21 Great Hikes for All Ages

All the best Park City summers offer, from mountain hikes to poolside staycations, concerts, and roadside eats.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Theater

How to Do Summer Theater at Sundance

Your guide for a picture perfect experience at Sundance Summer Theatre.

06/13/2017 By Tiffini Porter

Theater

Live Drama in Robert Redford's Backyard

Sundance Summer Theatre combines the best of two worlds.

06/13/2017 By Tiffini Porter

Tech

Meet the Journalist-Turned-VR Filmmaker Behind Al Gore’s Inconvenient Sequel

Through VR, Parkite Danfung Dennis hopes to finally tap into a storyteller’s ultimate prize: empathy.

06/13/2017 By Jill Orschel

Kids

Get Your Kids Away From Their Screens and Into Art This Summer

A three-step guide to making the most of the local visual-arts scene while your kids are on break.

06/13/2017 By Jane Gendron

Best of Park City

Game Day

Throw The Perfect Game Day Backyard Tailgate Party

Why head to the stadium or even your living room when you can enjoy the big game from the comfort of your own backyard?

06/13/2017 By Tessa R. Woolf Photography by Carla Boecklin

Backyard Tourist

4 Rejuvenating Park City Staycations That May Make You Never Want to Leave Home Again

Whether it's a couples getaway, ladies' or gentlemens' weekend, or quality time with the family, there's a fix for you in Park City.

06/13/2017 Edited by Melissa Fields

Eat Here Now

The Park City Area’s Best Roadside Eats

Road trippers are in for a treat at these eateries that will make you want to pull over and stay awhile.

06/13/2017 By Virginia Rainey Photography by Austen Diamond

Hiking

21 Great Hikes for All Ages

Lace up your boots and get into the great outdoors.

06/13/2017 By Melissa Fields Photography by Mark Maziarz

Eat & Drink

Eat Here Now

Inside Our Favorite Roadside Restaurants

We dare you to keep your mouth from watering on this indulgent tour of our favorite roadside noshes.

07/06/2017 Photography by Austen Diamond

Recipes

Tailgating Snacks Made Simple

Impress your family with these delicious treats from an expert event planner.

06/13/2017 By Culinary Crafts

Game Day

Backyard Tailgate Like a Pro

Everything you'll need to throw the perfect bash on game day.

06/13/2017 Photography by Carla Boecklin

Trends

The Incredible Edible Egg is the Topper Du Jour

Five local restaurant dishes that elevate this breakfast staple to new heights.

06/13/2017 Edited by Melissa Fields

Wine

Trendspotting: Rosé is Having Its Moment in the Sun

Where and how to enjoy this oh-so-summery sipper.

06/13/2017 By Tessa R. Woolf

Eat Here Now

New Triple-Threat Restaurants You Need to Know About

Five locally owned, fast-casual eateries spicing up Park City’s white tablecloth–dominated dining scene.

06/13/2017 By Renée Huang

Drinks

Keep It Cool With These Summer Cocktails

Five cocktails to sip and savor when temperatures start to rise.

06/13/2017 By Jenn Rice

Party Time

Secrets to Easy Entertaining at Home

Park City event planner and owner of Wish Boutique, Emily White, lets us in on her top tips for hosting an easy and memorable soirée.

06/13/2017 By Tessa R. Woolf

Beer

5 Essential Salt Lake City Breweries

Take a brews cruise in the valley down the canyon.

06/13/2017 By Jenn Rice

Health & Wellness

Mental Health

The Secret to Avoiding Seasonal Blues

Expert tips and holistic ways to combat the little known side-effects of high-altitude living.

06/13/2017 By Ann Whittaker

Word About Town

Utah's First Public E-Bike Share Program Rolls Into Park City

Ditch your car and hop on one of these slick e-bikes starting July 14.

06/13/2017 By Thomas Cooke

Home & Real Estate

Slideshow

A Peek Inside a Hip Mountain Retreat

History meets eclectic modernism in a cozy Park City bachelor pad.

09/19/2017 Photography by Paul Richer

Neighborhoods

4 Reasons to Love Park City's Trailside Neighborhood

A new school, bountiful recreation programming, and lots of singletrack are just a few of the perks of living in Trailside.

06/13/2017 By Jane Gendron

Wildlife

How to Invite Birds to Your Backyard

Send an avian invitation with your landscape and create a haven for Park City’s feathered summer visitors.

06/13/2017 By CJ Johnson

Dept. of the Interior

History Meets Hip in this Mountain Getaway

The “coolest little house ever,” where cityhomeCOLLECTIVE style and real estate guru Cody Derrick goes to recharge his batteries.

06/13/2017 By Tina Stahlke Lewis Photography by Paul Richer

News & Profiles

Summit Stories

This Woman Proves Dogs Are a Girl’s Best Friend

Tori Saylor finds purpose caring for people's furry friends.

06/13/2017 By Larry Warren

Summit Stories

Meet the Man Behind Snyderville Basin’s Stellar Trail System

Bob Radke dabbled in just about everything before he became Basin Rec’s trail guru.

06/13/2017 By Kristen Gould Case

Summit Stories

Meet Former Spy Pilot Frank Furr

From spy planes to Park City, how one pilot found his way to the mountains.

06/13/2017 By Larry Warren

Local Color

Life Lessons from Park City's Rastaman

Park City Rasta man Errol Grant sings his way into our hearts, every day.

06/13/2017 By Kristen Gould Case

Word About Town

How Cat Lovers Can Help Save the Birds

Swaner Preserve steps up its game to find a humane way to live with Kimball Junction’s community cats colony.

06/13/2017 By Steve Phillips

Word About Town

Catch Big Air at Woodward Mountain Center

Kids’ bodies and minds will be the focus at Woodward Park City's sports training facility.

06/13/2017 By Bari Nan Rothchild

Interview

Tree Care 101 From Park City’s Tree Hugger Extraordinaire

Expert tips on keeping mountain fruit trees in tip-top shape from a woman who knows a bit about forests.

06/13/2017 By Sharon McNeill

Word About Town

The Bike Life Just Got a Little Sweeter

Park City gets two new mountain biking trails.

06/13/2017 Edited by Melissa Fields

Word About Town

Save the Bees in Your Backyard

The buzz from local beekeepers on how to help protect the insect responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat.

06/13/2017 Edited by Melissa Fields

Outdoors

Trail Series

5 Local Trail Series You Need to Know About

See if you have what it takes to compete against other running-on-dirt enthusiasts.

06/13/2017 Edited by Melissa Fields

Out of the Park

2 Ways to Explore Southern Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Whether you choose to rough it for a week or drop in for a day, time spent in Escalante is well worth the trip.

06/13/2017 By Ashley Brown

Park City at Play

NAC Explores New Opportunities for People of All Abilities

The National Ability Center expands its reach through a new partnership with Splore.

06/13/2017 By Steve Phillips

Local Lore

The Evolution of Mountain Biking in Park City

A brief history of mountain biking in Park City, from rogue trail building and the Tour des Suds to Gold Level Ride Center.

06/13/2017 By Thomas Cooke

Style & Shopping

Mountain Moguls

How This Knitting Queen Loved by Vogue and Goop Turned Her Passion to a Purpose

Alexandra Gibson sustains craft and culture with her locally based, globally relevant Sien + Co.

06/13/2017 By Jane Gendron Photography by Nicole Morgenthau

Trends

Macramé Gets a Chic Modern Day Makeover

The ’70s trend is back but in a form that’s anything but old school.

06/13/2017 By Ann Whittaker

Home Decor

Expert Advice for Making Wallpaper Work in Your Home

From nature-inspired textures to bold graphics, wallpaper is back in a big way.

06/13/2017 Styled by Tessa R. Woolf Photography by Eric Schramm

Shopping

Bring Your Wanderlust Home With Products from Park City's Newest Boutique

Travel, adventure, and connectedness all inform the Tutors’ latest obsession.

06/13/2017 By Renée Huang

Shopping

10 Multitasking Sunscreens to Protect Yourself from Park City’s High-Altitude Rays

These solar powered sunscreens are on double duty, bringing sun protection up a notch.

06/13/2017 Styled by Tessa R. Woolf

Weddings & Event Planning

Real Weddings

Real Wedding: Natalie Branscomb & Edward Burt DuVal Jr. at Log Haven

A romantic autumn wedding at Log Haven Restaurant in Millcreek Canyon, featuring an intimate ceremony, luncheon, and dance party | Jacque Lynn Photography

07/31/2017 With twoolf

Real Weddings

Real Wedding: Meagan Foulger & August Simmons at Montage Deer Valley

A 450-guest wedding by Silver Summit Event Design at the Salt Lake LDS Temple and Montage Deer Valley, featuring Tinge Floral, Ciara Richardson, and more.

07/31/2017 With twoolf

Real Weddings

Real Wedding: Jamie Lasecke & Matt Buranich at Red Cliff Ranch

A romantic western-inspired wedding by Michelle Leo Events in the mountains of Heber Valley, Utah, featuring cowboy boots, whiskey, local cuisine, and more.

07/31/2017 With twoolf

Fashion

Runway Report: The Best New Wedding Gowns

Stars and bows and capes, oh my! Check out some of our favorite bridal styles from the fall 2017 and spring 2018 bridal collections in New York City.

07/31/2017 With twoolf

Local Vendors

Color Story: Rose Gold + Copper

Popular rose gold and copper hues create a romantic wedding palette that evokes summer’s sunny afternoons and autumn’s auburn evenings.

07/31/2017 With twoolf and photograph by Derek Israelsen

Real Weddings

Real Wedding: Chris Lavoie & Jacoby Jacobsen at The Tasting Room

An intimate, casual gay wedding by Silver Summit Event Design at Culinary Crafts' downtown Salt Lake City venue featuring food, fun, and games.

07/31/2017 With twoolf

Real Weddings

Real Wedding: Marie DeFurio & Chase Idleman at The Natural History Museum of Utah

A modern, minimal destination wedding by Fuse Weddings & Events, featuring a dinosaur theme, succulent decor, custom temporary tattoos, and more!

07/31/2017 With twoolf

Advice

Wedding Planning 2.0: The Best Digital Advice for Your Big Day

We got the download from local planners on the top digital tools, apps, and social media tips to help you create a tech-savvy celebration.

07/28/2017 With Bailey Carver and illustration by Jenny Zych

Local Vendors

Blue Crush: 6 Stylish Watches for Grooms

A timepiece is a classic wedding gift for him or her—these sleek indigo styles from local jewelers offer a modern take on “something blue.”

07/27/2017 With twoolf, prop styling by Lauren Brady of Saucy & Kitsch, and photograph by Derek Israelsen

Local Vendors

Tropical Punch: 7 Statement Earrings for Brides

Accessorize your bridal ensemble with a pair of statement earrings, from big-day hoops and modern pearls to colorful and raw-cut stones.

07/27/2017 With twoolf, prop styling by Lauren Brady of Saucy & Kitsch, and photograph by Derek Israelsen

Flowers

Flower Power: The Best Blooms For Your Astrological Sign

Want your wedding stems to have special meaning? Allie Couch of CosmoMuse shares the best flowers for each astrological sign.

07/27/2017 With twoolf and illustrations by Carly Larsson

Trends

How to Nail Your Wedding Manicure

Gone are the days of dated French tips—check out the new neutrals for modern bridal manicures from “it” beauty brand Smith + Cult.

07/26/2017 With twoolf, photograph by Scott Rounds, and styled by Kira Corbin

Trends

Tying the Knot: Macramé Wedding Decor Is All the Rage

Local macramé artist Renata Stone of Knottery Fiber Art weaves wedding dreams with her one-of-a-kind, knotted works of art.

07/26/2017 With twoolf

Fashion

Speakeasy-Inspired Reception Style at New Venue Oddfellows in Downtown Salt Lake City

Two local event designs interpret modern speakeasy vibes at the new prohibition era-inspired food hall and watering hole in downtown Salt Lake City.

07/26/2017 With twoolf and photographs by Heather Nan Photography

Local Venues

8 Local Restaurants Where You Can Eat, Drink & Be Married

A roundup of some of our favorite Salt Lake City and Park City restaurants for your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, or wedding reception.

07/26/2017 With twoolf

Fashion

Monochromatic Florals & Chic Bridal Fashion at Imperial House in Park City

Tonal floral hues like blush, lavender, and more create a fresh palette for modern celebrations, from the bouquet to the dress to the big-day details.

07/21/2017 With twoolf, prop styling by Lauren Brady of Saucy & Kitsch, photographs by Britt Chudleigh, art direction by Megan Bailey, and wardrobe styling by Tessa Woolf

Local Venues

5 Modern Wedding Cakes Inspired by Artistic Backdrops

Local bakers create decadent desserts inspired by hand-painted tapestries from Fox Heron Collective, shot on location at Ember SLC.

07/21/2017 With twoolf, photographs by Kate Osborne, prop styling by Havenwood Design, and floral design by Beehive Floral Co

Fashion

Gorgeous Gowns & Stylish Suits for Destination Beach Weddings

The breezy beach vibes of Tulum, Mexico, bring an easy elegance to these wedding day looks for brides and grooms shot on location at NEST Tulum.

07/19/2017 With twoolf, photographs by Kevin Focht, and styled by Amanda Zurita and Tessa Woolf