They dig and they sweep while on there knees, what are they looking for beneath the breeze? Everyone has heard a bonanza story. The stories begin, “They say,” and continue spinning a tale of pirate treasure stashed in a coastal cave, or of the cache from a stagecoach robbery hidden in hills, or lost gold that’s, well, lost. Stories of epic treasures circulate in Utah’s … [Read more...]
How to make money gold panning in Utah
“Utah is blessed with fine gold,” according to Alan J. Chenworth. He says that nuggets are rare, but gold flakes, some as fine as flour, are waiting in Utah’s streams and deserts to be discovered by patient prospectors. Chenworth is a geologist, author and prospector who has been fascinated with searching for gold ever since discovering some Rock and Gem and Lost Treasure … [Read more...]
Tour of Utah. Top cyclists descend on Utah’s scenic roads.
A combined total of 43,000 vertical feet, climbing over 586 miles in six days. These are the critical stats that define this year’s Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. What is not in these stats is the extremely high caliber of cyclists who will be coming to Utah to compete. The Tour of Utah is now recognized as one of the top ten cycling races in the world. Most of the … [Read more...]
Feldman’s Deli, a Jewish delight
So do you want your bagel with a shmear? Now Salt Lakers have a chance to answer that typical New Yawk question. Feldman’s Deli offers iconic deli fare - pastrami sandwiches, Jewish salami, matzah ball soup, knishes and New York cheesecake. Michael and Janet Feldman own this Jewish deli outpost in Utah. Michael is a chemist who came to Utah to set up drug testing for the … [Read more...]
Randi Lile, Ceramics Artist of Red Kiln Pottery
Ceramics artist Randi Lile isn’t dreaming of becoming a world traveling artist. She is living the dream, creating intriguing, highly original pieces that have found receptive buyers. Randi’s pieces are vivid and striking. They grab hold and take you to a subterranean world partially under the sea and partially into her subconscious. One of Randi’s first creations was an … [Read more...]
Burn’s Saddlery, Serving Utah cowboys since 1876
Established in 1898 Burns has been making saddles since horses were the only way of getting around. Salina, Utah is home to the oldest same-family-owned western retailer in the world. Burns Saddlery caters to real cowboys and people with cowboy aspirations. Back in 1876, Miles Lamonie Burns, opened a leather-working shop near Capitol Reef in Loa. A leather craftsman and … [Read more...]
Mittleider Method, organic farmers using fertilizer?
“Fertilizer has gotten a bad rap, but I don’t believe there is a single successful large-scale organic farmer who is making a living without using fertilizer.” This statement came as a shock. Could it really be that organic farmers use fertilizer? I still haven’t answered this questions as of press time but Jim Kennard, president of the Food For Everyone Foundation, which … [Read more...]
Bee Keepers… a sweet thing
Making a lifelong dream come true has helped to both satiate a passion and also replenish the buzzing sound of summer in the Wasatch mountain range. “Who doesn’t love honey bees?” asked D. William Pettigrew, president and owner of BlueBox Honey of South Jordan. “They represent all that is good and are the only insect to provide a beneficial resource/by-product to … [Read more...]
Garden Contest– Vote for your favorite
We are so happy to have had participation in submissions and voting, thank you for your support! This issue will conclude our " Best of Garden" contest. There are 3 catagories in which to vote for the best of. They are, X-Scape, Container Gardens and Vegetable Gardens. Please feel free to look them over and vote for your favorite one! The Winner will receive $150 in prizes … [Read more...]
Are Utah Criminals Paying for the Time?
Imagine your husband is killed and your son is also shot and permanently injured by a random act of violence. This is the reality for Vickie Walker and how she found help. Most people would file a civil suit if they were the victim of a violent crime, but what if the perpetrator of the crime had no money? Gary Scheller directs the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, which … [Read more...]