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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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Utah’s One Thing: Nina Vought, Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival

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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?”

Nina Vought, the founder of the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival, joined us on episode 112. Nina said that her one thing to do while visiting Utah would be to swim in her backyard! Joking aside, she said that there are near by hikes within 15-20 minutes of downtown, think Millcreek Canyon area. She said there are “phenomenal places” that are nothing like any other part of the world that she’s been.

Hikes and Lakes.com have some great hikes up Millcreek Canyon for anyone to try!

Map by: UtahMountainbiking.com

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Utah’s One Thing: Jay Whittaker, Actor/Comedian/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 111 we sat down with comedian, podcaster, and actor; Jay Whittaker. Jay said that the one thing he would tell someone visiting Utah that they had to do before leaving is to get to Moab. Jay said that he really understood how beautiful the earth was after visiting Moab. Jay also said to find yourself while you’re in Utah. He said that you might get briefed on the culture, and you can figure out what your brand is because Utah allows that.

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Utah’s One Thing: Shawn, Green Urban Lunch Box

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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?”

During episode 109 Shawn, the founder of Green Urban Lunch Box, told us that the one thing that someone visiting Utah had to do before leaving was to take a drive up the canyon to be in the wilderness. Shawn said it’s also good to be in the city and do cool city things.

Fortunately Utah has plenty of canyons to visit and plenty of city to find cool in *which we have written tons about here on our website*! We love Utah.com’s guide for Scenic Drives & Byways.  This map is just a smidgen of the Wasatch Front canyons!

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Utah’s One Thing: Trina Perez, Buzzed Coffee Truck

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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 super lucky to chat with Trina Perez, the founder of Buzzed Coffee Truck, for episode 106. Of course her must do while visiting Utah is to stop at have a drink at her coffee truck! As it should be.

Trina also said that someone visiting Utah must visit Escalante and Boulder, Utah. Specifically have dinner at the award winning, Hell’s Back Bone Kitchen! Heads up, the restaurant is only opened seasonally. Make sure that you check to see their schedule on their website.

Photo: TripAdvisor

 

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Utah’s One Thing: Josh “The Herbalist” Williams

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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?”

Josh, The Herbalist, Williams of GreenThread Herbs joined us for episode 104 and what Josh had to say about the one thing in Utah, “Salt Lake is fantastic. I wouldn’t live anywhere else.” Josh said he loves living in a place that you still get to stick up for yourself and there is still space to fight for something. Josh also said to visit a music venue like Metro Music Hall. He said that when bands come back to a location often it says a lot about the city. Metro is just one of many amazing small venues in Salt Lake City. Urban Lounge, Kilby Court, The State Room, In The Venue, The CommonWealth Room, Park City Live, and The Garage are also fantastic SLC music venues!

photo credit: metro music hall

 

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Utah’s One Thing: Derek Kitchen, Utah Senator District 2

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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 honor of sitting down with Derek Kitchen, Senator for District 2. Derek had a great list of things that he would tell someone visiting Utah that they must do before leaving! Derek’s first item would be to visit Utah’s cultural arts. He said to visit the Granary Row district mural program. Derek said you have to visit Utah’s Brewery’s (the link is just a handful of breweries that exist in Utah) and partake in some of Utah’s own cocktails. Also, head over to Temple Square and visit Space Jesus… aka the Christus statue of Jesus in the visitor center. But we most definitely prefer Space Jesus.

Photo: http://cosmologicsmagazine.com/author/lhw135/

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