Name: Murray's Haunted Tales Writers Showcase 2026
Start: 2026-10-22
End: 2026-10-22

The new complex is a 140 acre field featuring 16 soccer/multi-purpose fields, including a stadium field that will feature bleachers, a scoreboard, and concessions. Soccer, rugby, lacrosse, and youth football can be played on the fields.The complex is located at 1900 West 2200 North between I-215 and North Redwood Road along the Jordan River.

Salt Lake Regional Athletic Complex

Ranked as one of the top 10 golf courses in the state of Utah, Riverbend features well-groomed fairways and natural wetlands—all along the banks of the scenic Jordan River.

**Course Amenities:**

Full Practice Area

Proshop

Restaurant

**Course Stats:**

| Tee | Par | Rating | Slope | Yardage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Black - Men | 72 | 71.7 | 130 | 6876 |
| Blue - Men | 72 | 69.9 | 125 | 6453 |
| White - Men | 72 | 67.3 | 113 | 5849 |
| Yellow - Ladies | 72 | 68.3 | 122 | 5081 |

Course Scorecard

Riverbend Golf Course

From exit 295 on I-15 go east about 5 miles to the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Continue east up the canyon 4.5 miles. Park in the Tanner’s Flat campground parking lot south of the road.Birds you can see—Black-chinned, Calliope, and Rufous Hummingbirds; Hammond’s and Dusky Flycatchers; Clark’s Nutcracker; Stellar’s Jay; Swainson’s Thrush; Tree, Violet-green, and Cliff Swallows; Pine Grosbeak; Red Crossbill; Cassin’s Finch; Black Rosy-finch.

Little Cottonwood Canyon

Quick service lunch, and dinner. Famous breakfast menu, bread bowl salads, chicken pot pies, cream cheese, silk, and fruit pies.

Perkins Cafe & Bakery

Club GSL's new 3 court indoor facility for hosting tournaments. Opened June 2026.

The Jetty

CTC Chinese Travel strives to provide a comfortable, caring, and cost-effective way to tour not only the biggest sites in the United States, but throughout China as well. With a professional team and personable staff, we make each and every booking not only a trip, but an experience. To do this, we not only help our clients book their plans, but teach many of the culturally significant practices that help to immerse visitors in the local culture. Being based in Salt Lake City, a past host of the Winter Olympics, we offer a unique experience: high-altitude skiing. Utah is home to one of the greatest snows on earth, and CTC Chinese Travel is happy to help you to experience the fresh powder snowfall in skiing or snowboarding whether you’re trying it for the first time, or a seasoned expert.

CTC Chinese Translation/Travel and Consulting

Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world! Making its target Olympic debut in 2032 Played by 35 million around the world, padel is the fastest-growing racquet sport globally. It combines elements of tennis and pickleball on a smaller enclosed court, making it easy to learn and incredibly fun. Now it is arriving in Utah, and your child can be among the first to learn and master this exciting new sport at Padel Park. Junior High to High School athletes.

Padel Park

A steep but rewarding out-and-back peak hike with incredible vistas.

This is a mild to moderately trafficked steep hike to a gorgeous overview. The first two-thirds of the trail have excellent shade, following a stream up the mountainside for a good portion of it. In just under two miles from trailhead to the peak, the elevation gain is nearly 2,000 feet, so this is considered a difficult trail. In the late summer, the wildflowers along the trail are spectacular, and the views from the saddle and the peak are well worth the steepness.

**Local's recommendation:** An excellent spring, summer, or fall hike. Dogs are allowed; they must be kept on-leash on even days, and can be off-leash on odd days.

**Details**

**Difficulty:** Difficult - steep with high elevation gain

**Highest point:** 8609 ft

**Lowest point:** 6647 ft

**Best time of year:** Spring, Summer, and Fall

**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 - even with the shade cover on the lower half of the trail, it can get very warm.

**Roadbook**

From the trailhead at Elbow Fork, follow the signs up the trail. There are very few branching trails on the first half of the trail, but when there are, stay on the northern-most branch. At the saddle, take the trail that heads north and east up the peak.

- Mount Aire TrailHead, Mill Creek Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 - 0 mi
- Lowest point, 6647 ft - 0 mi
- Highest point, 8609 ft - 2 mi
- Mount Aire - 3.8 mi

**How to Get There**

**Public transport:** Bus routes do not travel up to this trail head - best access is by car.

**Parking:** There is parking just off the road, near the Mount Aire trailhead at Elbow Fork. Be aware that there is a $5.00 fee when exiting Millcreek Canyon.

Mount Aire Trail

Draper Utah's Only Brewery and Best Restaurant! Featuring a full [menu](http://www.thegaragegrill.com/menu), entrees, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and sushi. Our full bar offers twenty of our own[Salt Flats Beers](https://saltflatsbeer.com/ourbeers/)on tap. Come see our collection of classic and race cars. Close to South Jordan, Draper, Sandy, and Alpine! Come join us for the big game, groups, meet-ups, car clubs, private events and more.

Garage Grill

All photos by Outdoor Project Contributor, Kyle Jenkins

| **Pros:** Lots of trails and terrain to choose from. Hiking allowed on certain trails. Dogs and Horses allowed in certain areas. Long riding season. **Cons:** Cougar sightings on occasion. Can get crowded. **Congestion:** Moderate **Preferable Season(s):** Summer, Fall **Day-Use/Parking Pass Required:** Not Required **Dogs allowed?:** Yes | **Total Distance:** Varies **Terrain Difficulty:** BLUE **Trailhead Elev.:** 4,684 ft (1,428 m) **Net Elev. Gain:** 1,400 ft (427 m) **Trail Uses:** Hiking, Biking, Horseback **Trail type:** There-and-back/Loop |
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The Corner Canyon Trail System is a fantastic recreational area near Salt Lake City that is mainly used for mountain biking but also allows foot traffic, dogs, and horseback riding. The trail system is butted up against the Wasatch mountains in the city of Draper in the southeast corner of the Salt Lake Valley. Tucked between developments is a free and wide open swath of doubletrack and singletrack to explore without having to leave the suburbs. With its low altitude, the riding season starts earlier and lasts longer than many Wasatch mountain biking trails. The average difficulty of the trails is moderate with a few more technical sections, meaning this is a place that everyone who loves to ride should try.

Corner Canyon Trail System

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

Writers Showcase: October 15, 20266:00PM at the Murray Museum (4872 S. Poplar Street)This years Haunted Tales theme is The Haunted Mansion; Not all who enter find their way out1st-12th grade students are invited to test their creative writing abilities by writing a frightening tale about an abandoned haunted mansion. Is it a vampire's hideout? A house full of ghostly visitors? Or could it just be old pipes? No one knows for certain. But one thing is certain: not everyone who enters finds their way out... Get your pencils ready because we're just dying to read the tales you conjure for the old mansion!Participants and families are invited to the showcase and awards. Participants are encouraged to read their entry aloud at the showcase. Costumes encouraged!This 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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