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Utah canyons see traffic double as leaf-peepers flock to scenic routes

By ABC 4 · October 9, 2026 · 1 min read
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Leaf-peeping season is underway, with Utahns packing up their cars and heading to the canyons to enjoy beautiful fall colors. Some are noticing that the roads are busier than usual, and ABC4 has the numbers.

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