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Utah Adventures with Maverik: Snowmelt creates epic waterfalls you don't want to miss

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Snowmelt creates epic waterfalls you don't want to miss

Maverik  |  Posted July 7 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

From crushing cascades in the mountains to rushing rivulets in red rock canyons, here are some waterfalls you don't want to miss this year.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: Everything you need to know about visiting Snow Canyon

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Everything you need to know about visiting Snow Canyon

Maverik  |  Posted June 21 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Snow Canyon is often overshadowed by nearby Zion National Park, but it is no little brother. The unofficial motto could be, "This place would be a national park in any other state!"
Utah Adventures with Maverik: 7 things to do in and around spectacular Kodachrome Basin

Utah Adventures with Maverik: 7 things to do in and around spectacular Kodachrome Basin

Maverik  |  Posted June 7 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is full of popular tourist destinations that see hordes of crowds year after year. Though no less beautiful than the bigger national and state parks, Kodachrome Basin State Park is somewhat of an unsung hero in this category.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: Find adventure, history on the Pony Express Trail

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Find adventure, history on the Pony Express Trail

Maverik  |  Posted May 25 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah played a critical role in the success of the Pony Express. There were 27 stops in Utah and many of those places are still available to check out today.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: Southern Utah adventures outside of the norm

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Southern Utah adventures outside of the norm

Maverik  |  Posted May 3 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zion National Park, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Delicate Arch, Lake Powell — these are all worthy inclusions on any bucket list. But if you've already checked these off and you're hungry for something different, several other adventures are waiting for you in southern Utah.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: San Rafael Swell is a quiet playground with loud views

Utah Adventures with Maverik: San Rafael Swell is a quiet playground with loud views

Maverik  |  Posted April 19 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just two hours south of the Wasatch Front and 90 minutes northwest of Moab you'll find the San Rafael Swell, a quiet section of the Colorado Plateau offering endless recreation and timeless panoramas.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: The science behind Utah's iconic red rock

Utah Adventures with Maverik: The science behind Utah's iconic red rock

Maverik  |  Posted April 13 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here is a look into the science behind the red dirt and rocks that gives Utah its famous national parks and landmarks.
Maverik — Adventure's First Stop has historic Utah roots

Maverik — Adventure's First Stop has historic Utah roots

Maverik  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With almost 400 locations across the West, Maverik is firmly planted in the Beehive State. After the first Maverik stores in Utah opened in the late 1950s, including early locations in Moab, Willard, and Brigham City, the gas stations became a statewide standard in convenience.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: 11 places to see stunning fall colors in Utah

Utah Adventures with Maverik: 11 places to see stunning fall colors in Utah

Maverik  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The autumn leaves are at their most vibrant for only three to four weeks, so fill up your car and get out there! From north to south, here are some of the best places in the state to see the stunning fall foliage in person.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: Overlooked treasures where you won't find any crowds

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Overlooked treasures where you won't find any crowds

Maverik  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With Utah's national parks attracting many millions of annual visitors in 2021, you may be wanting to venture off the beaten path and away from the crowds. Think outside the box with four overlooked treasures of the Beehive state.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: 5 great places to view and photograph wild animals

Utah Adventures with Maverik: 5 great places to view and photograph wild animals

Maverik  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some of the best areas in the state to view wildlife are actually close to the metro areas. If you live along the Wasatch Front, there are likely good wildlife viewing opportunities less than 30 minutes from your home.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: Utah peaks almost anyone can tackle

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Utah peaks almost anyone can tackle

Maverik  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you want to get out of the house and explore Utah's mountains and peaks, there are some incredible hikes for nearly anyone. Here are some beginner-friendly peaks that offer some of the best views in the entire state.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: 11 waterfalls that will take your breath away

Utah Adventures with Maverik: 11 waterfalls that will take your breath away

Maverik  |  Posted July 21 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scattered from north to south, there are many waterfalls throughout Utah that will take your breath away — but not too much breath. You might need that for the hike back.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: Utah's best dinosaur sites to visit this summer

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Utah's best dinosaur sites to visit this summer

Maverik  |  Posted July 7 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

While training actual raptors might not be in the cards, there are plenty of spots statewide to get your dinosaur fix. From track sites, museums and quarries, to state parks and national monuments, there's something for everyone.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: Got a kayak or canoe? 7 of Utah's best places to use it

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Got a kayak or canoe? 7 of Utah's best places to use it

Maverik  |  Posted June 23 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Even though the state remains in a drought, there are still plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy a serene day on the water in your kayak or canoe in Utah.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: Take a cemetery tour this Memorial Day to find famous historic figures

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Take a cemetery tour this Memorial Day to find famous historic figures

Maverik  |  Posted June 19 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

There are scores of historical and religious figures, inventors, authors, artists, and politicians buried in cemeteries around the state.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: 7 family adventures you can do in a single day

Utah Adventures with Maverik: 7 family adventures you can do in a single day

Maverik  |  Posted June 9 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

With all of the adventuring options in Utah, all you need is one day — or maybe even just a few hours — to have a fun experience with the whole family.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: Visit Cache County for spring fishing, hiking, biking and more

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Visit Cache County for spring fishing, hiking, biking and more

Maverik  |  Posted May 26 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Today, Cache County's hidden treasures include a plethora of cultural and outdoor possibilities. Tucked away 80 miles north of Salt Lake, it is just far enough from the big city to be (mostly) uncrowded and yet close enough for Wasatch Front residents to visit on a quarter tank of gas.
Utah Adventures with Maverik: 4 of Utah's most spectacular sites (that aren't national parks)

Utah Adventures with Maverik: 4 of Utah's most spectacular sites (that aren't national parks)

Maverik  |  Posted May 12 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beyond its national parks, Utah is chock-full of spectacular sites, which range from miniature versions of those national parks to martian landscapes to iconic movie backdrops.