Nutty Putty Cave Accident, for Sale in Brighton, Holiday Pop-Up Bars
Why are people still obsessed with the Nutty Putty Cave accident 15 years later? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta revisit the story. Plus, ski-town drama, four holiday pop-up bars to check out, and a new downtown bike lane.
Resources and references:
- 15 years after a man died in the Nutty Putty Cave, his family and rescuers still struggle to escape the darkness [Salt Lake Tribune]
- 6 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Salt Lake [Hey Salt Lake]
- Miracle on First at Varley, Miracle on Second at Hotel Monaco, Flanker Holiday Pop-Up, Season’s Drinking at the Ruin
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