Travel

Road Trip to Alabama Hills of Hollywood Fame

Discovering a hidden gem on a weekend getaway Article and Photography by Karen Lund Larsen Stepping Back in Time Alabama Hills, a BLM recreational area, is about a five-and-a-half-hour drive from St. George. Nestled at the foot of majestic Mt. Whitney, this remote and rugged desert landscape took my breath away with its dramatic and imposing rock and boulder formations and spectacular vistas stretching as far as the eye could see. It was easy to imagine being alone in a pristine and...

June 2024

Food + Beverage

Summer BBQ Adventure

Mastering the smoked ribeye Article and Photography by Asher J. Swan As spring fades into summer, there's nothing quite like the call of the grill to get a guy excited about cooking outdoors. While I usually dominate the kitchen with my stove and oven creations, summer beckons a different kind of culinary challenge—the smoker. Today, we're diving into the art of smoking a ribeye, a process that transforms a great cut of meat into something extraordinary. Sourcing the Perfect Ribeye Before...

June 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Manage Your Money for Smoother Overseas Travel

Article by Tyler Jeppsen Save time and money, and avoid vacation headaches, by being as thoughtful with what you put into your wallet as with what you pack in your suitcase. Consider these tips for managing your money to make your international travel smoother. Make the most of credit card perks . Make sure you are not missing out on unredeemed credit card rewards points that can help defray the cost of your trip. Some cards, like the Zions Bank Premier Visa® Credit Card, offer upgrades on...

June 2024

Entertainment

An Unprecedented Season

Tuacahn Amphitheatre debuts new performances, seating, parking and more Article by Marianne Hamilton | Photography by Photogray Courtesy of Tuacahn Attendees at current Tuacahn Center for the Arts performances can be forgiven for thinking it’s New Year’s—or maybe Christmas—even in July. With a host of new features at the venerable venue, and a slate of productions being staged for the first time in its 28-year history, Tuacahn’s 2024 season offerings are worthy of celebration. Long known as...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

80 Years Ago

Extraordinary courage on the beaches of Normandy Article by David Cordero | Photography by Courtesy of David Cordero The chaos that permeated the invasion beaches of Normandy, France, came while Allied soldiers were taking the first bold step to liberate Europe from the grips of Nazi oppression on June 6, 1944. The date is forever known as D-Day. Code-named Overlord, this complex military operation involved air, naval and land forces and stretched across 50 miles France’s Normandy region. Of...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

Master of Music

An interview with Utah Tech’s new associate dean of arts, Glenn Webb, DMA Article by Wendy Wilson Spooner | Photography by Donna Conversano You know that dramatic drum solo in the grand symphonic orchestra, where harmonies interweave and melodies take flight? The percussion section anchors it all, standing tall with energetic rhythms and dynamic bursts. You could describe Glenn Webb the same way. He is a percussionist extraordinaire and so much more. A St. George native, Glenn’s love of music...

May 2024

Fitness

Making an Impact

Black Desert Resort developer Patrick Manning gives back to community, state Article by Marianne Hamilton | Photography by Brien When international golf fans tune in to watch the PGA TOUR’s 2024 FedExCup Fall tournament, the breathtaking views offered at Black Desert Resort—where the contest will be held—are sure to make an impact. Behind the scenes, Black Desert Managing Partner Patrick Manning is quietly having a similar effect on the Washington County community and the state of Utah. Most...

May 2024

Home + Design

Choice Builders

How Roger Thomas is building dreams at Brian Head Article by Holly Infante | Photography by Asher J. Swan Coming from St. George, Bill never imagined a heated driveway would be something he would ever own. But now after his first winter in his Brian Head home, Bill says, “I can be on the slopes skiing all day without having to spend the weekend dealing with ice and snow on my steps”. Bill is so grateful he listened to his builder. Embodying the Spirit of Brian Head Roger Thomas, owner of...

May 2024

Life + Culture

Father's Day Recollections

A daughter's tribute Article by Holly Infante | Photography by Courtesy of Holly Infante My father was a world traveler and a lover of many things, among which was music. Before he joined the Color Country Chorus of St. George, or ever sang in barbershop quartets, he played the acoustic guitar. One of my earliest childhood memories—is of my father—strumming his six-string and serenading us at bedtime. The tender ballads he sang brought tears to my eyes, routinely. The two songs I remember...

May 2024

Entertainment

Guys on the Town

Our go-to list will have you ushering in summer in all the right ways Article by Kami Egan Savage | Photography by Provided Zion Balloons: Most mornings, hot air balloons rise over Washington; be the next passenger aboard these dramatic dirigibles. zionballoonscom Paragon Adventure: Paragon Adventure has everything :  ziplining, caving and canyoneering to rock climbing, rappelling and mountain biking 514 N. Bluff St., Ste. 2. paragonadventure.com MaVie Med Spa:  Common concerns for...

May 2024