At first glance, the furry, narrow face with the over-sized ears and the black and white muzzle peering out of Amber Peacock’s shoulder bag resembles a fawn, or perhaps a fox. When the little creature hops out of the bag, however, it looks more like a skinny, long-tailed rabbit on skis. But the tiny marsupial with the doe-eyes, pink collar and disposable diaper (with a hole in … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
2016 Salt Lake Comic Con
Salt Lake’s biggest party returns September 1, 2, 3, as Salt Lake Comic Con opens at the Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 South West Temple. The anticipation grows with today’s big announcement that Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker, will be in attendance on September 1. Hamill will take photo ops with fans and provide autographs. He’ll also be at a panel with 4,500 excited … [Read more...]
St. George Man Caves
What happens when your wife won’t let you build a man cave in the basement? You buy a storage unit. Adventure Storage in St. George offers storage units, for sale rather than for rent, to transform into any man’s fantasy of fun. With tiled designs, a kitchen space, leather furnishings and an inviting ambiance, it is easy to forget you are actually in a storage unit. One … [Read more...]
Xeriscaping Vs. Lawns
Americans have been obsessing about lawns since the early 20th Century. Over the years, lawns have become a symbol of prosperity, prestige and tradition, but today we have an opportunity to change the convention that supports lawns in front of every house and start new traditions that celebrate different types of landscaping. According to Utah Division of Water Resources … [Read more...]
Grant Holdaway – A Farming Legacy
Grant Holdaway is a 91-year-old man who can't give up his habit of farming. He finally sold his business last year after his store manager moved on to a different career. He says that ever since he was six years old he has had a passion for growing plants and farming. "You have got to love farming to do it," says Holdaway. He added that despite working 12-hour days throughout … [Read more...]
Helper Arts, Music & Film Festival
There is a thriving art scene in Carbon County and to celebrate it, the Helper community hosts an annual arts festival to promote and showcase the local artists. The event kicks off August 5 and 6 with dance concerts. Other events are scheduled August 18 through August 21. Over the years the festival has grown in both size and events. “A group of artist landed here in … [Read more...]
Road Trippin’
August is a great month to pack up the kids and dogs and go on a staycation or a short road trip. If you don’t want to fight crowds in the more popular destinations like National Parks, try these three road trips, all of which can be enjoyed via car camping or a weekend hotel stay for less than $400. Wyoming Wonders As the least populated state in the union, Wyoming will … [Read more...]
Fun Things to Do in August
August 5: Cool Cat Adoption Event from No-Kill Utah. From Noon to 7:00pm at The Falls at Trolley Square, 600 S 700 E. Admission to the event is free. All cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped and can be adopted for $25. August 10-13: 2016 Weber County Fair - “Hop To It” Opening day is dollar day, bring a canned food donation and … [Read more...]
Your Favorite Lost Restaurant
Your favorite restaurant may be gone, but the good memories remain. Utah Stories would like to hear about your favorite restaurants that have, sadly, gone out of business. The memory of the ambiance of a special place can produce a community tapestry everyone can appreciate. It could be the place you had a first date or somewhere you went for family meals with mom and dad. It … [Read more...]