Name: Foothill Forum Book Club
Start: 2026-11-23
End: 2026-11-24

The official training venue for the 2002 Winter Olympics, the Salt Lake City Sports Complex and Steiner Aquatics Center now provides a world class experience as a magnificent cross-training center. The facility has two state of the art Olympic ice sheets, two Olympic sized pools and full fitness center.

Salt Lake City Sports Complex

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National Charter Bus - Salt Lake City

The [Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA)](http://umfa.utah.edu) is your destination for global visual arts. From ancient objects to the latest contemporary works, the UMFA galleries showcase the breadth and depth of human history and creativity. The Museum’s collection of nearly 20,000 original works of art is the most dynamic in the region. As the fine arts museum for both the state and the University, the UMFA is a vibrant hub for cultural exchange among campus and community audiences.

What's on View?

- *Onishi Yasuaki: Stone on Boundary*
- *For the Future: Collecting at the UMFA 2001–2026*
- North American Art
- West and East Asian Art
- European Art
- Japanese Art
- Ancient Mediterranean Art
- Global Contemporary Art
- South Asian Art

(Please note that the Arts of the Pacific and the Arts of Africa galleries are currently under renovation.)

What’s in it for you? A wake-up call for your senses, a conversation starter, a fresh take on the world—through ongoing exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions from around the world, talks and panel discussions by renowned artists and thinkers, gallery tours, art making and other creative activities for families and adults, U of U students and faculty and outreach for K–12 teachers and schools around the state.

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Utah Museum of Fine Arts

All photos by Outdoor Project Contributor, Kyle Jenkins

| **Pros:** Beautiful autumn color. Steady climb. Smooth Road. **Cons:** Steady stream of auto traffic. **Congestion:** High **Preferable Season(s):** Summer, Fall **Day-Use/Parking Pass Required:** Not Required **Dogs allowed?:** Yes | **Total Distance:** 16.00 mi (25.75 km) **Terrain Difficulty:** GREEN **Trailhead Elev.:** 4,900 ft (1,494 m) **Net Elev. Gain:** 1,350 ft (411 m) **Trail Uses:** Hiking, Biking **Trail type:** There-and-back |
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Emigration Canyon Road is an 8 mile stretch of smooth asphalt from the canyon mouth to Little Mountain summit. Normally this is a road meant to access the many homes that dot the canyon or as a shortcut to from Salt Lake City to Parley's Canyon and Park City beyond. Road bike enthusiasts, however, think of Emigration Canyon as an ideal place to go for a ride. Located near downtown and the University of Utah, it is close enough to begin your ride right from home, work, or school. The road has just a slight but steady incline for the first 6 miles, which is essentially a warm up for the final 2 miles that have a much steeper grade. Most people turn around at the summit of Little Mountain, but you can continue on toward Parley's Canyon, passing by Little Dell and East Dell Reservoirs. People get some serious speed coming down from Little Mountain, so make sure you stay within your skill level and keep and eye out for the steady auto traffic and rocks in the road.

Emigration Canyon Road Cycling

The Veterans Hospital vision is to provide veterans the world-class benefits and services they have earned - and to do so by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.

Veterans Hospital

As Utah's state museum of natural history, this top attraction provides an introduction to the science found in Utah's remarkable landscape. With engaging exhibits, the Museum features Utah's remarkable paleontology discoveries, fascinating gems and minerals, preserved artifacts from Utah's prehistoric peoples, an exploration of the region's ecosystems, and stories told by Utah's Indigenous nations of today.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Salt Lake Valley from our Sky Terrace and experience natural history as only Utah can offer it.

The Museum also hosts regularly rotating traveling exhibitions from world-class producers. The latest details can be found on the NHMU website.

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Natural History Museum of Utah at the Rio Tinto Center

An incredible, moderately steep hike to the top of a beautiful peak overlooking the Salt Lake valley.

The first half of the upwards trail follows the same route as the Living Room Hike, and then branches off to higher elevations. It is a well-trafficked cardio workout with a good mix of shaded areas and exposed mountainside trail with amazing views. A moderately difficult trail, it has a relatively short distance to a great payoff at the top. Also known as the Big Beacon Mount Wire Trail, the top has an old airway beacon that affords another 25 feet of elevation.

**Local's recommendation:** An excellent spring, summer, or fall hike. Can be hiked in the winter with proper weather gear.

**Details**

**Difficulty:** Moderate - steep sections, no technically difficult parts

**Highest point:** 7126 ft

**Lowest point:** 4977 ft

**Best time of year:** Year round

**Safety information:** As with any trail in the foothills, watch for rattlesnakes, especially in summer months. Wear closed-toed shoes when hiking, be aware of your surroundings, and always look carefully before placing hands or feet. Be sure to stay hydrated.

**Roadbook**

Start at the Living Room Trailhead, which can be accessed from multiple places along Colorow Road. Park at the southmost end of the street where you'll see a sign that reads "trail entrance" covered in a bunch of stickers. There are several trails you can take that will lead you to the same spot. Eventually you'll see a big "174" yellow sign, turn left there. From there, keep heading straight, uphill, and stay to the right. Toward the end of the trail, you will come to a small, unsigned trail split - stay right to reach Mount Wire (left will take you to the Living Room).

- Start point - The Living Room Trailhead, 383 Colorow Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 - 0 mi
- Highest point, 7123 ft - 2.6 mi
- Lowest point, 4977 ft - 5.1 mi
- Mount Wire - Destination - 5.1 mi

**How to Get There**

**Public transport:** You can take Trax + UTA bus routes to Natural History Museum which will get you close to the trailhead. See UTA schedules and maps at https://www.rideuta.com

**Parking:** On the street parking is available for free all along Colorow Road.

Mount Wire Trail

Home of the University of Utah Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams, and the Women’s Gymnastics Team. Capacity: Approximately 15,000. Located Twenty-five minutes east from Salt Lake International Airport.

Jon M. Huntsman Center

**Red Butte Garden and Arboretum** is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West, a regional center for plant-focused science education, conservation and research, and cultural enrichment. As part of a state arboretum that encompasses the University of Utah campus, the Garden cultivates an essential urban forestland of about 2,000 trees in 456 different taxa. Community-funded, the Garden is renowned for its diverse plant collections, themed gardens, and spectacular mountain setting, with almost 590,000 springtime blooming bulbs, award-winning horticulture-based educational programs, and an iconic outdoor summer concert series.

More info on the [Red Butte Garden website](https://redbuttegarden.org/).

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Red Butte Garden and Arboretum - Utah's Botanical Garden

The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control operates 44 State Liquor and Wine Stores and over 100 package agencies or contract stores across the state. State liquor and wine stores carry a full line of liqueurs, wines, spirits, and some full strength beers.

Utah State Liquor Store #04

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

This book club examines contemporary socio-political issues through nonfiction books, thought-provoking questions, and civil discourse. Held on select Mondays and the last Tuesday of each month.This book club examines contemporary socio-political issues through nonfiction books, thought-provoking questions, and civil discourse. Held on select Mondays and the last Tuesday of each month.Foothill Forum meets on select Mondays and the last Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. Books can be picked up at the Anderson-Foothill branch one month prior to the meeting, while supplies last.Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm · Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness by Jamil ZakiTue, Feb 24, 6:30pm · AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference by Arvind Narayanan & Sayash KapoorMon, Mar 30 & Tue, Mar 31, 6:30pm · The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men, and What We Can Do About It by Mary Ann SieghartMon, Apr 27 & Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm · Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America by Ryan BusseTue, May 26, 6:30pm · Biting the Hand: Growing Up Asian in Black and White America by Julia LeeMon, June 29 & Tue, June 30, 6:30pm · The Genome Defense: Inside the Epic Legal Battle to Determine Who Owns Your DNA by Jorge L. ContrerasMon, July 27 & Tue, July 28, 6:30pm · The Wrong Stuff: How the Soviet Space Program Crashed and Burned by John StrausbaughMon, Aug 24 & Tue, Aug 25, 6:30pm · Abundance by Ezra Klein & Derek ThompsonMon, Sep 28 & Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm · Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn't Food by Chris Van TullekenMon, Oct 26 & Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm · White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber IIMon, Nov 23 & Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm · Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will by Robert M. SapolskyThis calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

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