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  • Patron eating food and enjoying the views from the Bear Claw Cabin at the Sundance Resort - one of the coolest things to do in Provo Utah
    Utah

    8 Cool Things To Do In Provo Utah – A Local’s Guide

    September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

    Located just 45 miles south of Salt Lake City, Provo serves as the hub of Utah County – one of the country’s foremost tech corridors. I was raised in this part of the State and have…

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  • 4 Must-Do Hikes In Snow Canyon State Park + 1 Bonus Trail
    Utah

    4 Must-Do Hikes In Snow Canyon State Park + 1 Bonus Trail

    August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

    Anytime I visit St George Utah, I try to find time to go hiking in Snow Canyon State Park. Snow Canyon is filled with amazing geographic features including multi-colored sandstone cliffs, extinct volcanoes, lava fields, and…

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  • Two cups of ice cream in Salt Lake City at Blacksmith Ice Cream Company - including Honeybud and Berry Cheesecake flavors
    Food | Utah

    A Quest To Find The Best Ice Cream In Salt Lake City

    August 1, 2026August 1, 2026

    Utahns love their sweets. And ice cream has always been a local favorite. Eating ice cream in Salt Lake City at classic shops like Snelgrove and Fendall’s was a regular family outing when I was a…

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  • 8 Unique Salt Lake City Museums Worth Visiting
    Utah

    8 Unique Salt Lake City Museums Worth Visiting

    July 17, 2026July 29, 2026

    Whether you are a local resident or you’re visiting Salt Lake City for the first time, you shouldn’t have any difficulty finding a museum to capture your interest. In fact, the museum selection in Salt Lake…

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  • The Mirror Lake Highway with a view of Bald Mountain in Utah
    Utah

    Best Tips For Exploring Utah’s Scenic Mirror Lake Highway

    July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

    I recently saw a headline from Travel & Leisure Magazine announcing the Most Beautiful Road in the United States. This was a designation awarded by an organization called FLBR Motorsport, and they determined that the Mirror…

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  • A visitor looks out across the Bingham Canyon Mine while on the Kennecott Copper Mine Tour
    Utah

    The Kennecott Copper Mine Tour: Is It Worth It?

    June 20, 2026June 20, 2026

    One of the most remarkable sites in the Salt Lake City area is the Kennecott Copper Mine – also known as the Bingham Canyon Mine (its original name). This open pit copper mine is the largest…

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The Thorough Tripper

Welcome! My name is Steven Jepson - a retired physician and slow traveler from Salt Lake City Utah. On this blog, I write about my own personal style of Thorough Practical Experiential travel. You'll also find that I love seeking out great food. Plus, I'm all about trying to find that perfect photo. If you want to learn more about me, then be sure to check out my About Page.

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