Gilgal Sculpture Garden

Hidden behind houses and an unassuming fence, Gilgal Sculpture Garden is a jewel in the Salt Lake City park system. Thomas Child created the garden as a personal act of creativity and devotion in his backyard. In 2000, the garden … Continued

Temple Square and More Utah

A visit to the Wasatch Front of Utah should always include an excursion to Temple Square. For me it wasn’t just to see the magnificent temple or other buildings or walk through the lovely gardens but to experience the new … Continued

Pioneer Day and the temple

Pioneer Day, 24 July, a holiday only recognized in Utah and a few heavily Mormon towns in Idaho and Arizona and celebrated by LDS faithful the world over. It is a holiday to celebrate the day Brigham Young and the … Continued

Natural History Museum of Utah

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Stunning architecture and an exquisite collection make the Natural History Museum of Utah a worthy contender for your time. The new building in University of Utah’s Research Park called the Rio Tinto Center, which opened in 2011, is an amazing … Continued

Beauteous Birds of Tracy Aviary

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In 2007, I placed second in the Utah PR Student of the Year competition. Our client was Tracy Aviary, a small menagerie of birds in Salt Lake City’s Liberty Park. To prepare for the competition and my proposal I visited … Continued

In the top of the mountains

If you haven’t figured out yet, I’m a Mormon, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I love architecture particularly religious architecture. To me one of the most sacred places on earth is the temple, … Continued

Focusing to Excel

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Overall, the Living Planet Aquarium in Salt Lake City has done a good job, as I mentioned in the last post. I just think they needed to focus and do one thing better than anyone else, make it perfect then … Continued

Hidden Treasures around Salt Lake’s Temple Square

If you’ve ever been to Salt Lake City for any period of time, you’ve probably been to Temple Square, which covers a couple of blocks in downtown. Not part of your standard Temple Square tour are some fantastic little-known gems … Continued

2013 Gratitude Project – Salt Lake City

2013 Gratitude Project – Salt Lake City This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had over my nearly thirty years to explore the world. Click here to read about my … Continued

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Antelope Island & My First Travel Writing Experience

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel:Antelope Island & My First Travel Writing Experience This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had over my nearly thirty years to explore the world. Click … Continued

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