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More I-15 closures coming in Utah County as early as Monday morning

Construction crews on the Utah County I-15 Corridor Expansion are scheduled to reduce southbound I-15.

Kaysville homeowners rally against proposed West Davis Corridor route

Homeowners, neighbors and city leaders in Kaysville have a message for the Utah Department of Transportation: "Go west." Read more »

Published 6 hours ago

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More I-15 closures coming in Utah County

Construction crews on the Utah County I-15 Corridor Expansion are scheduled to reduce southbound I-15 in Orem to three lanes from 1600 North to 400 South as early as Monday morning. Read more »

Published 14 hours ago

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Sequoia smog damaging pines, redwood seedlings

On a clear day, the view from Beetle Rock in Sequoia National Park extends west for 105 miles across the patchwork of crops in California's agricultural heartland to the Coast Mountains and the... Read more »

Published May 29, 2012

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Fire and smoke spread across southwest

Wildfires cast a pall over Memorial Day weekend in parts of the West on Friday as smoke from a massive New Mexico blaze prompted widespread air-quality warnings and high fire danger in Colorado... Read more »

Published May 25, 2012

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Hurricane Bud roars toward Mexican coast

Hurricane Bud continued to weaken early Friday as it headed toward a string of laid-back beach resorts and small mountain villages on Mexico's Pacific coast south of Puerto Vallarta. Two people,... Read more »

Published May 25, 2012

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Long holiday weekend expected to be busy

Scores of travelers are expected to hit the road this weekend as Memorial Day, established as a day of remembrance of those who have died serving the country, also serves as the unofficial start of... Read more »

Published May 24, 2012

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UTA to text bus information to riders

The Utah Transit Authority is testing out a new texting system that will inform commuters when their bus leaves from any given bus stop. Read more »

Published May 24, 2012

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Bangkok: 5 free things for visitors to do

Chaos is part of Bangkok's charm. But the savvy traveler quickly learns how to navigate Bangkok's legendary traffic jams and discover its soul, a mix of urban jungle and Buddhist serenity where... Read more »

Published May 24, 2012

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Public tours scheduled for Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry June 7-20

Guided tours of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry will be offered to the public in June. Read more »

Published May 22, 2012

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Utah ranks 13th among bicycle friendly states

Utah ranks 13th in the nation as one of the more friendly states for bicyclists, according the the League of American Bicyclists. Read more »

Published May 22, 2012

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Forced to fly soloon family vacations

If you're flying this summer, be prepared to kiss your family goodbye at the gate. Even if they're on the same plane. Read more »

Published May 21, 2012

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More mountain state travelers this holiday

LAS VEGAS (AP) — AAA predicts about 1.6 percent more residents in mountain states will take trips this Memorial Day weekend compared with last year. AAA expects about 2.5 million residents... Read more »

Published May 21, 2012

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Theme parks opening new attractions, coasters

The first phases of a reimagined Fantasyland at Florida's Walt Disney World, the new Cars Land at California's Disneyland based on the "Cars" movies, and Universal Studios Hollywood's new... Read more »

Published May 21, 2012

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Mirror, mirror, who's that in my bathroom?

Gray skin, haggard wrinkles and bags under the eyes. It's like watching a horror movie, except it's me. What kind of sadist puts overhead fluorescent lights in a hotel bathroom to terrify the guests? Hotels have made great... Read more »

Published May 19, 2012

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Affordable, unique family fun in the Black Hills

Traveling to the Black Hills of South Dakota offers an abundance of history, nature and affordable fun, particularly for families. Read more »

Published May 19, 2012

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Visitors from outside of the state urge Utahns to discover Antelope Island

It's not often that out-of-towners urge Utahns to experience what their own state has to offer, but when it comes to Antelope Island, that's exactly the case. Antelope Island is located about 41... Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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BYU brings new meaning to travel

A BYU professor started his own travel magazine with his editing class to display their writing, editing and designing skills. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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Major closure coming to University Parkway this weekend

Construction crews on the Utah Department of Transportation’s Utah County I-15 Corridor Expansion are scheduled to close the major thoroughfare from 400 West to the I-15 interchange in Orem... Read more »

Published May 17, 2012

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2012's third travel challenge: take a red-eye flight

The first of twelve challenges for the year 2012 traveling with two children ages two and under. The challenge completed was take a red-eye flight. We learned that no matter how much you prepare... Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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Final completion of Timpanogos Highway delayed again

The Timpanogos Highway is facing a new delay — the latest in a series of setbacks the $150 million project has faced. The project was originally scheduled to be completed by May 31, 2011. Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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Ooh, aah: Take in Yosemite views - by computer

For those who aren't able to visit Yosemite, a new HD camera photographs live views of Yosemite online. Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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Grounded: American Airlines cuts off lifetime flight pass holders

They racked up 30 to 40 million miles before American Airlines clipped the lifetime pass holders' privileges. Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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New section of Mountain View Corridor to open

A ribbon cutting will be held followed by a Fun Run. Activities will be at Foothills Park, 14090 S. 4830 West in Riverton, beginning at 10 a.m. Read more »

Published May 11, 2012

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Clever ad campaign highlights Utah's parks

Read more: 31 family spring break destinations in Southwestern Utah Read more: 30 family spring break destinations in Southeastern Utah The Utah Office of Tourism just released YouTube video... Read more »

Published May 10, 2012

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