Discover the scenic wonders and pioneer history of the Under the Rim district, where the beauty of Utah’s canyon country meets the rich heritage of the Mormon settlers. This tour takes you through the charming town of Kanab and the stunning landscapes of Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. Stop 1: Kanab’s Little Hollywood Museum…
Embark on a journey through the rugged and beautiful Headwaters district, where the Sevier River begins its journey through central Utah. This tour takes you through the charming towns of Circleville, Junction, and Panguitch, each offering a unique glimpse into the area’s pioneer history and natural wonders. Stop 1: Butch Cassidy’s Childhood Home Start your…
Journey through the heart of the Sevier Valley and discover the pioneer spirit that shaped this unique landscape. From the historic Blackhawk Arena to the peaceful Fremont Indian State Park, this tour offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Stop 1: Salina Pioneer Heritage Sites Begin your tour in Salina, where you’ll…
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of the Little Denmark district, where the rich heritage of Sanpete County’s Scandinavian pioneers comes to life. This tour takes you through the charming towns of Ephraim, Manti, and Spring City, each offering a unique glimpse into the history, architecture, and culture of the region. Stop 1:…
The Boulder Loop heritage district, nestled between the stunning landscapes of Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon National Parks, is a place where the spirit of adventure meets the rich legacy of the Mormon pioneers. This remote and rugged area, accessed by the scenic Utah Highway 12, offers visitors a chance to step back in time…
The Under the Rim heritage district, located in the southernmost reaches of the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area, is a place where the untamed beauty of the American West meets the enduring legacy of the Mormon pioneers. This rugged landscape, characterized by towering red rock formations, deep canyons, and vast expanses of sagebrush, has long…
The Headwaters heritage district, encompassing the upper reaches of the Sevier River watershed, is a place of stunning natural beauty and fascinating pioneer history. This rugged landscape, characterized by towering mountains, deep canyons, and lush valleys, presented both challenges and opportunities for the hardy settlers who made their homes here. One of the district’s most…
The Sevier Valley heritage district is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the Mormon pioneers who transformed this arid landscape into a thriving agricultural oasis. Centered around the Sevier River, which provides life-giving water to the region, the district showcases the pioneers’ innovative irrigation techniques and their enduring legacy of farming and ranching….
Nestled in the heart of Sanpete County, the Little Denmark heritage district offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of the Scandinavian pioneers who settled this region. The district earned its nickname due to the large number of Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian immigrants who made their homes here in the 1800s, bringing with them a…
EPHRAIM—The 310-acre Ephraim Crossing development is gaining momentum. Camino Verde Group, the master developer, has announced expanded housing opportunities ranging from starter homes to custom lots, along with rental townhomes nearing completion.Meanwhile, Sandy-based Acres Development has agreed to acquire 2.56 acres within the project for a retail center, with construction set to begin in May…
EPHRAIM—Mardell Kitchens dominated the Sanpete County Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Best of Business Gala, walking away with both the Fastest Growing Business award and Business of the Year honors at the Noyes Building on Tuesday Jan. 13.The gala, now in its second year, brought together business owners, community leaders and residents to celebrate the companies…
MT. PLEASANT—The Mt. Pleasant City Council approved a $145,800 upgrade to the one of the city’s hydroelectric plants during its Jan. 13 regular meeting, a step that will bring modern controls to equipment that has served the community since 1939.The upgrade to Unit 1 at the city’s hydroelectric facility will include a DEX-250 control system,…
A 20-year cooperative agreement signed last Thursday between Utah and the U.S. Forest Service represents the culmination of decades of effort to restore forests devastated by bark beetles, including the Manti-La Sal National Forest in Sanpete County.Gov. Spencer Cox and Tom Schultz, national chief of the Forest Service, signed the agreement at the State Capitol…
A teenage girl in Utah was sexually assaulted during her freshman year in high school. She went looking for a book to help her process what happened. The book was What Girls Are Made Of by Elana K. Arnold, a story that deals honestly with female sexuality and the aftermath of trauma. Instead of finding…
WALES—Wales Town found itself without elected leadership when every candidate for contested seats failed to file the required financial disclosure documents before the November election.Candidates for mayor and two town council seats were disqualified, leaving outgoing officials scrambling to find a legal path forward.“We worked with the town attorney and the state elections officers for…