emerged from our region’s first residents to dominate this land. Worshipful and warlike on an untouched landscape, the Osage and the Missouria did more than live here. For centuries, they ruled.

After a workshop I gave last week, I was talking with Leslie and she said, I’m a little nervous about this getting older thing. I’m 59 and lots of folks around me are beginning to retire. I ask what they think about retirement and after they say “wow, it’s great”, they say, the truth…I get […]

Author Kathryn Tanquary shares 7 tips for writing realistic and diverse characters and novels, without writing stereotypes.

There are a lot of old historic outdoor dance halls and dance pavilions around Utah, most are in ruins and fading away. I’m trying to visit and document them. Here are the ones I’ve lea…

I’ve noticed Salt Lake City Tour plaques around Salt Lake City, they’re numbered and obviously part of a series but I haven’t been able to find the master list – I did …

Named for a Prophet in the Book of Mormon, Moroni is a small town in Sanpete County and a fun, historic place to explore. Moroni Posts: CemeteryThe Co-OpFort and BastionJabez Faux Sr and Jr HomesLD…

Searching for great retirement trips? Whether you want rest or excitement, solitude or crowds, low cost or luxury, here are some ideas for retirement travel.

The decline of Route 66 had an impact on the towns along its route. Take a photo tour of the places still waiting for Route 66.

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Earlier this year, the U.S. State Department made some improvements to the way they communicate information about travel safety and security known as the Travel Advisory list. Read on to learn everything you need to know about these advisories and what they mean for your upcoming trip!

The Utah Arts Festival has announced various awards for the 38th annual event. Nine awards were presented for the artist marketplace. All of the award winners are eligible for invitation to the Utah Arts Festival in 2015. Best of Show and People’s Choice Award winners also will have their booth fees waived. The 39th annual...

Sam Barsky is going viral by knitting his travel bucket list.

I was mesmerized by the history and the character of this city. But I came to review the food, so I better get to that part. Miner’s Diner specializes in good old fashioned yummy, comfort food. They h

As the snow melts and plowing begins, Yellowstone once again opens its roads to tourists and visitors. However, the west gate in Montana does open to vehicles until April 18th. This means cyclists and skaters enjoy free entry until then. If you take the opportunity to enjoy this trip, you will go through the west […]

Those familiar with bible and Mormon History will appreciate the how the small town Ephraim got its name. Ephraim was named after Ephraim in the Hebrew bible. This small cabin is an original structure relocated to Ephraim the neighboring town of Manasseh- love how the Mormons name their towns. I love finding pieces of history and my short stop in Ephraim Utah was a treasure trove! Ephraim was settled in 1854 by Mormon Pioneers, mainly those from Scandinavia. Today, Ephraim is the largest city in Sanpete County. In 2010 its population was 6, 135 All doors tell stories. This one is beautiful. Just imagine all the lives this door allowed to enter this small log cabin home. I was excited to see the dove tail notching similar to that I saw in Torrey Utah on one of my last "Wanders." The structure on the left is dove tailed notching, but the one on the right is half-dovetailed. Both Structure are indicative of their eras. Some say, I have an old soul-- wandering throughout the southwest, visiting rural communities, immersing myself in history. I guess I would agree with them! The Ephraim CO-op was built between 1871 and 1874. The architecture is Greek revival with a King Post Truss Roof. These C0-op stores were also know as ZCMI-Zion's Co-operative Mercantile Institution. With the threat of the railroad coming to Utah. LDS Prophet, Brigham Young called community and business leaders to organize a community owned store which would support home manufacturing which would allow for goods to be sold at the lowest prices. ZCMI became America's first department store. The ZCMI CO-Op in Ephraim was one of many throughout Utah. Historic Ephraim Granary

Life can be amazing, wonderful and happy. But it can also be hard. It can be sad, lonely and full of heartache. The trick to being happy is learning to count your blessings instead of your problems. When life gives you a hundred reasons to break down and cry, show life that you have a […]

Declaring that you’re planning on writing a trilogy and crafting a successful one are not quite the same thing. Having just completed his own fantasy trilogy, Dan Koboldt shares what he learned in the process, book by book.

“Labor Day Weekend – Niagara Falls or Motel 6?” Our Labor Day weekends are usually spend looking at Niagara Falls with the spray of water on our faces; proceeding to visit the family in Penn… This year, we were preparing to go to the farm. I was at the store buying our giant hoagie sandwich that we love to eat, pop, etc. Loaded up the utility trailer with bedding, supplies, bags of clothes and “tarped it down.” Our tarp kept coming off the trailer – things flying out. Cathy said a coat came out of a box but not sure what was in the box. My grandson-in-law hooked the trailer to his truck. Passed a sign, Scottish festival held in Payson July 10 and something going on for Labor Day. “Fresh fruit” – Rowley’s Red Barn… Fields of sunflowers by the side of the road; cows standing in them. Do cows eat sunflowers? Passed the turnoff for Nebo Loop Scenic byway and Camperworld where you can park your trailers. Coming back was an adventure; as you probably noticed, I could find one without any problem or because of one…. Bales of hay strewn across the highway. My daughter and I are in the outside lane with the trailer behind us. Wend our way through, but the pickup beside us stopped with a bale in front of him. We picked up a baby bird on the farm with a broken wing and put it in a cage. There are two dogs and a bird in the back seats… Santaquin to Payson is covered with fruit orchards; it would be a lovely place to live. Farmland turns into industrial on one side and residential on the other side. The wind is blowing out of the canyons, dust devils dance out in the fields. The orange sun sets in a haze and looks like a layer of pollution lying across the valley. We pass a sign, ”Clean Dirt Fill.” Cathy said, ”You don’t have to have it delivered; it will blow right to you.” Our truck starts acting up, all the lights are flashing –check engine, brakes, oil. We pull off at a station and add oil. Go back up on the highway and can only go about 40 miles an hour, wind is like trying to climb a mountain. Upon reaching four lanes of an eight-lane freeway, trucks are going by us with their trailers whipping in the wind – “Too close.” We see a sign, Motel 6, and leave the highway again. Can we make the grade ahead of us or if asked, “What did you do over Labor Day?” “Stayed in a Motel 6, twenty miles from home with 2 dogs and a bird!” We decided to continue on and took 3 hours for a 1½ trip!

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Illustration of the B-25 bomber over the Monongahela River. Courtesy of the B-25 Recovery Group. Sixty years ago, at the height of our nation’s Cold War frenzy, an American military…

If you've driven anywhere around the State College area, you've no doubt seen the small billboards for Penn's Cave and Wildlife Park. Located in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, Penn's Cave is one of nine show caves

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Nothing excites Assistant Editor Olivia Briggs quite like traveling to new destinations. Follow her adventures on Twitter and Instagram. Briggs joined SmarterTravel in 2012 and became a member of the editorial team in 2015. She has lived in Ireland and has worked in the hospitality, tourism, and online travel industries for more than a decade. She loves scoping out new hotels, promoting unfamiliar destinations, and writing about niche travel topics. Her stories have also appeared online on USA Today, The Huffington Post, TripAdvisor, Jetsetter, Oyster, Savoteur, and AirfareWatchdog. The Handy Item I Always Pack: "The Baggallini Zipper Cross-Body Travel Bag. This is a great travel bag because it's small, compact, has many compartments, and can be worn across your body for added security." Ultimate Bucket List Experience: "Snowboarding through the Alps and staying in a chalet overlooking the mountains." Travel Motto: "Travel more; it awakens your soul." Aisle, Window, or Middle Seat: "Window seat." Email Olivia at [email protected].

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Hop aboard Amtrak’s Crescent Route for one of the best ways to travel the South. This 30-hour train ride passes through more states than any other route.

In a long-awaited move, SEPTA will discontinue token and TransPass sales at bus districts once and for all by the end of April. Subway and bus token sales will be phased out at select Regional Rail stations beginning March 23, according to SEPTA.

At the conclusion of Julie Jensen’s wrenching, two-person play Two-Headed on Sunday afternoon at the Rose Wagner, my companion wept while describing the scars an event like the massacre at Mountain Meadow can leave on people’s souls; this writer pondered plural marriage and how it was so vividly portrayed here […]