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Salt Lake City wrap up and stray observations
I arrived in Reno late this morning after a very delayed train, so I’m wrapping up my stay in Salt Lake City in this post before moving on to adventures in Reno. The first thing to notice about Salt Lake City is the view. From pretty much anywhere, including the outskirts of the city, you…
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Is Salt Lake City really a city?
Salt Lake City left me with a burning question: is it really a city? I mean technically sure, but when we think of cities today we typically think of fairly urban places where it’s easy to get around on foot, and the public transportation is at least decent enough to use on a regular basis…
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Bush plane flying tour
There’s experiences and then there’s experiences, and this one falls strictly into the latter category. On a whim I booked a “Bush Plane Flying Tour” hosted by an Air Force vet and flying enthusiast named Neil. We met in the parking lot of the South Valley Regional Airport, just outside of Salt Lake City. It’s…
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Natural History Museum of Utah
On the University of Utah’s campus is the Natural History Museum of Utah. The focus of the museum is entirely on Utah’s geography, climate, and living beings from the time of single celled organisms up until the Ute people lived in the area. The museum’s current location is in a building completed in 2011, relatively…
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3 religions in Salt Lake City, ranked
Salt Lake City is a hotbed for religious activities. Perhaps it’s because it’s the home of the Salt Lake itself, which is often compared to the Dead Sea. Here I’m taking a look at three religions that stuck out at me in Salt Lake City, and ranking them from best to… least best. Without further…
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Gilgal Sculpture Garden
There’s a lot of strange stuff in Salt Lake City. Something about living in a desert seems to drive people in unexpected ways. And what could be more unexpected than the Gilgal Sculpture Garden? Created by amateur artist Thomas Battersby Child Jr., the sculptures represent his own interpretation of Mormonism. And yes, that interpretation happens…
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Salt Lake City’s main library
Both my original plans for today weren’t meant to be; I wanted to go on a hike, but it started to rain. I had a tour lined up, but the guide had to cancel as he wasn’t feeling well. Crap, what to do? Thumbing through my notes over lunch I found a nearby attraction I…
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