Category: Utah

Big Animals, Big Reptiles, United States, Utah

The Red Iguana, Salt Lake City, Utah

At Red Iguana 2, a festively-painted cantina on Salt Lake City’s eclectic Temple Street, diners come for Xochitónal, the 33ft-long lizard in the carpark. But they stay for the authentic Mexican cuisine, competitively-priced drinks, attentive service and irresistible party atmosphere. Red Iguana‘s signature mole coloradito – a luscious blend of chocolate, pine nuts and guajillo chiles, blended with fresh poblano and served with carnitas – … Continue reading The Red Iguana, Salt Lake City, Utah

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United States, Utah

The World’s Largest Blender, Orem, Utah

For time immemorial, mankind has asked the question – will it blend? And only one man is brave enough to answer that question – Tom Dickson, founder of Blendec Blenders. The star of outlandish YouTube show Will It Blend?, Tom broke the internet by feeding everything from iPhones to Star Wars action figures to his company’s wide range of commercial and industrial food blenders. And … Continue reading The World’s Largest Blender, Orem, Utah

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Big Reptiles, United States, Utah

The Great Gonzo, Moab, Utah

Moab, Utah, is most certain to pleaseA desert oasis that’s best served with cheeseWith mountains and shrubs and Arches and quilkAnd quaint restaurants that serve bumdoozlers with milk I felt a great leaping of joy in my heartAs I swaggered along, seeking oversized art In no time at all, my stroll turned to a hopI’d spotted a Big Thing outside of a shopAnd with great … Continue reading The Great Gonzo, Moab, Utah

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Big People, United States, Utah

Big John, Helper, Utah

Look at me and my big, black friend! Of course, as a progressive gentleman I’m proud to have many friends of colour, including Larry Fishburne, Halle Berry, and that dude who sings in Counting Crows. Wait, maybe he’s not black. But he does have a great set of dreadlocks, so I’ll count him anyway. Anyway, back to Big John, the 18-foot-tall coal-black miner who stands … Continue reading Big John, Helper, Utah

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United States, Utah

Ready to Play, St George, Utah

I wanna rock ‘n’ roll all night, and visit St George every day! That’s because this leafy Utah town is home to a big, bad and bombastic scrap metal guitar known as Ready to Play. Melding small-town sensibilities with snarling city swagger, the incredible instrument has really struck a chord with the locals. At 21 feet from titanic tuners to behemoth bridge, this Big Guitar … Continue reading Ready to Play, St George, Utah

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Big Animals, United States, Utah

The Big Beavers, Beaver, Utah

Leave it to Beaver to create a couple of the cutest, cuddliest critters you’ve ever seen! The handsome rodents call the local Shell gas station home, and the good people of Beaver – an eccentric village nestled high in the Mineral Mountains of Southern Utah – are just as proud as punch of them. Nicknamed Justin and Sigourney by besotted locals, The Big Beavers sit … Continue reading The Big Beavers, Beaver, Utah

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