An Inclusive Outdoors: The National Ability Center is Changing Utah’s Climbing Culture

An Inclusive Outdoors: The National Ability Center is Changing Utah’s...
By

The National Ability Center offers more than just climbing instruction, featuring alpine sports, cycling, rafting and horseback riding. … read more

Outdoor Table for Four: SLC Patios Worth the Wait

Outdoor Table for Four: SLC Patios Worth the Wait
By

Four patios, countless calories and zero regrets. Whether you’re brunching in a canyon or cheesesteaking for your life, these patios are serving up some forking great options! … read more

X Games History Was Made in Salt Lake City

X Games History Was Made in Salt Lake City
By

The time and effort these athletes put into their sport while making it look so easy is just another skill they all have in common.  … read more

Off to Tango with the Crimson Bull at the Soapbox Race

Off to Tango with the Crimson Bull at the Soapbox...
By

So I took that opportunity, straying awake from both my 9-5 desk jockey jobs to seek out destiny… which I found at the corner of North and West Temple for the Red Bull Soapbox Race. … read more

The Garage on Beck Shutters Its Doors After 17 Years of Service

The Garage on Beck Shutters Its Doors After 17 Years...
By

The Garage on Beck, Stoneground Kitchen and Junior’s Tavern are all great examples of the authenticity that he brings to the Salt Lake bar and restaurant scene. … read more

Four Favorite Queer Books at Under the Umbrella

Four Favorite Queer Books at Under the Umbrella
By

It is the goal of Under the Umbrella owner Kaitlyn Mahoney to one day have the largest retail selection of queer books in the universe. Luckily, they’re already well on their way, as Under the Umbrella remains one of only a handful of queer-focused bookstores in the country. … read more

Bold & Beautiful: Kay Bye

Bold & Beautiful: Kay Bye
By

Kay Bye has a “Bye-sexual agenda,” a blend of joyful expression, art and ferocity, all fueled by chocolate milk and an ardent gym habit.  … read more

Utah Pride Parade 2025: Radical Love

Utah Pride Parade 2025: Radical Love
By

SLUG was proud to be one of the many local groups walking in the Utah Pride Parade. Where would we be without the local queer community?  … read more

What’s In My Closet? with Kamary Smith

What’s In My Closet? with Kamary Smith
By

Torn from the pages of underground manga or pulled from a Saturday morning cartoon, Kamary Smith shapeshifts her go-getter personality to any extravagant persona. … read more

Tending and Mending Our Creative Community: SISTER Collective

Tending and Mending Our Creative Community: SISTER Collective
By

Working together with local artists to build a team of teachers and volunteers, SISTER allows interested artists to learn the craft of muralism and work as a collective. … read more

Fervor: The Cult Rave Saving Pride From Rainbow Capitalism

Fervor: The Cult Rave Saving Pride From Rainbow Capitalism
By

Utah’s queerest growing cult craze started not in a sacred grove, but with a single holy blunt in a Salt Lake City parking lot. … read more

USGA: A Community of Queer Belonging at BYU

USGA: A Community of Queer Belonging at BYU
By

Even as USGA grows, its mission remains the same: Create safe spaces, celebrate queer joy and keep fighting for every student who needs them. … read more