Utah Places and Traces

Today we discuss the history of Utah's historic Hogle Zoo. A hot spot for family fun days, Hogle Zoo has a not-so-glamorous history interlined with some humorous incidents and escapes; also some not so humorous. Though the ethics of zoos can be controversial, we dive into some of the amazing things Hogle Zoo is doing today to better the lives of the animals and work towards a better future.

Casey, Jake, and Isaac discuss the most underrated (in their opinion) national park in Utah; Capitol Reef. Isolated and rugged, this national park has an interesting human history along with some of the most stunning southwest landscapes around. Pull up your salad of greasewood greens and locally grown apple cider and get ready to educate yourself before you drive through!

A fun evening of cave exploring goes horribly wrong when young medical student, John Jones, becomes stuck in an uncharted area of Nutty Putty cave for over 24 hours. Listen as we tell the riveting story of Jones' incredible endurance and heart along with some significant Utah caving history.

In this episode, Jake, Casey, and Isaac reminisce about a childhood playground: Thanksgiving Point, the mega-museum along I-15. There is more than meets the eye to the water tower kingdom, so dig in and learn a little more about the fanciest non-profit we've ever paid money to!

It's October! Today, Isaac dives into some of Utah's most famous spooky places including; The Devil's Highway, Peery's Haunted Egyptian Theater, Benson Grist Mill, alien abductions, and more! Do you believe in ghosts? .................Please visit these websites to learn more about the Great Salt Lake and how you can help preserve it! https://www.saveourgreatsaltlake.org/ https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/save-our-great-salt-lake

One of the most popular national parks in the United States, Utah's Zion National Park is filled with stunning cliffs, awe-inspiring rock formations, unworldly slot canyons, and incredible wildlife. Listen as we talk about Zion's indigenous history, its notorious "Angel's Landing" hike, flash floods, rock climbing, and more!

In this episode, Jake, Casey, and Isaac dive into the eclectic and drama-filled history of the first non-native Americans to explore Utah. On their journey to map out a land route to Monterrey California, Atanasio Domínguez and Silvestre Vélez de Escalante, along with an entourage of indigenous guides, make their way into Utah. They didn't make it to California, but some of the most scintillating parts of their journey took place in many prominent locations in Utah. Find out what their thoughts were through an extremely well-documented journal and discover why they never made it to their destination!Follow us on instagram @utahplacesandtraces to make sure you catch every episode!

Join us on a special episode covering the not-so-well-known "Myton Curse." Back in the early 1900's, when an LDS stake president became enraged over the non-mormon community of Myton turning down his offer to buy shares in the town bank, he throws his hands in the air and curses the town. Ever since that day, the once thriving town turned to shambles and has become a shadow of what it was expected to be. Do you believe in curses?

In this episode, we discuss the unique history and folklore of Bryce Canyon. Located in southern Utah, it displays some of the most beautiful rock formations in the world and lends itself well to ancient myths of indigenous history. If you are traveling through, are thinking about visiting, or just want to learn more, this episode will give you everything you need to know about Bryce Canyon. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @utah_places_and_traces and donate to help support us make more episodes like this!

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