A World Apart on the Green River: A group of strangers quickly bond as they paddle and explore Labyrinth Canyon on the Green River in autumn. Story and photographs by Mike Shubic / Wendover and the Atomic Bomb: Under a veil of extreme secrecy, Wendover played a crucial role in developing the technology that helped end WW II. Story by Valerie Phillips, Photographs by Chris and Azelan Amundson / Torrey’s High Altitude Orchard: In a region where water is scarce, a couple leave their careers behind to plant an orchard and delight visitors. Story by Rachel Fixsen, Photographs by Austen Diamond / Rock Art Mysteries of Northeast Utah: In the second installment of our rock art series, a longtime Utah state archeologist’s first encounter with rock art shaped how he views etchings of headhunters and lizards. By Tom Hess / Park City’s Kind-Hearted Madam: Rachel Urban provided her “soiled doves” with education, etiquette lessons and regular doctor visits, helped out-of-work miners and donated to local schools. By Brandi
