Embracing Liberty.
In Utah, we celebrate the month of July a little differently. If you have lived in Utah for more than
In Utah, we celebrate the month of July a little differently. If you have lived in Utah for more than
Do you know what is hard these days? Believing in something. Believing in anything. I occasionally drift back to my
Shepherding: the act of guiding or directing in a particular direction; to make a group of people [or a flock
This past October marked my 20th year as a full-time resident and local businessperson of the Heber Valley. The changes
Most articles and books on geology, anthropology, and history start with the early beginnings and progress chronologically to more modern
From its humble beginnings in 1947 until today, Heber Valley Airport (KHCR is its national identifier) reflects pioneering aviation history,
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” Margaret J. Wheatley Right now,
My relationship with aspen trees is a bit of a love–hate affair. I love them in the mountains. I hate
We certainly get our fair share of bright and sunny days on an average summer in Northern Utah. As residents
The Heber Valley is not only lighting up the night with fireworks this Fourth of July but also extending the
“Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at the stars because we are human?”
In January, 2019, while skiing down to the Sultan Express Chairlift at Deer Valley, I noticed the outlines of an
The soil is finally thawing, the sap’s beginning to run, and for those of us who choose to garden, it’s
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood never connected with me when I was a boy. As a child born in the mid to
With that clarity, it is possible to see your scenario through different eyes, as if a divine shroud, or “wall
Five plus years ago my family and I moved to Midway to raise our then 5 and 7 year old
Midway is in the process of making a masterpiece out of a little mountain town. There is a lot to
“I love to go a-wandering, Along the mountain track, And as I go, I love to sing, My knapsack on
There has been far more change going around the Heber Valley than the weather over the past few months. The
Forced to think out of the box, a new kind of classroom has arrived in our progressive community. Innovative, Discovery
As you are reading this, there is probably someone, somewhere in the Heber Valley, talking through their radio to another
Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best As a Utah resident, I have come to cherish my desert time.
Do we have any X-Files fans in the Heber Valley? I loved this sci-fi TV drama when it was airing.
At the start of a world-wide health pandemic, Justin Fuchs took a leap of faith and opened Iron Backs gym
Wasatch County residents have earned what seems like a doctorate in dealing with growth, but channeling change is a never-ending
Knowing the children have full bellies and a warm hand to hold might make a spectator feel as if they
“The spirit of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is shared by all people who love freedom.” – Norma Simon, Author
I live in a messaging world as a profession, and I will share a trade secret with you all. Top
Jump back in time to the Roaring Twenties in Heber Valley. World War I and the Spanish Flu Pandemic were
For those dreaming of getting more actively involved and developing a stronger network in our community, a rewarding leadership opportunity
I woke up this morning in a classic rock daydream. The tune echoing in my mind was ‘Your Move,’ from
WITH THE SEEMINGLY ENDLESS COVERAGE OF PROTESTS, RIOTS, CIVIL UNREST AND VIOLENCE IN THE MEDIA, HAVE YOU STOPPED TO WONDER
Being a teenager is rough. I certainly worked through my fair share of disillusionment during my run through the teen-to-early-adulthood
Once there was a delicious soup. It was created with homemade recipes, and people loved it. They loved it so
We all know that our valley is a treasure trove of natural beauty. However, have you ever asked yourself what
The idea for Encircle House began with one simple question: How can we bring people together to create a better
A city is most often defined by its Main Street. It’s the calling card. Most likely, anyone driving through Heber
I am a stubborn individual. Many times I have pondered whether this character attribute is, in fact, a virtue or
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.
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.
Amelia Earhart once asked, “What do dreams know of boundaries?” As children, our dreams have no boundaries — we can
82 acres of open land in Midway will remain undeveloped thanks to generous hands. Utah Open Lands and Midway City
“Things are tough all over,” a phrase coined by a popular movie from the early 1980’s — but every bit
By Stacey Burton In the last few months, life as we have known it has dramatically changed, but thankfully there
By Loralie Pearce When was the last time you invited your friends to meet you in aisle 10 of your
By Ryan Bunnell Publisher, Heber Valley Life Magazine “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all
The arrival of hundreds of glimmering horse trailers and clanking trucks precariously carrying carnival rides, combined with the sweet-sticky-hot-oil smell
On Thursday, March 12th, 2020, the sports teams stopped, and the universities closed. The theatres canceled performances, and the churches
I have heard it popularly stated that by small and simple things – great things could be accomplished. Spring is
Turning a loss into a win is no easy task. Lindsay and Travis Jepperson understand the frustration and struggle of
What is it about Wasatch County that is so attractive to residents and visitors from around the world? Perhaps the
The familiar words “Off we go into the wild blue yonder…” from the United States Air Force Song inspires commitment,
The Heber Half Run for Autism is an event that brings the community together in love and support toward those
One of my all-time favorite science fiction stories centers around a dystopian future in the San Francisco of 2021. In
There’s no place like home for the holidays and, according to Mayor Kelleen Potter, “One of the best ways to
Words are so powerful. They make us laugh, cry and feel emotions so deeply they live with us forever. And
Sunday, July 21, 2019, is a day that McKardy Kelly says she will never forget. Riding into Midway atop a
Heber City is the third-fastest growing micropolitan city in the nation. With that comes great pressure to grow responsibly and
I love taking nature walks with my children in the Heber Valley and the fall season is arguably one of
I love Heber! I love the mountains, the clean air, the natural beauty, the night sky, the aspen trees, the
Sure, school has barely ended, but preparing over the next few months for the upcoming school year can alleviate much
One of my personal hobbies is styling and tending to bonsai trees. The overall goal behind the art of bonsai
The transition from winter dormancy to tender spring awakenings has a soft spot in my heart. Our mountain desert environment
What an exciting time to be a mayor in this valley! Depending on which study you look at, Wasatch County
“Most of us end up with no more than five or six people who remember us. Teachers have thousands of
Looking To The Past To Prepare For The Future As Warren Buffett once stated, “Someone’s sitting in the shade today
Created to honor and carry on Kole Wright’s legacy of caring for others, the Kole Wright Memorial Foundation is empowering
Roads create the patterns of our lives. We drive, ride and even walk them daily. Transportation is an essential part
People often ask me if I enjoy being mayor and my response is absolutely! Being mayor is one of the
Nearly 15 percent of children in Wasatch County are food insecure, according to Feeding America. In hard numbers, that’s 1,350
Since its establishment in 1862, Wasatch County has been recognized as a community that builds bridges. Some of these bridges
One of my favorite life moments is to wake up on a cold, crisp winter morning only to find that
The autumn landscape is a perpetual sequence of change. Within a slight glimmer of time the heat of the high desert
In 2003 various business owners formed the Community Alliance for Main Street (CAMS) — an organization dedicated to enhancing Heber
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.
Midway Bakery on Main 206 B. West Main Midway, UT midwaybakeryonmain (Instagram and FB) Take a moment to get to
As the crowds have grown, Swiss Days has struggled to find balance between the spirit of community celebration and the
The seasonal transition from spring to summer in the mountains is a magical time. The deciduous landscape itself morphs from
In the summer of 2015, the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce created a new initiative called “Keep it Local.” The
Summer is officially here and you know what that means: it’s time to get out and play! We are incredibly