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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.
On a clear day, the view from Beetle Rock in Sequoia National Park extends west for 105 miles.
Hurricane Bud continued to weaken early Friday, but remained a Category 2 storm.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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