Smith and Edwards

Note the sign over the door. Pic from the Only In Your State site.

Could have sworn I wrote about this one before, but even if I did, it seeds it's own post. So, if you haven't been to Smith and Edwards, you really should go, as it's the ultimate redneck getaway. The place specializes in a number of things, but is mostly known for being a huge military surplus store, gun store, outdoors and sporting goods equipment, food storage supplier, with a large footwear section, while also being a massive clothing outlet (mostly by Wrangler for obvious reasons). 

But that's not the end of their usefulness, as they also have a large hardware and home improvement section, farming and gardening supply, a nursery, housewares, children's books, school and office supplies, a surprisingly great in-house fast food joint, as well as an extensive amount of toys, candy, and soda for the kids or just the young at heart. Basically, if you haven't figured it out yet, the place makes Cabela's and CAL Ranch look outright boring by comparison. It's kinda hard to find something they don't offer other than fresh produce, dairy, or meat, but as far as I know, maybe they plan to do that at some point, too. 

Personally, I love their large assortment of old school and specialty candies that are hard to find anywhere else, a fantastic variety of great jerky brands, as well as they have a great selection of specialty sodas that are a must.

They have a couple of locations I know of in the state, but the one that is most well known is the one just outside of North Ogden at 3936 N. 2000 W. just southwest of the 351 exit on I-15. You can't really miss it, as it's the biggest thing out there and in case that's not enough, they have an iconic naval artillery piece in the parking lot along with an old Sherman tank hull with a plinth on the turret and glide bomb on top of that. 

Photo from the Visit Ogden site page.