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Prom dresses and sneakers. Frosties and French fries. Keeley and Rebecca. Factual or fictional, there are countless examples of unlikely combinations that bring out the best in each other and work well together.
Two leading local websites — Utah.com and KSL.com — are another unexpected yet unequivocal pairing. To prove it, the two have teamed up to bring you the Get Out and Play Giveaway. Enter to win weekly prizes (Visa gift cards! National parks pass! Cotopaxi backpack!) during May by interacting with this dynamic duo in various ways.
The sassy, sarcastic one
Utah.com is like your favorite hiking/biking/off-roading companion. The witty one who always "knows a spot" and urges you to go on unforgettable escapades. Its crew of outdoor cohorts offers firsthand advice on the best places to play in every corner of the state — from a mural wall crawl that'll fill an afternoon to a peak-bagging bucket list that'll take a bit longer to complete. There are also lodging options and restaurant recommendations for your next staycation. No wonder Utah.com is one of the state's most popular tourism websites.
But with great popularity comes great responsibility. (Sorry, Spidey. We're pretty sure that's what your uncle meant to say.) Utah.com always urges responsible recreation. This is where its more serious companion, KSL.com comes into play.
The smart, stalwart one
KSL.com is another BFF, the one you can always rely on to stay current in the community. The all-digital news source has a larger audience than all other Utah news media combined. It has received many prestigious awards over the years, including the Society of Professional Journalism's Best Local News Website. The informed reporting and interesting stories on KSL.com are a reflection of its zeal for all things Utah.
Once you've found inspo on Utah.com or one of its infotaining emails, download the KSL.com News app to complement your planning (and earn a contest entry). Check the weather forecast to determine if playing the slots (canyons, not casinos) is a safe bet or a gamble. Found a new place to paddle on Utah.com? Use the River Flow Tracker on the KSL.com News app before going out.
And it works both ways. Maybe you read about Utah's most- and least-visited state parks on KSL.com and it piqued your interest. Head to Utah.com for more info on every state park, then start planning and packing.
A winning combination
Spending time outside in Utah makes everyone a winner. But if you need validation in the form of cash and prizes, don't forget to follow Utah.com and KSL.com on social media, and share your photos from your sojourns to earn more entries. Visit the Get Out and Play Giveaway page for complete contest details.
