What stands 11,749’ high, has a heart, a saddle, an emerald, a shack, and some goats? If you’ve been in

The Right To Roam Looking out across the beautiful, expansive Heber Valley, there is still a predominance of green fields

A couple and their two kiddos stand on the summit of Bald Mountain — located in the Uinta Mountains, Northeast

By Karyn Bates Anderson “A river is more than an amenity; it is a treasure. It offers a necessity of

Get to Know Your Own Backyard

The giants of Heber Valley Railroad were sleeping the day I visited them. Standing in majesty, quietly waiting for another

Heber Valley – it’s not only a breath of fresh air but also a growing city where one can still

There is no question that the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games has had a lasting impact on Utah residents.

There’s a lot to love about the Heber Valley in the fall. From cool, crisp mornings and stunning fall colors,

“Stop. Watch. What is Custom saying to you when he flicks his ears like that?” My daughter Hadley listens to

I remember being little and sitting on the mesh trampoline between the two hulls of my older brother’s catamaran. Looking

pa-tri-ot (noun) a person who passionately supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. A

(n): a form of transportation of people and sometimes goods that only uses the physical activity of the human being

I pulled out my water filter, started pumping, and realized no water was filling my bottle. Somehow, it was just

“You’re doing what?” my incredulous sister-in-law exclaimed when I told her I was going to fly in a North American

Safe backcountry skiing starts with weeks of weather watching. I follow the wind and the moving snow. I watch the

Slipping down the Soldier Hollow tubing hill at an ever-faster speed, I couldn’t help but giggle. I had never sat

In the beautiful Heber Valley, we have the good fortune of looking out the door and viewing some of the

Trail running is exactly what it sounds like: running on hiking trails. This endurance sport usually provides more elevation change

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.

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.

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.

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

The most desirable communities found in the United States have one thing in common — trails. Heber City is no

PLAN AHEAD Check out rules and regulations for the area. Take a map and plan your trip before you go.