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The Community Campfire

The Mushroom Queen of Utah: Hunting hidden worlds in the Wasatch Back

By Amber Borowski Johnson
Published May 1, 2026 at 1:43 PM MDT
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Aimee Nguyen with her trusty meat thermometer
Amber Borowski Johnson

Aimee Nguyen with her trusty meat thermometer

The forest floor holds a hidden world that often goes unnoticed. On a mushroom hunt with the president of the Mushroom Society of Utah, Amber Borowski Johnson steps into a fun, whimsical mix of fungi, curiosity and obsession.

Along the way, she picks up beginner-friendly tips for anyone curious enough to start looking closer.

fall foray specimin table
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fall foray specimin table
Fall Foray in search of chanterelles
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Fall Foray in search of chanterelles
Aimee Nguyen with former MSU board members
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Aimee Nguyen with former MSU board members

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