Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Holiday Markets In Utah

8 Utah Holiday Markets to Visit this Season

Whether you’re shopping for gifts or for yourself, these local holiday markets are a fun way to explore local goods and get in the holiday spirit.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — and that means it’s probably time to start your holiday shopping. One of the best ways to get that done is by visiting one of Utah’s many holiday markets, which gather local artisans to sell things from Christmas decor to Christmas gifts.

It can be easy to get caught up in the commercialism of the holiday season, but taking time to buy thoughtful presents, shop local and support small businesses is a great way to slow down and make your gift-giving more meaningful.

Usher in the holiday season at Utah’s first-ever Nativity Market

If you’ve somehow already completed your Christmas shopping, these markets are still fun to visit, either to window shop or to buy yourself a holiday present.

1. Bountiful Davis Art Center Winter Art Market

Nov. 17–Dec. 23

This market features dozens of local artists selling art and gifts, and everything sold at the market is designed or produced locally. Many artists also contribute a original ornament to the art center’s yearly ornament tree, which will be on display. If you’re at BDAC from Dec. 2–9, you can also view their annual gingerbread festival.

2. Christkindlmarkt at This Is The Place

Nov. 29–Dec. 2

Inspired by Germany’s famous Christmas markets, this is Utah’s most elaborate holiday market, with the whole village transformed into a winter wonderland. Explore shops, booths and food trucks, and enjoy entertainment such as live music and a lantern parade.

3. Craft Lake City Holiday Market

Dec. 1–2 (tickets required; children under 12 get in free)

According to the market’s website, over 150 local Utah artists are slated to display their wares at this year’s event. There will also be food trucks, performances, a Santa photo op and a gift drive for local children in foster care.

4. Love Local Holiday Market

Dec. 2 (tickets required; children under 5 get in free)

Hosted by Wasatch Community Gardens, this event is a great way to get some shopping done, support local vendors and learn about community agriculture. Local artisans and farms will be selling their goods, and you can also admire the decorated tree forest and bid on one to take home.

5. Red Butte Garden Holiday Open House & Art Fair

Dec. 2–3

The Richard K. Hemingway Orangerie will have 19 local artists selling “jewelry, glass art, pottery, fiber art, wall art, natural soaps and more,” but once you look though their goods, make sure to head into the garden itself — admission will be free!

6. Salt and Honey Holiday Makers Market

Nov. 10–Dec. 31

This store is open year-round on Salt Lake City’s 9th and 9th, but it gets a festive makeover every year for the holidays. Local vendors sell things from vintage clothing to national park-inspired candles, so you can shop for the whole family here.

7. Utah Museum of Fine Arts Holiday Market

Dec. 2–3

If you appreciate the arts, set aside a couple of hours to explore not only this market but also the Utah Museum of Fine Arts’ incredible collection. Current exhibitions include “Tatau: Marks of Polynesia” and “Shaping Landscape: 150 Years of Photography in Utah.”

8. Wheeler Farm Holiday Market

Nov. 24–26

Enjoy goods from local artisans and bakers at this annual event at Wheeler Historic Farm. Admission to the market is free, but for just $3, you can take a wagon ride through the farm to see festive light displays and greet Santa.

Written By Ariel Harmer

Published by Deseret News, Nov 24, 2023, 10:50am MST

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE SECRIST TEAM

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

WINTER IS COMING!

Things You Should Do to Get Your Lawn Ready for Winter

Before bitterly cold temperatures set in and your grass goes dormant, get your lawn in shape. Taking the right actions in the fall can help grass survive tough winter conditions and thrive in the spring.

Decide How to Deal With Leaves

If your yard has deciduous trees, the grass probably gets covered with a bed of leaves each fall. Allowing leaves to stay there can keep the grass from getting enough sunlight. If the leaves get wet, they can make the lawn susceptible to disease.

There are several ways to handle fallen leaves. You can rake them, collect them in bags and dispose of them, but there are easier solutions that can save you time and energy and benefit your lawn. You can collect leaves and use them for compost, or you can chop them up with a mulching mower and leave the clippings on the ground so nutrients can enrich the soil. Whether you decide to rake or mow leaves, do it when the leaves and the ground are dry.

Give Your Grass the Right Amount of Water

When your lawn isn’t actively growing, it doesn’t need as much water. You’ll have to adjust your watering schedule in the fall to accommodate your lawn’s changing needs.

Prevent Weeds

In autumn, use a pre-emergent herbicide so weeds can’t get a foothold. Treating your lawn before winter means it won’t be covered with weeds next spring.

Fill in Bare Spots

If your yard has any bare spots or areas where grass is sparse, spread seed in the fall, then give the lawn plenty of water. That will help it become established and develop strong roots before winter.

Aerate

When soil is compacted, aerating can help. The process involves creating holes in the ground so water, air and nutrients can get down to grass roots.

If you have cool-season grass, aerate the lawn in early fall, then follow up with fertilizer. If you don’t have an aerator attachment for your lawn mower, you can rent an aerator.

Fertilize

If you have a cool-season species of grass, apply fertilizer in the autumn. That will encourage the grass to store nutrients in the roots, which will help the lawn make it through winter and then turn a vibrant green once spring returns.

Cut the Grass Short Before Winter

Continue to mow your lawn until it’s no longer growing. Each time you cut the grass in the fall, lower the setting on the mower so the grass is a little shorter than it was the last time. Trimming the grass down in the fall makes it less susceptible to snow mold and increases air circulation, which keeps excess moisture from accumulating.

Consult a Local Expert

Weather patterns vary from one region to another, and different grass species have different needs. If you have questions or need advice, contact your local extension office or a landscaping professional in your area.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SKI MAGAZINE RANKS 2 UTAH RESORTS IN TOP 5 NATIONALLY

A surprise Utah ski resort was named Ski Magazine’s ‘Best in the West’

Resort Guide 2024: The Top 30 Resorts in the West

Ski Magazine recently calculated a likely-to-return score ranked from 1-30, with one being the most likely, and used it all to shape SKI’s 2024 Resort Guide. Below are the Top 30 resorts in the West, as determined by you—our readers, fans, and followers.

Undiscovered Powder Mountain is a true throwback to how skiing used to be, with uncrowded slopes, great snow, and prices that let everyone in on the fun.

Last Year’s Ranking: 18
Strengths: Snow, Value, Access, Terrain Variety
Weaknesses: Lifts, Dining, Nightlife
Likelihood to Return: 1/30

Well, this one took the SKI staff by surprise. Powder Mountain has been popping into and out of the survey for the last several years, a gritty ski area with old, slow lifts, limited dining, throwback lodging, and not a speck of nightlife to be found. The ski area’s rise to the top of the survey comes at a time when enough skiers are looking for just what Pow Mow has to offer: Massive adventure at a good price without all the noise. Is it for everyone? Not if you’re looking for five-star dining or a rocking après scene. Survey participants love pretty much everything about Powder, but especially how they limit daily lift ticket sales, how the food in the lodges doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, and how they can find powder on the slopes days after a storm. Grievances were shared about the parking situation, and there are a good number of people calling for a few more high-speed lifts mixed in with the fixed-grip chairs. But overall, the less change that comes to this diamond in the rough, the more satisfied customers it’s likely to keep. “Love the fact that we can find powder four or five days after a storm. Cannot beat the low cost of the tickets. No lift lines.“

Most Insightful Reader Comment

“The lifts are slow, the day passes are limited, and we like it this way. We don’t want Powder Mountain. to change a thing. Keep it slow and old.”

No. 2: Snowbasin Resort, Utah

Snowbasin’s great on-mountain attributes are complemented by its pristine lodges and delicious dining.

Last Year’s Ranking: 14
Strengths: Snow, Access, Lifts, Grooming
Weaknesses: Lodging, Après, Nightlife, Local Flavor
Likelihood to Return: 8/30

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Skiers high in a bowl at Snowbasin Ski Resort, Utah in cloudy flat light.

With all the issues in the Cottonwood Canyons last season, Snowbasin became the de facto destination for lots of Salt Lake City skiers who chose to ski rather than sit in traffic. Most of them liked the experience, and that showed in this year’s rankings. Snowbasin is a bit of an anomaly among the rest of the resorts in the Top 10 in that it doesn’t have any lodging at its base. Accordingly, its scores in the traditional destination resort categories are low. But it makes up for it with high scores in many of the categories that core skiers cherish, including fast lifts, meticulous grooming, good snow quality, and enough different types of terrain to satisfy all comers. “Quiet during the week. There are rarely lift lines after the initial morning opening,” said one Snowbasin regular. “Great terrain with many options.” With all the new interest come all of the complaints about crowded slopes and lift lines, which Snowbasin was not immune to last season. Management now has the tricky job of keeping their original fanbase happy while catering to new visitors. No easy task.

Most Insightful Reader Comment: “I love the amazing variety of terrain, plus it’s easier to get to than Snowbird/Alta. Great local mountain with a fun tailgate parking lot. Ikon Pass holders get blamed for crowding and parking, but this year it’s been more a function of Little Cottonwood Canyon having to close for avy mitigation. They’re already adding another lift to take some pressure off one of the best parts of the mountain. I’d like to see a little more variety in dining, especially grab-and-go options for those of us who don’t really like to stop for lunch.”

No. 3: Sun Valley, Idaho

Steeped in history and with some of the best fall-line skiing in the country, Sun Valley is a must-visit for everyone who call themselves skiers.

Last Year’s Ranking: 1
Strengths: Guest Service, Grooming, Lifts, Dining, Lodging
Weaknesses: Access, Value, Challenge
Likelihood to Return: 3/30

After a three-year streak, Sun Valley drops a bit to No. 3 in this year’s survey, which is still a very good showing for the central Idaho destination resort. Sun Valley is truly a place with its own character, from the shops and restaurants of walkable downtown Ketchum to the steep, fall-line groomers at the ski area. Surve-wise, Sun Valley scores very consistently across the board, notching its highest scores in the off-slope amenity categories such as Dining, Lodging, Après, and Guest Service.

On the slopes, the resort has one of the best lift networks in the industry as well as a mountain ops team known for laying down excellent corduroy. “Fantastic all-around resort, my absolute favorite,” said one SKI reader. “Recent terrain expansion and lift updates have really improved the already great experience.” Reader grumbles are pretty tame, with the usual complaints about the cost of lift tickets and on-mountain food that we see at most destination resorts these days. Oh, and it’s hard to get to, a fact that readers acknowledge but wouldn’t change, as it helps keep the crowds, especially important as Sun Valley begins its third season on the Ikon Pass.

Written & Published By:SKI MAG EDITORS

Updated Oct 25, 2023

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Holiday Markets In Utah

8 Utah Holiday Markets to Visit this Season

1. Bountiful Davis Art Center Winter Art Market

2. Christkindlmarkt at This Is The Place

3. Craft Lake City Holiday Market

4. Love Local Holiday Market

5. Red Butte Garden Holiday Open House & Art Fair

6. Salt and Honey Holiday Makers Market

7. Utah Museum of Fine Arts Holiday Market

8. Wheeler Farm Holiday Market

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE SECRIST TEAM

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

WINTER IS COMING!

Things You Should Do to Get Your Lawn Ready for Winter

Decide How to Deal With Leaves

Give Your Grass the Right Amount of Water

Prevent Weeds

Fill in Bare Spots

Aerate

Fertilize

Cut the Grass Short Before Winter

Consult a Local Expert

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SKI MAGAZINE RANKS 2 UTAH RESORTS IN TOP 5 NATIONALLY

Last Year’s Ranking: 18

Strengths: Snow, Value, Access, Terrain Variety

Weaknesses: Lifts, Dining, Nightlife

Likelihood to Return: 1/30

Most Insightful Reader Comment

No. 2: Snowbasin Resort, Utah

Last Year’s Ranking: 14

Strengths: Snow, Access, Lifts, Grooming

Weaknesses: Lodging, Après, Nightlife, Local Flavor

Likelihood to Return: 8/30

No. 3: Sun Valley, Idaho

Last Year’s Ranking: 1

Strengths: Guest Service, Grooming, Lifts, Dining, Lodging

Weaknesses: Access, Value, Challenge

Likelihood to Return: 3/30

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