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Utah’s One Thing: Charles Johnson, Utah’s Spirit Trail Guide

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Episode 186 we were joined by Charles Johnson, the creator of Utah’s Spirit Trail guide. When we asked Charles what his one thing he would tell someone visiting Utah they must do before leaving, he totally plugged himself! Which, of course, we would suggest too! Pick up a guide and go to Utah’s local distilleries.

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Episode 176 The Craiglist Ad That Wasn’t a Hoax

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Have you ever wondered about the people that write those articles on Only in Your State? You know the ones with all the cool things in your state that circulate through Facebook, Twitter, and your Instagram? Well, we wanted to know about who was writing Utah’s!

When Only in Utah author Catherine Armstrong sat down with us the first question was, are we using your material or are you using ours? We can confirm we LOVE using Catherine’s helpful guidance through Utah from Only in Your State!

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From young mom to college student, it was like she was meant to write for Only In Your State! Answering a Craigslist ad, when that wasn’t full of sketch and spam, Catherine was exactly what OIYS was looking for. She has now been working for them as a writer/editor for 4 years! She has written over 1500 articles about Utah and all of the great things that make up our state. On occasion there is an article that you might think is a repeat, but when there is so much information and research that can be done… it rarely is an actual repeat.

If you’re are looking for places to go, seasonal activities, a small town you’ve never been… There is everything from creepy, dining, nature, and attractions on Only in Utah. Follow Catherine’s finds on Only in Utah on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up for the newsletter (on the top left side) on the website for daily updates! You can also keep an eye out for her Van life adventures, now that her van has been retro-fitted for travel!

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Utah’s One Thing: Catherine Armstrong, Only in Your State (Utah)

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

We had Catherine Armstrong, who gives us TONS of ideas for cool things to do in Utah on Only In Your State, sat down with us for episode 176 and she told us that the one thing she would tell someone they had to do when visiting Utah is to visit Brighton Lakes trail! Catherine said it is the prettiest, it is a high elevation, it is moderately difficult, and just a heads up… no dogs are allowed.

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Utah’s One Thing: Shannon Barnson, Educator and Geek Show Podcast Host

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

We had the opportunity to be joined for episode 162 by educator and fellow podcaster, Shannon Barnson. Shannon told us that he’s not a camper so the one thing he would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving would be go on a tour… A tour? What kind of tour Shannon? Well, he said that people think Utah is prudish so go on a brewery/distillery tour of course! Kiito’s is Shannon’s favorite right now. He also said to check out one of his favorite restaurants like Takashi or drive to Tremonton and eat at Maddox Ranch House!

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Utah’s One Thing: Ashley Patterson, Wasatch Community Gardens

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Episode 159 the executive director of Wasatch Community Gardens, Ashley Patterson, joined us. Ashley told us that the thing she would tell someone visiting Utah would be is to visit Grand Stair Case Escalante. She said Utah’s natural wonders are phenomenal. Ashley said if you only get to pick one… the slot canyons are so unique and cool!

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Utah’s One Thing: Megan Kennedy, Author/Educator

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Before she moved out of Utah, we had a chance to sit down with author/photographer/religious educator, Megan Kennedy, for episode 151. Megan told us that the one thing someone should do while visiting Utah is to make it to the mountains. Megan said it’s the hills, the clean air… that our forests are so unique!

VisitUtah.com breaks down each Utah mountain range!

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Utah’s One Thing: Enrique Limon, Former City Weekly Editor

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

It took some time, but we were so excited to be joined for episode 150 by the (now former) editor of City Weekly, Enrique Limon. Enrique told us that the one thing you should do when visiting Utah is to allow yourself to be taken by the city. He said there is so much to do; nightlife, art spaces, pop up’s. Enrique said that one thing he remembers before he took the job at City Weekly, he was in town for a conference and he remembered waiting for the Trax and looking at the skyline and the mountains and thinking, I am a Utahn. He thought to himself, “something cool is happening here. Utah is on the brink of something,” and he just wanted to come back. Be like Enrique and go with the flow!!

Enrique also said, “don’t take what you think about the state as gospel.”

Check out City Weekly’s “Best of” Edition for great ideas to do around Salt Lake and the state!

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Utah’s One Thing: Kelly Schaefer, Bohemian Brewing

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

Episode 148 we were so excited to join Kelly Schaefer at Bohemian Brewing to find out more about the brewery and their community involvement. Kelly told us that his one thing he would tell someone visiting Utah would be obvious and that is to go to a Czech brewery. Kelly also said take time to go to one of Utah’s cultural festivals and one of our Chinese restaurants.

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Utah’s One Thing: Dave Cawley, Cold Podcast Host

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

We had the honor of sitting down for episode 147 with local podcaster and investigative journalist, Dave Cawley, of The Cold Podcast. We asked Dave what his one thing, he would tell someone visiting Utah, they had to do before leaving would be. Dave told us it was complicated to tell us the why, but he told us he loves Utah’s back country. Dave also told us he hates talking about it because he hate’s what people do it and he wants to keep it sacred. So he stopped talking about his favorite places. We respect that.

Dave did tell us that the one thing someone should do when visiting Utah would be to drive to Torrey, Utah. He said go down Highway 12 to Hole in the Rock Road to Kodachrome in Bryce Canyon and over to Zion. Utah.com always has great information about locations like Kodachrome!

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Utah’s One Thing: Amanda and Chris Provost, Provost Park Pass

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Since we started our show in 2016, we have been asking our guests at the end of every New Utah interview, “What is the one thing that you would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving?”

We had the super spectacular couple that make up Provost Park Pass, Chris and Amanda Provost, join us for episode 145. We have asked Chris what his one thing would be before in episode 60, but we wanted to see if he would have the same answer. This time he switched it up on us! Chris told us the one thing that he would tell someone visiting Utah the must do before leaving is to visit Millcreek Canyon. He said spring and summer it is just an awesome place to go make a fire and have s’mores. *don’t forget to follow seasonal fire restrictions*

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Amanda told us that her one thing she would have someone visiting Utah would be to 100% go to the mountains. Amanda said go snow-shoeing or hike. She said it just makes you grounded being in them.

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