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Utah’s One Thing: Michelle Miller, Pioneer Park Coalition

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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?”

When we asked Michelle Miller, of the Pioneer Park Coalition, during episode 180 what her one thing she would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do, she said “just one thing?” Michelle said she grew up in the mountains and she has a huge crush on Big Cottonwood and she would totally marry it. She said every time you see it or visit it, it is breath taking. Her words, “it is second to none!”

Clouds over Big Cottonwood Canyon
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There is a lot to do in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Utah.com has information on the scenic drive. Utah’s Adventure Family did a top 10 hikes in Big Cottonwood!

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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: Moudi Sbeity, Laziz Kitchen

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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?”

Moudi Sbeity, a founder behind Laziz Kitchen, sat down with us for episode 173 and when we asked him what the one thing he would tell someone visiting Utah that they had to do before leaving, he said, “obviously eat at Laziz for an immersive experience!” We agree! Moudi also said to go on a hike. He said everything is so close and to be able to see the entire valley is breathtaking. His words, “it’s a peaceful space.” All Trails is one of our favorite hiking websites!

Photo: Laziz Kitchen

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Utah’s One Thing: Jude Higgins, Death Doula, founder of HELD

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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?”

Death Doula, Jude Higgins, joined us on episode 163. Jude told us the one thing you should do while visiting Utah is to go to a death café! Jude said she loves so many things about Utah. She loves the brewers, distillers, and cidery’s. She loves that Utah was the second state that allowed gay marriage and Utah is progressing. Of course, Jude loves Sundance and Capitol Reef too! She is like Dave Cawley and didn’t want to share here favorite part because she wants to keep it sacred!

Click on the picture for links to Death Cafe’s in your area.

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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!

Photo: Maddox Ranch House/Google Photos

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Utah’s One Thing: Saida Dahir, Activist and Poet

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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 were so lucky to sit down with Poet and Activist, Saida Dahir before she is heading off to change the world at college! Episode 157 Saida told us that picking one thing to do in Utah while visiting is hard… She said that when your visiting you need to see all the coffee shops in Salt Lake City! She said we have a huge amount and one of her personal favorites is Sugarhouse Coffee!

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Utah’s One Thing: Jeff Dillon, Musician

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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?”

Jeff Dillon, local Utah musician, sat down with us for episode 164. Jeff told us that the one thing that he would tell someone visiting that they had to do depends on a couple factors. He said that he has buddies coming through town all the time, you know other fancy musicians, and he takes them to places like the Olympic Park (open year round), to the Great Salt Lake to “see how shitty it is,” to the Heavy Metal Shop, the Pie Hole, and to dive bars! Jeff said he likes to take people to bars to show them our bizarre Utah laws!!

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Utah’s One Thing: Front Row Film Roast/CrowdSourced Comedy

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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 154 we had the cast of the Front Row Film Roast/ CrowdSourced Comedy join us for a roaring good time! We asked Jessica, Andrew, Trevor, and Craig what the one thing the would tell someone visiting Utah they had to do before leaving! Here are there answers.

Andrew said that there is so much here but because others have mentioned national parks, etc. Andrew said to go to the Avenues! There is no rhyme or reason behind the style of homes and also in the Avenues is the Salt Lake Cemetery. It’s on a hill you can see all the city and the history connected to Utah.

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Craig said, yes it sounds cliché for him to say, but if you are in Utah in the month of June go to Utah’s pride festival! SLC is unique because it has one of the most dense LGBTQ+ populations because a lot of people flock to the state because it is a place to belong.

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Jessica said it depends on what you enjoy but her one thing to do in Utah, is to go to Cedar City and take in the Shakespeare Festival! It goes from June to October!

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Trevor said his one thing is to go to the restaurant Five Alls, but our Jessica squashed his hopes and dreams by telling him it had recently closed. He then said, go to F***n Arches!

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Utah’s One Thing: Steve Jerman, Utah Cheese Awards founder

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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 149 we sat down with Utah Cheese Awards and Salt Lake Cheese Festival founder, Steve Jerman. We asked him what he would have someone visiting Utah should do and he told us that they should head to Gilgal Sculptural Gardens! We’ve only had two other guests that have mentioned this hidden gem in Salt Lake City. He said it is so cool! Steve thinks all great artists like to see the weird and pristine, and that it is quite a production to build brick pants!

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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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