Stefene Russell is the former Utah Eats reporter at the Salt Lake Tribune, and was the culture editor at St. Louis Magazine for 13 years. She holds an MFA in poetry from the University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop.
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7 super-seasonal things to do in Salt Lake County this month
Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline rush (haunted attractions) or a chill-out (fall leaves), there’s lots of things to do in Salt Lake County in October.
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The 9 quirkiest roadside attractions in Utah
If you’re looking for roadside attractions in Utah, you’ll find them everywhere—but these are standouts.
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The freakiest UFO sightings in Utah history
Of the many UFO sightings in Utah history, these three are the wildest.
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Fall fun in Utah: pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, and more
Utah abounds with family fun in September and October. From haunted corn mazes to pig races, check out these fall activities in Utah.
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More than a feline: how to plan a visit to Utah’s three cat cafés
Tuxies, torties, tabbies, gingers—you can hang out with every kind of kitty at any one of the cat cafés in Utah.
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10 ways to celebrate Labor Day Weekend in Utah
Enjoy the long Labor Day weekend and mark the end of summer with parades, carnivals, harvest festivals, and even a little bit of yacht rock.
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7 quirky traditions at Utah colleges that students keep alive today
Utah colleges, like those in many western states, bring the state’s unique topography into play when it comes to rituals, pranks, and traditions.
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7 things not to miss at the 2026 Utah State Fair
“Cheers to 170 Years” is the 2026 Utah State Fair theme, featuring retro-inspired programming and techy innovations for a 21st-century midway experience.
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8 Black-owned restaurants in Utah with swoon-worthy food
August is Black Business Month—a great time to support local Black-owned restaurants serving everything from soul food to dishes from the Somali Peninsula.
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A guide to rock hunting in Utah
Trilobites, geodes, and septarian nodules—Utah boasts some of the weirdest and coolest rocks on the planet. Here’s a quick guide to rock hunting in Utah.
