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Utah’s One Thing: Thayne Garner, Last Course Dessert Studio

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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 133 had us all drooling with guest, Thayne Garner, one of the founders of Last Course Dessert Studio. We asked Thayne what his one thing someone would have to do while visiting Utah would be, and he said he has seen mountains all over the country/world and his words were, “man I love the mountains! Nothing touches the mountains in Utah.” Did you know there are 80 mountain ranges in Utah? According to VisitUtah.com 85% of Utah’s residents live within 15 miles of the Wasatch Mountains!

map: peaklist.org

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Utah’s One Thing: Kiki Furia, Cosplayer and Podcaster

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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 129 We were joined by Kiki Furia cosplayer and host of SLC Sitdown Podcast. Kiki said the one thing that someone visiting Utah should do is just sit and look at the mountains. No really. Kiki said for her, she loves coming home and decompressing while looking out her window at Mt. Olympus. Kiki also told us that the one thing someone needs to do in Salt Lake City is to go to cosplay karaoke at the Union Tavern! Follow the Union’s Facebook page for upcoming events!

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Utah’s One Thing: Cat Umano, Dancer and Podcaster

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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 129 We were joined by Cat Umano dancer and host of SLC Sitdown Podcast. Cat said that as a transplant to Utah there is still a lot that she hasn’t done, but she would tell someone visiting Utah to experience nature and the mountains. We hope she gets to go back to Zion and experience Angel’s Landing after telling us about missing her opportunity because of rain! **Also on a side note, if you are looking for dance lessons, Cat will be back in Utah this summer! You can get in touch with her through her Facebook or Twitter page!**

Photo: ZionPonderosa.com

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Utah’s One Thing: Sim Gill, Salt Lake County DA. Part 1

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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 126 we had the fortunate opportunity to sit down with Salt Lake County’s District Attorney, Sim Gill. Sim said, “we are lucky to have access to the most beautiful mountain trails.” Mr. Gill said it is so easy to lose yourself in nature. There is an abundance of natural beauty. We have attached a link to ALLTRAILS. They also have a app that lets you rate, see the difficulty, and photos of trails throughout Utah!

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Utah’s One Thing: Danny B Stewart, Storyteller

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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?”

For episode 123 we had storyteller, Danny B Stewart, join us! When we asked Danny what the one thing he would tell someone visiting Utah that they needed to do before leaving, he said “let me pray about it…” Danny’s answer was to visit Gilgal Garden! Gilgal Garden is a quiet, hidden sculptural garden located in the middle of downtown Salt Lake City. Containing 12 original sculptures and over 70 stones engraved with scriptures, poems, and literary texts. It is definitely an artistic sight to behold!

Photo: Gilgal Garden
Photo: Gilgal Garden

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Utah’s One Thing: Shireen Ghorbani Salt Lake County Council

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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 122 we were joined by the now newly elected Salt Lake County Council member, Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen is a transplant to Utah and she told us it was hard to choose, but the one thing that she would tell someone visiting Utah that they had to do before leaving would be to visit the “most beautiful” Grand Stair Case Escalante. This beautiful piece of land is the size of Delaware! Shireen said that our parks and monuments are cool! Utah.com is a great resource to find out more about this stunning piece of nature in Utah!

Photo: Mark Milligan

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Utah’s One Thing: Olympic Medalist, Derek Parra

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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?”

Olympic speed skating medalist and Youth Outreach director at the Utah Olympic Oval, Derek Parra told us in episode 120 that he had several things that people should do when visiting Utah! Most important, go to the Olympic Oval! Derek also said to hike a trail, particularly Silver Lake hike through Alta. He also said to make time to visit one of Utah’s parks and spend some time downtown.

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Utah’s One Thing: Artist Cara Jean Means

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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 119, local artist Cara Jean Means, told us that the one thing someone visiting Utah should do is to jump in one of Utah’s many creeks fully clothed, up to your neck! Cara specifically mentioned Provo canyon creeks. Geology.com is a great source for mapping Utah’s water. Good news is, there are creeks all over our Utah mountains that you could find one anywhere! **WARNING!!! Do not play in creeks with spring run off**

Provo River. Photo: Ken Lund

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Utah’s One Thing: Dr. Henstrom, Utah Facial Plastics

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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?”

Dr. Doug Henstrom told us in episode 118 that there are just so many amazing things in Utah to do. Dr. Henstrom is a little biased with his football background and told us that the one thing someone visiting Utah should do before leaving is go to a BYU football game.

He said besides the setting that by far, the atmosphere is absolute tops!

Lavell Edwards Stadium. Provo Utah. Photo: Jonathan Hardy

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Utah’s One Thing: Dr. Sunnie Giles, Author/Corporate Trainer

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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?”

Dr. Sunnie Giles told us during episode 114 that the one thing she would tell someone visiting Utah that they had to do would be to visit Mirror Lake. Dr. Giles said that when she went she had an “almost spiritual experience.” She said that being in   …. with nature is awe-inspiring.

Catherine Armstrong at Only in Your State gives a perfect day trip to Mirror Lake!

Map Courtesy: Only In Your State

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