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Photogenic

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This was just outside our door this morning. We never get tired of the great views here.

Snowbasin Halloween party at Earl's Lodge

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  Halloween Party at Earl's Lodge Saturday, October 29th  6:00pm - 9:00pm Adults (12 & Older) $30, Youth (6-11) $15, 5 & Under Free Creative & festive dinner buffet, costume contest, dance contest, children's games, prizes and treat baskets, live DJ and cash bar  

Standard Examiner Home and Outdoor Show

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Some of you might be interested in this annual event on October 28th and 29th 2016.   Fall Home and Outdoor Show – October 28-29, 2016 Show Hours Friday Noon - 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm Home Improvement Products & Services Fall Garden Products Outdoor Recreation & Living Products Kids Fishing Pond BB Gun Shooting Trailer Fly Fishing Instruction Fly Tying Demonstration & Instruction Backyard Bass Casting Game w/ Prizes Hourly Prizes via Exclusive “Jump on a Number” Promotion Hourly DIY Workshops Be sure to visit events.standard.net/homeshow for more information. Location Golden Spike Event Center Exhibit Hall 1000 North 1200 West Ogden, Utah 84404

Hill Aerospace Museum

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If you have an interest in military aircraft and history Hill Aerospace Museum is the place to go. Just 40 minutes from Wolf Creek Village, Hill Aerospace Museum is located on the northwest corner of Hill Air Force Base, Utah, about five miles south of Ogden. The museum was founded in 1982 as a part of the United States Air Force Heritage Program and first opened to the public in 1987. It moved to its current facility in 1991. We annually welcome around 160,000 visitors, coming from every state and from many foreign countries. The Museum exhibits more than 90 military aircraft, missiles, and aerospace vehicles on the grounds and inside the Major General Rex A. Hadley Gallery and the Lindquist Stewart Fighter Gallery. The collection also includes a wide variety of ordnance and munitions, an assortment of aerospace ground equipment, military vehicles, uniforms, and thousands of other historical artifacts. The great thing is that admission is free and you do not have to ent

Ogden's Historic 25th street

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If you want to make a day trip to go visit various attractions during your stay with us consider Ogden's historic 25th street.      The history of 25th Street began with the opening of the Union Station at the west end of the street during the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. Later, another rail line, the Utah Northern Railroad, was built between Franklin Idaho and Ogden. The Ogden Union Station Depot became the hub for the Utah Northern Railroad, and served as a major railroad junction The original structure of the Union Station Depot was destroyed by a fire in 1923.    During the early 20th century, 25th Street was a center of activity in Ogden. Home to retail shops restaraunts, ice cream parlors, hotels and laundries. The street was also a common site for illicit activities such as gambling, prostitution and narcotic sales. Popularly known as ‘’Two-Bit Street’’, the area obtained such a seedy reputation that Al Capone is

Witchstock

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This years Witchstock Festival is coming up soon on Saturday the 22nd of October.   The Ogden Downtown Alliance and the Historic 25th Street Association will be hosting the annual Witchstock Festival at the Ogden City Amphitheater on October 22nd. In 2014, Witchstock partnered with the Zombie Crawl to combine two of Ogden’s favorite Halloween events into one great evening downtown! This year, we’re doing it again with an expanded Witchstock program and a Zombie Crawl that promises to be bigger and better than ever before.   For more information visit the website at http://www.historic25.com/witchstock/

Happy Tuesday!

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It's a great (but chilly) Tuesday here at Wolf Creek!

Cooking 101 at Snowbasin

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If you happen to have an interest in cooking this would certainly be a good way to spend your Friday night.

Today at Wolf Creek Village 1

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Best of both worlds today at Wolf Creek Village 1.

Fall Hiking

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Ogden Valley, where Wolf Creek Village 1 is located, is well known for it's beautiful fall colors and picturesque hikes. Even though it can be a little chilly, this is a great time to take advantage of the many trails throughout Ogden Valley. Anyone who likes to take pictures will find an added bonus in the many, yellows oranges and reds that light up the trees this time of year. Here are just a few of the many trails that you can take during your visit here: North Fork Park - This park is at the far northern end of the Ogden Valley but well worth the drive. It boasts seven and a half miles of groomed trails and is even handicap accessible Trails at Snowbasin - These trails are good for either hiking or biking but will give you some great views of the Ogden Valley. Causey Reservoir Trails - There are several trails to choose from around Causey Reservoir ranging from difficult to moderate in hiking ability. Bonnevile Shoreline Trail -  Bonneville Shoreline Trail on the Ea

Night at the museums

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It's that time of year again for some spooky fun and Ogden's Union station is holding their annual Night At The Museums Paranormal tours. For more information visit their website at  http://theunionstation.org/calendar/night-at-the-museum/

Fall has come to Wolf Creek

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Fall colors are in full bloom here at Wolf Creek and in the Ogden Valley surrounding us as well. Here are just a few stunning examples