September gets a bad rap. It’s kind of an awkward month that’s bookended by the end of summer and the start of fall. But producer Ivana Martinez and host Ali Vallarta argue it’s one of the best times of the year. They round out their best bets for you to try this month to make this September one to remember.

Here are some of the events and places we talked about in this episode:

We also mentioned the book “Golden Axe” by local poet Rio Cortez, and this episode about the best nearby hikes.

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Your Guide to September in Salt Lake