All Blog Entries by Kerri Whipple

Found 80 blog entries published by Kerri Whipple.

After visiting a butcher shop and tasting room in Northern California together, Chuck and Dan, decided they wanted nothing more than to bring their dream of a true European Style deli and butcher shop to the mountains of Park City, and Chop Shop was born! This exciting edition to Park City is planning to open in Kimball before Christmas but follow @chopshopparkcity on Instagram for updates!

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Decorating for Christmas is good for the soul this year. And there are some great local businesses you can support to deck your halls!

Park City Nursery

Park City Nursery always turns into the cutest Christmas Tree spot. It’s the perfect place to get in the holiday spirit and pick out the perfect tree. But if you still want to support this amazing local business but aren’t comfortable shopping, you can schedule curbside pick up or even delivery! They also have wreaths and poinsettias and tons of other flowers, plants and cute gifts!

Shop for your perfect tree online here!

Ranui Gardens

You’ll see the creative Christmas creations of Ranui Gardens all over Park City this year! A lot of local business are decking thir halls with their…

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White Pine Canyon Village is the newest luxury home development located in the heart of Park City Resort, just minutes from Historic Main Street. The village will ultimately consist of six townhomes, two triplexes, and three four-plexes with penthouses. Each penthouse that spans the entire top floor and has its own private elevator. Reservations are currently being accepted for buildings 1, 2, and 3.

Perfectly situated on 4.2 forested acres on a private cul-de-sac at Canyons Resort, the townhomes are situated between Hole #13 and #14 of the Canyons Golf Course and take in expansive views of Iron Mountain, Quarry Mountain, and the Canyons Resort Mountains. The townhomes are within walking distance to the Canyons Cabriolet and mere minutes from…

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Going to see live music has never sounded like such a GOOD TIME. While some of our favorite summer staples like going to Deer Valley concerts have been postponed this year, many favorite spots for great food, libations, and music will still be singing the sweet sounds of summer. Check out some places that are open and offering live music all summer long!

Hearth + Hill

Hearth and Hill is continuing their commitment to being “a gathering spot” that enriches our community. They are excited to partner with musicians to not only support them but also enhance their guests experience. Gather at this neighborhood favorite and enjoy live music Friday & Saturday 6-9PM.

 

Silver Star Cafe

The four legs of Silver Star Café ‘s table are great…

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What to do in Park City This Fall

from VisitParkCity.com 

Fall is a beautiful time to visit Park City, Utah. As our lush Summer greens transform into a kaleidoscope of Fall colors, the town lights up with excitement for outdoor recreation with a stunning natural backdrop. The crisp weather is perfect for exploring the mountains and strolling Historic Main Street. Here is a list of our favorite things to do in Park City in the fall.

 

TAKE A MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR

Experience Park City’s 450 miles of mountain biking trails with a guide from White Pine Touring who will show you the perfect trail for your skill and ability level. A tour is a great option for visitors and locals alike. Your guide will have plenty of trail suggestions that match your…

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Why the Housing Boom is Nowhere Close To Being Over 

by James Miller, MBA

The housing market is totally out of balance… but not in the way you might expect. Considering that we’re in the middle of a global pandemic and an economic recession, you’d think any market imbalance would be a bad thing. But that’s not the case in housing.  We’ve seen the U.S. housing market boom for the last decade. And what’s happening today tells me the boom can continue from here.

You see, the market can only fix this problem one way… supply and demand must tip back into balance. When supply is thin and there aren’t enough homes for buyers on the market, prices rise. When supply floods the market, prices will fall as buyers have more options.

Today, existing home…

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About

The COVID-19 Impacted Businesses Grant Program, known as Shop In Utah, is a grant program to help support businesses and provide discounts to consumers. To participate, companies must give a discount or other offer to customers of at least 50% of the grant amount.

The initiative is funded with $55 million in federal CARES Act monies. In the Utah Legislature’s August special session, the Legislature increased its initial $25 million for Shop In Utah funding to $55 million.

Applications for this program are closed to modify the application process to accommodate the Legislature’s recently requested changes. Applications will re-open on Sept. 14, 2020, at 9 a.m. (MDT).

To learn more about the program, visit the COVID-19 Impacted…

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Masks are now mandatory, make sure you have some options! Here are some places to get cute masks and support local businesses.

Stylish Masks

The Stockist in Salt Lake City has some of the most fashionable masks I’ve seen from a local businesses, they also have filter inserts! You can shop online, go to the shop, or order curbside pickup! They’ll cater to however you want to mask up! 

In town, head to the very stylish and newly opened The Collective Park City and get a cute mask made my their manager! Also, check out their other goods! Located just off Main Street in the old Kimball Arts location. 

 

Masks for a Good Cause

Park City local Sallie Stragnell Rinderknecht has been VERY busy making masks since the start of the pandemic. Even…

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Some of the best scenic Utah drives are within a few miles of Park City. Reserve a Go Rentals luxury car and hit the road to soak up the sights!

GUARDSMAN PASS SCENIC BACKWAY

If you’re looking for beautiful mountain scenery, you can’t beat this short (just 14 miles) backcountry drive. The road surface is paved much of the way, but the middle portion is maintained gravel.

Directions: Take SR-224 to Deer Valley Drive and turn east; continue on to the roundabout and exit on Marsac Ave and continue on up Ontario Canyon to Guardsman Pass. This road (SR-190/224) travels through forests and valleys to the summit area between Big Cottonwood Canyon and the Park City Resort area, and is a popular wildlife and wildflower viewing…
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The New Salt Lake City International Airport Is Built For Skiers & Snowboarders 

A phased overhaul to the Salt Lake City International Airport incorporates a massive amount of upgrades for travelers, but more importantly for skiers and Snowboarders, an improved baggage system that optimizes handling of oversized baggage.

Breaking ground in 2014, upgrades to the existing Salt Lake City International Airport intend to better serve fliers, replacing the five existing concourses with two streamlined, linear concourses, connected via tunnel. Phase one of this $4-billion-dollar mega project is open for travelers starting September 15, 2020 and will feature a new terminal, updated baggage and TSA screening infrastructure, a new…

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