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Shaping the Future of Local Kids Programs

We want to give a big shout-out to the students from Park City Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) — they’re running a community survey to help shape better kids programming across Summit & Wasatch counties. Their survey is collecting real feedback from parents about what kinds of programs families here want: sports, arts, STEM, mental health […]

You’re Invited to the Most Magical Night in Heber City! ✨🎄

Heber City is rolling out the holiday red carpet, and you’re at the top of the guest list! Join us as we kick off the season with a night packed with magic, music, and those small-town moments we all adore. Our cherished Old-Fashioned Christmas is back! 📅 Friday, December 5 ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM 📍 Downtown Heber City What’s […]

Lifting Up One of Our Own: Support for the Dettman Family

Our community is at its best when we lift and hold each other, and right now, one of our own needs us. Many of us have been lucky enough to know Pat Dettman—his quick humor, his huge heart, and the way he shows up for everyone around him. Pat, his wife Lorraine, and their amazing […]

Local Artist Night Brings Creativity and Community Together

Art lovers and community members are invited to gather for Local Artist Night on November 19, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM, at the Johnny Adolphson Gallery, located at 37 E 100 N, Suite 103 in Heber. The evening will feature two talented local creators: Scott Whitaker of Scott James Jewelry and photographer Johnny Adolphson. Guests […]

Wreaths Across America

Honoring Heroes Across the Nation — and Here in Heber Valley Every December, a profound and simple act takes place across American cemeteries and veterans’ memorials: wreaths are laid on the graves of those who served. This annual tradition is organized by the nonprofit Wreaths Across America, whose mission can be summed up in three […]

Wasatch Coin & History Club to Explore “American Folklore on Coins and Stamps”

The Wasatch Coin & History Club invites the community to its upcoming monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wasatch County Public Library, upstairs in the Briefing Room in Heber City. This month’s presentation, “American Folklore on Coins and Stamps,” will be led by Mark Avery, offering an […]

Public Open House Event: Deer Creek Reservoir Trail Feasibility Study

Public Open House: October 7, 2025 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Location: Wasatch County Senior Center Address: 465 East 1200 South Heber City, Utah 84032 Format: Drop in. Review Alternatives, View Selected Alternative, Ask Questions Deer Creek Reservoir Trail Feasibility Study Overview UDOT is studying improvements to the unpaved trail on the west side of Deer […]

Family Fundraiser: Potato Harvest Fun in Heber Valley

The Wasatch Community Foundation invites families, friends, and neighbors to roll up their sleeves for the Heber Valley Self-Reliance Potato Field Harvest Fundraiser. This unique community event will take place at 1335 East Center Street in Heber City on: Friday, September 26 from 5:30–8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27 from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy […]

UDOT Open House

US-40 South of Heber City Public Meeting Thursday, September 25 UDOT will be hosting a public meeting to present a State Environmental Study (SES) on the proposed widening of US-40 South of Heber City. For details visit udotinput.utah.gov/us40improved September 25 Wasatch County Courthouse 5:30 – 6:30 PM Comment Period September 10 through October 10

Young, Fast, And Fearless

When Alexandra Charles lines up at the start of a race, she’s not just pedaling for a podium—she’s riding for something bigger. At just 18 years old, this Midway-based athlete is already shaking up the endurance scene, one dusty trail and gravel grind at a time. Her journey into mountain biking started a little unconventionally. […]

Granny’s Drive-In

If you’re looking for a good burger and a friendly atmosphere, Granny’s Drive-In is the place to be. Tucked into what was once a family home in Heber, Utah, this beloved drive-in has served comfort food and small-town charm for decades. Though it officially opened in 1982, longtime locals will tell you it has been […]

There’s Something in the Air

Most people see Utah’s mountains and simply stop to admire them, towering peaks drenched in light, worthy of postcards and quiet awe. But for a daring (and growing) few, these Wasatch Back “hills” aren’t just scenery—they’re a playground, a proving ground, and the perfect launchpad for paragliders! My introduction to these thrill-seekers found me huffing […]

A Goal-Driven Mindset Starts with Attitude

What is the biggest determining factor in whether or not you achieve your goals? If you guessed attitude, you’re absolutely right. As a fitness coach who specializes in transforming “everyday” people into athletes who complete extraordinary goals and challenges, I can without a doubt say that a positive attitude is that extra gear that drives […]

Gratitude Tiger

I sat down with Joel Zuckerman, author of Gratitude Tiger, in a cafe surrounded by magazines that he could have written in what he calls his former life. At one time, he was a wildly successful golf writer; however, that wasn’t what he wanted to talk about today. Joel discovered something he loves more than […]

In Crust We Trust

If there’s one thing our community can agree on—besides how epic our Timp views are—it’s this: pizza is always a good idea. Whether you like it thin and crispy, deep and doughy, classic pepperoni or piled high with pineapple (we won’t judge), pizza is one of those magical foods that brings people together. It’s there […]

Framing the Wild

For one Utah-based photographer, Johnny Adolphson, the path to capturing the wilderness was a natural evolution rooted in a lifelong relationship with the outdoors. Years spent working as a ski patroller, wildland firefighter, and mountain guide built the foundation not just for technical resilience, but also for an intuitive understanding of wild spaces. In 2011, […]

Beyond Books

The wonderful librarians of the Wasatch County Library want you to know, everything—all of the books, programs, computers, and even the building itself— is there for you to use. The library exists to serve the community—and it’s impressively well-prepared to do so. This article offers just a glimpse of the many resources and programs available […]

Dream Like a River, Build Like You Mean It

In the spring of 1862, the Provo River charged through the valley like it owned the place-because, truth be told, it did. Flooded with snowmelt, it ran loud, fast, and full of unstoppable purpose. There were no bridges back then, no warning signs or detours—just water carving its path, indifferent to anything in its way. […]

Set In Stone

A new jewelry store in Heber is quietly reshaping the way people connect with custom, handcrafted pieces. Herlove Bespoke Jewelry, founded by Drew and Laura Smith—both military veterans turned entrepreneurs—brings together precision, artistry, and heart in every part of the customer experience. Before launching the store, Drew spent years working as a goldsmith for various […]

Homegrown Leadership

When Tom Bonner first stepped into the role of Parks and Recreation Director for Wasatch County on June 6, 1995, the entire department consisted of… well, him. “I was the only employee,” he recalls. “I hired a few seasonals in the summer to mow grass and chalk baseball diamonds. But everything else? I did it […]

Do you know who I am?

When I first moved to town, one of the first jobs I secured was as a ski instructor at Deer Valley Resort. I had professional experience and industry certifications, and I enjoyed the fast-paced intensity of high-level skiing, coaching, and the guests who frequented the resort in that era. Despite my introverted tendencies, I had […]

Fueling Health from Within

Kristen Fuller’s path to becoming a functional dietitian began with a personal transformation. After the birth of her first child, she found herself immersed in the complexities of postpartum recovery, unsure how best to nourish both her baby and her own changing body. Like many new mothers, she turned to the internet and social media […]

Honoring Our Past

“Halloween reminds us that cemeteries aren’t scary—they’re just neighborhoods where the residents throw the quietest parties.” As autumn settles into Heber Valley and the leaves begin to turn, the bright blooms left on headstones in late spring have long since faded—yet the memories they honor remain vivid—stories of grit, sacrifice, faith, and community spirit. The […]

An Innovative Canvas for Local Culture

Heber City is known for its stunning landscapes, historic charm, and close-knit community. Now, the city is celebrating its rich history in a unique and creative way. In collaboration with Heber Light and Power, Heber City has wrapped local power boxes with historical photography, turning everyday infrastructure into a tribute to the area’s past while […]

UDOT US-40 Heber City Safety Project

Project Overview UDOT is evaluating the placement of median barriers on U.S. Route 40 north of Heber City to improve safety between River Road and 1200 North. The 42-inch-tall concrete barriers would separate traffic traveling in opposite directions, reducing the risk of fatal and serious injury crashes that occur when vehicles crossover into oncoming traffic or […]

Cascade Springs

Tucked away in the lush folds of Wasatch Mountain State Park, Cascade Springs is one of Heber Valley’s best-kept secrets—though the secret is definitely getting out! With crystal-clear water bubbling out of the mountainside, a series of picturesque boardwalks, and serene ponds surrounded by wildflowers and wildlife, this spot feels like something out of a […]

I Can Only Imagine

The  Emergence Art Contest, a collaboration between Heber Valley Life Magazine and the Wasatch County School District, proudly showcases the incredible talent of local K–12 students. This year’s theme, “I Can Only Imagine,” inspired a wide array of imaginative and heartfelt creations—ranging from surreal dreamscapes to deeply personal expressions of hope and identity. Students from […]

The WOW Factor

From personal trials to transformative care—how the WOW Clinic is giving patients a reason to hope, heal, and thrive. In a world where online fitness trends and overhyped but understudied health fads or supplements seem to dominate media, for many, the health and wellness space can feel unnavigable and daunting. The Wasatch Optimal Wellness Clinic […]

The Joyful Alchemy of Sourdough

Sourdough: the ancient bread that smells like heaven, crunches better than a potato chip, and rises like a little science experiment gone deliciously right. If you’ve ever been captivated by the rustic crackle of a golden crust or tempted to name your starter like it’s your third child, you’re not alone. For Elizabeth Lythgoe, sourdough […]

Full Steam Ahead

I knew I’d get along with Mark Nelson when he laughed out loud at my first question: “What’s your favorite dinosaur?” The 13-year Executive Director of the Heber Valley Railroad lit up with boyish enthusiasm, reminiscing about Kid’s Train Days. One themed car features a real paleontologist teaching kids about Utah’s fossil record while they […]

Hole Lotta Love

Meet Mandy Wright, owner of Midway’s, Judy’s Donuts, as she tells a story of family more than she does of baked goods or the smell of freshly ground espresso. Mandy loves her mother, Judy Mantlo, like an unstoppable force, and for years desired to honor her in a public way. In 2016, she decided to […]

Find Your Fit

As a fitness trainer, coach, and ultra-distance runner, I’m often asked: What’s the best running shoe? It’s a fair question, but my answer is always the same—it depends on you. When someone begins their running journey to pursue a health or fitness goal, finding the right shoe is essential. The wrong shoes can cause discomfort, […]

A New Software Update Is Available

My eight-year-old daughter and I were sitting at the dinner table at the close of the day. The rest of the family had moved on to their business, and she and I had remained seated while having a thoughtful chat. After a dramatic pause in the conversation, she asked me, “Dede, if you had an […]

Wasatch Wellness

In the heart of Utah’s Heber Valley, Wasatch Wellness is redefining what healthcare can look and feel like for women. More than just a medical clinic, it’s a space intentionally designed to restore comfort, dignity, and empowerment to the healthcare experience—particularly in areas where traditional systems often fall short. Originally founded by a local family, […]

Folklore connecting people and stories

In the digital age, it may come as a surprise that bookstores are making a strong comeback. Across the country, independent bookshops are popping up and thriving—fueled by a growing desire to disconnect from screens and reconnect with the simple pleasure of reading. Nowhere is this more evident than in Midway, where Folklore Bookshop is […]

Rocky Mountain (Bike) High

I am standing in a parking lot at the base of Dutch Hollow in Midway, listening to the excited chatter of the three women I’m about to follow up my first-ever mountain bike trail. The gloves I’m wearing disguise my sweaty palms as I grip the handlebars of a borrowed bike, staring up a dusty […]

Art That Moves

Guy Adam Skocki wasn’t always sure about turning his art into a business. Creativity is one thing—contracts, deadlines, and invoices are another. Still, art has always demanded something deeper from him. It’s more than talent—it’s who he is. “Laura inspires my art,” Guy said, holding up a Marvel-style superhero portrait of his partner. “I love […]

On The Water & Under The Stars

When summer hits Utah, Jordanelle and Deer Creek State Parks become outdoor havens. Whether you’re seeking adventure on the water, a quiet night under the stars, or a fun day with the family, these parks offer something for everyone. Water Adventures Set against stunning mountain backdrops, both reservoirs are ideal for boating, paddleboarding, fishing, and […]

Timpanogos

Mount Timpanogos—affectionately known as “Timp”—is one of my favorite training grounds for big mountain events. Named after the Timpanogos Ute tribe, the name translates to “rock” (tumpi-) and “canyon” or “water mouth” (panogos). With rocky terrain, cascading waterfalls, and wildflower-filled meadows, it has completely captivated my heart. I run it multiple times a week throughout […]

Forging A Legacy

“Behold! The Sword of Power!” Whether from Arthurian legend or a stick in the woods, we’ve all felt the magic of wielding something greater than ourselves. The legend of King Arthur dates back to the 9th century (circa 828 AD). So, it’s safe to say that most children growing up in the Western world have […]

Soldier Hollow Classic Returns Memorial Weekend

Heber Valley, Utah (May 8, 2025) — The 21st Annual Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog Championship & Festival, presented by Purina Pro Plan, returns to the iconic Soldier Hollow Olympic venue in Wasatch Mountain State Park. Happening over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23–26, 2025, this annual event is one of the premier sheepdog competitions in the […]

Join the Wasatch Coin & History Club!

📅 When: Last Tuesday of the Month | ⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM. 📍 Where: Wasatch County Public Library, Upstairs Briefing Room, Heber City, UT Next Meeting: Tuesday, 29 April 2025 Presentation: Economics and Coins through History 🗣 Presented by: Heath Perkins from Freewater Coins in Provo.  Dr. Lee McKenzie will facilitate this meeting. What We Focus On: 🔹 Ancient, World […]

A SUPER Job Well Done

After more than 34 years of dedicated service to the Wasatch County School District, Superintendent Paul Sweat has announced his retirement, effective September 1, 2025. His announcement marks the close of a remarkable era defined by visionary leadership, heartfelt dedication, and an unwavering commitment to students, educators, and the broader community. A proud product of […]

Public Invited to Tour New Center at Intermountain Park City Hospital Offering Sports Medicine and Performance Along With Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness

Intermountain Park City Hospital is celebrating the opening of its new sports medicine and performance center. The remodeled center has new state-of-the-art equipment including 3D motion capture, high speed tread mills, and a neuro rehabilitation ceiling track. The wide range of programs now being offered at the center are meant to help everyone with their […]

Coin Collecting & Storytelling on the Wasatch Back

In 330 BC, Alexander the Great minted large silver coins called tetradrachms, featuring Hercules wearing a lion-head skin helmet on the front and Zeus enthroned, holding an eagle, on the reverse. These coins and their successors replaced the Greek Athenian Owl silver stater as the primary monetary trade instrument in Europe, North Africa, and the […]

The Journey of Russ Jones

Music can touch our hearts, create connections, and speak to our souls. Music transcends time, cultures, and languages, and few instruments can evoke that ethereal and transcendent power as the Native American flute. Aretha Franklin once said, “Music can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life.” […]

Step into Success

Have you ever wished for a life instruction manual, only to realize it never existed? As a father of three, including a son at Wasatch High School, I often imagined how useful it would be to have one for parenting. Without it, I relied on mentors, trial and error, and the valuable input of my […]

Thirty Years

Cue the confetti and grab your gym shoes—The Fit Stop Health Club is turning 30! For three decades, this Heber Valley staple has been more than just a place to lift weights and count reps; it’s been a second home for fitness lovers, wellness warriors, and anyone looking to break a sweat while having a […]

Warehouse Walls to Mountain Views

Maybe you’ve driven down Highway 32 in Kamas and noticed a big black building with a fish painted on the side and the words: “Love is not a fish story.” You might have wondered what it means. Inside that renovated barn, with panoramic views of the Utah mountains, abstract artist, Kent Youngstrom, spends seven days […]

Kerouac’s Roadkill

Have you ever hitchhiked? It was long ago, but I used to hitch rides. I’m confident this will shock many who know my ‘reformed’ or ‘domesticated’ self today, but it’s an absolute truth and a defining milestone of my youth. Not only was I willing to stand on the side of the road, stick my […]

Two Sides of the Same Coin

In a healthcare landscape often divided between Western medicine and alternative therapies, Dr. Ron Dummar is pioneering an integrative approach. A licensed chiropractic physician with a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, he combines precise chiropractic adjustments with the holistic wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), reshaping patient care. A Unique Path to Medicine […]

Pippi the Reading Dog

Can a dog become a librarian? If you ask Kirsten Nilsson, Dan Compton, and the many excited patrons at The Summit County Library’s Coalville, Kamas Valley, and Kimball Junction branches, they’d say, “Yes, and her name is Pippi!” Pippi, a miniature goldendoodle born in 2019, is the library’s newest Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.). The […]

Soaring the Skies

The rugged Piper Pawnee tow plane taxis forward on Runway 22 at Heber Valley Airport, taking up the slack on my tow rope. I give the pilot a thumbs-up, and we roar down the asphalt, the Pawnee towing me skyward in a slow right-hand turn over the pastures west of Southfield Road and toward Deer […]

Here Kitty-Kitty!

The Wasatch Mountains surrounding Heber Valley, including Midway and Heber City, are home to a diverse range of wildlife, including mountain lions. As these majestic creatures are an integral part of the local ecosystem, understanding how to coexist safely with them is crucial for residents and visitors alike. This guide covers important information about mountain […]

Mountain Wellness Kitchen

Nestled in the heart of downtown Heber City, Mountain Wellness Kitchen is redefining the way people approach healthy eating. With a commitment to offering fresh, 100% gluten-free meals crafted for wellness and postpartum recovery, this innovative kitchen serves as both a cozy café and a reliable meal delivery service. Their motto: Whole Foods. Clean Ingredients. […]

Saddle Up & Ride

Most outfitters pack up when summer ends, but not Rocky Mountain Outfitters. Located in Midway, Utah, near Deer Creek Reservoir, they offer year-round horseback adventures, inviting riders to explore Utah’s stunning landscapes in every season. Winter brings snow-covered trails and magical sleigh rides, while warmer months offer lush meadows, colorful fall foliage, and breathtaking sunrises […]

Burger Town

It’s springtime and Heber Valley’s burger scene is alive and thriving. So get out there and sample some of our favorite “liberty steaks.” Fun fact: During WWI and WWII, hamburgers—which originated in Hamburg, Germany—were briefly renamed “liberty steaks” in the USA to avoid their German-sounding name. Chubby’s Café: Jalapeño Ranch Deluxe A fiery favorite featuring […]

Join the Wasatch Coin & History Club!

📅 When: Last Tuesday of the Month | ⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM📍 Where: Wasatch County Public Library, Upstairs Briefing Room, Heber City, UT Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Presentation: Coins from the Province of Gujarat, NW India (600-1300 A.D.) 🗣 Presented by: Dr. Lee McKenzie Discover the fascinating history of Gujarat, a multicultural […]

Guiding Good Choices: Free Parent Workshop

📅 Mondays, February 24 – March 24⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM📍 Timpanogos Middle SchoolWorkshops on these dates will be offered in English. Are you a parent or caregiver of a child between ages 9-17. Join us for Guiding Good Choices, a free, five-session workshop designed to help strengthen family connections and support your child’s well-being […]

Learn how to Apply for TAP TAX Art Grant Money

In the spring of 2023, Heber City outlined a process by which two (2) advisory TAP Tax Committees were designated and established to assist the City Council and staff in the distribution of the newly approved TAP Tax for projects in the City. The City Council designated the existing Parks, Open Space, Trails, Trees (POSTT) […]

Join the Wasatch Coin & History Club!

Discover the fascinating world of coins, artifacts, and the stories they tell at the Wasatch Coin & History Club! Details of Our Next Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM Location: Wasatch County Public Library Upstairs Briefing Room. Heber City, Utah (next to Wasatch High School) Presentation Topic: “Angels […]

7 Wonders of Winter

Nestled at the base of Mount Timpanogos, Sundance Resort transforms into a winter wonderland, offering its own “Seven Wonders”—a perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, artistry and natural beauty. With a deep commitment to preserving its pristine environment, Sundance provides a unique, rustic atmosphere where visitors can enjoy a range of winter activities. From thrilling slopes […]

Santa Claus is Coming to Town.

The origins of Sinterklaas can be found in the stories of Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Greek bishop from Myra, now in modern-day Turkey. Today, St. Nicholas is known all across the world and has many helpers with various names like Father Christmas, Weihnachtsmann, Ded Moroz (Father Frost), Julenissen, and many more. In Iceland, they have […]

Honoring the Past, Building for the Future

On a warm August morning, the Heber City community gathered to celebrate a significant step forward for its beloved cemetery. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new cemetery building took place on August 28, 2024, marking the beginning of a project that promises to enhance this sacred space. The event, held at the future building’s site […]

Fire Station 51

There’s no denying that Heber Valley is growing.  New buildings and plans for new buildings are popping up all over the place. One such building that is the clearest sign of Heber’s growth is the new fire station that is slated for completion in April 2025. The new station will provide emergency services to all […]

Historic Preservation

When I was a child, I loved visiting Disneyland, and especially the ride The Haunted Mansion. Though the ghosts and ghouls were morbidly fascinating, I was more interested in the old antebellum home they inhabited. I loved the towering roman columns, ample porches, sweeping staircases, and cavernous basement. Animated by the curiosity of youth, I […]

Monument of the Americas

Nestled in the picturesque Heber Valley, the Monument of the Americas site is an extraordinary project that aims to blend art, faith, and history into a world-class cultural and religious destination. With over 70 monumental sculptures, intricate relief panels, manicured gardens, water features, and an outdoor amphitheater, the planned monument is set to be a […]

A Sense of Belonging

As Heber Valley locals, we are familiar with the need to hit the brakes as the person driving the car in front of us slows down to admire the view. If we’re lucky, they’ll pull over at a scenic overlook to take in the scenery we often take for granted as we hurry from one […]

Bart the Bear Roars Into Town

Heber City has a stunning new addition to its growing public art scene: a larger-than-life mural of the beloved Bart the Bear, created by artist Chris Peterson and located at 100 South Main Street. This mural is part of Peterson’s Utah Wildlife Walls project, in collaboration with the Utah Wildlife Federation and Heber City’s TAP […]

Meet Ashley Dudas

At its finest, rider and horse are joined not by tack, but by trust. Each is totally reliant upon the other. Each is the selfless guardian of the other’s well-being. – Author Unknown For horse lovers, the quintessential scene we often play over and over in our minds is that of being completely in sync […]

Life is a Pretzel

The author, Sarah Bird, once said, “Love makes intellectual pretzels of us all.” While she may have been referring to all the twists and knots and ‘crossings’ of romantic love, Meike Long, owner of the Pretzel Connection and pretzel baker extraordinaire, hopes her ‘pretzel love’ will help connect people from all walks of life. Some […]

Day ‘n’ Night Bistro Café

The Day ‘n’ Night Café-Bistro is a newer addition to the Heber Valley. Tucked in the heart of Main Street, the Café-Bistro awaits a new and returning clientele with palates of all tastes and textures. The menu offers a variety of breakfast, brunch, and lunch items that elevate comfort foods with a gourmet twist to […]

Big Dreams, Little Gouda

Camilla Smith’s journey into the world of entrepreneurship and all things charcuterie began at the tender age of eight while having a cook-off with her cousin. The two had a blast creating adorable little cakes for their impromptu competition. Camilla shares, “In that moment, I just fell in love with creating art out of food. […]

The Best That You Can Do

The human mind is fascinating. I marvel at how this wad of grey matter, with the subsequent spinal fluid and nerve network, encapsulates billions of individuals’ unique souls and personalities. As a hobbyist, I have dabbled with some light study of psychology and neurophysiology to understand self and core human interaction better. These fields are […]

25 Years Caring for the Community

As the golden autumn leaves flutter across Heber City, Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital commemorates a remarkable milestone — 25 years of providing compassionate healthcare and serving as a pillar in the community. Since its doors first opened in October 1999, the hospital has grown alongside the Heber Valley, evolving from a modest facility into a […]

Destination Dolomites

What’s a goal without a destination in mind? That’s the question I’ve often asked myself, and, as an extension, my clients. Hi, I’m Ben Light, a fitness trainer right here in Heber Valley. As a coach who works with endurance athletes from all walks of life, I’ve found that while goals and destinations are often […]

Nutcracker Suite in Park City to Feature Ballet West II Dancer and Local Actor

PARK CITY, UT – The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy, as part of the fourth largest ballet academy in the country, returns to the Eccles Center in Park City with The Nutcracker Suite on Dec. 7. The shortened, family-friendly performance has long been a holiday tradition for the area. “Ballet lovers always dream about […]

Chubby’s Cafe

Burgers We proudly grind in house our fresh, never frozen, Creekstone Premium Black Angus Beef. $4.69 – 11.99 Classic American Cheeseburger American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup & mustard. Utah Cheeseburger American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, & fry-sauce. Mushroom Bacon Swiss Mushrooms, mushroom sauce, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato & mayo. Bacon Ranch Burger Bacon, American […]

Get out and play this Winter – right here in the Heber Valley! ❄️

Cross-country skiing is a fantastic way to make the most of winter in the Wasatch Back! Soldier Hollow is offering an incredible deal: family passes for just $8 each, including unlimited access to the Nordic Center trails and rental equipment for the season! Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation’s Healthy Communities program is helping our community stay active by introducing exciting new […]

Ladies Night Out

Health event in Heber City, UT by Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital on Wednesday, October 2 2024. Heber Valley Hospital is celebrating our 25th Anniversary! Join us for Ladies Night Out to celebrate! Two-time Olympian, Noelle Pikus Pace will share her Olympic journey and talk about the importance of caring for ourselves. 6 p.m. Keynote address with Noelle Pikus Pace, located […]

Join Us for Wine, Whiskey & The West at Liberty Sanctuary

Date: Saturday, September 14 Time: 4:00 – 8:00 PM Location: 585 S. Little Pole Road, Heber On Saturday, September 14, Liberty Sanctuary invites you to an unforgettable evening of Western charm, community spirit, and equine connection. From 4:00 to 8:00 pm, join us at our stunning ranch for Wine, Whiskey & The West, a celebration […]

Responsible Harvest.

“In a civilized and cultivated country, wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen […] in reality, the genuine sportsman is by all odds the most important factor in keeping the larger and more valuable wild creatures from total extermination.” – Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. President A hunter in the brush […]

Art Without Walls.

Every year, artists gather their supplies to attend the largest painting event held in Utah. Wasatch Plein Air Paradise is put on by the Midway Art Association (MAA) in Midway, Utah. The event consists of several painting competitions and art exhibitions where artists paint “en plein air.” This year, it took place from June 22-July […]

Wasatch Community Foundation.

In the year 2000, a group of passionate and dedicated volunteers in Heber Valley decided to make a difference. They formed the Wasatch Community Foundation (WCF) with a simple yet profound idea: “From the community, for the community.” This concept was not just a slogan but a commitment to address local needs and support other […]

Jody Morgan.

The beginning of fall is an exciting time of year as kids settle back into school; the leaves turn bright red and gold, and fall sports begin, including high school football. Last year, the Wasatch Football team said goodbye to Coach Steve Coburn. Coburn spent the final 12 years of his remarkable football career at […]

Boom! Roasted!

I’ve always been fascinated with the processes that go into the seemingly simple. I love those TV shows that let you peek behind the curtain to learn how various things are made. So, I was ecstatic about the opportunity to watch the process of roasting coffee beans at Pink Elephant Coffee Roasters in Heber. The […]

Wishin’ I Was Fishin’

“Poets talk about “spots of time,” but it is really fishermen who experience eternity compressed into a moment. No one can tell what a spot of time is until suddenly the whole world is a fish and the fish is gone.” — Norman Maclean, A River Runs Through It and Other Stories There are few […]

A Labor of Love.

“I think self-reliance and self-responsibility and self-accountability will help you as a parent, a teacher, a citizen, and a friend.” – Henry Rollins Heber Valley Self-Reliance Group’s mission statement is “to provide the Heber Valley community and surrounding community members with a clear moral compass, necessary educational resources, training, and support to acquire self-sufficiency, resilience, […]

Great Eggs-pectations.

Every morning, I pull out my cast iron pan and crack and cook six eggs for my family’s breakfast. Eggs are delicious scrambled, fried, or hard-boiled, I even tried poaching them one day (emphasis on tried).  How can we possibly keep up with that kind of demand for eggs? That’s almost 2200 eggs a year! […]

10 Tips to Help You Achieve Your Health and Fitness Goals.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we were all born ready to take on the world 100 miles at a time and never got tired? Wouldn’t it be nice if our muscle mass and stamina were always on par and it didn’t matter our season of life (young, middle-aged, old, tired, mid-life-crisis), we would always be […]

Off The Beaten Path.

Juxta-positioned between Daniels Summit, Strawberry Reservoir, and Wallsburg, are some of Heber City’s favorite “get up and go” trail networks. A bit further southeast on US 40 from Daniels Summit sits Strawberry Reservoir, and east from there, the road to Hanna, Utah, leads you back up into the higher Uinta mountains for a virtual smorgasbord […]

Calculated Compromise.

While I delight in all of the seasonal transitions, the deciduous trees of autumn make an undeniable impression and are impossible to ignore. With that notion, Northern Utah weather fluctuations are not for everyone. During our vernal and autumnal shifts, one can expect weather reminiscent of the heat of summer and the depth of winter […]

Moe’s Grill.

When I get asked where I like to go for lunch here in Heber, Moe’s Grill, located in the Mountainland One Stop gas station, is always at the top of my list. With its wallet-friendly large portions and satisfyingly fresh signature dishes, sandwiches, and Mexican options, Moe’s is a great place to get something for […]

From Passion to Plate.

Carolina Gelen began her cooking career at an early age. Initially, her curiosity about food was piqued while watching her mother create homemade meals every day. As her mother allowed her to play and experiment in the kitchen with various ingredients, Carolina’s curiosity would turn into a life-long love. This passion would take her on […]

Meet the Candidates.

The combined experience, expertise, and enthusiasm of the six candidates running for the Wasatch County School Board is impressive. Wasatch County School District’s Board of Education is governed by five members representing delegated areas. Three of those positions are due for the upcoming election on November 5th. These positions serve for four years. Seat E, […]

Maya’s Mexican Food

Breakfast HUEVOS RANCHEROS 2 HUEVOS SERVIDOS EN UNA TORTILLA FRITA CON SALSA DE LA CASA, CHILE, TOMATE, CEBOLLA Y AJO. SERVIDO CON ARROZ, FRIJOL Y CREMA / 2 EGGS SERVED ON A FRIED TORTILLA WITH HOUSE SAUCE, CHILI PEPPER, TOMATO, ONION, AND GARLIC. SERVED WITH RICE, BEANS, AND CREAM BREAKFAST CHILAQUILES CON HUEVOS, ROJOS O […]

Heber Senator Bed & Breakfast

Breakfast Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 – 9:30 am. French crepes Enjoy your choice of any one or two of our sweet or savory filled crepes made with our special homemade batter. Sweet crepes Plain with butter and powdered sugar Fresh strawberries with Nutella Strawberry filling topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream Nutella […]

Be the Light: Spark Change

October 5th, 2024 | Heber City Park | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM As October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the community of Peace House is coming together to support survivors, advocate for change, and work towards ending domestic violence. On Saturday, October 5th, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Peace House, in collaboration […]

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Cemetery Building in Heber City

The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new cemetery building in Heber City. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM at 680 N 550 E, Heber City. This ceremony marks an important milestone for the community, and all are welcome to join in this momentous […]

Heber City Police Kid’s Academy

Join Us for the Heber City Police Kid’s Academy! Date: September 21st Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Heber City Police Department, 301 S Main Street, Heber City, UT 84032 FREE EVENT for Kids Ages 10-14! Ever wondered what it’s like to be a police officer? Here’s your chance to find out! At the […]

July Meeting At Wasatch Coin & History Club

Wasatch Coin & History Club When / What: Every Last Tuesday of the Month, 6:00 – 7:30 PM Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Presentation: “The Assassination of Julius Caesar” by Drew Whitehead Where: Wasatch County Public Library, Upstairs Briefing Room, Heber City, Utah (next to Wasatch High School) Focus: Dive into the fascinating world […]

The Club at Soldier Hollow

Lunch Menu Sandwiches All sandwiches are served with chips and a pickle spear Sub chips for: Fries | $2 Sweet Potato Fries | $3 Small Salad | $4 $10 – 14 Grown up Grilled Cheese Cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, bacon, and tomatoes on griddled sourdough bread BBQ Chicken Sandwich Your choice of either a pan-seared or […]

Thigh Guy Food Truck

Food $5 – 14 Spicy Chicken Sandwich crispy chicken thigh, sweet heat spice blend, house buttermilk sauce, pickles, pepper jack Classic Chicken Sandwich crispy chicken thigh, honey dijonaisse, pickles Thigh Bites crispy chicken thigh nuggs with sauce of choice Loaded Tots tots loaded up with feta, scallions, and house buttermilk ranch Tots extra crispy seasoned […]

Krepes & Koffee

Sweet Crepes $11.75 – 12.75 Creamy Strawberry Cloud fresh strawberries – cream filling – nutella – topped with dark & white chocolate drizzle & whipped cream Cheesecake & Berries berries – cheesecake filling – topped with milk chocolate & caramel, drizzle with whipped cream & chocolate stick Salted Caramel with Biscoff Cheesecake biscoff cheesecake – […]

Day n’ Nite

Eggs ‘n’ Whatnot $15-25 Mushroom Toast egg, wild mushrooms, cream, shallot, arugula, pecorino romano Avocado Toast egg, avocado, tomato, arugula, pickled red onion, sourdough Eggs Your Way eggs, choice of ham, bacon, or sausage, toast, hashbrowns Steak ‘n Eggs eggs, steak, smashed potatoes, spanish-style salsa verde Western Omelet choice of meat, cheese, and veggies Huevos […]

Leaders in Aviation.

Nadim AbuHaidar is the owner of OK3 Air, the sole Fixed Base Operator (FBO), fuel provider, and FAA-certified aircraft maintenance provider at Heber Valley Airport. Nadim’s mother is from New York, and his father is from Lebanon — they met, got married, and raised a family in Beirut, a kaleidoscope city of diverse personalities, politics, […]

A Murder Mystery.

There’s been a murder at the Heber Senator! The award-winning bed and breakfast has seen a massive influx of patrons and would-be detectives investigating this mysterious murder. I sat down with Steve Douglas, owner of the Heber Senator, to get the scoop on what is going on in our normally quiet and peaceful town. It […]

Kids Camps

We all remember the camps we attended as kids, right?! Heber Valley summer kids camps are vibrant hubs of learning, laughter, and adventure, igniting the imaginations of young minds amidst the warm embrace of the season. These camps offer a kaleidoscope of activities tailored to inspire creativity, foster friendships, and nurture skills. From traditional outdoor […]

We’ve Got Work to Do.

Utah state legislation grants certain powers to local government to create redevelopment agencies to facilitate new development and redevelopment of targeted areas. This tool is currently called a “Community Reinvestment Area (CRA)”. It involves using a portion of the property tax revenues (known as “tax increment”) generated by the renewal of the area to finance […]

The Pizza Yard.

The Pizza Yard is Wasatch County’s coolest hangout for spectacular pizza and even better company. A few steps off the Main drag in the heart of Midway, it’s the perfect spot to meet with friends and grab the freshest slice, served hot out of a wood-fired oven. “Pizza is just the perfect social food,” says […]

European Antiques.

Anna Weidell loves history and she loves antiques, but mostly, she loves people and their stories. “I was a history major in college, so I have an affinity for antiques and their social history and their beauty and uniqueness, especially European antiques. My family is from Northern Italy, and I have my Italian citizenship, so […]

Gathering Places.

If you’ve driven by the old Tabernacle building in the past few months, you might have noticed and wondered about the construction work going on. Improvements, updates, and development are hotly debated subjects among Heber Valley residents, and understandably so. Progress will always be met with both support and opposition. Every resident living in the […]

Take Care.

Have you ever participated in an athletic endurance event? If so, you’ve likely experienced the aches, pains, muscle and joint fatigue — and perhaps even mental exhaustion — that follows. Due to that, you’ve probably had to allow your body time to normalize before resuming your training regimen. As an aging ultra runner who specializes […]

SORRY. CAN’T. KITES. BYE.

You can’t buy happiness but you can buy a kite and that’s pretty close Kitesurfing Quote You might be wondering how a kite can make you happy – well I guess that would depend on the person and the type of kite. Some folks find joy and relaxation in flying your typical single or multi-lined […]

Jade’s Cafe.

It’s amazing how sometimes when you walk into a restaurant, a store, or cafe you can immediately feel the atmosphere that the owners are aiming for. This is exactly what happened to me the second I stepped foot in Jade’s Cafe, it was as if there was an enchanting aura that enveloped the entire space. […]

Charitable Acts Theatre.

Is love a noun or a verb? It’s both. When someone is moved, inspired, or connected, powerful forces of positive possibilities are created. Love is the greatest energy, power, and motivator in the universe. Humanity likes to see, hear, feel, and do, and when all those experiences come into play, something special happens — Charitable […]

Embracing Liberty.

In Utah, we celebrate the month of July a little differently. If you have lived in Utah for more than a couple of years, you will know about the near-month-long celebration from Independence Day to Pioneer Day. Liberty is a historically significant principle to the generational people of Utah. Citizens of the United States of […]

The Height of Summer Fun.

Utah is a land of breathtaking landscapes and adrenaline-pumping adventures, and nestled within its scenic wonders lies Heber Valley, a hidden gem for thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. Among its many attractions, Zipline Utah and the Rainbow Bay Aquapark stand out as must-visit destinations, offering heart-pounding excitement and refreshing aquatic fun amidst the majestic towering […]

Growing Young Artists.

Wasatch County is full of emerging young artists, and 332 of them participated in this year’s Emergence Art Contest. Since its inception in 2021 the contest has continued to grow and evolve. With Angie Neuberger and Amy Taylor at the helm, this year marks another success, especially with Diana Zarrabel jumping in to help ensure […]

A Journey of Hope and Resilience

Four years ago, Meranie embarked on a deeply personal quest to uncover her biological roots and discovered, through the help of ancestry.com, the names of her birth parents. Just as the excitement was settling in, her momentum came to a hard stop as her husband Brady’s health plummeted. It was 2020, a time when health […]

Young Entrepreneurs Champion the World of Retail

[Heber City, 03/30/2024] In Fall 2023, two bright stars from Wasatch High School’s CAPS program, Cambrie Wood and Calvin Seare, set out on a mission to make a difference. Teaming up with Wasatch Community Foundation’s Kathy Carr, and Carolina De Martino, and Angelo Querciali of Northland Professional, they embarked on a heartfelt project to uplift […]

Guy Wann.

Discovering an art studio in an ancient milk barn was certainly serendipitous on my part. While artist incognito, Guy Wann, took me on a tour around his barn; he flung open the milk parlor door and proudly stated, “And here’s my studio!” I’m sure I looked at him entirely stupefied. I had been wandering around […]

The Phantom Menace

Do you know what is hard these days? Believing in something. Believing in anything. I occasionally drift back to my time in kindergarten when I learned the Pledge of Allegiance and that George Washington cut down the cherry tree and physically could not tell a lie (which was, given my age, equally impressive to rumors […]

Wasatch Gymnastics.

Josh and Rose Schneiter, owners of Wasatch Gymnastics, score a perfect 10 as husband-and-wife duo. Their positive coaching philosophy and commitment to community drives their desire to make a difference in young athletes’ lives. Josh began participating in tumbling and gymnastics at the age of four as part of Pinnacles Gymnastics in Sandy, Utah. He […]

The Wild West.

The American West has always been synonymous with firearms. Many ranchers carried a rifle or a pistol for defense against whatever might threaten their livelihood. Shooting at targets for sport gave ranchers, citizens, and lawmen a time and place to safely hone their skills. However, the pass-time dates beyond the foundation of our country. With […]

The New Ideal.

A long time ago, during World War I or maybe even before, there was a dream to have a theater on Heber City’s Main Street. In 1918 the Ideal Theater opened its doors, and for several decades it served as Heber Valley’s center for community entertainment. Fast forward over a hundred years, and the theater […]

Mushroom Forage

“Once you start to learn even a little about fungi, it feels like you can’t see the world the same again.” Erin Moore, Secretary Mushroom Society of Utah My first mushroom forage happened by accident while studying abroad in Northern Germany. As I hiked through the woods with my host parents on a rainy autumn […]

Meet Dr. Tagge.

Otorhinolaryngology. Otorhinolaryngologist. These two words are terms most of us don’t associate with our common everyday vocabulary. However, once you know their meaning, you’ll realize we talk about both quite often, especially if you have kids. On that note: if you’ve seen the animated movie Penguins of Madagascar, trying to pronounce the words may bring […]

Stay Salty.

Have you ever ‘bonked’ during a workout or felt an imbalance in your body during exercise or even in your daily life routine? If so, there’s a chance that you may have an electrolyte imbalance (low electrolytes). For many, when you hear the term electrolytes, your mind may immediately go to popular sports drinks because […]

Trek to Zion.

Thomas Moulton, a resilient soul, made his debut on November 10, 1810, in the charming village of Irchester, Northamptonshire, England. His life took a dramatic turn when he first said “I do” to Esther Marsh in the enchanting town of Olney, Buckinghamshire, England. Together, they experienced the joy of raising two daughters, Susan, whose light […]

Crazy Goodies.

Enrique Bautista and Gloria Vieyra are a husband and wife team that own and operate one of the most unique shops in Heber Valley. It’s no secret, as the name of their Mexican-themed snack shop implies, they make some Crazy Goodies! Enrique and Gloria grew up in different states in Mexico; it wasn’t until they […]

Timpanogos Cave

Perhaps Timpanoga hunters, as their ancestors referred to themselves, were the first to discover the cave that now bears their name. Without a written language, there is no such recording. “Timpanogos” comes from the Timpanogos tribe who lived in the surrounding valleys from AD 1400. The name means “rock” (tumpi-), and “water mouth” or “canyon” […]

The Sweet Life.

When you first walk into Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Café in the heart of Midway, you are immediately greeted by a flurry of sensations. The smell of delicious fudge and caramel, made the old fashioned way right before your eyes. Display cases choc full of so many varieties of chocolate you almost give yourself whiplash […]

Ruff Work

Shepherding: the act of guiding or directing in a particular direction; to make a group of people [or a flock of sheep] move to where you want them to go, especially in a kind, helpful, and careful way; the tending of sheep. While shepherding has been around for millennia, historically, it is difficult to pinpoint […]

Tate & Hanna

Treats Peanut Butter Bar Strawberry – Homemade Ice Cream cup Oreo – Homemade Ice Cream cup Fountain Drinks

Blue Collar Tour, Wasatch Alternative

Western Welding Academy is coming to you! We at WWA are excited to announce that your town is to be featured as part of our 2024 Blue Collar Tour. Of the thousands of schools that applied, your town is one of the lucky few we get to visit! Beginning January 16, 2024 the Blue Collar Tour will visit over 30 different high schools and trade […]

Jade’s Cafe

Breakfast Served 7AM – 11:45 AM Sourdough Toast Sourdough toast, blueberry jam Two Eggs Two eggs your way Breakfast Potatoes Bacon Sausage Quesadilla Scrambled eggs, mushroom, caramelized onion, cheddar, pickled peppers, cheese crust, and scallions Oat Pancake jam, house-granola, maple syrup Mushroom Plate Mushrooms, roasted pepper hash, sourdough, two eggs your way Steak Plate Steak, […]

Wasatch Community Foundation Funds Assist Adaptive Athletes

The impact of the Wasatch Community Foundation’s generous donation to the Intermountain Adaptive Multisport (I-AM) group in 2023 has been nothing short of transformative. The funds provided were instrumental in acquiring much-needed recreational equipment and a specialized trailer for transporting adaptive bicycles, enhancing the overall experience for the athletes involved. One of the significant highlights […]

The Wasatch Community Foundation Supports Education for all Learners of all Ages

Years ago, here in Wasatch County, there were many different organizations attempting to fill the needs of its residents.  In 2000, a dedicated group of volunteers formed Wasatch Community Foundation to connect residents who were able to give, with residents in need and “From the community, For the community” was realized. Today, Wasatch Community Foundation is […]

Timp View Café

Our mission is to provide a welcoming and accessible dining experience for the hospital’s dedicated staff, patients, and the entire community. Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast to start your day, a quick and healthy lunch, or a satisfying dinner, Timp View Cafe is your neighborhood hub for wholesome, delicious food. Join us and […]

Last Call for Kickers and Gliders!

Kids learn to ski right here in Heber Valley! Next Monday and Tuesday the 8-week Kickers and Gliders programs begins with an entry-level cross-country ski program for those ages 6-11. Both sessions are two days a week. The first session is on Mondays and Wednesdays, and the second session is on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Soldier […]

Stomp it Out

What is Clogging? Clogging is a type of folk dance that originated in the Appalachian Region of the United States that uses two metal plates on the toes and heals of the shoes (called jingle or hinged taps) that usually strike on the downbeats. McKenna Flores started clogging as a toddler and hasn’t stopped stomping, […]

Local Author, Lindsay Clyde-Flanagan

Local author, Lindsay Clyde-Flanagan remembers the first story she wrote. It was a fully illustrated masterpiece about a girl and her horse — Black Beauty. No, she didn’t plagiarize Anna Sewell; she just borrowed the horse’s name — after all, she was only in second grade. Lindsay laughs as she shares how she wishes she […]

Destination Heber Valley

This past October marked my 20th year as a full-time resident and local businessperson of the Heber Valley. The changes over the past two decades in the Heber Valley will likely represent the most drastic pivot in our community’s history. With this milestone in mind, I find myself romanticizing the literal ‘History in the Making’ […]

Shoot for the Stars

At Soldier Hollow, west of Charleston, Utah, and Deer Valley Reservoir, against the southern end of the Wasatch Mountains in the shadow of Mount Timpanogos, our nation’s top biathletes train and compete against the best from nations across the world. Speed skiing around a hilly course at Soldier Hollow is a challenge for the best […]

The Return of The Hub

Whether you’ve lived in Heber your whole life or are new to our community, you probably know that The Hub is a beloved local treasure, and has been for nearly a century. Originally built in 1933, The Hub has seen a few owners and a whole lot of history, but it has always belonged to […]

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

When Life Gives You Snow, Go Snowshoeing! Imagine,  for a moment, being surrounded by gorgeous mountain views on a crisp star-lit winter night. Huge feathery flakes twinkle as they fall, and a brilliant moon guides you along your path. Caught in the moonbeams, it appears you’re walking through a sea of diamonds instead of snow. […]

Jerry Robert Springer

How do I sum up one man’s life in a few short pages, especially one who has lived a life as full of adventure and service as Jerry Springer? I don’t. All I can do is capture bits and pieces – the moments in time that stand out – and hope those stories honor this […]

Springer Historical Home

Springers and Nokes In January 2021, David and Kayla Springer unexpectedly met Travis and Lisa Nokes while on a retreat in Mexico. They soon discovered they both had connections to Midway, Utah. The Nokes lived and worked there, and David’s great-great-great grandfather, Jeremiah Robey Springer, was one of the original settlers. David has always dreamed […]

Winter Trails

The beautiful Wasatch Back, Heber Valley, and west Uintah Range are home to a wide and growing collection of multi-use trails; many available for use in winter by Fat Tire Mountain Bikers (FT), Cross-Country (XC) and Back-Country (BC) skiers and boarders, and snowshoers. Hikers are not allowed to use the groomed trail system as they […]

Geology & Cultural History of the Heber Valley Region

Most articles and books on geology, anthropology, and history start with the early beginnings and progress chronologically to more modern times. For this article, we’ll follow suit, and begin with taking a look at Heber Valley’s geological history, with relatively late volcanic activity, faulting of the Wasatch and Uintah Mountains, Ice-Age glaciers, formation of the […]

Capturing the Character

In 2004, Alex Nabaum and his wife, Shayna, built their family home in Heber Valley. While completing their basement, Nabaum looked for ski posters of the surrounding areas. He had a vision to complete their interior design by giving a nod to our local resorts. Skiing has been a family hobby for years, and — […]

Meditation Boost your Health

“Your thoughts are incredibly powerful. Choose yours wisely.” – Joe Dispenza, You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter I’m sitting in my hotel room, listening to the river running over rocks outside the window and reflecting on what I’ve just experienced. Less than five minutes ago, I was lying on a yoga mat on […]

Heber City Tree Lighting & Old Fashioned Christmas

Join us TONIGHT for a festive evening of joy and merriment at our Community Christmas Celebration! This heartwarming event is open to the public, and we invite you, your family, and friends to come together for an unforgettable holiday experience. 📅 Date: Dec 1st 🕡 Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 📍 Location:  Heber City […]

Crazy Goodies

Menu $1.02 – 12.99 tostilocos frozen strawberries / fresas congeladas chicharron en bolsa preparado esquites strawberries with cream / fresas con cremas raspados milk ice cream popsicles / paletas de hielo de leche chicharron de bolsa diablitos chicharron preparado nachos water ice cream popsicles / paletas de hielo de agua churro loco / taquiloco Flamin’ […]

Art Heals

Heber’s Kevin Kehoe Simple Beauty Gallery announced it will partner with Liberty Sanctuary, a premier Utah equine non-profit sanctuary, by donating 10 percent of sales made this November to Liberty Sanctuary to support its efforts to save equines from the slaughter pipeline. The collaboration will culminate with an Open Gallery Day on Small Business Saturday, […]

Coats for Kids Program

Coats for Kids Program 10 AM – 3 PM Saturday, November 4, 2023 St. Lawrence Mission Church 5 South 100 West, Heber City, UT Coats distributed first-come, first-served. Sizes from Boy / Girl   size 4   to    Boy / Girl size XL Programa de abrigos para Niños 10 AM – 3 PM sabado, 4 de […]

The Pizza Yard

Pizzas $13 – 20 Margherita Fresh mozzarella, organic tomato sauce, fresh basil, parmigiano reggiano. Hot honey Creminelli calabrese, housemade pickled jalapenos, fresh mozzarella, organic tomato sauce. Pepperoni Creminelli pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, organic tomato sauce. The green one Herby lemony creamy green sauce, a pile of fresh kale, fresh mozzarella. Sausage for the lady Housemade sausage, […]

Soup & SoHo 2023

ABOUT TEAM SOHO Team Soldier Hollow serves XC Skiers and Biathletes from the Heber Valley and surrounding communities in Utah. Team Soldier Hollow is based at the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Nordic Venue and now encompasses programs for ages 5 years and up. VISION Developing Champions in Sport & Life. MISSION Teach the sports of […]

Ladies Night out at Heber Valley Hospital

Dear Friends, It’s back! After stepping away from Ladies Night Out for the last few years during the hospital’s construction and then COVID, we’re excited to welcome you back for Ladies Night Out 2023: Happy. Healthy. You. With special guest, Ann Romney. Heber Valley is where Ann rediscovered her love of horses and she wants to […]

September Meeting at Wasatch Coin & History Club

Dear Friends, Members, Guests, and Newcomers: The September meeting of the Wasatch Coin & History Club will be held Tuesday evening, 26 Sep, from 6-8 PM, at the Wasatch County Library in Heber City, next to Wasatch High School. This month we will be presenting The History and Coins of Nabatea and the Ancient City […]

Fall in Love with South Summit

Now that the temperatures are dropping, it’s the perfect time for a weekend road trip or stay-cation. The true bonus is the breathtaking fall foliage that begins to pop in the High Uintas in roughly mid-September, and puts on a dazzling show through October. A short drive from Heber up State Route 32 takes you […]

Discover Disc Golf in the Heber Valley

Scott Belchak designer of the Wunder Course

The Heber Valley has caught the wave of a global sporting trend: disc golf is on the rise, with the region playing its part in this rapid expansion. For those unacquainted, this popular sport uses rules similar to golf; however, instead of hitting balls into designated holes, players throw small plastic discs (think mini-Frisbees) at […]

Jamie Harmon

When Jamie Harmon first sat down to write her children’s life stories, she had no intention of writing a book, let alone publishing one. Jamie shares what inspired her to write My Divine Identity, “I didn’t set out to write a guided journal for girls. I started writing for my children. I wasn’t able to […]

Heber Valley Airport Revamp

From its humble beginnings in 1947 until today, Heber Valley Airport (KHCR is its national identifier) reflects pioneering aviation history, growth, change and a whole lot of flying. In its early years, KHCR was known for a diverse collection of classic general aviation and warbird aircraft and their pilots. Russ McDonald and a few partners […]

Liberty Sanctuary

Many little girls dream of having a horse — I know I did. I grew up in the city with a relatively small backyard. Behind the chain link fence that separated our house from a large field — lived a horse. I never knew her name. She was nothing special to look at; slight of […]

We Grow Together

“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” Margaret J. Wheatley Right now, it’s still just a wild field with two signs on opposite ends advertising a vision of what this land will become. The goal: to build a second high school alongside a technical college that will […]

Ballerina Farm

Our lives are filled with moments that help shape who we are, and who we want to become. Sometimes, all it takes is a flash in time, one moment, to completely alter the course of our lives. Daniel and Hannah Neeleman experienced such an instance while living in Brazil. One day, the couple visited a […]

Bike Utah

Albert Einstein once said, “Life is like a bicycle. To keep balanced, you must keep moving forward.” Trilby Cox and Chris Wiltsie, the Co-Directors of Bike Utah, understand the importance of moving forward whether they’re riding a bike or traveling through life. Bike Utah is a non-profit program that envisions “[…] a Utah where complete […]

Barns of Heber Valley

The traditional country barn stands as an iconic figure of yesteryear. If you were “raised in a barn” like I was, you’ll remember how dust filters through rafters and dances in the sunlight, the soothing rhythms of rain as it pitter-patters on a tin roof during a summer shower, and the sweet, permeating smell of […]

The New Oakley Diner

“I have a magical vision in my head of live music or music playing from juke boxes, with the windows open and the late summer breeze blowing in, and laughter. I just can’t wait to sit there and hear those sounds.” Leentje Klingensmith, the Marketing Director for the newly restored Oakley Diner, shares her vision […]

Katrina Berg

“A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe This quote is Katrina Berg’s favorite. The German […]

Twisted Trunks

My relationship with aspen trees is a bit of a love–hate affair. I love them in the mountains. I hate them in suburban landscapes. The trees themselves are lovely. The round leaves make the most wonderful noises as they clip and rustle like organic coins colliding in a summer breeze. The airy light that passes […]

Nurturing Growth

“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” Ludwig Wittgenstein Devany Browning and Jenna Haynie are helping individuals and families break through language limits in relation to speech and literacy. These two talented women recently joined forces; opening the doors to their joint office space. Jenna’s Literacy Utah and Devany’s Pathways Speech […]

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Cafe

Beverages 12oz, 16oz or 20 oz $2.75 – 6.35 Drip Coffee Espresso Americano Cappuccino Latte Vanilla Latte Mocha White Chocolate Mocha Caramel Macchiato Chai Vanilla Steamer RMCF Hot Chocolate Customize $0.50 – 0.80 Non Dairy Milk | Whipped Cream | Syrup | Sauce Chocolate $3.75/ea – 27.95/lb Toffees Truffles Caramels Bears Clusters Creams Bark Chocolate […]

Lobby Lounge

Dine in or grab dinner to go at the Lobby Lounge at Zermatt Resort Utah. Enjoy delicious wings, burgers, nachos, and more. *Must be 21+ to enter* SMALL BITES $2 – 5 ZERMATT LOUNGE NUTS PRETZEL BITES served with dijon mustard SIDE OF BEER BATTERED FRIES ONION RINGS served with chipotle ranch CHIPS AND HOUSE […]

Vintage Restaurant

STARTERS $9 – 16 Baked Mac & Cheese Fire roasted peppers, bacon, breadcrumbs. Chicken Wings Buffalo, BBQ, Mango habanero and Crazy hot. Served w/ a side of blue cheese or ranch. Loaded Potato Skins Crispy bacon, local sharp cheddar cheese topped with sour cream. Shrimp Cocktail Ceviche Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and fresh cilantro. Truffle […]

Liberty Sanctuary Fun Day Event

Community family fun day. Meet the rescues of liberty sanctuary September 9th, 2023 | 12 – 4 PM 585 S. Little Pole Road, Heber Horses | Bounce house | Grassy Cow | Raffle   Everyone welcome! Liberty Sanctuary is a 501 (c)(3) equine sanctuary in Wasatch County which offers freedom for equines rescued from the […]

Liberty Sanctuary’s Night of Freedom Fundraiser

Join equine enthusiasts, mentors, and other like-minded and caring individuals at Liberty Sanctuary’s NIGHT OF LIBERTY FUNDRAISER Thursday, July 27th at The Lakehouse at Deer Creek. Enjoy great tunes, a delicious meal by Savoury Kitchen, wines by Russian River Vineyards, an exclusive Trunk Show by JW Bennett, and an online auction. Located right here in […]

Welcome History and Coin Enthusiasts!

Welcome History and Coin Enthusiasts! The Wasatch Coin & History Club meets the last Tuesday of every month. In June we welcomed Dr. Lee McKenzie, who gave an outstanding presentation on Replicas, Counterfeits and Identifying Coins. The Club will meet again on Tuesday, 25 July, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Heber City […]

Construction Begins on Ameyalli Resort in Midway

In collaboration with Deepak Chopra’s Foundation, Park City Developer begins construction on Ameyalli, a World-Class, Wellbeing Resort in Midway, Utah MIDWAY, UTAH — (June 20, 2023) Located on a historic site where Native Americans and later Hollywood elite frequented for the restorative powers of 28 thermal hot springs, Ameyalli is an ambitious, new resort designed to […]

Wasatch Coin and History Club meeting

The Wasatch Coin & History Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday at 6:00 pm at the Wasatch County Library. Anyone interested in coin collecting, art and history is invited. The club looks at ancient, world and US coins, currency and their historical relevance. Drawings for coins and prizes. All invited – prizes for young […]

Wasatch Trails Foundation

Mountain Trails Foundation, Park City Mountain through Vail Resorts EpicPromise donate $100,000 to support Wasatch Back trails nonprofits South Summit Trails Foundation and Wasatch Trails Foundation to receive funding from Mountain Trails Foundation through Park City Mountain and Vail Resorts EpicPromise to expand and improve local trail networks. Mountain Trails Foundation, through its partnership with […]

Little India

Over 7,500 miles away, there’s a small village in the state of Punjab, India. This farming area is not only beautiful but it also offers delicious food previously unattainable in Wasatch County. But now, Heber City has a direct channel to Punjab. It’s called Little India. Traversing an Ocean It all started in 1997. Harjeet […]

A Sudsy Cause

It’s refreshing when someone keeps their promises — like that nice clean feeling right after washing your hands. Chris and Alise Allen of Heber teamed up with their great friends Kurt and Jennifer Offereins of Spokane, Washington, to lather up the Promise Soap Company. They’re bubbling with excitement for their new company committed to connection, […]

Keeping Tradition Alive

You might have already visited and loved the new Milk House at the Homestead Resort but in case you haven’t, allow me to describe it to you. The Homestead Resort has been a unique and beloved property in Utah since it opened in 1891 as a hotel and saloon built by Swiss immigrants Simon and […]

Brighter Side Of Life

We certainly get our fair share of bright and sunny days on an average summer in Northern Utah. As residents of the Heber Valley, our weather might be even a little nicer than surrounding geographies. Despite this wonderous and natural reality, all things community-minded in the Heber Valley are not always equally bright and shiny. […]

Let’s Rally

You’ve seen them around town. Jeeps caked in mud or covered in a thin veneer of red dust, looking like they’re coming home from someplace fun. I always wondered how someone learns to go off-roading if they didn’t grow up with it. As it turns out, Karl Malone Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Heber City […]

Create Your Journey

An annual contest for all Wasatch County School District students kindergarten through 12th grade. Categories include 2-D Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design, Photography, 3D Pottery, and Sculpted Work. Top Winners Grade 9-12 Naomi Marie Hansen Wasatch High School A Colorful Discovery My name is Naomi Hansen. I am a sophomore at Wasatch High School and I […]

Jerry And Ella Simons: The Gift Of Hope

“What you do has far greater impact than what you say.” – Steven Covey Jerry and Ella Simons have spent their lives impacting others and offering the ‘Gift of Hope’ from the bottom of the ocean to the top of the high Andes of Peru and everywhere in between, including the Utah Crater in our […]

Utah Arts Collective

Tucked away in the Heber Valley, the Utah Arts Collective has gathered top-notch teachers and talent. They work together, providing the community with incredible options for artistic and academic growth. What once began as Wasatch Dance Center has now become Utah Arts Collective. It includes dance, preschool, theater, and more. This elaborate and unique program […]

Any Job Worth Doing Is Worth Doing Well

PHOTOGRAPHED BY KEVIN KEHOE We all love a good remix of a favorite oldie. There’s just something about the predictability of things we’ve known for a long time mixed with a fresh and unexpected twist. When I stepped across the threshold of the Old Firehouse, that feeling of ‘old meets new’ flooded over me. The […]

Come Together

The Heber Valley is not only lighting up the night with fireworks this Fourth of July but also extending the festivities to an all-day-long celebration. Fifteen individuals representing different community organizations have come together to create a grassroots Independence Day celebration. 2023 marks the first year of the Red, White, and Blue Festival, which is […]

Star Light Star Bright

“Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at the stars because we are human?”  – Neil Gaiman Poets, authors, painters, and musicians have dedicated masterworks to the stars for centuries. Ancient humans crafted their entire cities after the patterns of the cosmos, and some of the earliest cave artwork […]

Little sprouts, big dreams

Sierra Prothers grew up skiing in New England, but when those mountains were no longer big enough for her, she made her way to the Rocky Mountains, eventually landing here in Wasatch County. Sierra’s travels and outdoor experiences fostered an interest in food sourcing and production; having space to plant a garden was an important […]

Music in the Mountains

There is something magical about music in the mountains. The piles and piles of snow make way for green as far as the eye can see. The crisp, fresh air and the stunning scenery create the perfect backdrop for live performances. Fortunately, during the summer months of June through August, there are plenty of opportunities […]

Scavenger Hunt Adventure

A bright summer sun lights up the large red barn west of a pioneer home site off Southfield Road. Chirping birds in two tall pines are momentarily silenced by the Heber Creeper’s shrill whistle as she rolls southwest along the historic Heber — Provo railroad line. Suddenly, my Minepro metal detector beeps loudly, indicating a […]

Explore a life-size replica of The Tabernacle from the Old Testament

Beloved members of the Heber North Stake, As you have no doubt heard, the Tabernacle event is coming to our valley!  In preparation for our new Temple, having the Tabernacle event here in the Heber Valley is an amazing opportunity to share and experience the history of our Judeo-Christian faith, while driving positive interest in […]

Little India Fine Dining

(D) DAIRY (G) GLUTEN (N) NUTS (V) VEGAN APPETIZERS All appetizers are served with mint and tamarind chutneys VEGETABLE SAMOSA (G) pastry filled with spiced potatoes, green peas, fried ONION BHAJI (V) onion slices drenched in chickpea batter, fried VEGETABLE PAKORA (V) mixed vegetables dressed in chickpea flour, fried CHICKEN PAKORA chicken tenders dipped in […]

The Mayflower Star Mine

In January, 2019, while skiing down to the Sultan Express Chairlift at Deer Valley, I noticed the outlines of an old silver mine below the lift to the East, and a large mine tailing area even further down the mountain. As a trained geologist, whose first job after college was exploring for geothermal energy and […]

Crunchy Super Mom

In Louisa May Alcott’s book Little Women, the protagonist, Josephine March, states, “I could have been a great many things.” For those who have read the book you know that Jo March was actually a great many things — she just didn’t give herself credit. Many of us can relate to feeling as if we […]

Inspiring Young Readers

“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” – Madeleine L’Engle When Lezlie Evans was growing up she wanted to be a lot of things: an actress, a doctor, a criminal investigator, but a writer “was […]

Healing Mind, Body and Spirit

Since opening their doors in early 2021, mental health clinic, Heber Valley Healing, has been an invaluable resource in guiding Heber Valley residents along their mental health journeys. Sisters, Cheryl McBride and Marci Heugly, opened the clinic together with a simple but powerful goal to “provide exceptional mental health services to those in the Heber […]

Spring Clean Your Daily Routine

Do you wish you could ditch your daily responsibilities and heed the call of adventure in our majestic Wasatch Mountains or leave work early to go fish the Provo River? Designing a daily routine where you feel competent in managing your time will ultimately result in you being able to “do it all.” Maybe you […]

Lee Music

Tucked away on 100 South, in the heart of Heber City, there’s a magical, little place that has been enriching the lives of children and adults for over 22 years. Lee Music provides a serious music education. It takes the general idea of private music lessons and instantly ratchets up the possibilities. Whether you love […]

Some Bunny is Hungry

2023 is the year of the rabbit. And that’s no coincidence for Ania Gorkiewicz-Sullivan as her masterpiece cake creations are truly hoppin’ this year! For years, the Heber Valley had little to no options when it came to a custom-order, made-from-scratch cake bakery. That is, until a handful of talented bakers made their way to […]

Heber’s Hometown Hollywood

When James Lane was living in Rifle, Colorado, teaching middle school, he couldn’t possibly have imagined how drastically different his life would turn out. James moved from California to Colorado when he was 13. After graduating from Rifle High School, James joined the Air Force, went to college, and began dating Jane Elizabeth, whom he’d […]

Baby Animal Days at Kohler’s Farm

Nestled at the edge of Midway and at the base of our Swiss Alps doppelgänger mountains, for two enchanting spring days, Kohler’s Farm will be hosting all the babies! Everyone is invited to binge baby animal cuteness. Friday and Saturday April 28th and 29th from 10-6 the farm will be filled to the brim with […]

Mocktails

Sparkling Ginger & Lemon Mocktail A Love Story Nothing belongs together quite so beautifully as ginger and lemon. Let’s combine a little zing with some sparkling freshness. Ingredients 3 inches of fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced ¾ cup sugar or sugar substitute, plus extra for tossing the ginger and rimming the cup 1½ cups […]

Container Gardening

The soil is finally thawing, the sap’s beginning to run, and for those of us who choose to garden, it’s time to place the first small seeds into the dark soil and wait for the miracle of an emerging bud to appear. It’s no wonder ancient scientists became obsessed with alchemy, the transformation of matter. […]

Daniel Tiger’s Shopping Cart

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood never connected with me when I was a boy. As a child born in the mid to late 1970s, I saw plenty of opportunity, as the show was regularly broadcast and Public Television was still a thing. I endured many an episode, quite simply, because it was what was on the airwaves […]

Frye Provisions

Spring in the Wasatch Back is still a bit chilly, but it’s ‘Damn Hot’ over at Frye Provisions where Ryan and Jessie Frye are bringing their “sweet southern heat to the Rocky Mountains” with their homemade hot sauce. Ryan and Jessie Frye grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and have been involved with the hospitality industry […]

Outdoor Yoga Year-round

“Yoga takes you into the present moment. The only place where life exists.” -unknown Two miles underground, in the middle of Midway, lies a water source that feeds an incredible natural wonder. She has a lovely hourglass shape, was formed from a geothermal hot spring, and boasts a cozy water temperature of 94°F year-round. You […]

Get Hooked on Fishing

When families come to the Heber Valley, it’s usually to take advantage of the many outdoor recreational activities our beautiful valley boasts: mountain biking, hiking, snowmobiling, and more! As Spring awakens the land and the rivers swell with fresh mountain snow runoff, one of the more popular family adventures is fishing. And no wonder, with […]

Kid’s Rock-n-Surprises Concert

Announcing Heber’s first Kid’s rock and surprises concert!! Join the skillful & talented kids (10-15y) from Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse and our very own local Lee’s Music and their rock band program as they make it a night to remember for parents and kids alike!! Friday & Saturday nights March 17-18th starting at 6:00, will be […]

Paralympic World Cup at Soldier Hollow

Join us to cheer on the best Para Nordic skiers from around the world at this great event! Ski racing action will happen March 1 through 8, 2023. This event will feature Para Cross-Country and Para Biathlon skiing competition for athletes with both physical and vision impairment. Disciplines include individual start, sprint, sprint pursuit and mass […]

Open House #1: Stakeholder Focus Group Scenarios Open House

You are specially invited to the Envision Central Heber Workshop February 15. Choose between two different times: 12:00 PM at the Senior Citizens Center 6:30 PM at Wasatch County Library Why Attend? We need YOUR input about the City’s vision in these three areas: The Main Street Corridor. • Should mixed-uses be allowed further west […]

IHC Heber Valley Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2023 Born in Wasatch County

Sawyer Ann Karinen was born at 11:39 p.m. on January 2, 2023. She is the daughter of Clara Vowels and Andrew Karinen, residents of Heber City. Sawyer weighed in at 6 lbs. 5 oz. and is 19 inches long. She is Clara and Andrew’s first child. “I can’t believe she’s mine,” said Clara, Sawyer’s mom. […]

Hidden Peak Provisions

Signature Sandwiches $14 – 17 American Roast beef, baby romaine, land of lakes American cheese, charred scallion aioli, on toasted sourdough Cuban Ham, porchetta, Swiss, house made pickle, mustard, pressed on ciabatta Italian House cured and imported meats, provolone, scallion aioli, chili spread, pickled red onion, dressed arugula, ciabatta Po’boy Porchetta, spicy Kewpie, ginger giardiniera, […]

The Notch Pub

Starters $9 – 19 Smoked Wings by the pound, choice of sauce; housemate BBQ, buffalo, hot buffalo, garlic-parmesan buffalo, Thai, sriracha soy Loaded Pulled Pork Nachos chips, queso, pulled pork, tomato, onion, olives, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa. Mountain ‘Stickers crispy fried dumplings stuffed with pork & veggies served with garlic soy dipping sauce Coconut Shrimp […]

Creekside Yurt

A guided evening snowshoeing a half mile through the star lit forest of Soldier Hollow, to a warm inviting yurt. Here we will be preparing a private fine dining experience with a 4 course meal, an intimate fire, and the outdoor experience you are searching for this winter. Enjoy your evening making S’mores by the […]

Good Vibrations

“If you want to know the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.”  – Nikola Tesla The positive or negative tone of a voice, the major or minor key signature of a song, or the volume and intensity of any sound, vibrates with tremendous power and energy. Simply put, sound […]

A little creativity + imagination Inspiration Haven

AmberLee Shuler has always enjoyed creating, but it wasn’t until she started taking art classes in middle school and high school that she realized just how much she loved art! Painting with acrylics, watercolors, and oils, drawing, calligraphy, she enjoyed it all. While taking calligraphy in 10th grade, her teacher encouraged her to try out […]

Fijn Cocoa

fijn adjective \ ˈfīn \ nice, pleasant fine, thin delicate, meticulous made of small pieces, grains etc. Winter is here and that means snuggling up on a couch, watching the snowflakes slowly fall, while sipping your favorite hot drink. For the ‘Bradley Clan’ that hot drink would definitely be their unique blend of Fijn cocoa.  […]

Where There is Love There is Life: Michael & Fern Spanos

Michael and Fern Spanos took a little drive from their home in Bountiful to Heber and fell in love with a home on 5th East, as Fern describes, “We looked at it and said, hey let’s move!” Michael grew up in Park City, so Heber wasn’t far from home. But Heber is where he chose […]

Shrink the Giant

There are lots of giants in the world, formidable foes, beasts, dragons to be slain, and our job is hopefully to make those more manageable, to shrink them a little bit so that people can handle their particular trials. When Jean-Marc Barr was 16 he walked into a pawn shop in Provo, Utah. His sole […]

Biathlon

The biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. The sport is rooted in the skiing traditions of Scandinavia, where early inhabitants revered the Norse God, Ull, as both their ski and hunting God. Initially, the combined skills of skiing and rifle marksmanship were developed for the region’s militaries during the […]

Lost (and found) Treasures

When you visit Lost Treasures for the first time, it can be surprising that a store this size could hold so many different items all under the same roof.  Browsing in the unique kitchen items, hard-to-find phone accessories, and a generous sized kids section, you soon realize: this is not an ordinary store but a […]

Community Coffee Gratitude

If you are anything like me, one of your favorite parts of downtown Heber would be the charming, unique shops that help cultivate the small-town vibes. Whether sun shining, leaves falling, or snow twirling, one cannot help but feel nostalgic while driving down the main street of ‘rural’ Heber that seems to be disappearing. The […]

‘Tis the Season

Schoggibirnen Swiss Chocolate & Pears Using just 3 ingredients, the Schoggibirnen is arguably the simplest Swiss dessert. Ingredients Fresh pears, peeled (leave the stem for easy handling and esthetics) or substitute 1 tin of pears ½ Cup dark chocolate 2 Tbsp butter Method Steam peeled pears for approximately 8 minutes. Let them cool before placing […]

Snowmobile in Heber Valley

Despite growing up in the Midwest and spending many recreation days in Wisconsin and Minnesota, I had never ridden a snowmobile until I moved to Utah. The first time my family came to visit me, I took them out to Stillman Ranch in Oakley for a guided tour. I was too chicken to drive, so […]

Within You Without You

With that clarity, it is possible to see your scenario through different eyes, as if a divine shroud, or “wall of illusion,” temporarily thins. I have had several such instances in my life, and I always take notice as I perceive these glimpses as a gift. The whole performance makes sense — just for that […]

Tennis Wives of Heber Valley

Five plus years ago my family and I moved to Midway to raise our then 5 and 7 year old girls. Wanting to meet new people and get involved in the community, my wife joined a local tennis league. Athough, she’d never played a match before she soon began to love the sport and the […]

Ice Castles

In the early 2000s, Brent Christensen, a Pleasant Grove, Utah resident, was looking for fun things to do with his kids in the winter. He thought building Igloos would be a cool thing to do. What began as a fun backyard adventure quickly developed into the foundation for today’s Ice Castle masterpieces. As Christensen graduated […]

Tail Gating

Not long ago, setting up a day-use camp in a ski resort parking lot would have been considered strictly taboo. There would have been a high likelihood that, should you bust out a tailgating kit, a resort employee would be out in short order explaining that you needed to pack up your chairs and that […]

The High Star Ranch

Before it was the beautiful destination that it is today, the High Star Ranch was a quiet obscure place off the beaten path. One might have asked, “Is the Kamas Valley too far to go for a luxury stay, a world class concert venue, or great dining?” In other words, “If we build it, will […]

On the Rocks Bar

Light or Shareable $16 – 40  Rich’s OG Wings Smoked Wings, Buffalo Sauce, Brown Butter Ranch, Celery & Carrots Uncle Chrisy’s Wings Smoked Wings, Yuzu Kosho, Escabeche, Brown Butter Ranch Charcuterie Selection Of Utah Meats And Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, Dried Fruit Assorted Nuts Or Seeds, Local Honey, House Sourdough Toast Fried Cheese Curds Heber Valley […]

Quench It

Custom Drinks Soda Bases Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Caffeine Free Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mtn Dew, Diet Mtn Dew, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Fresca, Rootbeer, Red Cream Soda, Lemonade, Lite Lemonade, Powerade Mtn Berry, Unsweetened Tea Syrups Almond, Blackberry, Blood Orange, Blue Curacao, Blue Raspberry, Blueberry, Butterscotch, Cheesecake, Cherry, […]

The Milk House at Homestead Resort

Slow Churned Ice Cream $0.79 – 6.50 Single Scoop Double Scoop Toppings Hot Drinks $3.25 – 5  Sizes 8oz, 12oz & 16oz Brewed Coffee Americano Iced Latte Hot Chocolate Steamer Mocha Tea Chai Latte Cappuccino Espresso Extras $0.50 – 4 extra shot | whipped cream | alternative milk | half & half | syrup | […]

Envision Central Heber: Stakeholder Workshops on November 30

Envision Central Heber is an opportunity to honor the heart of our region and City. We love Heber and want to take good care of it, ensuring it will flourish now and for future generations. Heber is growing, and in preparation, we’re always planning. In 2020 Heber City approved the Envision Heber 2050 Vision and […]

Twisted Sugar

Popular Items $2.85 – 29 Mix & Match 6 pack Lemon Raspberry Sugar cookie Cookies & Cream cookie Sugardoodle cookie Oatmeal cookie butter Mix & Match dozen Salted Caramel Sugar cookie Madster Lemon Tart Sugar Cookie Frozen Hot chocolate Signature Cookies $2.50 Chocolate chip Oatmeal Chocolate chip Twister Sugar Peanut Butter Frosted Sugar Lemon Sugar […]

Los Tacos Locos Food Truck

TACOS Enjoy our variety of delicious Tacos. Al Pastor (marinated pork), Lengua (tongue), Cabeza (head), Pollo (chicken), Birria, Barbacoa, Asada (steak), Carnitas, Chorizo (Mex sausage), Shrimp, Fish. $2.20 – $4.65 Taco Regular Cilantro, Onion, Salsa Super Taco Choice Of meat, Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo Taco Loco Deep Fried Fish Or Shrimp, Pico […]

Quesabirria’s Mexi-Style

MENU $2.99 – $59.99 Combo 1: 2 Birra Tacos and Consome 2 Birra Tacos and Consome Combo 2: 2 Quesabirria Tacos and Consome 2 Quesabirria Tacos and Consome Combo 3: 3 Quesabirria Tacos & Consome 3 birria beef tacos with melted cheese and crispy corn tortilla, served with consome. Combo 4: 2 Quesabirria Tacos & […]

Moe’s Grill at Mountainland OneStop

SANDWICHES & SUBS $4.95 – $16.99 One Stop 4×4 A two footer with your choice of meats, cheeses, customized to your liking Feeds people or one hungry wheeler, garnished lavishly Chicken Breast Sandwich Chicken breast topped with pepper jack cheese steamed until hot, on an onion roll dressed to your liking The Vegetarian Wheatberry bread […]

Arizona Trail 800-mile Showdown

On October 15-27th 2022, both ultra-endurance athletes Ben Light and Mike McKnight will embark on a remarkable challenge. They will each face off and race one other across the Arizona Trail with the goal of breaking the current (supported) Fastest Known Time of 13 days 3 hrs 21 mins. The Arizona Trail is an 800-mile […]

Meet Megan Mounteer

“If growing up means it would be beneath my dignity to climb a tree, I’ll never grow up.” – J.M. Barrie Megan Mounteer not only grew up climbing trees; she built magnificent forts among their branches;  she went digging in dirt; she recruited playmates among the caterpillars, snakes, butterflies, and ladybugs; she cultivated, planted, watered, […]

En Plein Air

Did you know that the largest plein air painting competition in Utah is held right here in our valley? Painting “en plein air” is really just the French way of saying “in the open air.” With an easel set up right on location, this process allows artists to paint directly in the landscape they are […]

Premium Access is Now Available Through Concierge Health

“I have been a patient before. I can understand from that perspective that if your experience is slow in getting a response, and you’re not a medical professional, that can create a lot of anxiety and mental anguish.” Dr. Boker and his partner, Dr. Wyatt Horsley, aim to eliminate as much of that distress as […]

Sweet and Twisted

If you haven’t been into the new Twisted Sugar shop at 458 North Main Street in Heber, it definitely needs to be your next stop. Once you read this, go try it for yourself, but don’t be surprised if you’re tempted to stop in multiple times a week. Twisted Sugar is a gourmet cookie shop […]

Robert Duncan

A common thread weaves its way through the life and work of Robert Duncan illuminating and inspiring his life’s path. What is this thread and driving force that ties his work together? A bright yet simple curiosity. Curiosity about interactions between people and places and time. Curiosity about wildlife and the earth they roam. Curiosity […]

Bottom’s Up

Sparkling water and soda are refreshing, but let’s be honest — they can get a little boring. This fall, mix up something more exciting and serve it to your family and neighbors — suitable for all ages, or just enjoy a sip for yourself on a sunny afternoon. These are a few of our favorite […]

Heirloom Midway Common & Market

In colonial English villages, a Common was a shared piece of ground where neighbors came together to spend time together, share a meal, share their lives and have fun! Anyone that’s dined on Main Street in Midway understands the level of culinary caliber available for every meal. From fluffy donuts at Judy’s to Northern European-style […]

Leave no Trace Camping

I love to go out and up. Outside and up in elevation, that is! Our mountains are an invaluable treasure that people, from near and far, flock every season of the year to enjoy. Do you remember Disney’s Humphrey Bear and his ‘boss’, Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore? How about Yogi and Boo Boo, the troublesome […]

The Belvederes

Dr. Seuss once penned, “From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere.” He’d probably be pleased to know ‘everywhere’ would include vegetables. The punch line of the Belvederes Improv show came at the beginning, when a wiggly, six-year-old boy walked into the Timpanogos Valley Theater yelling, “Carrots!” When the MC asked […]

Bon Voyage

It’s not a rare occasion, in the stunning Heber Valley, to wake up to beautiful blue skies. Nor is it rare to see beautiful spots of colored balloons soaring through those peaceful mornings. Perhaps you enjoy watching our valley’s hot air balloons glide through the air, or maybe you have a desire to see the […]

Beneath the Surface

My first introduction to the lost town of Keetley came from a story my dad tells about him and his high-school friend, driving along the old stretch of highway 40 that then bridged Park City and Heber, before the dam was constructed in the late 80s. They had a tradition that as they approached Keetley, […]

Prevention is Connection

Mental health is a broad and complex topic. This article is not meant to be comprehensive. Suicide is a sensitive and serious topic. Our deepest love goes out to anyone who is struggling, getting treatment, or has lost someone to suicide. Are You Thinking About Suicide? I know. It’s a very uncomfortable question to ask. […]

Molding a Midway Masterpiece

Midway is in the process of making a masterpiece out of a little mountain town. There is a lot to do, but the elected officials and residents are ready for it. This crucial creation begins with Midway’s general plan, which is being rewritten to ready it for the influx of people finding their way to […]

Two Roads and a Rocking Chair

There has been far more change going around the Heber Valley than the weather over the past few months. The Heber Valley has an identity of being a quiet, pastoral community. While our natural resources are undeniably our most glaringly apparent assets, the citizens define the true essence of this community. Frequently in the advertising […]

Midway Volksmarch

“I love to go a-wandering, Along the mountain track, And as I go, I love to sing, My knapsack on my back. The Happy Wanderer – Florenz Friedrich Sigismund As a child I had the incredible opportunity of spending time in Germany. My siblings and I are first generation born in America; both my parents […]

9/11 National Day of Service

In conjunction with the National Day of Service; local civic groups, faith organizations, the forest service, school councils, senior centers, the Wasatch Parent Network, the Wasatch Community Foundation, and others within our community have organized Heber Valley’s 9/11 Day of Service. On Saturday, September 10th, there will be 15 different service projects taking place throughout […]

Soup’R Cheesy Food Truck

Year Round Specials $4 – 13 Braised Brisket American & white cheddar, sliced brisket, brisket sauce Buffalo Chicken pepper jack & mozzarella, sliced chicken, jalapenos, homemade buffalo sauce Pesto Chicken pepper jack & mozzarella, sliced chicken, tomatoes, pesto Super Cheesy Deluxe triple decker grilled cheese, all 5 cheeses, tomatoes, jalapenos, and caramelized onion Cordon Blue […]

Santa Cruz Bakery & Pastry

BAKERY Concha chocolate | pink| yellow | chilindrinas | limas Elotea de Fino croissant | panadero | gusano | troncos | piernas | girasoles | tostados Guayaba de Nuez almond | chocolate chip | raisins | sesame | nuez de azucar | nuez de huevo Nidos tortugas | herraduras | brocas de canela | brocas […]

Buon Appetito Italian Bistro

APPETIZERS 13 – 19 Calamari Antipasto Platter assorted Italian meats and cheeses accented with artichoke and olives Bruschetta Prosciutto Cream Cheese Wraps thin sliced prosciutto stuffed with cream cheese on a bed of fresh arugula topped with red onion curls Focaccia Cheese Bread PANINIS 14 – 15 All served on our mouthwatering focaccia bread with […]

Community Health and Wellness

Join us Thursday, June 30th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Community Health and Wellness Center located at 345 West 600 South #401 in Heber City and get to know your local providers.   Ron Dummar, DC MOAM Kirsten Nelson, NP Kristi Mackie, Brain Body Soul Alignment Coach Jamime Bringhurst, LCSW

Serving up Summer Sips

With all the summer time backyard shenanigans and shindigs on everyone’s event calendar — be the talk of the town with these bright, beautiful, and shiny beverages.  Make sure you gather lots of adventure stories to share, because these drinks will make everyone want to stay a while. Snow Cone Refreshers Mocktail Mix — 1 […]

Emerging Young Artists

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see. Edgar Degas The emergence art contest is in its second year and is already gaining good traction. The theme this year was “My Place in the World.” The theme really inspired the youth of Heber to think of and express the interaction they […]

IDEAL Farms

Forced to think out of the box, a new kind of classroom has arrived in our progressive community. Innovative, Discovery based, Educational, and Agricultural Leadership or I.D.E.A.L. Farms is Wasatch High School’s hands-on, outdoor classroom. Wasatch is taking students outside and getting their hands dirty in the real world; teaching them the skills they need […]

H2O Go!

From Deer Creek to Jordanelle to Strawberry to Rockport to Echo; the Heber Valley and surrounding areas have plenty of opportunities for boating and water sports. But before you go out on the water this summer, make sure that you know how to keep yourself and those around you safe. The lakes and reservoirs attract […]

Pickleball

Pickleball: the cross-generational game that is, with no exaggeration, sweeping the nation; and it’s sweeping tennis courts, gyms, and driveways across Heber Valley too. For those of you who don’t know, pickleball is something like a friendly game of miniature tennis played with oversized ping-pong paddles and a fist-sized whiffle ball, all on a court […]

With love, Tate & Hannah

There are some unique, inspirational, and amazing stories of people who live in our valley; this is one of them. Tate Davies and Hanna Homer, along with their families, have overcome preconceived notions in the face of special needs — and the challenges that they can bring — to create a place of belonging for […]

Prioritizing Well-Being at The Sundance Art Studio

“The purpose of the Sundance Art Studio & Gallery is to promote creativity and connection with nature,” says the passionate Sundance Art Studio and Gallery Manager, Bre Elzey. The Art Studio is an integrated part of the Sundance Mountain Resort, located in Sundance, Utah. With unique art classes year-round as well as an ever-changing art […]

Slow your Roll

“Cyclers see considerably more of this beautiful world than any other class of citizens. A good bicycle, well applied, will cure most ills this flesh is heir to.” – Dr. K. K. Doty Are you ready to shake it up a bit? Do you need a mood-boosting change as you head into summer? Are you […]

The Cadence of Life

Photographed by Liam Pearce “Harmony, balance, and rhythm. They’re the three things that stay with you your whole life. Without them civilization is out of whack. And that’s why an oarsman, when he goes out in life, he can fight it, he can handle life. That’s what he gets from rowing.” – George Yeoman Pocock […]

Amateur (HAM) Radio

As you are reading this, there is probably someone, somewhere in the Heber Valley, talking through their radio to another radio operator somewhere else in the country. This thought may conjure up an image of a gray-bearded man hunched over a microphone in a poorly lit, damp basement, turning knobs on a mysterious box; using […]

A Heber Valley Guide to Water Wise Landscaping

As Utah enters another year of drought conditions and water restrictions, what can you do to reduce your water use and still enjoy a beautiful landscape? You don’t have to tear up your entire landscape to make your yard more water wise — though some people might enjoy that challenge. There are small and simple […]

The Sky is the Limit

When passing Deer Creek State Park, you can see boaters, scenic mountain and lakeside views, and…the world’s longest continuous zip line course. That’s right. Zipline Utah is shattering world records in our own backyard. Zipline Utah owner, Jon Johnson, developed an interest in ziplines at a young age. Growing up in Orderville, Utah, Johnson’s family […]

Duck and Cover

Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best As a Utah resident, I have come to cherish my desert time. I love the Glen Canyon and using Lake Powell to share the desert grandeur with my children, who are not of the age to go hardcore canyoneering. A handful of years ago, I led my […]

Adventure Your Potential Training for Life

Have you ever wanted to go out and run 200 miles of mountain terrain just because you could? This is a question that not a lot of people ask themselves, but what if you could? What if you could just go and do because you were physically and mentally prepared to do so? My name […]

Join the Crawfish Boil Crew

It’s summer time! Vacations are near; school’s out; and the days are pleasant and long. If you’re searching for a fun and unique activity to do close to home and after work — try fishing for crawfish at our very own Strawberry Reservoir. rCrawfish boils have long been a time-honored tradition throughout the South but […]

Hideout Knives

A Timeless Tool Knives have been used as weapons and tools for hunting, cooking, carpentry, and protecting one’s self and family, since prehistoric times. The earliest knives, which we know of, were made of sharp rocks and flint; the first metal knives were made from copper and were double edged daggers. According to most historians […]

Kids On The Move Walk for Autism

Orem, UT—May 20, 2022 – This year’s Kids On The Move Walk for Autism features a 1-mile course around the Kids On The Move and Intermountain Healthcare Campuses. Finish line festivities include bounce houses, food trucks, activities, drawing, meet and greets with U of U and BYU Football players, and more! When you participate in […]

Valhalla

In Norse mythology, Valhalla is a magnificent hall where slain heroes from battle are received and restored by a mythical light. In Heber City, Utah, Valhalla is basically the same thing. However, instead of boar’s meat and golden shields, cutting-edge smart light cell therapies are used for healing. Dr. David Tate has been preparing for […]

Springtime Sips

What is spring without a fancy drink to welcome in warmer weather? Early spring has the beginning of berry harvest season and the colors are divine, making any occasion cause to celebrate. After all, March comes in like a lion and your party skills should, too. Make a drink with me. Sit and chat with […]

The Truth is Out There

Do we have any X-Files fans in the Heber Valley? I loved this sci-fi TV drama when it was airing. For the younger, binge and streaming-on-demand crowd — we used to have to wait until the program aired on network TV to view new episodes. I would count the days in anticipation. When that time […]

Stepping into Spring Time

Are you tired of running from your car into your home, then back to your car, then to school, work, or the grocery store for the past few months? Well, guess what? That part of the year is over! The time has come to step into spring and rediscover the outdoor world, as our beautiful […]

Authenticity

Nourishing the bodies and souls of Heber Valley Gloria Grass and her son, David Perez-Medina, have been nourishing the bodies and souls of residents and visitors for decades. Their unique origin story and outlook on the food business has helped this duo run two successful restaurants in Midway; their delicious food keeps the crowds coming […]

Günther Vonhaidenthaller

Everything comes down to contrast. Günther Haidenthaller points out the window at a car dealership across the street. “Look at the highlights off those two jeeps, and that cold, steely kind of stainless steel quality to the light.” He also indicates the snow-covered mountains further in the distance, pointing out the blue tones in the […]

A Leap of Faith and a Little Heavy Lifting

At the start of a world-wide health pandemic, Justin Fuchs took a leap of faith and opened Iron Backs gym to share his love of health and fitness with the valley. From the beginning, the mission of the gym has been to offer an environment of support and encouragement, where anyone could feel comfortable showing […]

Destination Spring Brunch – Chef About Town

I will be the first to admit that once Christmas is over, I have an unrealistic expectation that spring should immediately present itself. Don’t hate me Heber, but winter is not my jam. Spring brings with it holidays, baby animals, renewal, and a buzz in the air that life is beginning again after a long […]

2 Farm Boys

family owned farm

If you love buying local products and supporting our small business economy — you should visit 2 Farmboys. This wonderful family-owned and operated goat farm and soap-making company is located right here in our talent-filled valley. 2 Farmboys Soap is created in a ‘soap shed’ in small batches on the Cummings farm in Heber. The […]

Built to Ride

It’s no secret that one of the greatest, most tangible benefits to living in or visiting Wasatch County is the proximity to high-quality, sustainable trails. Whether you consider yourself a hiker, a mountain biker, an equestrian, or just someone looking for great views in Heber Valley — you know our trails are amazing — but […]

Rebecca Proctor Fine Art

A chicken, a dog, and a paintbrush – sounds like the perfect start to an art career. “It all got started when my dog killed the neighbor’s chicken,” artist Rebecca Proctor shares with a laugh. How could an art career bloom from this you may ask? Well, let’s back up a little and you will […]

Heber Valley Business Launch

Jakob and Brodie Kahler have always been close. Close in age, close in proximity, and now close in business. When I say close, I’m referring to being near each other in time and space; to be fair — the two brothers were like most siblings — fighting, arguing, and not fully appreciating each other until […]

Ice, Ice, baby

The popularity of outdoor cold-water exposure surges in the Heber Valley. Are you ready to take the plunge? My history with intentional cold-water exposure began the summer of 2009 while growing up in Midway. My older sister and I would fill a 10-gallon bin with cold water from the hose in our backyard. We would […]

Putting Growth and Education to the Test

Wasatch County residents have earned what seems like a doctorate in dealing with growth, but channeling change is a never-ending process that seems to be as challenging as the teenage years. Just like that awkward, formative, and stressful stage of life, Wasatch County has a lot of current issues: traffic, taxes, affordable housing, water, air […]

Creamayre Brook Farms

To be successful in business, “Find a need that’s not being met and meet it better than anyone else.” This is the mantra of Wayne and Kathy Buell, co-founders of Creamayre Brook Farm, located on Highway 40. From a sunny dining room overlooking their beautiful gardens, and what one might call a Five Star Equestrian […]

The Lookout

SALADS $11 – 13 Superfood Bowl farro, quinoa, sunflower seeds, tomato, blueberries, kale crunch, maple dijon Smoked Turkey Cobb Salad romaine, avocado, turkey, bacon, egg, cheese, bbq Caesar Salad 11 chopped romaine & kale, parmesan, garlic crouton SIDES $4 – 5 Just Fries  Just Tots Side Kick Salad simple greens, sherry-dijon vinaigrette Tomato Soup Hot […]

Calling All Artists!

With all of the talented artists we have here in our valley it should come as no surprise that, collectiviely, their art work can be seen from Wasatch County to all across the globe. This spring and summer there is an opportunity for our amazing artists to share their gift(s) with Summit County by creating […]

Heber Valley Heritage Initiative

How fortunate we are to live in this valley of breathtaking beauty and wonderful people, both present and past. The history of the greater Heber valley is rich and varied, including individuals and families who have exhibited qualities of courage, faith and determination. An organization has been formed called the “Heber Valley Heritage Foundation”, led […]

Anastasia

“Who are You?” is the question Anya, or perhaps Anastasia, the lost grand duchess of Russia, must answer. This historical fiction is full of mystery and adventure as Anastasia is trying to remember who she is. Beginning in Bolshevik Russia, Anastasia and two con men Dmitry and Vlad survive a dangerous escape to Paris to […]

IBU Biathlon Youth/Junior World Championships

From February 21st through March 2nd, Soldier Hollow Nordic Center will host some 350 athletes, their families, and their coaching teams! We are thrilled to welcome the Biathlon family to Soldier Hollow to showcase this world-class venue and our warm U.S. hospitality. WAYS TO GET INVOLVED Calling All Volunteers Support the next generation of Biathletes […]

Santa Claus Teams up with Local Law Enforcement

The dim morning light reflected off of the year’s first snow in an icy glow and added just the right Christmas ambiance. The Homestead Resort parking lot displayed several patrol and first responder vehicles, foreshadowing what was taking place inside. In one of the conference rooms, about 45 children from around the valley were gathered, surrounded by members of the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, the Heber City Police Department, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Wasatch County Fire Department.

Chamber of Commerce Christmas Gala 2021

The Chamber of Commerce hosted the party of the year, possibly even the decade, at their 4th annual Christmas gala on December 2nd! Two years in the making (thank you COVID), the event was planned to perfection; and made me feel as though I had traveled through time to a lively and entertaining era of […]

Merry Christmas to All…

Heber City is hosting an Old Fashioned Christmas celebration with all of the favorite activities this Friday, December, 3rd from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Heber City Town Hall.   You might get to talk to Santa or see his reindeer. Maybe you’ll want to decorate cookies or drink some hot cocoa. Perhaps […]

Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Christmas Gala

“The parties were bigger, the pace was faster, the shows were broader, the buildings were higher…”       – F. Scott Fitzgerald Come embrace the spirit of the Roaring 20’s at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Gala this Thursday, December 2 at the Zermatt Resort in Midway! This event raises funds for the chamber to support […]

It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play Comes to Heber Valley

Fill in the blanks: “Every time a ______ rings, an angel gets his _________”. If you were thinking bell and wings then you must be familiar with the classic Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Timpanogos Valley Theater will be performing “It’s a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play” this holiday season. The timeless George […]

Hands that Heal

Creating A Beautiful Sanctuary Unlike Anything The Heber Valley Has Ever Seen.  When Crystal Joy was young, really young, she discovered she loved giving people massages. By the age of six, she was already heading down the path that would lead to where she is today — the grand opening of Heber City’s Mountain Elite […]

That “No Quit” Attitude

Heber Valley Artist Feature Kevin Kehoe Poem By Waddie Mitchell While gatherin’ cattle near the ruins of a long abandoned homestead, In the shadows of the mountains, questions swarmed around my mind Of the people who had claimed there, most forgotten now and long dead. Still, I wondered what had prompted them to leave their […]

Come together it takes a community

Knowing the children have full bellies and a warm hand to hold might make a spectator feel as if they have stumbled onto a paved, urban version of The Grinch’s Whoville; cue the singing. The children hear a soft buzzing — quiet at first and a bit confusing but all the more exciting as it […]

Only the Pure of Heart Can Make Good Soup – Beethoven

When the cold weather snaps, you can bet your woolly socks that Jan Olpin is hard at work cooking up pure deliciousness. I remember as a child, perching on a bench, with a burger and fries, in Dairy Keen’s little brick building, watching the train go round and round. This was a novelty that just […]

Winter Sips

Winter is the perfect time of year for nostalgia and modern-day flair to come together. For me, creating elegant and tasteful drinks to share is a joy! I love reaching out to friends, old and new, with a heart-felt “Grab a drink, let’s chat!” It’s a great ice-breaker and conversation starter. Here are a few […]

Lace-Up and Get Ready To Skate

If You’re Skating On Thin Ice, You Might As Well Dance! Anita Shreve When all the leaves have fallen, the gardens put to rest, and frost starts to sparkle our mornings; some might lament the coming of winter. However, others look forward to this time of year for one special reason — the Midway Ice […]

6 Tips to elevate your skincare

Do you feel as if it’s time to turn in your skin resignation? Or, have you reconciled with the skin you inherited from your parents? Don’t give up! Having nice skin can be at least partly attributed to our genetics; however, there are environmental impacts that should be considered as well. Air, water, health, diet, […]

Fieldcraft Survival

“We don’t get to pick the time, place, or how an emergency happens. We just get to choose how prepared we are for it.” Austin Lester, Fieldcraft Survival It was not on a whim that Fieldcraft Survival moved to Heber Valley this past year. In the summer of 2020, while the training team was passing […]

Sweet Tooth

Growing up in the Heber Valley, Stefanie Richardson always had a sweet tooth. After all, she had spent a lot of time hanging around her grandpa’s donut shop, Wally’s Donuts, in Salt Lake City. “He was a hard worker, and he inspired me,” she says of her grandpa. (I’m sure anyone whose livelihood was making […]

Pigmentation of Pescatorial Pursuit

Chris Peterson has tried almost every form of outdoor recreation. He has snowboarded, mountain biked, and backpacked, but the thing he keeps coming back to, the sport that connects with his soul, is fly fishing. He says, “For my personality, for who I am, fishing is the thing. It’s about those moments of magic where […]

Santa, Baby!

Can you really do Christmas year-round? “Yes. Yes, you can!” says Jenn Mangum-Whaley of Midway. “At Swiss Days, every year I’d have a Christmas booth, and it did so well, I thought, `I’m going to try it!’” So, together with her husband, Jason, they opened Kringles, the only retail store in Heber Valley selling Christmas […]

Happy Hanukkah

“The spirit of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is shared by all people who love freedom.” – Norma Simon, Author Freedom we all know is not free. And though the cost of freedom is always high, one cannot afford to surrender or submit. Across all cultures and as far back as oral recollections and written […]

Of Honesty and CommUNITY

I live in a messaging world as a profession, and I will share a trade secret with you all. Top marketers identified this concept on Madison Avenue decades ago, and we now have a multi-generational hive of well-trained consumers as a byproduct. Products for consumption may include goods, services, and ideologies — all of which […]

Heber Valley Grub

Winter and the holidays are so incredible to me! It is a time of pure happiness where the realities of everyday life go to hybernate alongside most of Mother Nature. Slowing down with family, friends, and traditions, is as time honored as Thanksgiving dinner. It’s the souls that consume a Chef’s food that make memories, […]

Adventures Of Skinner

The smith, a mighty man is he, With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms are strong as iron bands. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. “The Village Blacksmith” It is believed that Albert Einstein once said, “Life is a journey with problems to solve, lessons to learn, but most of all experiences to […]

Heber Valley’s Historic Preservation

Written by Michael Moulton with Jim Ritchie “In the end, our society will be defined not only by what we create, but by what we refuse to destroy.” -John Sawhill When people ask what I am doing nowadays, I explain that I am Chairman of the Heber City Historic Preservation Commission. Inevitably they ask, “What […]

Digging up Town

Jump back in time to the Roaring Twenties in Heber Valley. World War I and the Spanish Flu Pandemic were finally over, and the valley faced an extraordinary time of prosperity and growth. Electrical appliances, automobiles, film, telephones, and radio all revolutionized residents’ lives. Let’s interject running water and improved sewer systems amidst these advances. […]

2021 Wasatch County General Election

03. November 2021 – Wasatch County, Utah While most of us were sleeping, city and county staff spent their night counting ballots into the wee hours of Wednesday morning.  As of this reporting there are currently 40 provisional ballots waiting to be verified and many mail-in ballots expected to arrive over the next few days. […]

Lodgepole Grill

Breakfast $5.95 – 16.95 Mountain Stack | two pancakes, two eggs & bacon or sausage Short stack | two homemade buttermilk pancakes with your choice of maple or blueberry syrup Tall stack |  three homemade buttermilk pancakes with your choice of maple or blueberry syrup French Toast| two slices of French toast with two eggs […]

Mountain Wellness Bar

CAFE MENU Grab & Go $3 – 54 CHOCOLATE CHIA SEED PUDDING chia seeds, raw cacao, maple syrup, sea salt, coconut milk, fresh fruit, nuts & seeds BLUEBERRY OVERNIGHT OATS HUMMUS & VEGGIE SNACK BOX HUMMUS & VEGETABLES LARGE PREPARED MEALS ( check what’s in stock) INDIVIDUAL FAMILY PREPARED MEALS THE BAKERY Variety of our […]

Sundance Deli

BREAKFAST MENU $6 – 12 Everything Bagel two eggs, cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, choice of sausage patty or bacon Breakfast Burrito pork sausage, hash browns o’ brien, American cheese scrambled eggs, flour tortilla Egg-Ham-Avocado Croissant Swiss cheese, mayo, arugula Fresh Berries strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries Chia Pudding greek yogurt, fresh berries Two Hashbrowns LUNCH / […]

Owl Bar

Share Plates $10 – 28 Charcuterie Board Meat and Cheese, Mountain Honey, Mustard, Pickle Glazed Wings Bourbon BBQ, House Hot Sauce, or Spicy Chili Garlic Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing Brussel Sprouts Soy Garlic Glaze, Cashews, Craisins Bavarian Pretzel House Pickle, Hot Mustard Hefeweizen Piquillo Dip Fried Olives Tempura fried olives, blue cheese, cherry pepper […]

The Foundry Grill

Breakfast Mon to Sat 7:30 – 10AM House Breakfast two eggs any style, sweet cream pancakes, choice of bacon or sausage. Avocado Toast scrambled or poached eggs, avocado, garlic aioli, sourdough (served with breakfast potatoes) Biscuits and Gravy cheddar biscuits, italian sausage, 2 eggs any style (served with breakfast potatoes) Sweet Grits glazed apple, cinnamon […]

Tree Room

Chef Diane Davidson A 20% service charge will be added to parties of five or more. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or shellfish may increase risk of food borne illness Starters $14 – 23 Yellowfin Crudo* cucumber gazpacho, ginger compressed pears, avocado miso puree Beets and Burrata fig balsamic vinaigrette, pistachios, blood orange […]

Lush’s Tennessee BBQ

APP & SALADS $5-12 Homemade chips & salsa Nachos (add pork +3, or brisket +6) SANDWICHES + Make it a plate (pick 2 sides) +6 $8-14 Pulled pork Beef Brisket  Black Angus Burger  Bison Burger  Hot Dog  Chili Dog JUST THE MEATS $13-30 Half rack of ribs Full rack of ribs Pulled pork (1 lb.) […]

Hi-Mountain

THE BURGERS Our award-winning burgers are almost 1/3 pound of supreme, extra-lean beef, ground locally and hand-pattied by us each day for unbeatable freshness. Add bacon for $3; double your burger for $4.50 $6.50-9.75 Hamburger  mustard, ketchup, dill pickles, iceberg lettuce Cheeseburger American, mustard, ketchup, dill pickles, iceberg lettuce Aussie Burger  fried egg, mustard, ketchup, […]

Mirror Lake Diner

Diner Favorites Served with Country Potatoes or Hash Browns Choice of Pancake, Toast or (Scone $2.75) Sub. Tomato Slices or Fruit Cup for Potatoes $1.50 $13.75 – 23.75 Hwy. 150 Steak & Eggs  8 oz. Flat Iron (Cooked to Temp.) Two Eggs* Kings Peak Chicken Fried Steak  8 oz. Fried Steak, Sausage and Bacon Gravy, […]

Summit Pizza Co

Voted Best Family Pizza 13 Years! Pizza 8″   |   12″   |   16″ $7 – 32 Build your own pepperoni | chicken | red onion | zucchini | meatball | mushroom | pineapple | yellow squash | italian sausage | black olive | jalapeno | smoked ham | green pepper | tomato | bacon | roasted […]

Wasatch Wagyu Grill

Tacos Wagyu Beef Barbacoa Lamb Barbacoa Wagyu Bratwurst Cochinita Pibil (slow-cooked pork) Carnitas Sandwiches Ingredients: mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado Wagyu Beef Barbacoa Lamb Barbacoa Wagyu Bratwurst Cochinita Pibil (slow cooked pork) Carnitas Burritos Made with beans, rice, pico de Gallo, cheese, and sour cream Wagyu $15 Beef Barbacoa $12 Lamb Barbacoa $14 Wagyu Bratwurst […]

Süss Cookie Company

Pick your Cookie Size Mini MINI SIZE COOKIES ARE 2.5″ IN DIAMETER 1/2 dozen | Dozen Classic CLASSIC SIZE COOKIES ARE 4″ IN DIAMETER 1/2 dozen | Dozen Ask for the cookie of the Month! Pink Sugar Cookie Peanut Butter Smooth natural peanut butter with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and rolled in sugar. Once […]

Simon’s Restaurant

SUNDAY BRUNCH HOT PLATES $14 – 25 Banana Foster French Toast banana bread | caramelized bananas | brown butter rum sauce | chantilly cream Crater Omelet kurobuta ham | mushroom | tomato | smoked cheddar | side of toast Chicken and Waffles buttermilk waffles | fanny’s fried chicken | spiced maple syrup | hot honey […]

Heber Valley Brewing

ON TAP NOTE*  We are a small taproom and are constantly changing the beers on tap.  Call ahead to see what we have available so you aren’t disappointed!!  Coconut Girl Belgian blonde aged with shaved coconut. Heberveza Mexican style lager. Peach Better Have My Mango American sour. Wet Fly IPA Our house IPA with rotating […]

June Pie

Pies crafted by hand and baked daily with fresh ingredients. Reserve your pies online to guarantee availability. We have savory pies, sweet pies and hand pies baked daily and available from 3-7pm Tuesday – Friday and 11-2pm on Saturday.

Lupita’s Valley

APPETIZERS $7-18 GUACAMOLE Avocado | jalapeño | onion | tomato | cilantro | lemon juice CHILE CON QUESO Monterrey Jack | Anaheim peppers | sautéed onions | hand pressed corn tortillas CEVICHE Sustainably farmed shrimp | mango | tomato | jalapeño | lime juice | onion | cilantro | avocado | seasoned chips TOSTADAS DE […]

Shaka Shake Bowl Food Truck

BOWLS Includes: rice, mixed veggies, meat, noodles, potstickers $9.49 – 16 Grilled Chicken SM | LG Fire grilled Hawaiian chicken in a Korean style bowl; includes rice, mixed veggies, sautéed sweet potato noodles and topped with a vegetable pot sticker. Spicy Pork SM | LG Our one of a kind spicy pork in a Korean […]

Grassy Cow

Burgers $10.75 THE GRASSY COW brioche bun onions/ lettuce/ tomato/ mozzarella cheese   THE RODEO ciabatta bun grilled onions/ mushrooms/ swiss cheese   THE ROOSTER ciabatta parmesan rosemary bun jalapeno/ lettuce/ tomato/ onion/ mozzarella cheese   THE COWBOY brioche bun bacon/ lettuce/ onion/ tomato/ mozzarella cheese   THE SWEET BABY JAMES ciabatta bun pineapple/ lettuce/ […]

Granny’s Drive In

Burgers $9-17.50 Legendary Cheeseburger 1/3 lb. brisket short rib patty topped with American cheese on a Salt City Baking butter glazed burger bun Pastrami & Swiss Burger 1/3 lb. beef patty topped with real hardwood smoked pastrami and swiss cheese Western Burger 1/3 lb. brisket short rib patty topped with smoky bacon, beer battered onion […]

Armando’s Mercado

Main Menu Platillo de Chicharron Salsa Verde $1.99 Burritos $7 Torta Cubana $8.99 Sencilla no fries $6.99 Sencilla con papa $7.99 Quesadillas $8.99 Sopes $3 Tostadas $2.99 Caldo de res $11.99 Carne asada $13.99 Tacos dorados $11.99 Chile relleno $12.99 Pollo en mole $11.99 Enchiladas $12.99 Fries $8.99 Menudo $13.99 Camarones a la diabla $13.99 […]

Wasatch Park Cafe

Closed for the season Lunch & Dinner Menu FRESH GROUND BURGERS Dressings: ranch, Italian, 1000 island, blue cheese, or ask for additional options. Substitute fries for chips $2.50; Substitute salad for chips $2.50; Sweet potato fries for chips $3.50 $6.49 – 15.99 Hamburger 1/4 lb. fresh ground beef served with chips Double Hamburger 1/2 lb. […]

Cafe Galleria

Appetizers $8 – 12 Caprese fresh sliced mozzarella, sliced vine tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil & balsamic reduction Bruschetta woodfired bread topped w/ pesto sauce, fresh tomato & basil, fresh mozzarella cheese, prosciutto & arugula Garlic bread fresh garlic bread w/ marinara sauce Garlic Pizza 6″ | 12″ with fresh garlic & Asiago cheese Meatballs […]

The Junction Pizzeria + Grill

BUILD YOUR OWN $8 – 25 Cheese or 1 Topping (8″/12″) Cheese or 1 Topping (14″/16″) 2 to 4 Toppings (8″/12″) 2 To 4 Toppings (14″/16″) 5+ Toppings (8″/12″) 5+ Toppings (14″/16″) Classic Pizza $9- 23 Margherita Basil, olive oil & fresh tomatoes The Combo Pepperoni, sausage, onions & mushrooms Meat Lovers Pepperoni, sausage & […]

Ichiban

LUNCH BENTO from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM Beef Teriyaki $10.95 Chicken Teriyaki $9.95 Eel Teriyaki $10.95 Salmon Teriyaki $10.95 Nigiri Sushi $10.95 Sashimi $10.95 Tempura Shrimp Vegetable $10.95 Sweet and Sour Chicken $8.95 Orange Chicken $8.95 General Tao’s Chicken $8.95 Lemon Chicken $8.95 Sesame Chicken $8.95 Kung Pao Chicken $8.95 Cashew Chicken $8.95 Broccoli Chicken $8.95 […]

Dragon Star

Appetizers egg rolls (2) $2.95 pot stickers (5) $5.55 cheese wontons (10) $4.55 butterfly shrimp (5pc) $5.55 Soup egg drop soup large (no meat) $2.95 *hot & sour soup large (no meat) $2.95 wonton soup $2.95 Entrees largest portions – most served with steamed rice chicken & pork sweet & sour chicken $8.85 dragon star […]

Tony’s Tacos

Tony’s Tacos Mexican Restaurant Warm, low-key restaurant dishing out homestyle Mexican grub from tacos to smothered enchiladas. Appetizer $2.75 – 11.75 Nachos beans, cheese, avocado, sour cream tomatoes & lettuce Super nachos with meat meat options: steak, chicken, roasted pork, BBQ pork, ground beef add $1.75 shredded beef meat, beans, cheese, avocado, sour cream tomatoes […]

Taquería Los Cuñados

Homemade Mexican Food” Steak, Chicken, Marinated Pork, Braised Pork, Beef Tongue, Intestine, Spicy Pork Sauce, Pork Skin, Beef Stew, Fish, Shrimp. HOUSE SPECIALS $4.99 – 17.99 Mole Dona Lila With rice and Mole Chile Verde Pork in Tomatillo Sauce with Rice and Beans Chile Rellenos 2 Chile Rellenos with Rice and Beans Fajitas De Pollo […]

The Hub Cafe

The Hub Classic Breakfast Our bread, cage-free eggs, bacon, & sausage are sourced from local farms & suppliers right here in Utah. Served until 1:30 pm All egg dishes are served with toast & your choice of Potatoes O’Brien or Hashbrowns $8 – 25 Belgian Waffles buttery waffles topped with warm maple syrup & powdered […]

Meg’s Timberline Cafe

Breakfast served until 11 am served with your choice of tater tots or fresh fruit $9.75 – 12 western burrito scrambled bled whole eggs, ham, bell peppers, red onion & swiss cheese southwest burrito scrambled whole eggs, chorizo sausage, avocado, salsa, black beans & corn with Cheddar Jack Cheese classic burrito scrambled whole eggs, crispy […]

Tacos El Güero

Breakfast Served all-day $10.99 – 17.99 Breakfast Burrito Flour tortilla, scrambled eggs and your choice of hash browns or rice and beans, with your choice of meat or vegetarian Huevos Rancheros Two corn tortillas on the bottom of two eggs, cooked to your liking, topped with red sauce, served with side of rice and beans […]

Holiday Lanes

Burgers & sandwiches Hamburger Cheeseburger Bacon Cheeseburger Sea burger Chicken burger Big Will Ham & Cheese BLT Footlong Tuna Grilled cheese Chicken hoagie Malibu Philly sub Chix basket Strips & fry Strips & salad Half strip Chili burger Chili dog Turkey burger Gr. hickory chix Chicken club Fish & fry BBQ beef sandwich Corn dog […]

Back 40

LUNCH STARTERS $5 – 16 Intent to Dine house-made potato chips Charred Onion Dip house-made potato chips White Cheddar Bacon Mac N Cheese Heber Valley Creamery white cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, breadcrumbs Chili Cheese Fries hand-punched fries, beef chili, scallions, pickled jalapenos, sour cream, cheddar cheese Chicken Wings house-made buffalo sauce or honey BBQ with […]

The Lakehouse at Deer Creek

Dinner Graze $13 – 28 DUCKFAT FRYBREAD SCONES Native American-inspired Frybread with a side of Seasonal Berry Butter. BURRATA + BREAD PLATE Sourdough Bread, Fresh Burrata, Pickled Cherries, Sumac, Basil BARBACOA TACOS Braised Beef, Cotija, Shaved Radish, Avocado with Pickled Onion and Cilantro in Corn Hard Shell Tacos SPANISH MUSSELS Chorizo, Fresh Garlic & Fennel, […]

Lola’s Street Kitchen

SMALL BITES $4 – 8.95 SWEET POTATO FRY Fried in organic sunflower oil GARLIC PARMESAN FRY Hand cut, fried in organic sunflower oil, fresh parmesan cheese and garlic salt MAC & CHZ Elbow noodles, sharp cheddar cheese sauce 8oz CHICKEN NUGZ Natural, gluten-free chicken nuggets and hand-cut garlic parmesan fries. Your choice of sauce: spicy […]

Judy’s Donuts

Located in historic Midway, Judy’s Donuts is locally owned, handmade donuts & coffee shop. We proudly serve our family recipe donuts alongside our favorite coffee from Caffe Ibis. HANDMADE DONUTS Glazed Donut Raspberry Dream Donut •2019 Utah Taste Off Winner• Iced Donuts chocolate, pink, vanilla, maple Bizmark Donuts Bavarian Creme Jelly Button Donuts Maple Bar […]

Midway Mercantile

Dinner Appetizers $3 – 17 Mercantile Cracker Jacks Yes, it’s a popcorn treat with peanuts, scented with Chinese Five Spice. Oysters on the Half Shell Fresh and succulent, served individually, by the half dozen or by the dozen. Ask your server what the current market price is. M.M. Raclette Cheese Fondue traditional Swiss cheese blend, […]

Blue Boar Inn

Lunch Menu Soup and Salad $10 – 14 French Onion Soup or Chef Daily Soup Little Gem Iceberg Wedge (GF) Lardons, Heirloom Tomatoes, Smoked Blue Cheese Dressing Honey Roasted Pear and Bitter Greens (GF) Smoked Blue Cheese, Spiced Walnuts, Fig Vinaigrette Arugula and Parmesan Salad (V,GF) Fresh Squeezed Lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Toasted […]

Heber Leadership Academy

For those dreaming of getting more actively involved and developing a stronger network in our community, a rewarding leadership opportunity has come to fruition. The City of Heber and the Chamber of Commerce have joined together to create Heber’s first Leadership Academy. What exactly is it? The Heber Leadership Academy is a group of 20 […]

Altitude With An Attitude

The Heber Valley Sits Comfortably At Just Over 5,500 Feet Above Sea Level. If You’re Coming From A Lower Elevation, There Are Steps You Can Take To Ease The Transition To A Higher Altitude.   A few years ago, my husband and I spent a week in Newport Beach, California, and needed to be in […]

Close To Home

How often do you think about where your food comes from? We’ve become a civilization of packaged foods, freeze-dried, vacuum-packed, hands-off food options everywhere. With just a few clicks on a keyboard, and doorstep delivery, it’s possible to get spices straight from India in the same box as small farm-made jerky from Tennessee. I contrast […]

Bar J Wranglers

A chuckwagon is a time-honored piece of history in the story of the American West. All the cowboys’ nourishment on the trail came as grub hauled and served from that iconic wagon following the cattle. The chuckwagon was the heart and soul of any proper cattle drive. The Bar J Chuckwagon in Wilson, Wyoming, has […]

Fall Harvest Mixology

Fall Harvest is that special time of year where outdoor activities start to have a snap of chill in the air, and being social takes on new life indoors once the outside fun ends. The Wasatch Back has plenty of space to take your friends for a cocktail or mocktail happy hour with plenty of […]

Life Is Better On Two Wheels

The leaves crunch under-tire as the crisp air greets and awakens your senses. Fall in all its colorful splendor is finally here! And, what better way to welcome autumn than with a bike ride in good company? Slim and Knobby’s Bike Shop has been hosting group road and mountain bike rides for the last few […]

Your Move

I woke up this morning in a classic rock daydream. The tune echoing in my mind was ‘Your Move,’ from the 1971 release of The YES Album by the British prog-rock band, YES. I couldn’t justify a reason why this particular song should be forefront in my mind — so I took a moment to […]

Discover The Bronzes Of Midway

The following words are transcribed on the invitational bronze plaque that is part of “The Bronzes of Midway,” located in Midway’s Centennial Park. “Brigham Young encouraged the early settlers to beautify their homes and respective cities and towns, to ‘do that which will increase beauty and excellence among the people,’ and to surround themselves with […]

Autumn Adventures

It is hard to imagine that more could be written, said, or conveyed about The Sundance Resort. With over 50 years of history, it has a life force of its own that is well-known around the world. Reviews abound for this timeless spot along the Wasatch Back, but then again, the elegance of Sundance is […]

Beljar Home

“Laid back luxury for lifestyle and home” is the statement Beljar has listed as their home decor shop’s description but when you walk through the doors of the local Heber shop, you quickly find out its meaning runs much deeper than that.   Opening their doors in April 2020, owners Aimee Simpson and Desiree Ashworth […]

Vernon Murdock

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso Vernon Murdock began creating art from the moment he first figured out how to hold a pencil. As a very young child, he loved nature; he loved the mountains and the fields that surrounded his […]

WHAM This Guy Can Sing!

I recently caught one of Robert’s shows with my wife and kids; we heard audience members exclaim things like, “This takes me back to when I was a teenager!” Let’s face it, most impersonators either look like their hero, or sound like them, but rarely both. But this guy has the look, the voice, and […]

The Resurgence of Upscale Dinning

If you were to ask chefs around Anytown, USA, pre-pandemic, how they were feeling — most would tell you, “I’m tired. I’m not sure it is worth it anymore.” Prestigious food magazines such as Food & Wine and Fine Dining have written articles over the past two years expressing the consensus that Chefs have been […]

Wasatch Women Defending The Wasatch’s Back

WITH THE SEEMINGLY ENDLESS COVERAGE OF PROTESTS, RIOTS, CIVIL UNREST AND VIOLENCE IN THE MEDIA, HAVE YOU STOPPED TO WONDER How Safe Are We? Having traveled through much of the United States and living in Italy for almost two years; I’ve always considered the Wasatch Back to be a comparatively safe area to live, but […]

Play Stay Dine Explore Shop

The lost art of a “staycation” needs to be dusted off and put back into circulation, and this summer is just the time to do it! For most, vacation means experimenting in new parts of the world. It goes beyond discovering but rather immersing ourselves in a pocket of memories carved out in one to […]

500 Hours Outside This Summer

Many parents are aware their kids are spending too much time indoors using electronic devices. A recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that the average eight to eighteen year old spends 7 hours and 38 minutes of electronic screen time per day. Let’s go outside! Outdoor play time helps to balance a child’s […]

Memento Mori

Being a teenager is rough. I certainly worked through my fair share of disillusionment during my run through the teen-to-early-adulthood years in my life. Reflecting on those years from my ‘present’ perspective can evoke some feelings of awkwardness. I would be willing to wager that I am not alone in the thought process: “if I […]

Heber City Tabernacle

When Heber City Main Street’s Tabernacle Was Facing Demolition, a Community Banded Together to Protect Their Heritage. As a resident of this beautiful valley, and an admirer of anything local, I have a deep appreciation for all the history we share and all the beautiful, historical buildings and homes that are still standing. One of […]

Next man up!

Once there was a delicious soup. It was created with homemade recipes, and people loved it. They loved it so much that a big factory was built to make more of it. As people ate more and more soup, the factory tried to keep up with the demand. Finally, Bear Creek Country Kitchens moved the […]

Girls Rule

Several winters back, Jennifer Thorne climbed the north ridge of Mount Nebo through waist-deep snow until she crested its 11,861-foot-high summit. During a time of year when most folks are cuddled up in front of a fire with a good book; Jennifer and two of her friends stood atop the highest mountain in the Wasatch […]

Born in Scotland Stitched in America

If you’re one of the brave men and women who regularly don this delightful article of clothing, then you may have heard the saying, “It takes a real man to wear a kilt.” It’s a phrase often spoken — in a comical attempt at sounding Scottish — in our home every time our son wears […]

Chef About Town

Keep an Eye Out For These Meals on Wheels and Grab a Bite This Summer Cucina Rustico · Taqueria Los Cunados · Yalla Food Truck There is something nostalgic about eating outside during the summer. Where I come from in the South, bare feet and something in your hand as you run through a park […]

Heber Valley Meats: A Cut Above

An Unknown Rancher Once Said, “In Winter’s Chill or Summer’s Heat . . . Farmers and Ranchers Work so the World Can Eat.” Farms and ranches are more than wide swaths of land used to raise crops and livestock. They are a family’s heritage and future. Jessie Morris and Chad Murdock understand the importance of […]

Jordan Daines

Jordan’s studio is bright and open and full of natural light. Large paintings lean against the wall, some complete, while others are awaiting their turn. An easel sits in the corner with a canvas adorned by a beautiful array of vibrant colors coming to life as they circle around and around. To some, the looping […]

Emergence Art Contest

Inspired by Our Home Town The majestic and varied landscapes of Wasatch County have inspired artists from across the globe since the early pioneers first settled here. Today our valley’s mountains, rivers, fields, farms, and skate parks are inspiring a whole new generation of young artists. The year 2020 brought about a lot of change […]

Defending Wasatch Back – Wasatch County 2A Sanctuary Initiative

Defending Wasatch Back began as a group of moms sharing their concerns while at different events with their children. Currently, Defending Wasatch Back has combined forces with the Wasatch 2A Sanctuary group in support of making Wasatch County a Second Amendment Sanctuary.

Utah Governor Announces Vaccine Eligibility for All Adults

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has announced that adults throughout Utah will be able to schedule Covid-19 vaccinations beginning on March 24th. In addition, the Pfizer vaccine will be available to those ages 16 to 18. It is the only vaccine approved so far for the younger age group. The vaccination expansion was announced sooner than […]

Heber City Mayor gives State of the City Address

State of the City

Heber City Mayor Kelleen Potter gave her State of the City address in a live broadcast on March 10, 2021. Beginning with a short video, she displayed a quote from the Salt Lake Tribune that stated, ‘For the second year in a row, Heber ranked No. 1 for growth among the country’s smaller ‘micropolitan areas,’ […]

Wasatch Community Foundation

We all know that our valley is a treasure trove of natural beauty. However, have you ever asked yourself what Wasatch County’s most valuable attraction is? I believe it’s the people who live here, and that includes our amazing youth. Wasatch Community Foundation agrees. According to their website, ourwcf.org, the mission of their Educational Pillar […]

Food of the Gods

Chocolate (n.) A delicious cure for a bad day. What is it about chocolate? According to Robbie Stout and Anna Davies, owners of Ritual Chocolate in Charleston, it’s a lot of things! The two business partners recently moved their chocolate-making factory and café to the Heber Valley. And they want to invite everyone to experience […]

2020 Year-End Real Estate Market Recap

I know, I know! Why would we want to revisit 2020 when we are so glad to be over it and pushing ahead for a better 2021? I don’t know about you, but I want my rear-view mirror to have cute little bobbles dangling from it instead of my assortment of face masks. Regardless, 2020 […]

Fortune Favors the Prepared

Recall Aesop’s fable The Ant and the Grasshopper. In all his Greek wisdom, Aesop told of wise ants and their preparations against leaner times in comparison to foolish Grasshopper, who found great pleasure in his life, until winter winds began to blow. He mourned taunting remarks to his busy little friends in earlier days and […]

Painting With Inspiration

When talent is cultivated and risks are taken masterpieces are created. When those masterpieces are discovered and treasured by millions worldwide – that is something truly extraordinary. Greg Olsen knows what it is to cultivate and take risks – to create his own inimitable path. Sharing his talent for art Greg Olsen has created something […]

Goochy Goo BBQ

Ten years ago Heatherly Stanley bought her husband Steve a smoker — because smoking meat was a bit of a hobby — and he wanted to see what he could do. And, oh boy, did he discover what he could do! Steve became a master of the BBQ! Fast forward to today and you’ll find […]

Golf in the Wasatch

Once again, it’s that time of year. The remnants of the black snow are melting leaving odds and ends of buried treasures, or bits of trash on the curbs. The birds chirp a little louder in the mornings. And blades of grass are popping up along the fairways. It’s Spring. It’s golf. It’s time. “Golf…is […]

Encircle House

The idea for Encircle House began with one simple question: How can we bring people together to create a better community and a better tomorrow? Founder and CEO, Stephenie Larsen, strives to provide the answer through Encircle, a non-profit center for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Stephenie is a Utah local and BYU law graduate […]

Relationship Renewal

Remember the falling? The times you couldn’t wait one more second to see each other. The conversations and hanging on to every word shared. The feeling that there’s no way you’ve known one another for just a couple of months because you feel you’ve known this person forever. Take a moment and remember. Falling in […]

Community Reinvestment Agency

A city is most often defined by its Main Street. It’s the calling card. Most likely, anyone driving through Heber City will see Main Street. So, what sort of impression does Heber’s Main Street give? Quaint? Peaceful? Industrial? Busy? Is it a gathering place? Or is it a place people want to get through quickly? […]

Ready. Aim. Shoot.

Archery is one of the fastest-growing sports in the Heber Valley – especially with the kids.

Alicia Stockman

TURNING DREAMS INTO REALITY WITH THE HELP OF THE COMMUNITY

Riveted to the American Dream

If you’re an adventurer or lover of the open road, you’ll like this story. It’s the story of one man who dared to dream beyond the berm, and then made a brilliant discovery during his journey back home.

Soldier Hollow Hosts Utah’s Annual Skijoring Competition

Utah Skijoring

Utah’s annual skijoring competition was held on Saturday at Soldier Hollow. Skijoring is an event where a skier or snowboarder is pulled by a horse and rider. The group races through a course including jumps, gates, and rings. Skijoring is not a new sport. Reindeer skijoring occurred in the Nordic Games of 1901, and it […]

5A State Swim Meet Held at Wasatch Aquatic Center

5A State Swim Meet

The 5A State Swim Meet was held at the Wasatch Aquatic Center this weekend. The championship event was originally scheduled to occur at Brigham Young University. However, a few weeks ago, due to Covid concerns, BYU decided not to hold the meet at its pool this year. Wasatch stepped in, and the 5A meet was […]

Z’s Steak and Chop Haus at Zermatt Resort

To Share $13 – 21 SPINACH & ARTICHOKE grilled baguette POUTINE bed of fries, heber valley cheese, curds green onion, peppercorn gravy SAGANAKI heber valley fried bread cheese honey lemon juice, grilled pita CRAB STACK opilio crab, spiced aioli, avocado crispy rice FRIED CALAMARI cocktail sauce, sweet chili SHRIMP COCKTAIL cocktail sauce, lemon POKE NACHOS […]

Heber City Announces Parking Ticket Forgiveness Initiative

It’s tough work driving a snowplow. When everyone else is staying in, they are going out in the worst weather. The plows are there earlier than the commuters trying to keep the roads clear, even while it’s still snowing. And it’s almost impossible to clear the roads well when cars are parked along the street. […]

Dairy Keen

Famous hamburgers Our burgers are famous across the state of Utah. They are created from scratch with fresh beef and a delicious bun. train burger ham, melted Swiss and American cheese, special sauce, tomato, lettuce, pickle bacon cheese burger crisp bacon, melted American or Swiss cheese, ketchup-mustard sauce, lettuce, tomato guacamole Bacon Swiss 1/4 lb. […]

Free Ice Sculptures Exhibition Held in Midway

ice sculpture

Heber Valley Artisan Cheese held their 2nd annual Ice Sculptures Exhibition this weekend. Several local businesses sponsored the sculptures being displayed. There were also two different ice carving demonstrations. The event was free to the public. The annual event began last year when Carolee Kohler saw ice sculpting on a Hallmark movie and thought it […]

Free Rapid Covid-19 Tests offered in Heber

TestUtah will be providing free Covid-19 Rapid Antigen tests in Heber City. The drive-through tests will be available on January 11 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and January 12 from noon to 7:00 pm. The testing center is located at the Wasatch County Events Center. The Antigen tests can be completely processed in only […]

10 Reasons to Love 2020!

Happy New Year!

Goodbye 2020. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out! We have been barraged with negativity about the year 2020. True, there were some bad things that happened this year. Okay, a lot of bad things. However, there’s always another side to the story. 10 reasons to love 2020: 1. The kids got […]

Nutcracker Tea Raises Money for Children’s Justice Center

The Wasatch Dance Center Foundation’s Nutcracker Tea was held December 3–5 as a fundraiser for the Children’s Justice Center (CJC). The foundation normally puts on several benefit performances of the Nutcracker each December. They brought in $14,500 for the CJC in 2019. This year, the full-length show was unable to be performed because of Covid-19 […]

Make That Change

I am a stubborn individual. Many times I have pondered whether this character attribute is, in fact, a virtue or a vice. I can see how being persistent in certain circumstances has led me to personal success. I can also see instances where my refusal to alter a course has brought unnecessary hardship to my […]

Home Decor

Mountain Refined

Be honest. Is there anyone out there who hasn’t watched HGTV and wished they could work the same magic in their own home?

A Legacy Lived and Loved

Renee Fitzgerald Johnson

On a sunny August morning, Renee Fitzgerald Johnson sat outside the house she was born in while passersby honked and shouted at her. I know it sounds horrible, but it wasn’t. It was quite the opposite. Renee was celebrating her 95th Birthday! Her children and grandchildren had decorated her front lawn with brightly colored letters, numbers, and balloons. Announcing to all that today was a special day, and the beautiful woman waving was an amazing lady who’s lived an extraordinary life.

Things to Do in 2021

Winter biking

Covid restrictions may change the way we gather and participate in events, but that shouldn’t stop us from living our best lives in 2021. When in doubt, get outside!

Memorable Michael McLean

Michael McLean - Forgotten Carols

Michael McLean is an extremely-gifted, world-renowned composer, musician, playwright, author, and filmmaker. His larger-than-life personality and life experiences surely make him one of a kind. He’s spontaneous, funny, gracious — and he calls the Heber Valley home.

Serendipity

Northland Professional

There is something magical about the Heber Valley. It draws people. Visitors, unintentionally searching, find their way here and stay. They become a part of what makes this community so distinctive.

Wasatch Community Foundation

Wasatch Community Foundation

In recent years Wasatch County has undergone a tremendous amount of change. As the people who live in this beautiful valley we’ve had to take a deeper look at what we, the community, care about.

Tourism in Heber Valley

Heber Valley Tourism

Paul and Cameron Phillips are a father and son duo who own and operate Strawberry Bay Marina on Strawberry Reservoir. They represent the second and third generation of the Phillips family to run the family-owned business. Since the mid-1970s, when Paul’s father started the company, the father and son team have grown the business to serve the over 2 million visitors that come to recreate at Strawberry Reservoir each year.

Avalanche

Photo courtesy of Craig Gordon

Avalanche, it’s a sleeping giant in the snow, waiting below the surface like a troll under the bridge. Be on top of your game this winter. Avoid avalanche danger at all costs, and be prepared.

Booming Real Estate

Real Estate Trends

In early March 2020, we all received a crash course on COVID, whether we liked it or not. As quarantine, business shutdowns, and required masks became the new norm; it became abundantly clear how reliant we all truly are on each other. Assessing the four necessities of life became front and center: food, water, clothing, and shelter (and apparently toilet paper).

Wasatch Women in Business

Ida Sapp

When Ida Sapp was a new mother, her daughter became very sick. She was underweight, experienced severe allergies, and her skin was raw from eczema. Ida took her to numerous doctors, naturopaths, and homeopaths, begging each to determine what was wrong with her child.

Holiday Traditions

Holiday Traditions

Gather your kids, friends, and family to discover different cultures and the food they eat. Try out a few new recipes, and prepare them together. Participate in a festivity you’ve never celebrated before. Eat new foods. Share and create a new tradition!

Ritual Chocolate

Hawk & Sparrow Bread | Caputo’s Market Meats and Cheeses
Rustling Aspen Farms Fresh Produce (Seasonal) | Amour Spreads Jams and Preserves

Operation Hope 2020

This year will be the largest Heber Valley Operation Hope event yet. Pete Stoughton, Director of Programs, said, “We will absolutely need volunteers. There are a lot of families to serve.”

New Library Hours

The library is now open for limited hours, in order to provide a return to semi-normalcy for visitors.

“STAY SAFE TO STAY OPEN” STATEWIDE MOBILE TOUR IN WASATCH COUNTY

Stay Safe to Stay Open

Stay Safe to Stay Open is a statewide campaign to educate, inform, and support businesses in following COVID-19 guidelines from the Utah Department of Health. The initiative invites businesses to take a pledge that they will follow best practices to protect employees and customers.

New Covid Restrictions Mandated for Wasatch County

New Restrictions in Wasatch County

Utah’s government launched a new “Level of Transmission” index on Tuesday. It will provide a more scientific way for assessing each county’s Covid situation, along with new restrictions created to fight the current rise in cases. Color-coded guidelines are discontinued.  Wasatch County is one of six Utah counties currently on “high transmission” risk. Levels will […]

Wasatch High School Goes Online

Wasatch High School to temporarily close due to Covid increases

Wasatch High School is temporarily switching to an online learning format from Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 23, 2020. The school is planning to return to in-person learning on Monday, October 26. Extracurricular activities will continue as planned. As stated on the Wasatch County School District Facebook page, “Our in-school mitigation efforts have proven […]

New Cascade Springs Road is Now Open!

Cascade Springs Road Open

The road to Cascade Springs, in the mountains above Midway, is now open and much safer. The Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), Wasatch County, the United States Forest Service, and Utah State Parks have been working together since 2019 to make some dramatic improvements to the roadway. The road was closed throughout the summer […]

Midway Art Association Gallery Welcoming Public Again

Artist Charlotte Wright paints in the Midway Art Association Gallery

The Midway Art Association Gallery recently reopened to the public. It is housed in the historic Midway Town Hall. Gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 5pm. The Gallery displays artwork from seven local artists at a time. Their art is presented for two months, at which time another seven artists will be […]

Free Family Dinner Tonight!

The Wasatch Caring Community Coalition (CCC) is giving out a free dinner tonight at their Family Dinner Drive-Thru event. The annual occurrence is modified this year because of COVID. Participants will drive to the booths, instead of walking, and will pick up dinner supplies to create a spaghetti dinner. The event will run from 5:30-7:00pm, […]

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Mural

ribbon-cutting ceremony new mural

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today, officially announcing a new mural on Main Street. The artwork is on the north side of the visitor center. It depicts many of the outdoor recreation opportunities available in the Heber Valley. This mural is only the first installment of many to come through the Heber City CAMS’ Art […]

Wasatch High Creates Innovative Homecoming Dance 2020

Wasatch High School students of 2020 have missed out on many of the usual high school experiences. Prom, graduation, spring sports, and so much more was modified or cancelled completely. Homecoming was also on the chopping block. But the school district, the school board, the high school, Wasatch County Health Department, and some students, came […]

Local Grant Provides Discounts to Customers

The Shop in Heber Valley grant program was opened last week to businesses in Wasatch County. Not only will it help local businesses, but it benefits the general public as well. Businesses can apply for up to $5,000. These funds, however, must be used to reimburse huge discounts passed on to customers. The grant is […]

Kevin Kehoe

Horse Painting

30 Years Thirty years of non-stop hustling. Thirty years of mastering a competitive craft with constant creative challenges, where no two days looked the same. Thirty years of working his way to the very top in an intense environment. Thirty years of visiting gallery after gallery in all the towns and cities he toured across […]

Adding Extra To The Ordinary

Art is a pathway to the human spirit. It has the power to inspire emotions, teach concepts, motivate change, challenge perspectives, question beliefs, deepen understanding, and more. It can bring special moments to remembrance and form new unforgettable memories. Art in public places has that same power and is accessible to everyone. Like artwork in […]

The As Yet Unwritten Story Of The North Village

north village

Just to the North of Heber City, there is a little area of open land that is unassuming and easily overlooked. It’s known as the North Village. And there are some big plans in the works for this patch of ground. Due to purchases made and density granted years ago, this area is set to […]

Discover Power In Breath

The Studio

“I bungee jumped off a cliff the other day. I was terrified. As the eight-year-old daredevil next to me went down, then back up, he turned towards me and said, ‘this is exciting!’ so I jumped – and it was exciting.” “I just had to let the fear go,” Kasey Sorensen explains as we tour […]

Bob McPhie

The scene before me is reminiscent of the old Western song lyrics, “empty saddles in the old corral.” Saddles, tack, and spurs now sit quiet and gather dust, guitars lie where memories of Western melodies waft, but Bob’s eyes still twinkle. Bob McPhie is one of the few great American Cowboys left in the Heber […]

Healing Benefits Of Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is the application of the relaxed, yet highly focused state known as hypnosis for the purpose of achieving goals and creating lifelong transformation. Hypnosis is a natural state of mind with numerous beneficial characteristics. In this natural state, our subconscious mind is open and receptive to powerful, positive healing ideas and imagery. In this […]

Heber City Police Chief Dave Booth

For Heber City Police Chief, Dave Booth, life has always been fueled by an internal drive to serve. When it comes to serving his community, it’s always been about leading with heart. Heber City Police Chief, Dave Booth, has called Wasatch County his backyard since childhood. He spent many summers on a boat cruising Strawberry […]

Meet The Wildflower Kristi Gelas

Local businesswoman Kristi Gelas had a toddler at home, was pregnant with her second child, and worked a busy corporate job in administration and business management when she recognized that her life needed an overhaul to balance it all. Like many new moms, the struggle of juggling family life and career was going to take […]

Meet Me At The Corner

The Corner

Imagine yourself on a warm summer evening, dining al fresco under twinkly cafe lights with a light breeze blowing. A bearded man plays a recognizable tune on his guitar from the corner of the patio, softly serenading you as you dine on dish after dish of delectable cuisine. The sun is setting beyond the trees, […]

Russ McDonald Field

Amelia Earhart once asked, “What do dreams know of boundaries?” As children, our dreams have no boundaries — we can become anyone — do anything — the possibilities are endless. When Russ McDonald was knee-high to a model airplane, he dreamed of flying. Towards the end of WWII Russ joined the Navy and served as […]

Preserving Our Land For Generations To Come

82 acres of open land in Midway will remain undeveloped thanks to generous hands. Utah Open Lands and Midway City were thrilled to work with Kem C. Gardner in placing 82 acres under conservation easement. Gardner, who has owned a home in Midway since the 70s, has been concerned as he’s watched Midway “slowly lose […]

Afterword

Afterword

Welcome Home. Acclaimed Chef Matthew Harris has been on a culinary journey working alongside some of the best chefs in the country — including Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Kevin Rathbun, and Pano Karatassos. While influenced by his culinary adventures and global flavors, Chef Harris is most inspired by local growers and their techniques. Chef Harris and his […]

Timpanogos

Timpanogos

What stands 11,749’ high, has a heart, a saddle, an emerald, a shack, and some goats? If you’ve been in Heber for even a short time, you’ll know the valley’s pride lies in the great mountain that sprawls to the west where the sun settles each night. Mount Timpanogos creates a portion of the eastern […]

With Liberty And Access For All

Public Lands

The Right To Roam Looking out across the beautiful, expansive Heber Valley, there is still a predominance of green fields and open space. Although housing growth is exploding in some areas of Wasatch County, the Wasatch Back, overall, still has much lower building density than the Wasatch Front. Open space is a widely discussed topic […]

The Western Uintas

Uintas

A couple and their two kiddos stand on the summit of Bald Mountain — located in the Uinta Mountains, Northeast of Heber, just off of the Mirror Lake Highway. At ground level, the mountain appears to be just a pile of boulders, but from the family’s elevation of 11,947 feet, the magnificent peak offers incredible […]

Leaning In

Leaning In

“Things are tough all over,” a phrase coined by a popular movie from the early 1980’s — but every bit as accurate today as it was then. Surrounded by a national economic crisis, social instability, and political unrest, I think it is crucial to acknowledge that this is not the first time that any of […]

Swiss Days 2020 Goes Online!

Labor Day Weekend 2020 will be unusual in the Heber Valley. Swiss Days, a statewide favorite, was cancelled back in May due to Covid concerns. The massive craft, food, and entertainment event usually brings thousands to the valley each year. It is one of Utah’s largest festivals. 2020 would have been its 73rd year. However, […]

Heber City Creates Main Street Banner Ordinance

The Heber City Council recently updated the city’s policy regarding banners posted on Main Street’s light posts. This was partially in response to an emotionally-charged, split opinion among local residents concerning Pride banners, which have been allowed on the City’s light posts for the past two years. Heber City Council Member Ryan Stack, an attorney […]

Heber to Hold Public Open House

Heber City will be holding an open house on Wednesday for public review of recommendations from the Parks and Trails Committee. The public is invited to attend virtually over Zoom. The meeting will begin at 6pm and again at 7pm, August 26, 2020. The public open house sessions will be recorded and available for viewing […]

Spin Cafe – HV Chamber Business Of The Month

Spin Cafe

This pandemic has caused many businesses to adapt, get creative, and re-think the way they conduct business. We would like to recognize our business owners, government officials, and our community members for their commitment to Heber Valley. Our small businesses have been able to stay afloat because of the unwavering support of our locals and […]

Wasatch School District Opens its Doors

Wasatch School District welcomed students back to school on August 17, 2020. The district opened on its original start date, a feat which was unattainable for many other districts across the country. Even in Utah, only four districts plan to be open by the 17th. Several have planned openings later this week. And many others […]

The Show Must Go On!

The Timpanogos Valley Theater (TVT) is opening its 2020 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat today. It will run in the evenings on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from August 12-22. All evening performances will begin at 7:30 pm. Saturday’s shows will also include an 11:00am matinee. The show was originally scheduled to run […]

Heber Valley Corridor One Step Closer

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is studying options to alleviate congestion on Main Street in Heber, and they are asking for public input. A public comment period will begin on August 27 and will close on September 26, 2020. There will also be a virtual meeting for the public on August 27, from 6:00 […]

Art Murals coming to Heber City

CAMS’ Art in Public Places Initiative kicked off this week by launching the first of several huge murals in Heber City. The Community Alliance for Main Street (CAMS) partnered with Heber City and the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce to create the artwork. According to Mayor Kelleen Potter, the murals are “an investment in our […]

Wasatch High to Allow Fall Sports

Sports fans will be pleased to know that Wasatch High School is planning to have cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and even football this Fall. Some accommodations will be made to allow the sports to go forward. Ryan Bishop, Assistant Principal, said that a baseball program was held this summer with 30-35 participants. Protocols included […]

Wasatch School District Approves Plan for Reopening

Wasatch School District approved their plan for reopening schools at a meeting on July 21, 2020. District plans have been evolving since last March, when kids were sent home unexpectedly due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We have worked very closely with [the County Health Department] to put things in place,” Garrick Peterson, Director of Academics, […]

UDOT to Build New Traffic Signal At 3000 South in Charleston/Daniel

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is building a new traffic signal at the intersection of 3000 South and U.S. 189. On July 23, construction crews will be widening the right turn lane and paving the east side of the intersection. This work will require restricting access to U.S. 189 from westbound 3000 South between […]

UDOT to Reduce Westbound U.S. 40 to Place Bridge Beams

  The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will be setting the first bridge beams for the new bridges on U.S. 40 near the Mayflower exit. Crews are scheduled to set up to six beams at one of the north overpass bridge locations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow.  Placing the beams will require closing one […]

Big Hollow Fire at 22% Containment

The Big Hollow Fire continued to rage Friday, as firefighter crews worked tirelessly to protect the town of Daniel. Heber Valley residents watched as huge flames were clearly visible on the mountain Thursday night. Big Hollow Fire had consumed 418 acres and was 22% contained by Friday evening. It began at around 4:30 pm Thursday […]

Wasatch County Fair (2020 version) is On!

The Wasatch County Fair will be held August 5-8, 2020. Although this year will be different from past events, the organizers have come up with some unique, safe ideas for family fun! “We have great events and activities planned for Fair Days this year,” says Amaria Scovil, Director of the Wasatch County Recreation Center. “There […]

Local Resident to Complete 300-Mile Run

Heber City’s ultra-runner Ben Light will be running a 300-mile fundraiser beginning on Monday, July 20, 2020. Light, along with fellow ultra-runners Michael McKnight and Dax Hock, created the route after runs have been canceled or postponed due to COVID concerns. The new route connects the two Utah ultra-marathons through miles of Bear River and […]

Heber Market 2020 Begins Thursday

Thanks to some very dedicated leaders of Heber City, the Heber Market on Main will be going forward this year! The kickoff event will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020, from 6-8:30 pm, at the Main Street Park. It will include food trucks, live music, contests, and prizes. And, exclusively for 2020, there will […]

Midway to Host 4th of July Celebration

The Midway Boosters are holding an Independence Day celebration on July 4, 2020, and everyone is invited! Activities will include a drive-by parade, a radio broadcast, and fireworks originating from Memorial Hill. The City of Midway is encouraging people to watch the fireworks from their vehicles, if possible. Booster members Randy Bradley and his wife […]

“A Night of Thanks” for First Responders

The Karl Malone Team held a free dinner event on Friday night to show the community’s gratitude for Wasatch County’s First Responders. “A Night of Thanks” included dinner and prizes donated from multiple local businesses. The Fire Department, Police Department, Sheriff’s Department, Utah Highway Patrol, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Search and Rescue were invited, […]

The Classics Come to Heber

Heber City hosted a popular Car Show on Saturday, June 27, 2020. The “Back to the 50’s” Car Show was held at Heber City Park and included music and awards. JC Hackett, radio personality for Oldies station KCPX, was the organizer, and this is his 27th year hosting the Heber City show. The proceeds from […]

Utah Lt. Governor Spencer Cox Visits Wasatch County

The lieutenant governor and GOP gubernatorial candidate Spencer Cox, along with his running mate Utah Senator Deidre Henderson, stopped by the Spin Cafe in Heber City on Wednesday to meet with local residents. The event provided an opportunity for Cox and Henderson to discuss issues important to Wasatch County. Cox also visited the Kohler Dairy […]

Red Light, Green Light, GO!

One of the city’s busiest intersections is becoming much safer. A new traffic light is being added to 100 South and 300 West. This road is also State Highway 113 and is managed by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). The department has been doing a “warrant study” to determine if there was a need […]

A Colorful Display Of Heber City Unity

Heber City Unity

Heber City has officially put out its welcome mat for the summer! This past Saturday, the Community Alliance for Main Street (CAMS) organized its Heber City Annual Spring Planting. CAMS has made its mission to “restore and improve our beloved historic Main Street.” The non-profit is required to work with the significant limitations of being […]

CAMS Annual Spring Planting

Active Transportation

Please join us outside the Heber City Tabernacle on Saturday June 6 from 9am-Noon to plant flowers in the Heber City Main street flower boxes.

The Provo River

By Karyn Bates Anderson “A river is more than an amenity; it is a treasure. It offers a necessity of life that must be rationed among those who have power over it.” A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT This statement by Oliver Wendall Holmes Jr. (Former Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court) is as true […]

Heber Market on Main

By Loralie Pearce When was the last time you invited your friends to meet you in aisle 10 of your neighborhood grocery store for a chat? Wait — don’t answer that. Instead, imagine yourself meandering through a beautiful open air space bursting with local art, crafts, agricultural goods, food, music, and if you’re lucky, a […]

Süss Cookies

By Rebecca Tibbits My dad always said he never met a cookie he didn’t like, and I’ve also inherited this gene. I’ve recently committed to the fact that cookies are my favorite food. I kid you not when I say I’m a bit of a cookie connoisseur, and I’ve been on the quest for the […]

Social Distancing, Stay at Home, Quarantine

By Cassidy Duhadway, LCSW One of the most important things for humans is connection. Belonging to a group and being connected to them helps us live longer, be healthier, and have more happiness. Being told to separate ourselves from others can cause harm to our physical and mental wellbeing, as individuals and as a society. […]

Reframing Negative Thoughts

By Lauren Hansen, LCMHC The last month has been hard. Really hard. My life, as I have known it, has been flipped upside down. My children no longer go to school, my husband no longer goes to work, I am trying to figure out online learning platforms, we are all inside of our home 24 […]

Turn the Page

By Stacey Burton In the last few months, life as we have known it has dramatically changed, but thankfully there are still great options for our kids when it comes to summer reading programs and incentives. It’s true that some restrictions remain in place, but we can rest assured that curling up with a good […]

Power in Positivity

By Ryan Bunnell Publisher, Heber Valley Life Magazine “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself in your way of thinking.” – Marcus Aurelius – ANXIETY. It is safe to say that every single one of us has processed this feeling in the past several months. This edition of […]

Hometown Heroes

By Amanda Blazzard With the words, “Send the kids’ iPads and chargers home with them today. Just in case.” spoken calmly by my principle, I knew something was wrong — very wrong — we don’t just send iPads home with our Kindergarten students. Little did I know how current events were about to rock everyone’s […]

Casperville Road Museum

By Noni Henderson Driving along Casperville Road, you may notice the eye-catching memorabilia on display and wonder what exactly you are seeing. On this back road is a unique treasure trove of antiques, each with a story full of memories, history, and knowledge of our incredible valley, you likely won’t find anywhere else. It was […]

Melvin’s Public House

Appetizers $1.50 – 8.99 Cheese fries topped with cheese sauce Chili cheese fries topped with Melvin’s meat chili, cheese sauce, and jalapenos Loaded fries topped with bacon, cheese sauce, sour cream, and chives Fries Pickle fries Cup chili Side gravy Poutine (or Disco Fries if you’re from Jersey) fries with deep-fried cheese curds, beef gravy […]

Goochy Goo BBQ

Entrees Brisket | Pulled Pork | Chicken | Andouille Sausage $8 – 16.50 Hot Mess baked potato, butter, choice of meat, cheese, bacon, green onion, southwestern ranch Goochy Sundae Goochy’s homemade mac-n-cheese, bacon, cheese, green onions, BBQ ranch. Choice of meat: brisket, andouille sausage, pulled pork, or chicken. Rib Plate Four ribs with your choice […]

Cucina Rustico

Appetizers $7 – 13.50 meatballs in marinara house-made meatballs with our marinara sauce served with bread (upgrade to garlic cheese bread for +$3) Fire Roasted Tomato Basil Soup – small 8oz | large 12oz made with fire-roasted tomatoes comes with a loaf of our house-made bread. Upgrade to garlic cheese bread for $3 Bread $6.50 […]

Chick’s Cafe

Dinner Specialties $11.75 – 16.75 Deep-fried Jumbo Shrimp (4pcs) Fried Chicken Pork Chop (2pcs) Roast Beef USDA Choice Roast Pork Hamburger Steak Fresh Utah Rainbow Trout Grilled Breaded Halibut served with lemon wedges and tartar sauce Calf Liver Steaks Sausage patty, bacon or ham $4.25 one egg $2.00 two eggs $3.00 biscuit & gravy $3.00 […]

Bagel Den

Bagels Made Fresh All Day, Every Day each $1.99 half dozen $9.49 half dozen with one tub of cream cheese $12.99 dozen $15.29 dozen with two tubs of cream cheese $22.99 Variety: asiago blueberry chocolate chip cheddar jalapeño cinnamon raisin cinnamon sugar egg everything French toast garlic multigrain onion plain poppy seed pretzel pumpernickel salt […]

Wasatch County Fair

The arrival of hundreds of glimmering horse trailers and clanking trucks precariously carrying carnival rides, combined with the sweet-sticky-hot-oil smell of cotton candy and deep-fried food, and the cacophony of livestock being herded into pens at the fairgrounds can only signal one thing: the Wasatch County Fair. By Lindsay Clyde-Flanagan Heber Valley’s first fair-like event […]

Heber City Council Completes Sorenson Annexation

State Parks

Heber City Council approved the annexation of the Sorenson Property, meaning the incoming 5,700-unit development built over the course of 40 years will officially be a part of the city. The 5,700-unit development is located on 8,000 acres to the north of current Heber City development. The annexation agreement has placed the development on 3,000 acres of the land leaving […]

Wasatch County Moves To Low Risk Yellow Phase

COVID-19

Wasatch County has been moved to the low risk, yellow phase effective immediately. Thursday evening Wasatch County Health Department announced the county has been moved from the orange moderate risk phase to the yellow low risk phase. Wasatch County stayed in the yellow phase six days longer than most of the state. Wasatch County Health Director Randall […]

The Day the Earth Stood Still

On Thursday, March 12th, 2020, the sports teams stopped, and the universities closed. The theatres canceled performances, and the churches canceled services. On Friday the 13th, the schools were dismissed. On Saturday, the resorts shut down. On Monday, the restaurants were required to suspend all dine-in services. They told us not to go to the […]

Breaking The Mold

Breaking the Mold

I have heard it popularly stated that by small and simple things – great things could be accomplished. Spring is a season where I feel this principle is illustrated quite clearly in nature. Consider the example of a small and seemingly insignificant seed, perhaps even invisible to the eye, that has been lying dormant under […]

Heber Valley Railroad

Heber Valley Railraod

The giants of Heber Valley Railroad were sleeping the day I visited them. Standing in majesty, quietly waiting for another day when the crowds would throng to join them on the platform. Grand engines and breathtaking cars rested silently in the yard as soft snow settled around them. Mount Timpanogos stood like a sentinel on […]

Dark Skies

dark sky

Heber Valley – it’s not only a breath of fresh air but also a growing city where one can still see trillions of stars. In our heavenly mountains, views are priceless. Most of them require the sunlight to see: the Wasatch Mountains, Deer Creek, and acre after acre of open pastures. What happens when the […]

Bringing Home Gold

What do Olympic ski jumping and craft beer have in common? The answer sits behind an inspired menu, wood grain bar, and shiny taproom at the new Heber Valley Brewing Company. Ski Jumping, Coaching, And Big Ideas Owners Greg Poirier and Clint Jones enjoyed a speedy, high-flying life before making beer their primary focus. Poirier […]

The Social Experiment

Main Street Social

Most local foodies are already familiar with Main Street Social’s beautiful patio — a charming, shady oasis to enjoy in summer for fantastic food, crafty libations, and live music. Talented restaurant team: Ashley and Vanessa Chapman, and Erik Zabriskie have been innovative and conscientious in running a quality dining experience in the historic brick building […]

Creative Cuisine

Restaurant Week

Heber Valley’s dining scene has evolved over the years from fast-food chains dominating the market to becoming a culinary destination with over 30 unique restaurants found only here. To become a food destination in the restaurant industry, chefs and owners know they have to stand out. Being creative, preparing quality food, offering a consistent experience, […]

Self Care Is Not Selfish

self care

As a mental health therapist, it has been part of my education, training, and work, to encourage self-care. Taking care of oneself can be such an abstract idea and isn’t as black and white as other things. What defines self-care? I believe that varies individual to individual. If I could define self-care, it would be […]

Fyzical Therapy And Balance Center At The Fit Stop

balance

Mixing business and family can be a delicate balance. For physical therapists, Alan, Tyler, and Tobin Bluth, balance is their business. The father and two sons own The Fit Stop together: a unique physical therapy clinic and gym combination focused on the wellness of the whole individual, no matter their stage of life. “We’ve seen […]

The Homestead

Homestead Resort

In a small little area of the world, over 10,000 years ago, snow melted in the Wasatch Mountains running through cracks and fissures in the ground until it reached 2 miles under the surface. It then began to heat and rise back up, bringing minerals with it. Eventually, that process created what is now known […]

SPACEDØUT

Spacedout

A little over one year ago, three students from Wasatch high school assembled after a local talent show to play music together, and instant chemistry was born. Not just musically, but personally, as the boys immediately became great friends. Hien Maeda (vocals and guitar) 18, Joseph Nielson (bass) 18, and Coleman Atkinson (drums) 18, make […]

Wasatch High US Air Force JROTC

AFJROTC

The familiar words “Off we go into the wild blue yonder…” from the United States Air Force Song inspires commitment, courage, and confidence. The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) at Wasatch High School is just as exciting. With no obligation for military service, this unique academic program prepares students for college, careers, […]

Ventum Racing

Ventum

What is it about Wasatch County that is so attractive to residents and visitors from around the world? Perhaps the 2002 Winter Olympic Games played a role in introducing the Heber Valley to the world, or maybe three beautiful state parks have helped brand the area. Nobody could blame a person for wanting to visit […]

Life is Good 5K

Life Is Good 5K

Turning a loss into a win is no easy task. Lindsay and Travis Jepperson understand the frustration and struggle of overcoming impossible odds. It’s been over a decade since Travis was thrown from his four-wheeler after hitting a car. Doctors said he wouldn’t be able to walk again. Today he has three beautiful children: Haigen, […]

Valoy Eaton

Valoy Eaton

Sunlight softly filters through the branches of a mulberry tree, creating mesmerizing shapes of light and shadow. A young Valoy Eaton stands below the tree captivated by all he sees. Now, at age 82, that fascination with light, shapes, and shadows continues to be an integral part of him. He says that when it comes […]

Fort Heber

If you’ve ever driven around the northwestern end of Heber, you may have noticed several sandstone markers displayed at the corners of 100 West 500 North, 100 West 100 North, 300 West 500 North, and 300 West 100 North, that mark the location of Fort Heber. Perhaps in your hustle to Smith’s Marketplace, you’ve wondered […]

Heber Half

Heber Half

The Heber Half Run for Autism is an event that brings the community together in love and support toward those who have autism or know someone with autism. Imagine Never Hearing Your Child Say, ‘I Love You.’ For Bryan’s mom, that was a real concern. Bryan wasn’t speaking and couldn’t maintain eye contact with others. […]

Jared Rigby

What does “Toy Story,” “Robin Hood,” and “The Andy Griffith Show” have in common? Sheriffs. Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby is much better than a fictional character from a movie or old TV show. Guilty of incredible credentials, impeccable character, and indisputable concern and innovation, Jared just finished his first year as sheriff. An Open […]

Grandma’s Traditions

Cocoa Bird Truffle

When you think of the holidays, what makes them the most special to you? Is it family? Friends? Good food? For the Cocoa Bird, it is all three. For Coni Gleason — aka the Cocoa Bird — it’s grandma’s caramels, handmade chocolates and marshmallows that really make the holidays special. “Food is powerful,” she says. […]

Melvin’s Public House

Melvin's Public House

So, a female Cleveland Browns and Ohio State fan from Canton, Ohio, and a male Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State fan from Poughkeepsie, New York, meet in a Park City bar. What could go wrong? Well, as it turned out, not much. Melissa (a.k.a. Mel or Melvin) and Mike went on to tie the knot […]

Representing In A Big Way

Olympic Games

There is no question that the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games has had a lasting impact on Utah residents. Was it the sense of pride in welcoming the world with open arms? Perhaps it was the unprecedented positive economic impact? Maybe it was the tears of joy and excitement we shared as our athletes […]

Redmond Life

Redmond

By Andrew Berthrong Forget what you think you know about mining — of hunched figures hammering away in the dark danger of a narrow shaft, of the constant risk of cave-ins or the precious vein petering out, of the miners’ strong-set faces streaked with black dust, their tired eyes, of canaries in cages. Salt Mining, […]

Rocky Mountain Therapy Dogs

Therapy Dog

A brand new therapy dog organization is focusing on helping Wasatch County residents… one paw at a time. It should come as no surprise that your dog provides incredible benefits to your emotional and physical well-being. Did you know that dogs could impact your community in the exact same way? Rocky Mountain Therapy Dogs (RMTD) […]

Midway Crèche

Christmas

“Away in a manger no crib for His bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head…” 

How Human Are You?

Humanity

One of my all-time favorite science fiction stories centers around a dystopian future in the San Francisco of 2021. In Phillip K. Dick’s 1968 classic “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep,” Earth is suffering from the remnant radiation of a global nuclear war. All remaining life is cherished. Due to scarcity in the marketplace, possessing […]

Preserving The Outdoor Way Of Life

Opening the door to his newly-acquired commercial space at 350 S. Main Street on a cold February day in Heber, Jim looked around and whispered, “What am I going to do here?” Retracing family roots in the hope of creating a better connection to the outdoors, Jim Roach moved his family from Salt Lake City […]

An Old-Fashioned Christmas

Holiday Celebrations

There’s no place like home for the holidays and, according to Mayor Kelleen Potter, “One of the best ways to bring a community together is holiday celebrations.” An Old-Fashioned Christmas, which takes place between the Bank Block building and Heber’s City Center, is a time for the community to come together and — for a […]

A Look At Jordanelle Development

Jordanelle Development

Change.  It’s a small word, yet for many the expression spikes our adrenaline and causes our hearts to beat quickly with fear or excitement. Whatever our personal response, this fact remains: nothing is meant to stay the same forever. As intelligent beings, we crave improvement and progression; we long for that something just out of […]

Sweet + Simple

Simple Things

I invite you to close your eyes for a moment and recall your favorite memories of the holidays from your childhood. Childhood has a wonderful way of reminding us that, as Laura Ingalls Wilder once said, “It is the sweet, simple things in life which are the real ones after all.” I learned this important […]

Thanks to Tom Whitaker

Tom Whitaker one of the founding members of the Heber Valley Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Words are so powerful. They make us laugh, cry and feel emotions so deeply they live with us forever. And cowboy poetry is just that — a collection of powerful words meant to make you feel all ranges of emotion. Whether it is through song, poems or prayers, the words you hear at a cowboy […]

Meet McKardy Kelly

Mckardy Kelly, the 2019 National High School Rodeo Queen

Sunday, July 21, 2019, is a day that McKardy Kelly says she will never forget. Riding into Midway atop a blaring fire truck, McKardy waved and smiled at family, friends and community members who lined the streets in her honor. The parade paid tribute to McKardy, who was named the National High School Rodeo Queen […]

Heber City Council

Heber City is the third-fastest growing micropolitan city in the nation. With that comes great pressure to grow responsibly and to stay focused on what makes this area so special. Numerous surveys completed in the last decade reflect the residents’ desires to keep our small-town feel, open fields, clean air, trails, recreation and quality of […]

Light Speed

Ben Light, Heber Valley Based Ultra Runner

Written by Ben Light with contributing editor Julie Moulton You might know Ben Light from throwing down at 200-mile races; he completed the Triple Crown of 200s in 2017 and has paced, volunteered or ran all three races every year since their debut in the ultra-running scene six years ago. You might have heard about […]

Adam Posaki is Berspar

At just 17 years old, Adam Posacki honed Bergspar’s simple fashion and clean look. The burgeoning clothing company’s inspiration stems from Adam’s experience moving here four years ago, when the beauty of our valley struck him. However, beauty and vision do not start businesses — and Adam wanted to succeed. In 2018, Adam launched a […]

Crossing the T’s with Ty and Ty

In the Heber Valley, “Crossing the T’s” has nothing to do with being meticulous, penmanship or naval warfare. Just as exciting as Michael Jordan’s 1995 NBA return or the 2004 World Series in which Boston broke the Curse of the Bambino, this Wasatch High original show has made a comeback to our local radio station […]

Welcome to Tom’s Cabin

As you open the front door you are met with the intoxicating smell of old leather and the feeling you’ve stepped back in time. The vintage cowboy regalia is everywhere; it’s hard to take it all in at first. Your eyes jump from old photographs and antique saddles to vintage slot machines and timeworn spurs. […]

Revitalizing Main Street

Real estate prices in the Heber Valley continue to climb like never before. Just before the great recession of 2007, home prices spiraled up until the housing market bubble burst — leaving many property owners scrambling to pay one or more mortgages on their portfolio of real estate assets. Since around 2010, real estate values […]

A Fruitful Past

Cabin at the Huber Grove

“It looks as though all nature was kind to me and that even the trees smiled.” – Johannes Huber One of the first orchards in the Heber Valley, the Huber Grove began as a 160-acre family homestead. Built by Swiss immigrant and one of Midway’s founding fathers Johannes Huber, the historic Huber house and creamery […]

Charley Jenkins

Charley Jenkins

These are the things that country musician and Heber Valley resident Charley Jenkins wants his music to convey. For Jenkins, creating this type of music had to come from a real place. Home. Jenkins grew up not too far from the Heber Valley in the small rural town of Roosevelt, Utah. Like most folks in […]

Waddie Mitchell

Waddie Reading in a rocking chair

What’s in a Name?   When Shakespeare penned those words he was asking does a name really matter? For Bruce Douglas “Waddie” Mitchell, it’s a safe wager his answer is yes.  As a young buckaroo growing up on a remote ranch near Elko, Nevada, Bruce was his dad’s right-hand man. “The hired hands around the […]

Kids + Concussions

Concussions in Sports

The fall season is an exciting time for parents and kids alike — but as a parent, you know that playing sports has some downsides for your kids. Namely, what are those hard hits doing to your child’s head and body? While you can easily see a broken bone or lacerated skin, brain injuries and […]

What if Movement Was the Answer?

Studio F Pilates Owner Samantha Fox

This is the story of my journey surviving breast cancer. I’m not going to go into the details of my surgeries and treatment — that’s for another time — but I am going to share with you how a serious illness and mindful movement led me to my passion. It’s why I’m still here… and […]

Let’s Break Bread Together

Hawk & Sparrow artisan bakery

Flour. Water. Salt. Three simple, everyday ingredients that can be found in any home — but when combined in just the right portions and in just the right hands, magic can happen. Andrew Berthrong, the owner of Hawk & Sparrow in Midway, routinely makes magic at his organic artisan bakery. The ultimate goal for this […]

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire…

Ribs and baked beans at Wildfire Smokehaus

Fall is here in our beautiful valley, and with the changing leaves come some pretty noticeable changes at Wildfire Smokehaus at the Zermatt Resort in Midway. Once mostly known for its finger-licking good wings, nachos and casual cowboy atmosphere, Wildfire is ready to be known for living up to the “smoke” in Smokehaus. “I’ve tried […]

7 Family-Friendly Fall Activities

Fall Activities Heber Valley Events

There’s a lot to love about the Heber Valley in the fall. From cool, crisp mornings and stunning fall colors, to annual fall traditions that make our valley unique, here are seven fun activities your entire family will “fall” for. Heber Valley Railroad Pumpkin Train The “Heber Creeper” is a classic Heber Valley attraction. In […]

Horse Country

“Stop. Watch. What is Custom saying to you when he flicks his ears like that?” My daughter Hadley listens to trainer Jeanie’s counsel, carefully analyzes the Quarter Horse Gelding’s body language and adjusts her actions. Custom hesitatingly approaches and once a mutual understanding of trust is reached, he closely follows her through a series of […]

The Taxonomy of an Identity

Provo River in Heber Valley

I love taking nature walks with my children in the Heber Valley and the fall season is arguably one of the most favorable climates in which to do so. Sometimes we walk the Provo River trails and other times we head for higher ground on any of the numerous and growing trail systems along the […]

Off-Grid Living: Disconnecting From The Beaten Path

off-grid windmill

Off-grid living. Those words often conjure up visions of people like Grizzly Adams, living off the land in a one-room log cabin with their bear bestie Ben, completely cut off from civilization. For some, that sounds like heaven — for others, not so much. The beauty of off-grid living is that it can look like […]

Q&A Local Trends in Building and Architecture

Heber Valley View

It’s no secret that the Heber Valley is positioned for continued growth. Looking at the big picture, that growth may be in the hands of our planners and city and county officials, as well as zoning and influx. However, I wanted to learn from those on the ground — from the people who are literally […]

Welcome to Fran’s Roots and Wings

Fran's Roots and Wings

If you’re ever driving east on Center Street in Heber and notice the cutest aqua and white retro trailer and cheerful garden, be sure to stop by. Inside the refurbished vintage trailer named “Frankie” you’ll find the sweet and welcoming owner of Fran’s Roots and Wings ready to inspire you with beautiful flowers, homemade items […]

First Responders

Fire truck

We hear the stories of running into burning buildings while everyone else runs out, saving people from horrific crash scenes and dramatic rescues, but our first responders do so much more that goes unnoticed and underappreciated. Wasatch County Fire is doing everything they can to protect and keep our community safe. They host wildland fire […]

Heber Valley Airport

Heber Valley

I love Heber! I love the mountains, the clean air, the natural beauty, the night sky, the aspen trees, the beautiful lakes and the unlimited recreational opportunities located nearby. One other attribute that draws me in and distinguishes Heber’s quality of life, is its quiet, tranquil atmosphere. It’s hard to keep a good secret. Those […]

Stress-free School Prep:

Summertime Prep

Sure, school has barely ended, but preparing over the next few months for the upcoming school year can alleviate much of the stress that comes with sending the kiddos off on that big yellow bus on the first day back to school. Research has shown that, on average, a student’s achievement scores can decline during […]

The Sweet Taste Of Italy Right Here In The HV

Taste of Italy

When you first walk into the Spin Cafe on Main Street in Heber, you are immediately greeted by the beautiful gelato counter showcasing 12 freshly-prepared flavors just begging to tempt and tantalize your taste buds. Vincent Esposito is more than just an aficionado on the topic of gelato — he eats, sleeps and dreams gelato. […]

Farm Fresh

farm fresh farmers

What do you do when everyone around you is closing down their operations and selling out to developers? You double down, reinvent yourself and carve out a niche that makes people crave what you have created. In this case, that niche was carved out of cheese and has fulfilled the goals and dreams of father […]

Bringing California Ink To The HV

Tattoo Artist

Dave Brewer is a tattoo artist from a different time. Listening to him talk about tattooing is like listening to any serious artist – he’s passionate about his craft and works hard to create in a way that honors its origins. For the Brewers, tattooing is a family business. Born in Whittier, Calif., Dave Brewer […]

Master Of Murals

murals

At four years old, Skye Walker did something that would change the course of his life. He picked up a crayon and began coloring. He’s been coloring and creating ever since. In June 2018, Skye hit the road in his Sprinter Van — appropriately and cleverly named “Vango” — for a yearlong “Sea2Sea Mural Tour.” […]

Susette Gertsch: Midway Artist, Teacher And Originator

Midway Artist

You can tell a lot about a person from his or her front porch. A floral welcome mat makes you think of a cheery household inside. Loud barking keeps you away from the porch altogether! But an eclectic covered porch with a casual arrangement that includes a child’s chair complete with a ragdoll, a grouping […]

Clean Air – What Is It Worth?

Clean Air

Why do we live in the Heber Valley? Why do people come here? Is it only for our incredible mountains with their scenic views and our beautiful fields? Is it for the people — our great neighbors, family and friends? Is it to enjoy our wonderful events, the parks, trails, reservoirs or HVRR? Is it […]

Make A Splash On The Reservoir This Summer

On the Reservoir

I remember being little and sitting on the mesh trampoline between the two hulls of my older brother’s catamaran. Looking out onto the rippled water of Deer Creek Reservoir, it was an experience I could not appreciate as I do now. Above me was the mainsail, full of wind. We were moving swiftly across the […]

Patriot Camp

pa-tri-ot (noun) a person who passionately supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. A Summertime Tradition Summertime is a kid’s paradise filled with popsicles, picnics, flip flops, fireworks, barbeques, ballgames and vacations. For many Utah families, Patriot Camp has been added to that iconic summertime list. Patriot Camp was […]

How To Keep Your Diet On-Track When Your Kids Are Off-track

Diet On-Track

As a personal trainer, I witness a pattern every year. The holidays come and go, and with all of the parties and delicious treats comes the inevitable weight gain. January rolls around, and contrary to popular belief, most people don’t act right away on their New Year’s resolution to lose weight — probably because they […]

Active Transportation

Active Transportation

(n): a form of transportation of people and sometimes goods that only uses the physical activity of the human being for the locomotion. I laid the question down for my friend Eric. “What was it like riding your bike everywhere for a year and a half around Heber?” “I got super fit!” he answered with […]

Living Sculpture

Nature

One of my personal hobbies is styling and tending to bonsai trees. The overall goal behind the art of bonsai is to create a portable window into nature in the form of a potted tree. That tree, in miniature, should illustrate all of the characteristics of an ancient and venerated monument of endurance and survival […]

Tread Lightly

delicate flora

The transition from winter dormancy to tender spring awakenings has a soft spot in my heart. Our mountain desert environment is so harsh, and yet the most delicate and intricate flora and fauna have somehow become specialized enough to survive our seasonal transitions. The annual rebirth is a miracle in my eyes. When those frail […]

Heber Valley Choir + Orchestra

Heber Valley Orchestra

The Hills And Valley Are Alive With Music There is a certain excitement before a concert begins. It starts with the rustle of chairs being moved. Next comes the trill of an oboe; soon followed by some strings and a final flourish of the timpani. The lights dim, maestro Heather Thaxton arrives, and a baton […]

Celeste Johnson

fastest-growing community leader

What an exciting time to be a mayor in this valley! Depending on which study you look at, Wasatch County is in first or second place for the fastest-growing county in its demographic in the country. That’s staggering! Last fall, Wasatch County residents passed a $10 million open space bond and Midway residents passed a […]

Cool Teachers Care

cool teachers care winner

“Most of us end up with no more than five or six people who remember us. Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives.”  – Andy Rooney Without question, teachers impact more individual lives than nearly any other profession. And while the Kati Fischer Teacher of the Year program […]

Heber City General Plan

Heber City General Plan

Looking To The Past To Prepare For The Future As Warren Buffett once stated, “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone else planted a tree a long time ago.” For more than a century, Heber City leaders have created a myriad of plans to address various community issues. Some of these plans hit the […]

Kole Wright Memorial Foundation

Kole Wright Memorial Foundation

Created to honor and carry on Kole Wright’s legacy of caring for others, the Kole Wright Memorial Foundation is empowering the youth of Wasatch County to believe in their own potential through connection, mentorship and self-discovery. Kole was 36-years-old when he tragically took his own life on August 12, 2018. Incredibly saddened but deeply motivated […]

Christine Chappell: Sewing Something to Smile About

Christine Chappell

Christine Chappell has turned an ordinary fiberglass gas station mascot into a corner craze. Heber’s herbivore, aptly named Octane, delights young and old with each wardrobe change. From seasonal to promotional outfits, this talented and creative seamstress has brought many smiles and laughs to residents’ routine drive-bys and visitors passing through. The owner of Mountainland […]

Once Upon a Story Time With Miss Sally

Miss Sally

The Wasatch County Library claims fame to the one and only Miss Sally, the children’s librarian and program director with an enormous passion and love for literacy and children. And when those things come to together, something extraordinary happens. “Literature is magical,” says Sally Baird. She moved to Heber in 2005 and her first visit […]

Abram Hatch: a Historic Heber Home

Abram Hatch House

1892 – Present One of the most beautiful historic buildings in Wasatch County is located at 81 East Center Street in Heber. Over the decades, it has been a private residence, a bank and a real estate sales office. The building’s official name is the Abram Hatch House; however, most local residents remember it as […]

Creating A Sense Of Home

Interior Design

At first glance, interior design might seem superficial and fairly unimportant, but the truth is that we are all deep into the design process on some level. Not only is our living space a functional artistic expression, it’s also our default inspiration board for life. We interact with our homes on a daily basis. They […]

Art Among Us

Heber Valley Art

The Heber Valley is home to many artists and art displays where residents and visitors alike are privileged to view beautiful creations on a daily basis.  Our local statues are among the striking art we take for granted in the valley, as they are almost too easily overlooked in public places. A careful scan of […]

Yoga Therapy

Yoga Therapy

The Studio Owner and Instructor Kasey Sorensen says to take 10 deep breaths and “when you inhale, go past your chest, into your belly. On the inhale, listen to the noise in your mind and let go on each exhale. On every breath visualize the words leaving your body. By the tenth breath let the […]

Setting Goals and Sticking to Them

setting goals

We are months into 2019 and chances are you’ve already abandoned at least one of your New Year’s resolutions. Or maybe you didn’t even set any because you are tired of failing year after year. The reason most of us don’t reach our goals is because we set ourselves up for failure from the beginning. […]

Local Farmer Gets Back to His Roots

local farmer

Fresh, crisp and all-natural produce is just around the corner for Chris Pyper at Rustling Aspen Farm in Midway. With just a third of an acre, an unwavering drive and a love of his community, Pyper has built one of the finest all-natural farms on the Wasatch Back.  Living in Kentucky and farming with his […]

Backyard Beekeeping in the Beehive State

beekeeping

When you think of beekeeping, you probably think of bees that produce that sweet golden elixir we all know and love called honey. However, did you know that there is a large population of native bees — ones that don’t make honey — living naturally in the Heber Valley? That’s right: Utah is home to […]

Gear: Ready to Go When You Are

gear

I pulled out my water filter, started pumping, and realized no water was filling my bottle. Somehow, it was just moving air! Turns out, the filter cartridge had cracked. I was now stuck deep in the Wasatch Range with no water. What we do outside is not about the gear. Admittedly, though, gear can make […]

Heber Valley’s Greatest High-Flying Adventure

D-Day

“You’re doing what?” my incredulous sister-in-law exclaimed when I told her I was going to fly in a North American T-6 Texan. “Is this part of a crazy bucket list?” “Not really. It just sounds like fun,” I responded but I soon learned that flying in one of the most iconic aircrafts in U.S. military […]

Beyond The Bypass

Heber Valley Bypass

Roads create the patterns of our lives. We drive, ride and even walk them daily. Transportation is an essential part of any community and it’s time to take a second look at the roads in the Heber Valley. There has been much discussion of a Highway 40 bypass. Do we need it? Where should it […]

Message From The Mayor

Mayor

People often ask me if I enjoy being mayor and my response is absolutely! Being mayor is one of the best jobs in America. It is exciting and very rewarding. No two days are the same and I am honored to be able to meet and work with many amazing people who care deeply about […]

WHS Food Pantry Nourishes Students

WHS Food Pantry

Nearly 15 percent of children in Wasatch County are food insecure, according to Feeding America. In hard numbers, that’s 1,350 kids under the age of 18 – 52 percent of whom are estimated to be ineligible for federal nutrition assistance. To help curb that troubling statistic, Wasatch High School decided to try to make a […]

Building Bridges of Unity

bridges

Since its establishment in 1862, Wasatch County has been recognized as a community that builds bridges. Some of these bridges include well-engineered structures that enable people to cross the Provo River at various locations. Other bridges, however, are built on a foundation of support, honorable relationships and understanding. In a period of unprecedented population growth, […]

Wigglish

Wigglish Toy Store

Whether you say “Wigg-lish” or “Wiggle-ish,” there’s no denying that Wigglish is a different kind of toy store. It is, in fact, Heber Valley’s only specialty toy store. Amy Schulthess learned about the wide world of imaginative and creative play while living in Paris, France, with her husband and two young children. After moving to […]

Winter Warrior

Greg Tayler, MD

Greg Tayler, MD, a family practice physician at Heber Valley Hospital, is no stranger to endurance sports. As a student at East High in the 80s, he was a gifted cross-country and track athlete — but all that changed when he landed a job at Guthrie Bicycles in Salt Lake City and traded his track […]

Midway Mercantile

Midway Mercantile

Sitting at the rich wood bar, built by a local resident from reclaimed lumber, with the glistening of the warm candlelight and timeless deco-patterned tile, you can almost hear the hustle and bustle from the Midway Mercantile building’s customers in the early 1900s. You may remember it as Midway Mercantile Antiques, Winterton’s, Nielson’s or Ivers. […]

Inspired By Nature

Stacey Adcock

Meeting artist Stacey Adcock, it is easy to be captivated by her fairy-like qualities: a slight frame, a whispery voice, a faintly crooked smile and piercing eyes. Think of Stevie Nicks in a Razor with a paintbrush or mosaic tiles in her hand and you get the picture. Stacey was in that Razor with her […]

Winter Blues

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Are you SAD? You’re not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder is more common than you may think. In the winter months, is it more difficult to get out of bed? Do you have less energy or motivation? Do you experience a decreased mood, have difficulty sleeping or struggle to concentrate? Do you feel agitated, lose interest […]

Ski Life Lessons

ski

Some days  are incredibly beautiful and others not so much. There are ups and downs. There can be falls, but also fantastic fun. The fall/fun factor is really a matter of learning… or not learning. It’s our choice. As life is a lot like skiing, here are a few ski principles everyone can learn from […]

The Bagel Den

Bagel Den

A new dining option in Heber now delivers the flavors of New York to the valley. The Bagel Den opened its doors this past September and has been slinging NY bagels by the dozen ever since. The vibe when first walking into Heber’s new eatery is warm and inviting, with reclaimed pallet lumber on the […]

The Old Goat

Old Goat

What do you get when you combine a lifelong passion for cooking, hot sauce and a goat named Clover? You get Heber’s newest neighborhood eatery, The Old Goat! Ryan and April Estel opened their doors this November and they couldn’t be more excited to bring their vision and culinary flair to the Heber Valley. “I […]

Know Before You Snow

snow

Safe backcountry skiing starts with weeks of weather watching. I follow the wind and the moving snow. I watch the mountain weather stations to understand what is happening where I like to ski. I take note of the observations, forecasts and advisories offered by the Utah Avalanche Center. I make my plan only after I […]

Winning at Winter

winter

Slipping down the Soldier Hollow tubing hill at an ever-faster speed, I couldn’t help but giggle. I had never sat in a tube and gone so fast! Friends were hooting and hollering and the night was a riot. Like children drawn to birthday cake, we made our way back to the top for another serving. […]

Layer Upon Layer Of Snow

layer of snow

One of my favorite life moments is to wake up on a cold, crisp winter morning only to find that a new, deep layer of snow is covering the existing landscape. I love to gaze upon an unblemished field of light, fluffy powder. I adore that fresh coating of pure white; clinging to the trees […]

How One Olympian Gets Kids Excited to Hit the Slopes

PARK CITY, Utah, November 3, 2018 — With ski season around the corner, it’s time to dust off your boards and start daydreaming about an epic snow year. But as the snow starts to fly, how do you get the kids excited to head to the slopes too? Former Olympian and U.S. Ski Team member […]

The Pumpkin Man

giant pumpkin

Now in his tenth year of growing, Jamie Johnson is finishing up his second season in Midway and will compete in the 13th Annual Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off at  Thanksgiving Point on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. His largest pumpkin to date? A 1,220-pound giant. One of his favorite memories is when he appeared on […]

History In The Making

History In The Making

The autumn landscape is a perpetual sequence of change. Within a slight glimmer of time the heat of the high desert summer passes, days grow shorter, the landscape itself explodes with a celebration of color and morphs into a preparatory state suitable for the endurance of the season to come. As we assembled this volume of […]

Snake Creek Grill: Locally Sourced

Snake Creek Grill

There is something to be said about a familiar place to eat. Friendly faces that greet you every time, consistently amazing quality of food and service, and not to mention the fresh aromas that delicately permeate the air as you walk past the kitchen. For many in the valley, this familiar place is Snake Creek […]

There’s Something Fishy Going On

Jordanelle Fishery

In spite of previous efforts to manage the Jordanelle fishery, the stocked rainbow trout returns have been in a steady decline since 2004 and sit below the state averages in both creel and gillnet studies. The population of smallmouth bass is seemingly stable; however, these fish tend to experience an unexplained stunted growth rate after […]

Back to School + Good Nutrition

Back to school

One of the challenges of modern life is knowing how to mix our busy lifestyles with healthy eating — especially once school starts. We try to make sure our children have a healthy meal before they rush out the door back to school on time, but more often than not, we’re lucky to get any […]

Branding In The Heber Valley

Branding

Livestock branding is an age-old technique that dates back to ancient Egypt and Rome, where brands were used to signify ownership. Europe adopted the practice during the Middle Ages and the technique was later imported to the Americas by Spanish cowboys. Creating A Brand Back in the day, ranchers would record brands in a book […]

Capturing Fall

Fall

It’s officially fall and that means gorgeous colors are all over the Heber Valley! Here are some tips to capturing great photos of the spectacular colors this autumn. Location. Location. Location! With so many accessible places in the Heber Valley, here is a list of my favorite spots to photograph fall colors with super results. […]

Community Alliance For Main Street

Community Alliance for Main Street’s most visible traffic corridor.

In 2003 various business owners formed the Community Alliance for Main Street (CAMS) — an organization dedicated to enhancing Heber City’s most visible traffic corridor. The CAMS group established a non-profit organization and spent several years advocating for improvements to Heber’s Main Street. Among the many accomplishments of the original CAMS group is the investment […]

A Creative Triple Threat: Krazy Ani

Krazy Ani

Before Kristen Lloyd was Krazy Ani, she was Kristen Johnson — one of four siblings who wrangled their penchant for performance into a family wild west show in Georgetown, Idaho. Kristen and her sisters moved to Heber City in 2011 and the Heber Valley Railroad had a job opening that, in hindsight, seems like kismet. […]

En Plein Air

En Plein Air

If you happened to be in the Heber Valley June 29 – July 4 this year, you may have noticed scores of people scattered along the roadsides and perched in the middle of fields, gazing at easels with a pallet and brush in hand. As odd as this might have seemed, it’s a yearly occurrence. […]

History Set In Stone: The Heber Valley Social Hall

Heber Valley Social hall

Art takes many forms in the Heber Valley. For as many different art forms there are, there are just as many different art spaces. Art and space go hand-in-hand: it’s difficult to create, perform or display any form of art without the space to do so. One space that stands out, and has stood the […]

Wright-Tree Stadium

Wright-Tree Stadium

Wasatch High School’s football stadium, with its black and gold seats, elevated press boxes and entrance tunnel, is impressive — but not as impressive as the two men it is named for. Dan Wright and Ron Tree were two of the greatest teachers and coaches who have ever served and mentored the students and athletes […]

Brent + Mary

Western

As the Sons of the San Joaquin’s deep, rich baritones harmonized to “Shenandoah,” BYU’s Philharmonic Orchestra responded, their melodramatic violins rising up louder than ever, drawing out the night’s climax. The ocean of cowboy hats in the Wasatch High School auditorium was transmogrified to a place where western tunes met classical music, creating a musical […]

Summit Safety

Mountains

In the beautiful Heber Valley, we have the good fortune of looking out the door and viewing some of the greatest mountains in our part of the state. Looking southwest, we can see the great Mount Timpanogos, named for a Ute princess who fell asleep on top of the range. Looking west up the Snake […]

Heber City Theaters, August Business of the Month

Most people have a general understanding that the movie business is big business. With each new movie hitting the big screen reports come flooding in with box office performance numbers in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Even making a two-hour feature length movie can rack up several hundred million dollars.

Get to Know: Midway Bakery on Main

Midway Bakery on Main 206 B. West Main Midway, UT midwaybakeryonmain (Instagram and FB) Take a moment to get to know Debbie Small and the Midway Bakery on Main. Midway Bakery on Main is a lovely corner bakery on Midway Main Street. The bakery includes fresh artisan breads, sweet rolls, pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads. […]

Trail Running

Trail Running

Trail running is exactly what it sounds like: running on hiking trails. This endurance sport usually provides more elevation change and challenging terrain than your typical workout — especially compared to street or track running. Heber Valley resident Steve Frogley didn’t start out as a runner. “I didn’t run cross country, I didn’t run high […]

The Infamous Swiss Tacos

Swiss Taco

The Swiss tacos were born 71 years ago in Little Water, N. M. Or rather, Elva Henderson was. Her journey to Midway was far from ordinary. Raised by her Navajo grandparents, Elva spent her early childhood herding sheep on the reservation. In the ninth grade she followed her two younger sisters to what she calls […]

The HV’s Got Talent

Art

Most of the visual and performing arts in the Heber Valley are created or performed by folks with careers outside the art world.

Smart Growth

growth

Every morning I walk outside to fresh mountain air and fog resting on still water. I pass a field of cows grazing in a green pasture. I drive by Judith’s bookstore in Midway where I know her cat is sleeping by a fire. Every morning I roll down Midway’s Main Street and wonder what growth […]

Richard Bonner

Richard Bonner

Born and raised in Midway, Richard is one of the many local residents who carries the Bonner surname. Unlike the rest of the Bonner clan, Richard can stake claim to one other title: Wasatch High School’s first state wrestling champion. Today’s Heber Valley residents call the three red houses that don the corner of Main […]

Quaint Beginnings Of Swiss Days

Swiss Days

As the crowds have grown, Swiss Days has struggled to find balance between the spirit of community celebration and the reality of a world-class production. Some worry that the spirit of it has gotten lost somewhere along the way. Finding That Balance When asked whether the Swiss Days Executive Committee takes this balance into consideration, […]

Who Are The People In Your Neighborhood?

Neighborhood

The seasonal transition from spring to summer in the mountains is a magical time. The deciduous landscape itself morphs from sterile dormancy to a vibrant, colorful and delightful palate of texture and color. The air is scented with the fragrance of blooming flowers, the dampness of the river bottom and the crisp cleanness that drapes […]

Passion on Wheels:

Food trucks

Family owned and operated in the Heber Valley, Lola’s Street Kitchen and Cucina Rustico take mobile eats to a new level. Featuring two incredibly talented chefs, these food trucks offer the freshest of ingredients and deliver top quality food to local patrons — wherever those patrons may be. David Medina, owner and creator of Lola’s […]

Monday Midway Cruiser Cruise

Midway Cruiser

If you happen to pass through Midway on a Monday evening, don’t be surprised if you encounter a swarm of locals of all ages happily buzzing through this bucolic, pastoral mountain village on their Midway Cruiser. Welcome to the Monday Midway Cruiser Cruise, a grassroots “slow ride” that began two summers ago with a few […]

Keep it Local

Shop Local

In the summer of 2015, the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce created a new initiative called “Keep it Local.” The sole objective of the program is to strengthen our economy by promoting the concept of dining, shopping and playing local. To help further this cause, the Chamber decided to raise money through its annual golf […]

Just Serve

Just Serve

If you’ve tried in the past to find service opportunities in the Heber Valley but were unsuccessful, you’re not alone. It’s not that there aren’t opportunities out there — historically they’ve just been hard to find. Now, thanks to JustServe.org and a group of Heber Valley residents, you’re just a few clicks away from serving […]

Jason Quinn

Jason Quinn

Raised in the Heber Valley, Jason Quinn is a 1991 graduate of Wasatch High School. His close connection to the valley doesn’t end there, as two of his murals still grace the walls of area schools. Quinn’s work expresses an optimistic and youthful style that is at once precise and unbridled. His mural at Rocky […]

Fly-By-Foodie: Fanny’s Grill

Fanny's Grill

A picturesque setting for a weekend brunch with friends or a simple Tuesday lunch date with your sweetheart, Fanny’s Grill patio never disappoints. There is something so incredibly serene about dining outside during the summer here in the beautiful Heber Valley. One of my favorite places to dine al fresco is Fanny’s Grill at the […]

Fly-By-Foodie: Back 40

Back 40

Alright, it has to be said: the Back 40 patio has one of the most amazing views in the valley. I am seriously in love with this gem of a location. What once was a not so great, run down bar, is now one of the most popular places in town to get great eats […]

Dog Days of Summer

sheepdog

“Come By.” “Away To Me.” “That’ll Do.” Sound familiar? These are just a few of the commands sheepdog handlers often use while herding. Throughout history, wherever there have been sheep, mankind has used dogs to help corral them. Quick as a whip, smart enough to follow commands and gentle enough to not harm the sheep, […]

Care When You Need It

InstaCare

Summer is officially here and you know what that means: it’s time to get out and play! We are incredibly lucky to live in a place that is teeming with outdoor recreational activities and opportunities for adventure. Whether you spend your summer days hiking the Uintas, flying down single track or wading the Provo with […]

Bringing Home the Bacon

Officer

I’m often asked as a law enforcement officer, what was the worst call I have ever handled. I thought I’d take a few moments and tell you about my personal worst.
This happened when I was fairly new on patrol in our area and was out looking to save the world one speeder at a time. Things were slow and I was essentially driving in circles when I heard dispatch send another officer on an animal problem. Apparently there was a pig in a resident’s yard that would not let her enter her house. Naturally, I couldn’t resist checking this out. I was close to the area and knew I’d be there before the other officer. I also thought I’d be nice and handle the call for him.

Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma

mental health

Have you ever talked with your hairdresser and then walked out thinking, “Wow, I told her way too much?”
Believe me, you’re not alone — it happens all the time. As a mental health therapist, I often have people call me and say, “I don’t know what to do. My client/friend shared something with me and I don’t know how to help them! What do I say?”

Asked by Kids, Answered by Jill

kids

We’ve all been there.
You’re driving your oldest to soccer practice (10 minutes late because the shin guards were hidden in a basket of laundry), you’re stewing over a crunchy conversation you had with a coworker earlier that day and you just realized that you forgot to set out the frozen meat for dinner. Lost in your own little world, bouncing between thinking about the past and the future, you’re abruptly brought back to reality when one of your children asks, “Are you listening?”

A Vision Worth Protecting

General Plan

Wasatch County is currently the fourth-fastest growing county in the nation. How will we protect our current rural feel, uninterrupted vistas and quality of life as we grow?
Traffic, air and water quality, preserving historic agricultural lands and resisting suburban sprawl are high on the priority lists of many local residents.

From Lumber Barn To Elegant Office

Timberidge

The Heber Valley was built on the blood, sweat and tears of pioneers. The evidence of that hard work can be seen in the historic structures that dot its landscape today. These buildings give us a glimpse of what life was like before we got here and, if preserved, will continue to tie our future to our past.

Bank Block

My grandmother loved to tell stories about the “beautiful Heber Valley.” Many of her tales, however, centered around one landmark, the Bank Block building.

Nine Decades + Countless Heads

Calvin Giles

The morning air is frigid and the sun is barely spilling across the ground as Calvin Giles, Calvin’s friend, my husband and I pull on to Calvin’s plot of land in the North Fields. Calvin’s cattle hear the truck coming and make their way to greet us. It’s an early Saturday morning, and while most Heber Valley residents are still sleeping, Mr. Giles has been up for hours going through his morning routine — the same routine he’s had for nine decades.

A Helping Hand

Food Pantry

At the Heber Food Pantry, it’s about more than just giving away free food. Bryce Hendley, the pantry’s leader, says the pantry is all about the “spirit of community giving and loving.” As the second largest food pantry run by Utah Community Action in the state, that’s a lot of giving and loving.

Caring For A Community

peoples health clinic

The People’s Health Clinic is expanding to better serve uninsured women in Wasatch County.

Asked by Kids

kids questions

When I think of “bad things” I divide them into two categories. The first being natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes and earthquakes. The second being stressful life events such as death, health issues or financial  struggles. If you are alive and breathing today, chances are you’ve been touched by at least one of  these things.

A Transformative Influence: The Arts Community Strives For Excellence

Sue Waldrip

It’s no secret the Heber Valley has seen some dramatic changes in the past few years. Since 2000, the population has doubled, and is expected to double again by 2040. The community is shifting from a sleepy agricultural community to a burgeoning mountain recreation mecca.

Scott Whitaker

Scott Whitaker

While it is clear that Scott James Jewelry is a well-run business, there is no doubt that the man at the helm, Scott Whitaker, is first and foremost an artist.

Fly-By-Foodie: Spin Cafe

Spin Cafe

Spin Café is spinning with fun and flavor from its uniquely decorated walls to its savory food. The amusing metal artwork creates a playful atmosphere and the menu boasts “fresh scratch cooking with a spin.” My middle child was my special date for this review (now he can’t use the typical “middle child is always […]

Fly-By-Foodie: Tarahumara

Tarahumara

Saturday night at Tarahumara brings a good crowd, fun atmosphere and live music to the Tequileria. While the Tequileria was busy when we arrived, there was no wait for a table on the restaurant side of the popular Mexican eatery. We were happy to find the space open, clean and inviting. Our server, Andrea, was […]

Belle’s Bakery

Belle's Bakery

Kayleigh Morton first visited the Heber Valley in 2010 after completing the pastry program at Le Cordon Bleu. “We just fell in love with the area,” she says, expressing a sentiment shared by many in the Heber Valley.

Search And Rescue

Search and Rescue

The Wasatch Back is a beautiful place adorned with a plethora of activities and destinations for the outdoor adventurer. Whether you’re a seasoned local or a new visitor to the area, you are likely to find yourself drawn to recreate in these great outdoors.

A Fly Fisher’s Guide to Spring

Fly Fishing

If you’re waiting for warmer weather before you get out your pole and fly box, you’re missing out on some great fly fishing! Summer is
popular for fishing because there are a lot of hatches and fishers can use bigger flies, but spring has several of its own great hatches, too. It’s
also the first time of the year you can start catching fi sh on top of the water with a dry fly, rather than nymph fishing below the surface.

Extreme Skier Meets Cowboy

Skijoring

What do you get when an extreme skier partners up with a cowboy and his horse? It’s called skijoring. Never heard of it? Skijoring has actually been around for centuries. The Norweigan phrase translated means ski driving or driving with skis.

Asked by Kids

Children

Jill Tuttle is the founder and owner of Mindful Humans, a company that is dedicated to teaching mindfulness to children, teachers, and families. Jill is available for private and group sessions and in-home parenting consultations. For more information on how to create mindful spaces and implement mindfulness practices into your daily lives, follow Mindful Humans on social media or check out her Children’s Yoga and Mindfulness Class Mondays: 4 and 5PM (ages 6-12) at Growing Light Montessori School in Midway.

Tate Barn

Tate Barn

The Tate Barn was restructured to stand as an iconic representation of the Heber Valley’s agricultural history as it was introduced to the world during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

Raising The Standard

Red Ledges

The secret is out on the Heber Valley. The growth is happening and we are going to get one shot at doing this right in our own respective lifetimes.

The Future Of Healthcare In The Valley

Heber Valley Hospital

In 1932, Dr. Robert McKnight, a Scotsman, served as the first doctor in Heber Valley. At that time, the closest hospital was in Salt Lake City and doctors visited their patients in their homes. While the healthcare landscape has changed, the highly personalized care of those early home visits hasn’t.

Still Striking 50 Years Later

Holiday Lanes

As you walk into Holiday Lanes, it’s like you’ve stepped back in time. Peach, turquoise, and gold adorn the back wall above the 12 bowling lanes. Faux wood paneling surrounds the sound of falling pins. There are no flashing lights. No big screen televisions. No lounge chairs. Nothing glitzy about it. However most days, you’ll be greeted by Owner Phyllis Christensen.

Meet Greg Wilson

Greg Wilson

As a self-taught artist of both photograph and paint mediums, Greg Wilson presents a life-like style and precision to his work. Such an understanding could only come from spending countless hours observing and documenting rarely glimpsed animals in their natural habitats.

Derrick Boudwin

Derrick Boudwin

Derrick Boudwin was 18 when he was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa, which robs people of their eyesight. The doctor told him he would eventually have to deal with losing his vision, but he didn’t know it would completely change him. Music turned out to be the key to lifting his sadness.

A Celebration Of Flavor: The Blue Boar

The Blue Boar

Upon entering the Blue Boar Inn, one is overcome with a sense of antiquity. From the interior design to the classically-prepared cuisine, the Blue Boar never misses an opportunity to pay homage to the craft of old-world hospitality.

Wasatch Aquatic Center

Wasatch Aquatic Center

Hundreds of Wasatch County residents put on their swimsuits and hit the water as the long-awaited Aquatic Center opened in June.

Passing The Torch

Soldier Hollow

Tucked in the southwest corner of the Heber Valley is one of the world’s top Nordic centers.

Wasatch CAPS

Become A Mentor Today Help students gain hands-on skills while learning about different industries.

I Heart Heber

Share an image of what you love about the Heber Valley and get a FREE sticker. 1. POST TO SOCIAL MEDIA WITH #hvl AND TAG US @hebervalleylife 2. STOP BY IGNITION CREATIVE GROUP (54 NORTH MAIN, HEBER) TO PICK UP YOUR FREE STICKER!

Play Local

If you’re looking for inspiration for new places to go in the Heber Valley, follow our Play Local Program for great ideas and deals the whole family will love.

Heber Valley Artiscape

Theatre – Dance – Music – Cowboy Poetry – Mixed Media – Orchestra – Creative Dramatics Create your own summer-long escape into the arts. hebervalleyartiscape.com

Happy Trails to You

The most desirable communities found in the United States have one thing in common — trails. Heber City is no different. As the third fastest growing city in the United States for its size, the area offers an amazing 150 miles of trails to hikers, bikers, horseback riders, bird watchers and anyone who wants to […]

Trail Etiquette

PLAN AHEAD Check out rules and regulations for the area. Take a map and plan your trip before you go. Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. Prepare for all types of weather. Take plenty of water and sunscreen. BE CONSIDERATE Be courteous and yield to other trail users. […]

Bill Kohler

Bill Kohler is a native of Michigan and had an interest in art at a very early age.  His school books always gathered borders full of doodles, cartoons and even caricature

A Century-Old Fixer-Upper

Experience the history and nostalgia of the Avon and Ideal Theatres for yourself. Movies are shown nightly changing every few weeks. In addition, a 100th celebration of the Ideal Theatre is being planned for 2018.

Shrimp & avocado salad with candied walnuts & citrus vinaigrette.

ingredients     shrimp fresh grapefruit fresh lemon fresh lime mixed greens red onion candied walnuts olive oil garlic shallot apple cider vinegar dijon mustard honey paprika fresh thyme salt & pepper   marinade     1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove chopped garlic 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp fresh thyme 1 pinch salt & […]

The $10,000 Pie

What can you do with celery, peanut butter, and raisins? Some might make a simple ants-on-a-log. But if you’re Tehmi Brimhall, you make a pie.

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