The moral implications of Bears Ears This is in reply to an editorial in the Salt Lake Tribune published on December 3rd, 2020 written on the subject of Bears Ears National Monument and the “ethical implications” of the policy of the reduction of its size. Mrs. Shea Sawyer asserts that the re-expansion of Bears Ears will allow for a “sustainable modern society that honors … [Read more...]
Astonishing Discoveries about Utah Indians
Climate Change in Paleolithic America Resulted in Massive Lifestyle Changes Americans are always changing our lifestyle habits: especially in how we live and what to eat. Every year there is a new fad diet and more people make drastic changes such as living in vans or tiny homes to live the dream of a nomadic life, less attached to the “burdens of society or “working for the … [Read more...]
Bulldozing Utah Farms For Vacation Condos: Is this what progress looks like?
Why isn’t food security and the preservation of farms and fertile soil and water an issue in Utah? Fights in Costco and grocery stores over scarce food items during Covid-19 demonstrate that food security and preservation of farms must be a greater concern of Utah political leaders. This past spring we had a small window into what happens when food insecurity and the … [Read more...]
They are stealing our water, Liberty Utah
Cowboys and Horsemen: Bill Hadlock and Sons Hadlock’s original family property was on 115 acres including the river bed. He moved to Liberty when he was eight, grew up on this land raising cattle and riding horses everyday. He was hired 55 years ago to manage the Browning’s Bar B Ranch in Eden. Hadlock’s son Lex’s property is just below his new house. The family members, … [Read more...]
Ogden Valley Today: Is the booming real estate squashing out the local community?
We visited the Shooting Star Saloon to find locals who could provide leads for our story. The saloon survived prohibition by maintaining a lookout for prohibition agents, whereby, if agents or the law were seen ascending Ogden Canyon, saloon owners would be alerted to kick everyone out and shut down. Today it’s a local hangout. Inside, thousands of bills (of various … [Read more...]
How Ogden got its name
A Brief History of the Ogden Valley Prior to the arrival of the Mormon pioneers, the Ogden Valley was recognized by Indians as a special place. Abundant game in the area made the traverse across the mountain pass (now called Trapper’s Loop) a seasonal migration for the nomadic Shoshone Indians, who camped and hunted the abundant beaver, moose, elk, and waterfowl that are … [Read more...]
Utah Bars and Restaurants Suffer under New State COVID Mandates
Bridget Gordon has been in the Utah bar business for many years. She was a manager at the Port O’ Call before launching her own bar. The Port O’ Call was by far Utah’s most famous bar, but was forced to close down due to the Government Services Administration (GSA) choosing the Port O’ Call lot and building to build a Federal Courthouse. Gordon launched the Green Pig Pub in … [Read more...]
Mysterious Monolith found in Utah desert. Digital Sleuths Find Location
Nobody is asking the obvious: Did this object come from another planet? What is 10’ tall polished, made of a steel-like metal alloy, triangular and firmly planted into a canyon somewhere in Southeastern Utah? It’s a monolith that is now making national headlines. Two men working for the Utah Department of Public Safety were flying a helicopter to count sheep in the … [Read more...]
Is politics replacing religion?
Don’t get me wrong. I apologize in advance. Please forgive me. Don’t jump to conclusions. Please, I don’t mean to offend but ... political correctness is out of control! Even in one of the most conservative states, our mostly soft-spoken, polite and friendly residents are just saying “No!” We don’t want any “woke liberals” in our congress, and it appears Burgess Owens will … [Read more...]
Beer and Books: Fisher Brewing and Ken Sanders Rare Books Teamed Up to Create a Monkey Wrench Gang Beers
A. Fisher Brewing Company and Ken Sanders Rare Books have teamed up to produce a limited line of beers based on characters from Edward Abbey's iconic novel, The Monkey Wrench Gang, illustrated by R. Crumb. The beers, six in all, will feature the four main characters from the novel: Doc Sarvis, Bonnie Abbzug, George Washington Hayduke and Seldom Seen Smith. The two additional … [Read more...]
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