As the summer vacation approaches you might want to know if you stick out on your travels and how you might blend in better by not looking like a tourist from Utah.

By The Hair of Our Chin

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We love our beards in Utah. I don't know if it's our love of our western history, but we tie for #2 with Indiana for the state who wears beards. California is #1.

Shorts For All Seasons

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The love of shorts is well represented in Utah and it has become a noted habit that shorts on a non-shorts kind of day is a sign of someone visiting.

Eagerly Embracing Ethnic Lineage

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The need to be part of the area where you are visiting makes Utahn's quick to announce that they have "fill in the ethnicity they are visiting or that is represented in the room" from their great aunt or uncle. It's cool to know who your ancestors are, maybe not so cool to own it so hard.

Smiles Everybody Smiles

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Mr. Roarke on "Fantasy Island" made it seem so natural that Utahn's picked it up and hard. Many locals know they are dealing with a Utah visitor because of the big smiles and eye contact.

Baseball Hats

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Utahn's like to wear baseball hats, maybe more than any other hat. Stow your baseball hat and look at what the locals are wearing if you want to blend in.

Expecting Your Food To Go

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Taking left overs, asking for a lid this is often the sign of a frugal vacationer and in Utah we know how to do frugal. Many eateries, especially international are perplexed when we always want to cart our food and drink along with us like a bunch of nomads.

Here's The Top 10 Tourists Sites For Those Visiting Montana

Montana is known by several nicknames. Big Sky Country, The Treasure State, and the Last Best Place to name just a few. Each year, millions of folks travel to Montana to partake in its beauty, while often seeking adventure in the outdoors. From skiing to rafting, fly fishing, to snowmobiling, Montana can certainly be described as an outdoor paradise.

No matter the season, there is always something to see and do in Montana. Here's a look at The Top 10 Tourists Sites For Those Visiting Montana.

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In 2023, California passed legislation banning the use of Red 3 in foods starting in 2027. Red 3 is a known carcinogen. You can read about how it can affect the body HERE. These products currently contain the soon to be illegal additive.

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