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Table of contents Fountain Green Lamb Days ..............................................8 Spring City ART in BARNS Tour...................................... 10 45th Annual Scandinavian Festival................................ 12 Nicknames Required for Danish Heritage................. 16 Sanpete County Fair.......................................................... 18 Fairview Museum............................................................... 19 Historical Beginnings in Sanpete County.................. 20 Free Fishing Day.................................................................. 22 Local Fishing Spots............................................................ 23 19th Annual Rat Fink Reunion......................................... 24 Great Outdoor Adventures for Campers.................... 26 Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days............................................. 28 Moroni Independence Day Celebration.................... 30 Sanpete Museums............................................................. 32
Spring City Heritage Day................................................. 34 Skyline Eventing ................................................................ 35 ATV Jamboree...................................................................... 36 Visitors Welcome at Fish Hatchery............................... 38 Strongman Competition in Wales................................ 40 Fairview Pioneer Days....................................................... 42 City Parks Provide Space to Play................................... 43 Plein Air Competition....................................................... 44 Sanpete Byways & Backways.......................................... 46 Rock Climbing in Maple Canyon................................... 48 Relic Home............................................................................ 50 Sanpete Offers Diverse Trails.......................................... 52 Sanpete Aquatic Locations............................................. 54
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Fountain Green Lamb Days JULY 16-17, 2021 www.facebook.com/lambdays/ During the 1850s the area now known as Fountain Green was just a popular campground for Salt Creek and San Pitch travelers. Modern day visitors can get there by driving east through Salt Creek Canyon to enter the Sanpete Valley from Nephi or by heading north out of Moroni. Once they arrive on the east end of Salt Creek Canyon those traveler’s will encounter historic Fountain Green. The original campground was located just below the Divide and Mt. Nebo where a green fountain called “Big Springs,” which was second to no other spring in the Sanpete Valley, puts out some of the best water around. Over time the Johnson’s and other families from Santaquin in Utah Valley settled the area and named it Fountain Green. Each July, Fountain Green throws a big celebration known as Lamb Days. The name is fitting due to the historic nature of the area where raising sheep was a huge industry and is still an ongoing way of life for some. Lamb Days draws people from all over and the annual activities include: Co-ed softball tournaments, entertainment, youth lamb show and judging, mutton and sourdough dinner, youth talent show, fun run, chuck-wagon breakfast, craft fair, parade and fireworks.
LAMB DAYS EVENTS This year the events get started on Tuesday, July 13, as the annual Co-ed softball Tournament gets under way. The tournament continues through Thursday, July 15, and participants must be current or past residents only. Sign up at the Fountain Green General Store, 84 S. State. Friday events include the ATV ride that begins at 1 p.m., for information, call city hall (435) 445-3453. From 3 to 9 p.m., a craft fair will be in the park. Then from 5 to 8 p.m., the annual lamb and sourdough dinner will be available. Lamb pit preparation behind city hall will be at 8 p.m.
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At 9 p.m., a kid’s movie will be presented at the park, 300 W. Center. Bright and early Saturday morning, July 17, Fountain Green will start the day off with a Fun Run at 6:30 a.m. To register call Chelsea Bailey (801) 885-7245. From 7 to 9 a.m., grab a bite to eat with family and friends at the chuck wagon breakfast at the park, 300 W. Center. At 7:30 a.m., the flag ceremony will be presented. A craft fair will be available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information call Ann Nielson (435) 445-3532. The mammoth parade will begin on State Street at 10 a.m., to participate contact Greg Bailey (435) 262-7683. This year’s Lamb Days Got Talent program begins at noon. For information or to participate contact Alison Bradley at (435) 919-7800. Activities at the park also begin at noon and will include a raffle, games, rides and entertainment. There will be a lamb sandwich sale at 1:30 p.m. and a lamb sale at 2 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ takes place at 3 p.m. To participate contact Aimee Goble (435-681-0256). Participants must be between four and eight years old and weigh less than 55 pounds. There will be prize drawings at 4 p.m., followed by the annual co-ed softball championships at 6. To conclude the day’s events, a fireworks show will begin at 10 p.m.
2021 spring city art in barns tour MAY 29, 2021 www.friendsofhistoricspringcity.org After last year’s online virtual Heritage Day, Friends of Historic Spring City are delighted to announce this year’s in-person celebration plans. The 2021 Spring City Heritage Day takes place Saturday, May 29. With safety in mind, the traditional home tours will be replaced by ART in BARNS, where you can peruse and bid on ART SQUARED paintings spread throughout some of our town’s charming mid-19th Century barns. When coming to Spring City for Heritage Day, be sure to check out the other activities including local food options, food trucks, self guided tours, the Art Squared auction, music and hay rides. Spring City leads the way in historic preservation and restoration in Utah. The entire town was designated a national historic district in the late 1970s, and since that time, over 60 local historical structures have been carefully and lovingly restored. Today, Spring City is widely considered the best-preserved example of a 19th Century pioneer village in the entire country. Forbes magazine has recognized Spring City as one of America’s prettiest small towns. This preservation includes the beautiful Old Spring City School, which has been renovated and was rededicated in 2017. It is now known as the Spring City Community Center
(SCCC), 45 S. 100 East, Spring City. SCCC has become the crowning jewel of Spring City’s restoration efforts. It will be open all day to the public. While in the SCCC, be sure to check out the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum. Barn tour hours on May 29 are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets may be purchased on the website, www.friendsofhistoricspringcity.org, at the SCCC, 45 S.100 East, or at the Main Street Firehouse, $10 adult, $5 children. Will call for on-line tickets will be available for pick up at the SCCC. Spring City is just east of Highway 89, between Mt. Pleasant and Ephraim.
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Annual scandinavian Festival returns May 28 – 29, 2021 scandinavianfestival.org Ephraim City welcomes the annual Scandinavian Heritage Festival as it returns again for the 45th year on Memorial Weekend, Friday and Saturday, May 28-29. The festival includes two full days of music, entertainment, crafts, arts, demonstrations, speakers, stories, food, vendors, sports, car show, tours and a parade. Visitors from all around come to enjoy the traditional festivities. About 650,000 Utahns trace their ancestry to Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland. Many of those living in Sanpete are descended from 19th Century Scandinavian converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of the best recommendations for visitors is to seek out the information booth located at 150 E. 100 North, pick up an event guide and map. They will help to answer the many questions about the festival. Visit the Scandinavian Festival’s website at http://scandinavianfestival.org.
PIONEER RE-ENACTMENTS
The festival begins Friday, May 28, at 10 a.m., when the Pioneer Heritage Company will begin showing festival goers how the pioneers lived, worked and played. Come to Snow College, 100 E. 100 North, for two days of reenactments that should give modern day folks a glimpse into the pioneer way of life. See how pioneers cooked historic Scandinavian recipes over an open fire. Then, stick around for demonstrations on period sewing, woodworking and listen to some good old-fashioned pioneer storytelling. The kids should have fun participating in pioneer children’s games and activities. The re-enactments and demonstrations go from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
HERITAGE CONFERENCE
The Scandinavian Festival Heritage Conference gives participants an opportunity to learn about Scandinavian and pioneer influences in the lives of early settlers of Ephraim and the Sanpete Valley. The presentations are particularly interesting for those with Scandinavian or other pioneer ancestors. The conference this year features two fascinating speakers that focus on the voices, images, and history of the people and places of Ephraim and the Sanpete Valley. The conference takes place Friday, May 28, in the auditorium of the Snow College Huntsman Library (located near the northeast corner of 100 E. and Center street in Ephraim). At 11 a.m., David Chapman Lindsay, a Utah artist, will speak about a digital exhibition titled “Our Valley Speaks: A Sanpete Experience”. This exhibition will give voice to the Sanpete Valley by featuring historical locations in Ephraim and Sanpete, with audio by artists and historians on a smartphone app called “Popwalk”. This app will lead visitors to historical Sanpete locations and their unique stories and connections to the land and people. At noon Ryan Roos, an independent historian and rare book dealer, will present on the life and work of George Edward Anderson, a prominent 19th century and early 20th century Utah photographer. Anderson’s photographs captured a visual 12 - SANPETE COUNTY RECREATION GUIDE 2021
history of early life for pioneer people in Ephraim and other rural Utah areas. His work in the early days of photography give us a rare and important glimpse into the times and activities of Ephraim and Sanpete residents during the late 1800s and early 1900s
QUILT EXPO
The Scandinavian Heritage Festival’s Quilt Expo begins Friday. It takes place upstairs in the Ephraim Co-op Building, 96 N. Main Street, on Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The expo includes quilts from local artists, particularly quilts that exemplify Ephraim’s Scandinavian or pioneer heritage and Mormon pioneer handicraft as kept alive by today’s aficionados. A patchwork of quilts is expected to show up at the Scandinavian Festival Quilt Show - hand sewn, machine sewn, appliqued, pieced, or perhaps even antique. Many quilters are people who like to sit down, be with others and work together on puzzles, said quilt show coordinator Marcia Christensen. “We’ve always said quilting is kind of crazy, you take some nice material and take it apart into pieces, and then you put it back together again.” Antique quilts that may have been in the family for years are also welcome as are quilts by young or first-time quilters, and quilted projects other than blankets. But tied or kit quilts are not encouraged, Christensen said. Local quilting groups, like the Mountain Valley Quilting Group in Gunnison, the Horseshoe Mountain and Stitchin’ Sisters groups in Ephraim and Quilt Keepers in Wales, may contribute quilts to the show, but others are encouraged to bring their works in as well. The show will be judged by the Ephraim City Scandinavian Festival Board. To show a quilt, bring it to the co-op between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., on Wednesday, May 25, or by 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 27. Quilt show organizers will attempt to show all works brought in depending on available space. For more information or to enter a quilt, call Marcia Christensen (435) 851-4061.
STORYTELLING
Over time, electronic entertainments seem to have shuffled storytellers off to the pages of history books, except for special events such as Ephraim’s Scandinavian Heritage Festival. On Friday and Saturday afternoon storytellers will be drawing on the old and cherished tradition of storyteller Hans Christian Andersen, as storytelling has expanded to include pioneer stories and other folktales from various tellers who love the craft.
OPEN PLAY OF SCANDINAVIANTHEMED YARD GAMES
Beginning at noon on Friday and Saturday, festival attendees will have the opportunity to participate in traditional yard games played by many in the Scandinavian region! Games will be set up in between the Greenwood Student Center and the Snow College football field. Some of the games that will be offered are Varpa, Kubb, Mölkky and the American cornhole. Rule books will be made available at each station for everyone to learn how to play and the history behind each game. Participation in the games is free to the public.
VARPA COMPETITION
Kids 12 years and younger will have the chance to compete in an outdoor game dating back to the Viking Age. Varpa (meaning to throw) requires strength and precision as participants toss rocks at a pole and attempt to land the rocks the closest. Many compare this game to horseshoes and bocce. Participation in this competition is free. The competition will be at 1 p.m. and will be held east of the Greenwood Student Center. Prizes will be given to the winner! On Saturday at noon, there will be a Varpa competition for all ages. Registration is free for this competition.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
For those that want to partake in a competition invented in the western hemisphere, they can participate in the cornhole tournament. Find yourself a teammate and head on over to the green space just west of the Snow College football field at 4 p.m. on the 28th. Participation in the tournament is free. Prizes will be given to the winning team of the tournament.
MOVIE IN THE PARK
To close out the Friday festivities, the Scandinavian Festival will be hosting a Movie in the Park featuring “How to Train Your Dragon.” The Viking-themed animated feature will begin at 8:30 p.m. and all that attend the festival are invited to participate in the cinematic experience. The movie will be held in the large green space between the Greenwood Student Center and the Snow College football field. Admission is free.
SATURDAY, MAY 25 FUN RUNS
Saturday begins early with this year’s Viking races! Starting at 6:30 a.m. at the Snow College football stadium, participants can register or get ready to run this year’s Copenhagen 1K for those that want to warm up before the bigger races or do a
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MONDAY, JULY 19 - FRIDAY, JULY 23: All Day 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for ages 12-18. TUESDAY, JULY 20: 7:00 p.m. Saga of Spring City and Ice Cream Social at the City Park Spring City 2021 Citizen of the Year will be announced before the Saga Program WEDNESDAY, JULY 21: Children’s Baking Contest THURSDAY, JULY 22: 9:00 p.m. “Movie in the Park” at City Bowery FRIDAY, JULY 23: 8 to 11:00 p.m. Family Street Dance SATURDAY, JULY 24: 7:00-9:00 a.m. Fireman’s Breakfast 7:00 a.m. Family 5K Run 10:00 a.m. Parade 11:30-1:30 p.m. Custom Events Children’s Activities to include giant slide, bounce house, midway games, obstacle course, face painting and balloon art 12:30-1:30 p.m. City Barbecue Fiddle Express Concert Announcement of Kid’s Baking Contest Winners 12:30 p.m. Corn Hole Tournament – children through adults 1:00 p.m. Baby Contest 2:00-3:00 p.m. Pioneer Activities sponsored by DUP 3:00 p.m. Coins in the Sand 7:00 p.m. “Spring City’s Got Talent” Dark Family Fireworks at City Park and Watermelon Bust SANPETE COUNTY RECREATION GUIDE 2021 - 13
45th Annual scandinavian Festival returns small race with the family. The 1K run will end at the pavilion at the Ephraim City Park located at 210 E. 300 North. Also at the park starting at 7 a.m., the Scandinavian Festival’s “Nordic 10K run” will begin with the Run Like Lars 5K beginning shortly after at 7:30. To get into the Viking mood, each participant will be given their own “Viking beard” to wear as they storm to the finish line. Each participant will be given a T-shirt at the finish line of each race. Participants will also be given the opportunity to take a picture with Lars the Viking at the end of each race. Registration is currently open for each race. You can register online at https://www.raceentry.com/new-norse-course-funrun/race-information For those experienced runners who want a challenge, the Scandinavian Festival will be hosting the Loki Lake Hill Half-Marathon on Monday, May 31, starting at 5:30 a.m. Runners will meet at the Ephraim City Park and be shuttled up to the Lake Hill Campground in Ephraim Canyon. Runners will take the paved Canyon View Road and back into Ephraim. Registration is open for the half marathon. You can register for the event at https://ww w.raceentry.com/new-norse-coursefun-run/race-information.
VIKE ON A BIKE
Vike on a Bike, a mountain bike race for all experience levels will begin Saturday morning before the festival’s parade. Participants will be able to select their course option based on the level of difficulty they would like to attempt. All partici-
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pants that race on Saturday will receive a T-shirt commemorating their achievement. For more information call Beverly Thomas (435) 340-1052 or visit http://scandinavianfestival.org/ viking-on-a-bike.
LIONS CLUB AEBLESKIVERS BREAKFAST
Start the day off with an appetizing breakfast hosted by the Lions Club. It is the Annual Aebleskiver breakfast, served from 8-10 a.m. at the Ephraim City Senior Center, located at Pioneer Park at 149 N. Main.
EPHRAIM CO-OP CRAFT FAIR
Check out the Ephraim Co-op and explore the Olde Crafter’s Village. There will be arts and crafts for kids, various traditional artisans demonstrating trades such as a blacksmith, wood worker, Swedish rug weaving, soap maker and a doll carver. In addition, artists will be demonstrating bobbin lace, tatting, harbinger, black work, crocheting, knitting and yarn spinning. Each year brings something new; come and find out what it is! Throughout this eventful day, there will be lots of entertainment, good food, bus tours and activities for children and much, much more. Most entertainment events take place on the Snow College Main Stage or on the Heritage Plaza stage.
GRAND PARADE
One of the Scandinavian Heritage Festival highlights is the annual Saturday parade starting at 10 a.m. The parade route follows Main Street from 300 South to 300 North. The parade will give an opportunity to reflect upon the Scandinavian heritage of this part of the country. Families, businesses, organizations, or for that matter, anyone, may enter the parade. All appropriate family friendly entries are welcome. A Scandinavian theme is encouraged for each entry. There is no entry fee, but entries must pre-register online: www.scandinavianfestival.org/parade. On the day of the parade, entries are required to check in at the corner of 300 S. 50 East and will line up on 300 South on the east side of Main Street starting at 9 a.m. For further information about the parade, send email to: parade@scandinavianfestival.org.
CAR SHOW
Then take a walk down memory lane and view all the original vehicles in the GoesGoes.com Car Show from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. They will be parked at 100 East between Center and 100 North. Prizes will be given for each of the top divisions and one grand prize for Best of Show. For more information or to register visit http://scandinavianfestival.org/car-show.
game commonly played in the Scandinavian culture. Participation is free. To register, stop on by the green space west of the Snow College football stadium and bring a partner as the game requires two people per team. The tournament begins at 3 p.m. on the 29th. Winners will receive their own Kubb game set and be crowned the first ever Scandinavian Festival Kubb Champions!
PIONEER TOURS
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Tours of the historic pioneer house and cabins will take place in Pioneer Park, 75 W. 100 North, from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SPILLINGSSKATTEN TEASURE HUNT
‘Spillingsskatten’ or Spillings Hoard, the world’s largest Viking silver treasure ever discovered, was found in 1999. In Ephraim, they have hidden their own ‘Spillingsskatten’ and it is your job to find it! Look for a small brown wood box hidden from plain site at the festival on Saturday and return it to the information booth at the festival. A prize will be given to the one who returns the treasure. The information booth will hand out the first clue at 11 a.m. A new clue will be given every hour so treasure seekers will need to check back to the booth for additional information.
PIONEER PARK GRAND REOPENING
Over at Pioneer Park, located at 149 N. Main, a grand re-opening presentation will be happening at 11:30 a.m. on the 29th. Over the past year, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and local volunteers have put in many long hours to renovate and improve many of the park’s historical features that are well visited during the Scandinavian Festival. Some of the work that has been performed has been renovating the Hansen House, improving the log cabins, and installing concrete sidewalks to connect the park. All are invited to attend the reopening.
MÖLKKY COMPETITION
Join in on another Scandinavian yard game competition by signing up this year’s Mölkky. Festival attendees of all ages can register for free at the green space between the Greenwood Student Center and the Snow College football field and compete to win a prize!
Scandinavian Days drop-in pickleball tournament will take place on Saturday, at 4 p.m., at Snow College tennis courts, 375 N. 200 East. Doubles partners will be chosen by a random draw and participants play until they lose. No entry fee, but please sign up by 3:45 p.m. Doubles only and players are responsible for making line calls and game regulations. For further information, call Sharron Bird (435) 340-0646 after 3 p.m., or Brad Bird (435) 851-1240 or visit http://scandinavianfestival.org/athletic-events.
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Throughout this eventful day, there will be lots of entertainment, good food, bus tours and activities for children and much, much more. Most entertainment events take place on the Snow College Main Stage or on the Heritage Plaza stage. There is an online map available that details locations of events and parking areas. Go to http://scandinavianfestival. org/map-parking. It is printable for reference during the event.
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BEARD CONTEST
Do you think your beard compares to the beards of Eric Bloodaxe, Erik the Red, or the great Viking Egil Skallagrimsson? Come show off your facial hair at the festival’s beard contest and be judged by a selected panel which includes Lars the Viking. Judges will rate each beard on a rubric and the person with the highest rated home-grown beard will be crowned the champion of this year’s beard contest. Registration is free and the contest will take place at 2 p.m. on the 29th at the green space just west of the Snow College Football Stadium.
KUBB TOURNAMENT
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Long List of Nicknames Required for Danish Heritage The old timers around here will tell visitors that Ephraim has the longest list of nicknames in the known world. It isn’t clear who did the counting or why they counted or exactly what counts as a nickname. The Guinness Book of World Records seems to ignore this important accomplishment. In fact, it isn’t even exactly clear what “nick” has to do with “name.” A nick off the ol’ name could be something like a chip off the ol’ block, in which case it has gone on for so long that most of those descended from the founding Ephraim Danes are barely slivers or one-syllable ciphers. It is probably some Scandinavian thing because the Prince of Denmark himself, Hamlet, used the term. When he is sending Ophelia to a nunnery he blasts her with a list of accusations like being two-faced and having a speech impediment: “God has given you one face and you make yourselves another: you jig, you amble and you lisp, and nickname God’s creatures, and make your wantonness your ignorance.” Notice the Danish Prince (not to be confused with the artist formerly known as Prince) was not saying that nicknaming is a good thing to do. Shakespeare’s Hamlet equated nicknaming with being two-faced. But remember, an Englishman, Shakespeare, is putting the words in the Dane’s mouth. It may be the English who think nicknaming is two-faced because for Danes it is necessary. The fact is that nicknames were necessary among the early Scandinavians of Ephraim because they all had the same
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name in the first place and were a “son” or “sen” of someone else. I learned about the limited name choices a quarter century ago when a third generation local Dane confronted me with the facts of life in Ephraim: “There are only three kinds of people here: Sens, Sons and SOBs. Which are you,” he asked. I suppose the questioner was really trying to discover my heritage even though the name usually gives it away. Danish heritage counts for something here off the Wasatch. Sanpete County’s Danish born residents made up 24 percent of its population in 1870. The only other Utah town that rivals this number was Mantua in Cache County. Think of the problems without nicknames to separate out the same names. The bishop announces that Peter Petersen will give the closing prayer and a dozen people begin to make their way to the pulpit. The bishop sees the rush and quickly says that he meant Pete not Peter, and half the men sit down while another bunch stand up. Now standing are all the Peter Hansens, Peter Christiansens, Peter Nielsons and Peter Andersons. With more clarification, “I meant Pete Peterson,” almost a dozen are still standing. These include “Lead Pencil” Peterson, “Belly Briggs” Peterson, “Pete Bishop” Peterson, “Pete Davy” Peterson, “Yens Peter” Peterson, “Pete Friday” Peterson, “Pat (Parley)” Peterson, “Little Pete” Peterson and, with a possible point to make for women’s equal rights, “Sarah Fat” Peterson. And once again “Oluf Coffee Pot” Thursby would have been passed over for a public Sabbath prayer. Check out the list—at least 200 nicknames for early citizens of Ephraim. And that’s just the list of “prominent” citizens! Because so many early Ephraim residents had similar Scandinavian names, nicknames were used to identify people. Here’s a sample: Andrew “Kinikinik” Olsen; Andrew “Ah-Haw” Anderson; Otto “By-yingo” Anderson; “Chris Cellar” Jensen; “Oluf Coffee Pot” Thursby; “Pete Woodenhead” Hansen; “Tossy Pete” Christensen; “Brazilian Blacksmith” Jensen; “Whiskey Larsen”; “Red Whiskers” Olsen; “Bailer Pete” Hansen; and “Mormon Preacher” Nielsen. “Copper Pete” Hansen; “Shingle Pete” Hansen; “Scottie Water-Eye” Louis Christensen; “Bulldog Anderson”; “Absolutely” Mortenson; “Johnnie Buttermilk” Johnson; “Peg Leg Shoemaker”; “Chinaman” Nielsen; and “Soren Chickenheart” Anderson.
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Sanpete county fair “Fun for the whole herd” August 21 – 28 sanpetecountyfair.net It will be “Fun for the Whole Herd” at this year’s annual Sanpete County Fair August 21 - 28, at the fairgrounds located on the north end of town in Manti. This marks 105 years of this tradition and will again be complete with a full week of fun and activities. By August, gardeners and crafters have had time to grow and create many works of art to display at the fair. Visitors will find displays of all sorts, a rodeo, the ever-popular demolition derby, animals of all descriptions, cowboy poetry, ATV barrel race and livestock shows. The Sanpete County Fair is focused on providing high-quality family experiences. They hope you will join them this year for a fun and educational end of summer experience! Tractors will be on display, firemen will be challenged, horse pull contests, a car show and mammoth parade. Don’t miss the Fun on the Farm for little ones, the midway carnival rides, food, games and entertainment. Bring “the whole herd!” This year’s schedule can be viewed online at http://www. sanpetecountyfair.net.
85 N. 100 E. Fairview, Utah • 435-427-9216 • fairviewmuseum.org The Heritage Building is a 121-year-old former school with many rooms housing thousands of historical artifacts and the works of world renowned sculptor Avard T. Fairbanks (138 pieces). The more contemporary Horizon Building houses regional art, historical displays such as the Blackhawk Indian War, a large Clark Bronson bronze collection, and the centerpiece, a locally found mammoth. Outside see the large display of antique machinery and wagons. Other events include: Rotating Artist Gallery: Driving Forward Using A Rearview Mirror - Now until May 28, 2021; Art of Susan Rasmussen - June 7 to August 28, 2021; Utah Beauty and Heritage Artwalk July 23 to August 7, 2021. 18 - SANPETE COUNTY RECREATION GUIDE 2021
A Big suprise in a tiny town fairviewmuseum.org If you are traveling Highway 89 and are interested in the history of this Mormon Pioneer Heritage area, then you have to make a stop at the Fairview Museum of History and Art (FMHA) located in the tiny town of Fairview. Visitors usually remark that they were pleasantly surprised by the size and quality of the collection at this out-of-the-way museum. It’s a testament to the dedication that Utah residents, as a culture, have to preserving history. The museum is divided between two buildings: the Heritage and Horizon buildings and grounds located at 85 N. 100 East. The Heritage Building is a former school built in 1900, where visitors can explore room after room of displays on two floors. There are thousands of historical artifacts, and over 100 pieces of art created by world-renowned sculptor Avard T. Fairbanks, which Dr. Fairbanks donated to the museum. Fairbanks sculptures are displayed world-wide, many in Washington D.C. He also sculpted many larger-than-life size works representing major events in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many of the rooms in the Heritage building display settings from the 1800s; a sitting room including furniture, knickknacks and piano; a fully furnished bedroom, a complete kitchen and one unusual room which shows an 1800’s dentist office. The more contemporary Horizon Building houses regional art, including the Rotating Artists Gallery that features the artistic creations of selected artists and changes every six weeks. Also in the Horizon Building are historical displays such as the Blackhawk Indian War, a large Clark Bronson bronze collection, an impressive shell and rock collection and historical and genealogical library collections. But it’s hard to miss the centerpiece, an enormous mammoth skeleton that was discovered just 13 miles from Fairview. Another unusual display is the history of turkeys in the region, starting with how they were used by the Native American culture. There is also a small history library, as well as a gift shop, and collection of books about local history. Outside, visitors can see a large display of antique machinery and wagons, including a horse-drawn hearse and huge horse-drawn harvesting machines, many of which can be touched and explored. One visitor said, “When I first stopped, I was only planning on a short visit, we ended up staying over two hours because
of the quality. It’s not a professional museum but operates because of the love and dedication of the volunteers, which also adds to the charm. This museum is probably one of the best for a small town anywhere in the US. If you want to see and learn about anything from dinosaurs to arrowheads to art. Don’t pass it up!” Fairview Museum of History and Art has an all-volunteer staff and is funded by donations and grants. There is no entry fee to visit the museum, although donations are encouraged. To learn more about the museum visit the website, http:// fairviewmuseum.org, drop in for a visit at 85 N. 100 East, or call (435) 427-9216. Summer hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
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historial beginnings in sanpete county It all started in Sanpete when the Ute Chief Wakara invited pioneers to settle the San Pitch valley, named after a tribe of hunter-gatherer Indians. Wakara claimed that the Great Spirit had appeared to him in a dream, telling him to welcome the white men. Later, Wakara engaged his guests in the infamous “Walker War” from 1853-54. The Black Hawk War, named for another Ute leader, also disrupted county settlement from 1865-68. Eventually, the San Pitch name was corrupted to Sanpete, which then became Sanpete County. Some historians now believe that more than the agricultural skills Wakara claimed to want for himself and his tribe, he was interested in the cattle that the pioneers seemed to take with them everywhere they went. The county wasn’t the only entity to undergo a name change. Most of the cities within the county have gone through changes in identity since their founding. Below are accounts of some of the settlements in the county.
1926. The orchards, the best in Sanpete, and the Meadow View Creamery kept the small community going. Freedom is the gateway to beautiful Maple Canyon.
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Laying at the northeast edge of Thistle Valley, Indianola was organized as an LDS ward and named by Apostle Erastus Snow in 1880. Then it numbered over 100 members, half Indians, half Whites. North Sanpeters had herded livestock in the valley and even homesteaded there before Brigham Young decided to set up a model Indian farm for Utes not already removed to the Unitah Basin. Eventually the church had to pay $12,000 to induce pioneers to vacate the valley. Eventually, most of the Utes moved away, died, or simply failed to multiply, so some of the sellers eventually returned to the valley. Most of them lived on their farms rather than locate close to the brick meetinghouse (now a granary) built on the town site.
MILBURN
Milburn occupies a picturesque cove barely visible from the U.S. 89 scenic overlook near Hilltop. Platted in 1886 on a rocky slope watered by Dry Creek, it was organized as a ward in 1896. The fair number of sawmills already built in canyons above it sparked the choice of name. Families began homesteading this herd ground of Fairview as early as 1876, so a majority of Milburner’s never lived in the town itself, loosely clustered around a school, church and stone store/dance hall whose walls still stand. When Dry Creek turned wet and wiped out the town in 1903, the population spread out even more. Eventually so many moved away that the church dissolved the ward and transferred the last 33 members to Fairview in 1961. Freedom Freedom was settled in 1875 under the name of Draper, which was the name of the families who settled there. The settlement was located along Current Creek four miles north of Wales. In 1877 the Draper’s and other families formed a ward which was renamed Freedom and lasted until 1881. The arrival of the Martin Van Buren Taylor family eventually required the creation of a new ward in 1897, which lasted until 20 - SANPETE COUNTY RECREATION GUIDE 2021
CHESTER
Soon after the homesteading fever hit Sanpete in 1870, polygamists and other farmers from Mt. Pleasant, Moroni and Spring City spread out onto the meadows along the bottomlands of Oak and Canal Creeks below Spring City. Despite their dispersion they formed a ward (1877) named Chester, shortened by the Post Office from the “Chesterfield” proposed by David Candland, who had immigrated from Chesterfield, England. Candland was trying to improve the image of the hamlet from its original name: The Bottoms. A meetinghouse, a school, a store and a few houses soon sprang up close to the crossroads at the center of town.
The area was settled by five families from Springville who arrived by ox team April 8,1861. After finding Hog Wallow (Gunnison) too crowded, they backtracked five miles to establish Warm Creek. Three families soon left, but the Joseph Bartholomew and James Mellor families stuck it out and descendants remain today. One pioneer described the site as a lush meadow paradise abounding in wildlife. Chief Arapeen extracted two fat oxen for ceding the life-giving spring and some calves for the meadowlands. Willow-covered dugouts and wagon boxes first provided shelter, followed by log cabins and later houses of local stone and brick. Retreats were common and log buildings were moved inside the Gunnison fort during the Blackhawk War of the 1860s. Apostle Orson Hyde urged the name change to Fayette for the New York town where the LDS Church was organized. FAYETTE MEETINGHOUSE
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AXTELL
Settled about 1874 by John Bosshardt, who raised the first barley and alfalfa; and Lars Fjeldsted, who ran a co-op heard of sheep; and Axel Finarsen, a Danish bachelor. The town spread out on an east-west axis along Willow Creek, which was the area’s name until the railroad and post offices arrival in 1891. The place has an expansive open flavor reminiscent of the Midwest, with irrigated grains and alfalfa sweeping eastward to the foothills of the Wasatch Plateau. Farms and houses are dispersed, as are Axtell’s “central places,” notably the post office and the ward house. Thus it differs from the typical Mormon village settlement plan. Axteller’s have a keen appreciation of their “peace and quiet” and a sense of “in between” stemming from their county border location. Notable sites include historic and contemporary salt mines in the foothills east and west. Willow Creek Reservoir, a haven for wildlife, is about 5.5 miles east of town behind the foothills, and a graded road continues to Skyline Drive near 10,984-foot Musinia Peak.
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Sanpete also has its share of ghost towns. Across the Sanpitch River from Ephraim and against the Sanpitch Mountains is Manasseh, which consisted of 21 families scattered from the borders of Maple Canyon to a point near Wales. The hollow west of Sterling is where the old town of Pettyville used to be. In 1881, the people of Pettyville moved to Sterling. Dover was founded in 1875 over the hills north of Gunnison and around the point on State Road 28. If you go west of the Sevier River, you might see remnants of farms where Dover once existed. The ghost town of Clarion, located west of Gunnison, was a settlement of Jewish immigrants, founded in the fall of 1911. They tried to eke a living from the poor, rock-strewn soil with very little resources, and abandoned the site in November 1915.
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FREE FISHING DAY June 12, 2021 www.facebook.com/UtahDWR A fishing license is not required on Free Fishing Day, Saturday, June 12, in Utah. If it’s been years since you went out fishing, or you have never fished before, mark the date on your calendar and join the fun. Even experienced anglers should mark June 12 on their calendars. June is one of the best times of the year to fish in Utah, which makes Free Fishing Day the perfect time to take someone who doesn’t have a license fishing.
SPECIAL EVENTS
People who don’t have any fishing equipment, or would like some help fishing can attend one of the special events planned to take place that day. Volunteers who can help anyone fish will be available at most events. Before the events, many of the waters will be stocked with fish. To discover where the events are, which the DWR is involved with, anglers can learn more by visiting the DWR’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/UtahDWR.
FISHING BASICS
If the plan is to pick up a rod and reel and fish on June 12, several websites provide videos and other instruction that teach the basics of fishing. One of the best is www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/how-to-catch-fish.
FISHING REPORTS
Anglers can stay updated on fishing in Utah, by reading the DWR’s fishing reports at www.wildlife.utah.gov/ hotspots. Two additional websites: http://www.bigfishtackle.com and http://utahwildlife.net also provide up-to-date fishing information.
LEARN THE RULES
Anglers won’t need a license to fish on June 12, but the remaining fishing rules in Utah will be in effect. The rules are available in the free guidebook, visit www.wildlife.utah.gov/ guidebooks. If anyone has questions about a rule or about fishing in Utah, please call a DWR office at www.wildlife.utah.gov/ about-us/contact-us.html. Stay informed about any COVID-19 pandemic-related changes or access in 2021. Visit wildlife. utah.gov/covid. For more information, call the Sanpete Ranger District office at (435) 283-4151.
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FISHING SPOTS BECKON ENTHUSIASTS Like to fish? Sanpete County has excellent fishing opportunities and access to some of the state’s best fisheries. Gooseberry Reservoir, Fairview Lakes, Bench’s Pond, Miller Flat Reservoir, Potter’s Pond. Huntington, Cleveland, Electric Lake and Scofield are accessible via paved roads and usually offer very good fishing for rainbow and/or cutthroat trout. Excellent stream fishing can be found in Huntington Creek below Electric Lake and Fish Creek, which flows off Skyline Drive into Scofield Reservoir.
EPHRAIM
Above Ephraim are Blue Lake #3, Grassy Lake, Joe’s Valley Reservoir, Mary’s Lake, Academy Mill Reservoir, Pete’s Hole, Soup Bowl, New Canyon Reservoir and Lake Hill.
MANTI
Above Manti are Yearns Reservoir, Loggers Lake, Snow Lake, Cove Lake and Duck Fork Reservoir.
STERLING
Above Sterling are Six-Mile Ponds, Little Blue Lake, Brad’s Secret, Silent Vigil, Corner Road, East Parley’s, West Parley’s, Palisade State Park and Nine-Mile Reservoir.
MAYFIELD
Above Mayfield are Town Reservoir, Blue Ribbon Ponds, Bee Tree, Log Pond, WPA Ponds, West Deep Ponds, Deep Lake, Shinglemill, Corner Beaver #1, Corner Beaver #2, Ferron Reservoir, Willow Lake, Blue Lake #2, Wrigley Springs, Spinners Reservoir, Emery Reservoir, Emerald Lake, Blue Lake, Henningson Reservoir and Julius Flat Reservoir.
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19th annual rat fink reunion June 3-5, 2021 www.ratfink.com Three days of enjoyment await lovers of hot rods and art during the 19th Annual Rat Fink Reunion June 3 through 5, 2021. Visitors will get their fill of amazing art, cars, Rat Fink memorabilia and great live performances that can’t be seen elsewhere! This year’s reunion will not disappoint, so plan now to visit the Rat Fink store and Rat Fink Museum located at 404 E. 300 North, Manti. Both will be open to the public all day during the reunion so visitors can certainly walk away with a ton of fun memories and awesome merchandise. Dozens of Rat Fink artists will be there infusing the Rat Fink Reunion with a unique level of energy, creativity and fun. There is certainly no other event that brings so many Rat Fink fans gather together to share their common interest! The reunion will begin Thursday, June 3, and end on June 5 with music provided throughout by JP Kennedy, the official Rat Fink DJ. On Thursday, June 3, at 10 a.m. there will be interviews with world-famous Gene Winfield, an American automotive customizer and fabricator, and Bob Fryz, creator of Sh-Boom and Sh-Boom Gone Wild. A surprise reveal will follow that is sure to pique the interest of Rat Fink’s lifelong followers. This will be a special time that you don’t want to miss! As we gear up for Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Rat Finkanother artists will be availholiday
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able throughout the day to create custom art and items along with free demonstrations, with drawing by Thomas Estrada at 2 p.m. and pin-striping by Chris Blohme at 4 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to come meet and greet the artists, see the unique items they’ve brought, shop in the Rat Fink store, tour the Rat Fink Museum or enjoy one of the limited tours of the Roth residence. Live music by Kirk James “Bluzman” and dinner at 6 p.m. Registration for Friday’s 5K Fun Run and the car show on Saturday will be available throughout the day for those wanting to participate. Banana splits will be served at 8 p.m. and the store will close at 9 until morning. On Friday, June 4, at 9 a.m. there will be interviews with Dennis Gage, enthusiastic host of the popular television show “My Classic Car”! Everyone who didn’t make it the day before will be able to meet Gene Winfield and Bob Fryz. Come receive a special autographed poster from them - while the posters last. At that time Rat Fink Hall of Fame Artists and Ray and Debbie Campbell will be honored for their contribution running the Rat Fink Reunion Car Shows. Another special attraction is planned at 10 a.m. This will be presented by Thomas Estrada,19th Reunion Artist, who designed this year’s T-shirt art and poster art. Aly Zee created the poster art for the 19th reunion. At 10:15 a.m. the store will open and limited tours of the Roth residence will be available. While visiting, be sure to check out the awards and auction displays done by the Rat Fink artists. Lunch will be at noon, then from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Greg “Coop” Cooper will be screen-printing limited edition T-shirts. At 3 p.m. there will be airbrushing demonstrations by artists Sean Treves, Chris Pitt and Ben “Drag Daddy” Mitchell, and dinner at 5 p.m. The Rat Fink 5K Fun Run starts at 7 p.m. with awards presented at the museum after the race. Banana splits will be available at 8 p.m. and at 9 Bob Fryz will exhibit Sh-Boom. The store will close at 9 p.m. until morning. The reunion ends on Saturday, June 5, but not before lots of additional fun! At 8 a.m. before the museum and store open, the annual Rat Fink Car Show will begin in Manti City Park, 400 W. 200 North. The first 250 registered will receive a 2021 Dash Plaque and reunion T-shirt. The Rat Fink Museum and Rat Fink Store will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. At 10 a.m. “Tri Chevys” will perform a concert in the park, and will be playing music through out the car show. Rat Fink artists and the Rat Fink booth will be at the park, along with other vendors. Be sure to stop by and support! Live auction will be at 1 p.m. with lots of custom artwork made by Rat Fink artists up for grabs. Proceeds from live auction support Manti City. Car show awards will take place at 4 p.m. Following those, Bob Fryz will exhibit Sh-Boom at the diamond in the park. At 5:30 p.m. car show participants will cruise on Main Street,
and then everyone will gather back at the Roth Residence for dinner at 6 p.m. Visitors will have another chance to spend time touring the museum and meeting with the artists. Don’t miss out on the delicious banana splits around 8 p.m. after which the reunion wraps up at 9 until next year. To learn more about Ed “Big Daddy” Roth and how Rat Fink came to be, visit www.ratfink.com.
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GREAT Outdoor adventures await campers The following camping locations are within Sanpete County. Most locations require reservations to be made by visiting https://www.reserveamerica.com/unifSearchResults.do.
GOOSEBERRY RESERVOIR
From Fairview, Head north on Canyon Rd/Milburn Rd toward W 400 N/UT-31. Continue to follow Canyon Rd 0.8 miles. Turn north on U31. Stay on U31 for 7.7 miles, then turn left at Skyline Drive, U264 and continue to follow U264 to campground. For more information, call (435) 283-4151. Gooseberry Reservoir Groups For more information, call (435) 283-4151.
FLAT CANYON
From Fairview, travel east on U31 to U264, then east on U264 for 4 miles.
LAKE CANYON
Located just south of State Highway 31 (U31) on Miller Flat Road. The Miller Flat road connects U31 with Joes Valley Reservoir 21 miles to the south. A campground host is available on site to provide campsite directions and information, or consult one of the campground kiosks. Phone for more information at (435) 384-2372.
MILLER FLAT
Group site: From Fairview head East on State Highway 31 (U31). At approximately 16 miles Huntington Reservoir is on the right. About 1/2 mile past Huntington Reservoir on the south side of the road will be Miller Flat Road on the right. It will be the first campsite on the right. This site can be seen from Miller Flat Road. Look for the serving tables and Dutch Oven Fire Pan. Phone for more information at (435) 384-2372.
ROLFSON GROUP SITE
From Fairview, head East on Hwy. 31. At approximately 16 miles, Huntington Reservoir can be seen on the right. About 1/2 mile past the reservoir, head south or make a right on Miller Flat Road. Follow Miller Flat Road towards Miller Flat Reservoir for approximately 1.5 miles. Look for Forest System Road #269 on the right and just past that, Forest System Rd # 3050 will be on the left. This road provides access to all three Rolfson Group Sites. Phone for more information at (435) 384-2372.
SOUTH HUGHES GROUP SITE
Site is located about 26 miles west of Huntington, along Utah Highway 31. Phone for more information at (435) 3842372.
BRIDGES CAMPGROUND
Bridges campground is located along Utah Highway 31 adjacent to Huntington Creek. Phone for more information at (435) 637-2817.
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CHUTE GROUP
Site is located about 26 miles west of Huntington, along Utah highway 31. Phone for more information at (435) 3842372.
OLD FOLKS FLAT
From Fairview, take State Highway 31, going west to campground. From Huntington, take State Highway 31, going south to campground. Phone for more information at (435) 3842372.
FORKS OF HUNTINGTON
From Fairview, take State Highway 31, going west approximately16 miles to campground. Phone for more information at (435) 384-2372.
LITTLE BEAR
Group sites: Site is located 13 miles west of Huntington along Utah Highway 31, approximately 5 miles south of Forks of Huntington campground. Phone for more information at (435) 384-2372.
BIG ROCK
Group sites: Site is located 20 miles west of Huntington, along Utah Highway 31. Phone for more information at (435) 384-2372.
POTTERS POND
From Utah Highway 31, Potter’s Ponds Campground is located 11 miles south on the Miller Flat Road. Also known as the road to Joes Valley. Phone for more information at (435) 384-2372.
INDIAN CREEK
Located 7 miles northwest of Orangeville, on SR 29. Turn onto Cottonwood Creek Road 040 and travel 12 miles north to Upper Joes Valley. Phone for more information at (801) 7568616.
JOES VALLEY RESERVOIR
From Mt. Pleasant heading north on US-89, turn east at 200 South. Continue on to Power Plant Road. Continue East on 200 South 10.1 miles and turn left at Skyline Drive. Go .2 miles and make a slight right, drive for .7 miles and turn right. Go 2.6 miles and turn right toward Cottonwood Creek Road. Make a sharp right at Cottonwood Creek Rd and make a slight right at Indian Creek Road. Turn left at Miller Flat Road stay left on Miller Flat Rd. Turn left at UT 29. Phone for more information at (435) 384-2372. Joes Valley Pavillion Group Site Phone for more information at (435) 384-2372.
LAKE HILL
Located approximately 5 miles east of Ephraim, up the canyon on Forest Highway 8. Phone for more information at (435) 283-4151.
TWELVE MILE
Take Twelve mile canyon, east on Forest Development Road 22, approximately 20 miles or travel west up Ferron Canyon on Forest Development Road 22, 31 miles past Ferron Reservoir and Skyline Drive. Phone for more information at (435) 283-4151.
WILLOW LAKE
Willow Lake Campground is on the shores of Willow Lake, an excellent fishery, and is also a staging area for the Arapeen OHV Trail System. Phone for more information at (435) 3842372.
MAPLE CANYON
Maple Canyon is located 3 3/4 mile south of Freedom, on SR-066C. Phone for more information at (435) 283-4151.
TEMPLE HILL CAMPGROUND
296 East Johnson Road, Manti; phone (435) 835-2267.
CARTER’S RV PARK
150 West 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant; phone (435) 851-1339.
PALISADE STATE PARK, GOLF COURSE
2200 Palisade Road, Sterling; phone (435) 835-7275.
MANTI COMMUNITY CAMPGROUND
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Mt. Pleasant Hub City Days July 1 – 3, 2021 mtpleasantcity.com Why celebrate the Fourth of July on one day only? You can enjoy three days of festivities at Hub City Days in Mt. Pleasant July 1 – 3. Hub City Days has always been a family affair and this year will be no different when it all starts with a Family Fun Night on Thursday, July 1, at the big rodeo. The rodeo will continue on Friday and Saturday nights with a spectacular fireworks display after on Saturday. The parade will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday with the Children’s Parade leading it. All of the plans were not in place at the time of the publication of this magazine. Please go to mtpleasantcity.com and Hub City Days to learn about all of the activities for 2021.
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BBQ Turkey at Independence Day IN Moroni July 2 – 3, 2021 www.facebook.com/MoroniCity Moroni will host a full slate of activities this year during their annual 4thof July Celebration Juy 2 – 3. Plan now to attend the famous BBQ turkey dinner, fireman’s breakfast and big parade. The two-day schedule will be as follows:
• Spectacular Fireworks Show presented by the Moroni Fire Department Please follow the Moroni City Facebook page for updated times and schedule information.
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Take a look at sanpete museums Sanpete County has several area museums for visitors and locals alike to visit.
MT. PLEASANT
Relic Home is located at 150 S. State, Mt. Pleasant. Open Tue., Wed. and Thur. from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and special occasions by appointment. For tour arrangements, call Judith Jackson, (435) 462-3760, or Tudy Standlee at (435) 462-9739. More information is available online at: https://mtpleasantpioneer.blogspot.com. Liberal Hall Museum at Wasatch Academy is located at 67 W. Main, Mt. Pleasant. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., and by special appointment. Highlights include 14 original Ansel Adams photographs and 12 paintings by John Stansfield. Watch for the open sign or call (206) 909-5679 or (435) 462-0415 for more information.
SPRING CITY
Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) Museum is located inside Spring City Community Center, 45 S. 100 East. Open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information call Carla Nelson at (940) 224-0857 Main Street DUP Museum and Old City Jail located at 46 N. Main, Spring City, is open May – Oct., Tue. – Sat., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information call Carla Nelson (940) 224-0857.
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FAIRVIEW
Fairview Museum of History and Art is located at 85 N. 100 East. Summer hours are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tue. - Sat. For information, call (435) 427-9216 or visit http://fairviewmuseum.org.
MANTI
Manti DUP Museum is in the John Patten House, 300 N. 100 West, Manti. Only open by appointment. Call Carolynn Newton at (435) 835-3838, Ruby Stull at (435) 340-0024 or Darlene Blackham at (435) 835-3482.
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Spring city plans heritage day May 29, 2021 friendsofhistoricspringcity.org Heritage Day will be celebrated on Saturday, May 29, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. at the Spring City Community Center (SCCC), 45 S. 100 East, and the City Park just south of the building. Food will be available at our local establishments, Das Cafe and Roots 89 on Main Street, and at food trucks by the SCCC. A bake sale on Heritage Day will take place coordinated by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers at the Main Street Museum, 46 N. Main. There will also be an unveiling of a walking tour map at 9 a.m. by The Main Street Museum. The museum houses most of the historical records for research in Spring City. It is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and by appointment. For more information call Carla Nelson (940) 224-0857 or Kaye Watson (435) 462-2211. Historic barn tours, a tour of many of Spring City’s charming, mid-19th Century pioneer buildings will be available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on line at www. friendsofhistoricspringcity.org, at the SCCC or the Main Street Firehouse, $10 Adult; $5 Children. The annual “Art Squared” silent art auction will be available to view throughout the tour hours. You will be provided a wristband and map with ticket purchase. The art auction will be on-line and patrons can bid on one-foot square paintings by well-known Spring City artists. While the Art Squared auction will finalize online, artists
will have additional paintings for purchase on May 29 at the SCCC. Don’t forget to also visit Spring City Art Gallery, 79 S. Main Street. There will be various music offerings on Heritage Day, please check info in town the day of to find out more or check our website, www.friendsofhistoricspringcity.org. We look forward to seeing you!
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Skyline eventing thrills LOCAL equestrians May 7–9, July 23–24 & Sept. 17–19 facebook.com/SkylineEventingPark/ Skyline Eventing Park, located at the south end of Mt. Pleasant, is Utah’s premier cross country facility offering horse race tracks from introductory skill levels through preliminary level. The Skyline Eventing Committee encourages all to come experience the thrill of eventing during the summer of 2021. Spectators are welcome to attend all of the events and clinics with free admission at Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center and ConToy Arena, 1000 S. 955 West, Mt. Pleasant. All spectators are asked to follow the United States Eventing Association’s (USEA) COVID-19 protocols which includes wearing a mask at all times and social distancing a distance of at least six feet with any other person outside their immediate household. The sport of eventing is likened to the equestrian triathlon where horse and riders tackle three phases of competition. Dressage demonstrates the training of the horse under saddle. Cross country is a test of endurance and physicality where horses and riders jump solid elements at a high rate of speed. Show jumping shows the grace of the horse by jumping rails and fences. For more information, visit Skyline Eventing Park Facebook page or www.skylineeventingpark.com or send email to skylineeventing@gmail.com.
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The Spring USEA recognized equestrian competition takes place, which includes dressage, cross county, show jumping and awards. On Friday, May 7, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., - Dressage competition. Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., - Cross Country competition. Then on Sunday, May 9, from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., - Showjumping competition and awards.
JULY 23-24
NEW this year is Ride or Pie on Friday and Saturday, July 2324. On July 23, at 8 a.m., the two phases, dressage and show jumping, will be displayed most of the day. Then on Saturday, July 24, at 8 a.m., there will be a mini event with dressage, cross country and show jumping competition.
SEPT. 17-19
The fall USEA recognized equestrian competition three-day event takes place Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15, with dressage, cross county, show jumping and awards. This event also serves as the Area IX 2021 championships. Friday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., - Dressage competition. On Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., - Cross Country competition. Then on Sunday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Show jumping competition and awards. Through collaboration with the equestrian center and the city of Mt. Pleasant, Skyline Eventing is delighted to bring these events to Sanpete County and all are welcome to attend.
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FROM PIONEERS TO ATV TRAILS! July 13 - 14 & September 17 – 18 www.mantiatvrun.com The oldest town in Sanpete County is Manti. Brigham Young sent the first settlers to Manti after he received an invitation by Ute Chief Walkara to send people down to the Sanpitch area to teach the Utes how to farm. The original company of 50 pioneer families arrived in the winter of 1849. This summer ATV riders can enjoy the Manti area on two, ATV-Side x Side Jamborees, July 13 - 14 and September 17 – 18. Registration is now open. Register for the July jamboree by going to the Manti City website. You will need to create a new account. The price includes two days of guided rides, continental breakfast both days, sack lunch both days, dinner in the park and bonus fishing trip on day 3. Helmets are required for all youth. Riders between 8 and 15 must obtain an OHV Education Certificate issued by Utah State Parks and Recreation or comparable from their home state – online course. All rides subject to change due to weather conditions and demand. Bring your family and friends and ride the Arapeen OHV Trail System, one of the most scenic mountain trails in Utah, ATV/ UTV riders will see pristine vistas courtesy of local guides. OHV trails run from an altitude of 5,600 ft to over 10,000 ft above
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sea level. Plan now to come and tour the beautiful mountains if the Manti-LaSal National Forest. The pioneers, whose first camp was established on what is now Temple Hill, spent their first winter enduring hardships of scant food and clothing, hostile Indians, and makeshift housing. Settlers were forced to use wagons and dugouts for protection against the severe cold and the 700 Indians camped about a mile away. About half of their cattle froze to death and they were unable to get more food and supplies from Salt Lake. Winter was not the only problem, as spring approached the ground thawed and the pioneers were faced with hundreds of rattlesnakes. Miraculously not one of the settlers died from snakebite. Isaac Morley, the leader of this pioneer group was given the honor of naming the town. He suggested “Manti” as a good name, and so the name was adopted. Manti is a town mentioned in the Book of Mormon. If hauling your machine to the jamborees is inconvenient, make an exception this time and rent one locally. That can be done at Skyline Recreation in Sterling, S.M.S. in Fairview, or Misfit Motorsports in Fountain Green. You can get the latest Arapeen OHV Trail Map and start exploring hundreds of miles of OHV trail in Central Utah. Call (435) 835-2401.
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Visitors welcome daily at fish hatchery The Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery is open every day of the week for visitors, however, there are no self-guided or walk-in tours at this time. If you are interested in touring the hatchery, please call for an appointment the day before at (435) 445-3472. Tours are conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hatchery is located northwest of Fountain Green at 1600 West, Fish Hatchery Road. When traveling on Highway 132 between Nephi and Fountain Green watch for the signs just north of Fountain Green. There is a pretty good chance that anyone who plans or likes to go fishing in Utah will catch a fish that may have come from the hatchery. It all starts with thousands of eggs which hatch and become some of the thousands and thousands of fish swimming in tanks just waiting as they grow. It is truly fascinating to watch the fish in their various stages of growth. Raising fish is a year-round project and always in demand because most reservoir fisheries are heavily used and not able to sustain themselves through natural recruitment or reproduction of the fish in the pond. So the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has implemented a management program dependent on stocking hatchery-reared fish statewide. The Fountain Green facility is just one of the division’s hatcheries, but it is also the only one that is open to the public year-round. The hatchery is a great location for the whole family to visit as it provides an opportunity to view some of Utah’s fish species close up and a sense of the work that must go into
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stocking Utah’s lakes and streams. To grow healthy fish requires clean water and one of the things Fountain Green is well known for is its clean, pure water. The water comes from an artesian spring that flows from the base of the San Pitch Mountain range known as “The Big Springs.” This spring is the source of water for the hatchery and is channeled through multiple tanks where the fish grow and are separated by size. The Fountain Green hatchery raises 1,000,000 fish or about 180,000 pounds of trout yearly. Species include Rainbow, Cutthroat and Tiger Trout. The fish raised here are used to stock primarily the lakes and reservoirs in the region along with other waters throughout the state. The DWR recently collaborated with several groups and landowners to restore Colorado River cutthroat trout to part of their native home in Range Creek. An interesting video about the project can be viewed online at https://youtu.be/anZmezolJuw. For more information, call (435) 4453472. Shaping the Quality of Life
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strongman competition and car show at welsh days in wales June 25 – 26, 2021 wales@cut.net The small mining town of Wales, formerly known as Coal Bed, named for the country of the immigrants that were sent there by Brigham Young in 1954 to mine the “rock that burns.” A Native American named Tabison, a prominent Ute, had shown Young a small sample. Young regcognized it as coal and asked if any of his group knew how to mine coal. Some Welsh immigrants including John Evans Rees and his cousin John Price, having experience with coal mining in the U.K., volunteered and were sent to the west side hills to set up mines, and on June 25-26 folkw will celebrate the annual Welsh Days in the city park, 150 S. State. Though the years Welsh Days activities have included games, Dutch oven cooking, Strongman competitions, baked good, fun runs, live entertainment, mammoth parade, contests, breakfast, lunch, watermelon bust and much more
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
At 4 p.m. on Friday it will be time to register for the Junior Strongman Competition, followed by the competition challenges. The annual quilt drawing will begin at 6:30 p.m., tickets will $1. You do not have to present to win the quilt made by the QuiltKeepers Guild. The quilt may be viewed at the Wales Town Hall, 150 N. State, by the middle of June. Enjoy at pot luck dinner at 7 p.m. Meat will be provided. Please bring a dish to share (other than green salads or chips). From 8:30-11 p.m., there will be live entertainment by The Phat Old Professors.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 26
Put on your running shoes and register in the Wales Town Park, 150 S. State, for the fun run. The 5K Fun Run will start at 7:15 a.m. At 7:45 a.m., the flag raising ceremony will take place followed by breakfast in the park at 8 a.m., sponsored by Wales Town Council. ($4 plate, $20 family) The Strongman Competition registration will be at 8 a.m. in the Wales Town Park. Also, from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Car Show registration will also take place at the park. The Mammoth Parade will start at 10 a.m. The car show begins during the parade, at 10 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. at the park. The main event Strongman Competition begins at 11 a.m. Participants must be present and pre-registered by 8:30 a.m. Strongman T-shirts will be available for purchase. Six challenges face the Strongman participants, the farmer’s walk, atlas stones, log clean and press, ring toss, pillars of Hercules and strongman relay. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place overall, as well as medals awarded for the highest points scored in each event. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. there will be children’s games at the park. Come and enjoy all of teh fun activities at Welsh Days. For more information call the city at 435-436-9345.
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PIoneer day activities in fairview July 20 – 24 fairviewcity.com Pioneer Day activities in Fairview will be different from the regular celebration this year because of the pandemic. But organizers believe it will be fun and provide some enjoyment for everyone on that holiday! Activities will start with an Ice Breaker game at the ball fields on Tuesday, July 20. On July 21st everyone can enjoy an ATV Rodeo at the arena, and the next day, July 22, there will be a Kid’s Rodeo, also at the arena. On July 23 there will be a patriotic Horse Parade on State Street at 5 p.m. Participants will be riding horses while displaying American flags. They will canvas parts of town with a focus on 400 East, 100 East, 100 West and Center Street. At 7:30 p.m. there will be a Cruise State Street event - patriotic car show, classic cars, decorated cars, any cars, street legal, UTVs – all safely following the laws. The Fairview City Royalty will lead off the event! Saturday, July 24, will start with a 5K Fun Run which will start at 300 S. 200 East. Registration will be at the fairgrounds. The Pioneer Day Parade on State Street, The Heritage Art Walk and the Vintage Car Show at the Museum of History and Art will give everyone something to do during the day. The annual Pioneer Days Demolition Derby will start at 5 p.m. at the arena and fireworks after will complete the day. Questions about rules for entering the derby call Landon Bee-
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be, (435) 469-0137. Entry forms available at www.fairviewcity. com. Tune your radios to 87.9 FM and hear some patriotic music and announcements leading up to the 10 p.m. fireworks! This year’s show has been modified for viewing throughout town rather than the typical show at the arena. The music that goes along with the show will be broadcast throughout town on 87.9 FM. The show will be shot from the west side in an elevated position. You should be able to view it from your home, or many open public areas to allow for social distancing.
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City parks provide space, peace, play Most towns or cities in Sanpete County are fortunate to have a beautiful park that offers a quiet place for a picnic, family reunion, stretching travel weary legs or just to relax for the day while the kids have fun on the play equipment. Consider spending the day exploring the sites of a town and relaxing at a park.
EPHRAIM
Ephraim City Ball Park, 300 N. 200 East. Call (435) 283-4631 for reservations. Ephraim Heritage Park, 15 S. Main Street. Ephraim Pioneer Park, 100 N. 75 West. Ephraim Canyon View Park, 700 S. 100 East.
MAYFIELD
FAIRVIEW
Mayfield City Park, 175 N. Main Street (Park Road). Call (435) 528-5061 for reservations.
Iven R. Cox Park, 85 S. 15 East. Call (435) 427-3858.
FOUNTAIN GREEN
Fountain Green City Park, 300 W. Center. Call (435) 445-3453.
GUNNISON
MORONI
Moroni City Park, 150 S. 200 West. Call (435) 436-8359.
Gunnison City Park, 300 N. 45 West. Call (435) 528-7969 for reservations. Gunnison Park, 100 S. 350 West.
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Manti City Park, 200 N. 300 West. Call (435) 835-2401 for reservations.
Mt. Pleasant City Park, 1000 S. State. Call (435) 462-2456. Mt. Pleasant Power Plant Park, 3.5 miles East on 200 South. Spring City Park, 150 E. Center. Call (435) 462-2244.
WALES
Wales City Park, 150 S. State. Call (435) 436-9634.
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PLEIN AIR COMPETITION PAINTS A SCENE Aug. 28 – Sept. 4 springcityarts.com The annual Spring City Arts Plein Air Competition and artist studio tours will bring artists and visitors flocking into the area for a chance to create or view masterpiece artistic works from August 28 to September 4. Plein air is a French expression which means “in the open air” and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors, which is also called peinture sur le motif, “painting on the ground” in French. Spring City is the perfect location in Sanpete Valley to paint in the open air and to enjoy camaraderie, share ideas or just take in the magnificent scenery and appreciate the talents of others. It’s an opportunity to see artists at work outside and get a glimpse of their studios inside.
tioneer Braxten Nielsen, beginning at 1 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to come early and watch the artists at work, then purchase a favorite painting for home or business display.
EXHIBITION, SALES
An exhibition and sale of works from the plein air competition will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 4. This is a great opportunity to add works by some remarkable artists to personal collections.
ARTIST STUDIO TOUR
A number of prominent artists are expected to open their studios and galleries for visitors on Saturday, Sept. 4. This year,
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
The 2021 competition begins for participating artists on Saturday, Aug. 28, and the painting continues until 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, when finished paintings must be turned in for judging. Later that evening, from 7 - 9 p.m., a Plein Air Art Show Preview and reception for participating artists and visitors will take place at the Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 S. Main Street. Competition winners will be announced, awards presented and the created artwork will be available for sale.
QUICK PAINT
The morning of Saturday, Sept. 4, from dawn until 10 a.m., registered artists will participate in a “quickpaint” event along Main Street, Spring City. The finished paintings will be sold through a live auction, featuring rodeo cowboy and auc-
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the Studio Tour will be free of charge, so take advantage of this opportunity to meet some amazing artists and watch them at work. The studio tours will take place from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Those who take the tour should be on the watch for additional artwork, which will be on sale at most of the tour locales. Visitors will obtain a map of the participating artists when they come to the event. While visiting the Spring City Arts Gallery, be sure to take some time and view the art on display in the gallery. Those who do will see a great representation of local artwork.
BASIC PLEIN AIR RULES
Artists participating in this plein air event may paint anywhere in Sanpete County, its cities, farms, mountains and streams and of course in Spring City. Possible images could include historic streets, structures, pastoral vistas, mountain and stream scenes and agricultural subjects. Participants may paint up to three plein air works for submission, following registration of blank canvases. All traditional plein air painting mediums are acceptable, but work must be created “en plein air”, painted outdoors, on-site, without the assistance of photography or technology. Artists who participate in the Saturday morning “quickpaint” will be allowed to use photos for reference, but only during that morning’s event. All paintings created during the competition will be available for purchase during the Saturday sale. Applications for the painting competition may be downloaded online from the Spring City Arts website at www. springcityarts.com, or the Spring City Arts facebook page.
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Sanpete byways, backways present spectacular views The Manti-La Sal National Forest has numerous byways and backways threading through dramatic landscapes. There are several road trips adventurous travelers may want to check out. By way of explanation, byways are major roads suitable for passenger cars, while backways are lower-standard roads often requiring high-clearance vehicles and or four-wheel drive. In all cases, regardless which type of way is to be considered, ask locally for road conditions before beginning any excursion.
THE ENERGY LOOP
Huntington and Eccles Canyons National Scenic Byway, also known as the Energy Loop, has a length of 85 miles. Allow four hours for travel. The views are breathtaking on the Huntington and Eccles Canyons National Scenic Byway. The route is rich with the history of mining in Utah’s coal country, with views of a coal-fired power plant and an operating mine along the way. The Scofield Cemetery is witness to a mining disaster that killed hundreds of men and boys in 1900. The recovery site of the 9,500 year-old mammoth skeleton is interpreted just off the road and down a short trail near Huntington Reservoir. In 2017, new interpretive signs were placed along the byway where motorists can pull off and read about the unique features of the area. The byway, which traverses Huntington, Fairview and Eccles canyons, offers fishing, camping, hiking and ATV trails. The paved road traverses state routes (SR) 31, 264 and 96 and can be accessed at it junctions with SR-10 in Huntington; SR-6 at the Scofield turn; and SR-89 in Fairview. Check road conditions before traveling in winter. Be sure to make time on the weekend to visit the Stuart Guard Station in Huntington Canyon. The boys of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the guard station during the 1920s Depression Era. The station now houses artifacts from that time, and tells the story of how these young men built improvements throughout the Forest to earn money for their families at home. The Guard Station also tells the story of the Manti-La Sal National Forest and its beginnings over 100 years ago. A host can show visitors through on weekends and holidays in the summer.
FERRON TO MAYFIELD
Ferron to Mayfield State Scenic Backway has a length of 48 miles. Allow three to four hours for travel. Winding up 12-Mile Canyon from Mayfield, this backway begins and ends in the pinyon-juniper country, but climbs to well over 10,000 feet while passing through stands of aspen and conifer. Angler destinations such as Town Reservoir, Ferron Reservoir, and Willow Lake are located along this route. This gravel route is accessible to passenger cars during the summer and fall and becomes a snowmobiler’s haven during the winter. 46 - SANPETE COUNTY RECREATION GUIDE 2021
EPHRAIM TO ORANGEVILLE
The Ephraim to Orangeville Road Backway has a length of 47 miles. Allow three to four hours for travel. The Ephraim Canyon Heritage Tour segment of this backway is a 15-mile drive from Ephraim to the summit of the Wasatch Plateau, a climb of 5,000 feet. Along the way travelers can stop at six different interpretive displays that describe the natural and cultural heritage of the area, including the Civilian Conservation Corps work. The Skyline Drive to Joes Valley and Orangeville segment accesses the favorite fishing holes and camping areas of Pete’s Hole, Grassy Lake, Soup Bowl, and Joes Valley Reservoir. This half of the drive is not suitable for low-clearance vehicles, is treacherous when wet, and is closed for winter. On a sunny day, it’s a fun drive with spectacular views.
SKYLINE DRIVE BACKWAY
Skyline Drive State Scenic Backway is two distinct backway experiences; combined, the two form a portion of the Great Western Trail. 1. North Skyline Drive has a length of 27 miles. Allow one to two hours for travel. The North drive is a gravel road, climbs to the Wasatch Plateau from US-6, at Tucker, and undulates south for 27 miles to SR-31. This section provides scenic views into Lake Fork and Fish Creek Drainages and access to prime fall hunting areas. This road is suitable for passenger cars, but is closed in the winter and groomed for snowmobiles. 2. South Skyline Drive has a length of 71 miles. Allow five to seven hours for travel. The journey begins on SR-31 and continues 55 miles south to the Fishlake National Forest boundary. I-70 is an additional 16 miles. Stunning views of Mt. Nebo and other mountains are on constant display complimented by vivid wildflowers in mid to late summer. This is the backbone of the Arapeen OHV Trail System with numerous routes dropping off the Skyline to valleys below. Elevations approach 11,000 feet and the road is difficult to access until late July as large snowdrifts slowly melt, but this trip is worth the wait. The majority of South Skyline Drive requires high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles. It is treacherous when wet.
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rock climbers test skills in maple canyon Maple Canyon is one of Utah’s most unique rock climbing areas. Climbers from around the world come to test their skills on Maple Canyon’s unique cliffs. On any given weekend climbers of all abilities, ranging from novice to expert, can be seen. There are more than 550 routes with climbing grades from 5.4 to 5.14 in difficulty. Routes are easily accessed from the road and various hiking trails. View routes in Google Earth. Maple Canyon is a cool place to climb in the summer heat due to the shade of the narrow canyons. Rock in the canyon consists of cobblestone-sized conglomerate that has eroded to form cliffs and an impressive natural arch. The arch can be found along the Middle Fork trail, which begins at the campground. The canyon is rated one of the top locations in the world for rock climbing. Maple Canyon offers diverse climbing opportunities to match any climbing skill. The rock walls are filled with thousands of imbedded cobblestones, which makes every climb in this canyon unique. The canyon offers hundreds of established climbing routes that range from walls less than 10 feet high to hundreds of feet and for those more advanced climbers there are several large overhangs and offers several other activities such as hiking, ATV trails, camping, picnicking and more. Located less than one mile up Maple Canyon is the Box Canyon hiking trail. This trail leads into a narrow canyon where the rock walls will tower hundreds of feet overhead. Every corner of this hike offers unique features such as flora growing out of the rock surfaces, small and large caves in the canyon walls and rock walls overhanging the trail below. Maple Canyon campground offers 13 campsites with fire rings, grills, tables and pit toilet restrooms. This campground offers no electricity, water or sewer hookups. At the end of the Maple Canyon campground are two large parking areas with a marked trailhead. This trail leads to the Huge Cave, along with other established climbing routes such as Toxic Potatoes, Deliverance and Dang Awesome. Huge Cave however may very well be one of the largest natural caves you will ever see, hence the name Huge Cave. The trailhead for Huge Cave is located approximately 1.8 miles up Maple Canyon; there are two areas to park at the end of the Maple Canyon Campground.
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these trails lead to the several established climbing routes that are available. To enter the cave, climbers must climb approximately 15 feet up a rock wall, someone has left a rope to assist climbers. If a person is not comfortable with heights, or not sure of climbing ability, don’t attempt this climb. A fall will land a person on the rocks below and could easily cause serious injury. Before climbing up to this cave keep in mind one thing – what goes up must come down, and for some reason going down seems more challenging, mentally and physically. Be sure to know personal climbing skill level before attempting this climb and as always, keep this wonderful natural resource clean. The campground marks the end of the improved canyon road and this is where an ATV comes in handy. The Maple Canyon/Log Canyon ATV Trail Loop is a 34-mile loop. This trail offers beautiful views of Maple Canyon from above, and leads riders through thick pine and aspen forests on the way back down. For rock climbers this is the place, for everyone else this is still a place to visit, hike and just take in the beautiful rock formations and scenery this canyon has to offer. And for those not skilled in rock climbing, just sit back and enjoy watching others as they negotiate their way up the canyon walls. Maple Canyon also has various ice climbing routes during the winter months. In past years, winter access to Maple Canyon has been difficult because the road has not been plowed. Since December 2010, the road has been cleared to the Forest Boundary- as conditions permit. The road, however, may not be open for a few days after a storm. Be prepared for a hike if the road is not open. Driving directions: From Salt Lake City take I-15 South to Nephi. At Nephi take exit 225 to Manti/Ephraim. Travel on Highway 132 to Fountain Green. Once entering the town, watch for a sign for Maple Canyon. Turn right on 400 South and travel approximately six miles to Freedom Road. From this point just follow the signs. Call (435) 283-4151 for further information. Know before going. Caution: This is a high cliff area; exercise caution, especially with children; RVs and trailers are not recommended; there are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups; lettered sites A-F have fees per night and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring drinking water; this is a “pack it in, pack it out” facility, bring garbage bags; day users will be charged a fee per vehicle; no livestock allowed; ATVs allowed on designated trails only; group site, when not reserved, is available on a firstcome, first-served basis for a fee per night. This is a high elevation facility; Visitors traveling from lower elevations should exercise caution; Don’t move firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in national forests by obtaining firewood near the destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit https://www.dontmovefirewood.org.
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Relic home sports new arrival, come see Mt. Pleasant is home to historic Relic Home located at 150 S. State, which is said to be the first home built outside of the old Mt. Pleasant fort. The Relic Home houses a wide array of well-preserved artifacts from times gone by. Visitors are known to have traveled from locales far away to catch just a glimpse of what life used to be like during pioneer times. Recently, a new original cabin was placed on the grounds west of the blacksmith shop. While in the area, visitors are encouraged to drop by and see the new arrival’s featured displays. Local residents and anyone seeking to know more about the area’s history are welcome to drop in, along with school students for arranged tours. The museum will be open on weekdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and will be open on the 4th of July and special occasions by appointment for family reunions, youth groups and class reunions. A fully outfitted blacksmith shop can be toured and a blacksmith is on-site for special occasions. The blacksmith shop is unique, as it is the only operational shop in the area. The Relic Home is not just a house full of relics, but one full of family histories, pictures and information on many sites, including cemetery information and special features of older
homes in town and their histories. For special arrangements to tour the Relic Home, call Judith Jackson, (435) 462-3760 or Tudy Standlee, (435) 462-9739. For more information online, visit https://mtpleasantpioneer. blogspot.com.
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sanpete offers diverse trails Sanpete County offers a diverse selection of biking trails, for both the beginner and the advanced rider. The following lists some mountain trails worth exploring. Be sure to follow recommended safety procedures for riding in the backcountry.
SKYLINE TRAIL
This is a single or multi-day bike adventure, vehicle support is recommended. This course is rated easy to difficult, its 50 miles long, and usually takes two to three days to complete. To begin, head east from the town of Fairview, up Fairview Canyon on UT 31. Continue on UT 31 as it turns south heading toward Huntington Reservoir and Electric Lake (the northern section of Skyline Drive comes in here from the left). Approximately one mile after the Fairview Lakes overlook, travelers will come to the Sanpete Valley Overlook, just past the second overlook look for Skyline Drive, also FS Road #150, heading south. The first part of this route is a roller coaster taking bikers up and down over several good hills. Start out slow as the air is thin up there and some of the climbs will require determination. Sections of this route can become treacherous due to clay-like mud that can freeze moving bike parts in a matter of minutes. Wrap around the west flank of North and South Tent Mountain at the top of Canal Canyon before coming to Big and Little Horseshoes, two glacially carved out mountains with summits over 11,000 feet. Ascending the backside of Big Horseshoe, a distinct geological feature, will provide spectacular views before a great four-mile descent to Horseshoe Flats. From here continue to roll along until, reaching High op, the highest point on Skyline Drive at 10,897 feet. It’s downhill from here to the turn-off to Ferron Reservoir and camp, or another three miles to the campground at Twelve Mile Flat. Twelve Mile Canyon Road takes off the plateau to the town of Mayfield.
JOSEPHITE POINT - PETE’S HOLE
This 28-mile loop follows improved dirt roads, unimproved dirt roads and single track taking the intermediate to advanced rider five to six hours to complete. Start at Pete’s Hole Reservoir heading east from the town of Ephraim on UT 29 as it winds its way up Ephraim Canyon. Continue east on UT 29 as it crosses Skyline Drive, following signs for Joe’s Valley Reservoir. Approximately 4.5 miles from where riders cross Skyline Drive they will come to the turn off for Pete’s Hole Reservoir. Turn here and park at the campground. Plan at least an hour drive to reach the trailhead. From the south end of the reservoir pick up the Josephite Point Tail, also FS #109. The trail will wind its way through meadows, creeks and pine forests taking riders to the overlook. An awesome view of Joe’s Valley Reservoir and surrounding country is worth the short hike out to the overlook. 52 - SANPETE COUNTY RECREATION GUIDE 2021
This single-track will continue heading south to Mary’s Lake where it turns into a rough dirt road, also FS Road # 041. Stay on this dirt road, still heading south, for approximately four miles, to an intersection. Go left and stay left as this somewhat better dirt road, still FS # 041 as it bends around and heads north. After a long descent, riders will come to another intersection, go left again and head to Joe’s Valley Reservoir for a rest and swim. From the reservoir head west on UT 29, also FS Road #FH8. Now climb up through Whites Dugway, then follow Olsen Canyon drainage, before emerging onto Thistle Flat. Be looking for the turnoff to the Soup Bowl and Pete’s Hole Reservoir on the left.
TWELVE MILE FLAT LOOP
This loop is a great ride for novice to intermediate riders looking for a scenic back-country 11 mile ride through one of the highest regions of the Wasatch Plateau. From the town of Mayfield, head east up Twelve Mile Canyon on FS Road #022. Drive approximately 14.5 miles to the start of FS Road #024 on the right-hand side of the road, directly across from the Grove of the Aspen Giants Scenic Area. For a quick warm-up, ride the one-mile loop through the giant aspens. They are some of the largest and oldest aspens known to exist. Next, head back out onto the Twelve Mile Canyon Road and pedal for almost three miles up to the intersection with Skyline Drive. Go right, heading south on Skyline Drive, past Twelve Mile Flat Campground. Huge meadows and the barren knoll of Mt. Baldy will be on the right with an enormous basin that forms the headwaters of Muddy Creek on the left. Just under three miles from where people turned right onto Skyline Drive, they will see FS Road #151 to Emerald Lake taking off to the left. A few hundred yards beyond the turn off to Emerald Lake a trail branches off the right, dropping down about 500 feet in less than a third of a mile. This trail will take riders down to Step Flats and FS Road #024. When riders reach the road go right, cruising though the flats while approaching the southwestern flank of Mt. Baldy. The south fork of Twelve Mile Creek drainage drops away to the west and is traversed by a trail called the Narrows. Continue heading north on FS Road #024 as it takes riders around the west side of Mt. Baldy, eventually intersecting the main canyon road where riders started.
BEAVER CREEK/CLEAR LOOP
This route is a challenge for intermediate to advanced riders in good physical shape. Its 21 miles long, although it is possible to shuttle to the top to avoid the climb. This is an ATV route, so be prepared to yield to the right. From Mayfield, pedal up Twelve Mile Canyon Road, also FS Road #022. Approximately 5.5 miles from town the Beaver Creek Road, also FS Road #029, takes off on the right hand side of the road.
Go onto this road bearing right again where it forks in just under a mile. In another two miles the road forks again. The left fork will take riders to Woods Lake. Stay right, onto FS Road #159, and continue heading south, down into the drainage, across the creek and up onto the ridge. Reach the ridge and head east, toward Porcupine Knoll. A short loop to the southeast of the knoll will take riders out to the start of the Balsam Grove Ridge Trail, FS Trail #127. This great, sometimes wild, single track that heads back down into Twelve Mile Canyon that may be too much of a temptation for some. Mary’s Nipple (10,984’), one of the higher points on the plateau, rises to the southeast. Another mile beyond the knoll and bear right again, heading down the Clear Creek Drainage. Riders may also want to explore down Olsen Canyon Trail which they will pass taking off to the left as they begin the steepest part of the descent. This trail comes out just above Mayfield in Twelve-mile Canyon. Continue heading down Clear Creek Canyon, following the trail as it criss-crosses over the stream. When bikers emerge onto the main canyon road, go left and head back to Mayfield.
NORTH FORK MANTI CANYON
This trail is rated for intermediate to advanced riders who will travel 15 miles and while riders must be in good physical condition, not much technical skill is required. The trail starts at the Manti Community Campground, approximately five miles up Manti Canyon from town. Climb on a graded dirt road for almost 5 miles before reaching Skyline Drive. This climb is 3,000 feet in five miles. For bikers who aren’t up to the climb, they may want to shuttle or drop off at the point where Manti Canyon Road meets Skyline Drive. Once on Skyline Drive, go left, heading north. There elevation here is 10,000 to 10,500 feet. Pass Jet Fox Reservoir at 2.5 miles from the starting point on Skyline Drive and in another half mile bikers will come to the turn-off for Lowry’s Fork and Logger Fork Reservoir, also FS Road #046. Go left on this road and bear left at the fork in the road. The right fork will take riders to Loggers Fork Reservoir. Descending steeply for just under two miles bikers will come to the North Fork Trail, also FS Road #046. Go left again, following this drainage down to where it meets the main Manti Canyon Road. From here it is just another mile back to the campground.
THE HORSESHOES
This is a great trail for hiking or an out and back trail for novice to intermediate bikers looking for a 10-mile ride taking two to three hours. The best way to access the West Sanpete Trail, also FS Trail #090, is from the town of Ephraim. Drive up Ephraim Canyon all the way to Skyline Drive. Go left and drive for approximately another eight miles to the West Sanpete Trailhead where it is located on the left-hand side of the road. Begin hiking by wrapping around the ridge and into the
basin of the glacially carved Big Horseshoe. People will lose very little elevation as they follow the contour of the slope as it wraps around into the basin of Little Horseshoe. Intersect the Pigeon Creek Driveway Trail in just less than five miles. Take this trail heading up to Skyline Drive and follow Skyline drive back to the starting point or return back via the trail.
POWERHOUSE LOOP
This ride is for advanced riders as it takes four to five hours and covers 22 miles. A shuttle up to Skyline Drive will eliminate the climb making the ride shorter and easier. From Spring City head east up Oak Creek Canyon on FS Road #036. Continue to climb on that road, gaining over 4,000 feet in just under nine miles, to where it intersects with Skyline Drive and ride south for approximately three miles to the Canal Canyon Trail, also FS Trail #058. Make sure helmets are on tight and prepare for a fast and sometimes wild descent. Go right onto this trail and follow it as it heads south across the top of the drainage to Poulson Ridge. The trail follows the ridge for approximately 2.5 miles before hitting the Canal Canyon Road, also FS Road #339. As bikers emerge from the canyon bear right onto the canal road that heads north back into town.
MAPLE CANYON
A hiking trail for novice to intermediate hikers looking for a three mile hike taking one to two hours to complete. There are other routes to explore in this canyon, so be prepared and take plenty of water. From Maple Canyon Campground head north up the Right Fork of Maple Canyon. Follow the route as it makes a loop, connecting with the Middle Fork Trail about midway up. Go left onto the Middle Fork Trail to get back to the campground or go right, further up into the drainage. In one-half mile, hikers will intersect the Skyline Trail, also FS Road #069, where they can go left, hiking south for approximately 1.5 miles to the top of the Left Fork Trail. Go right, down this trail to return to Maple Canyon Campground. SANPETE COUNTY RECREATION GUIDE 2021 - 53
Sanpete aquatics provide fun at five locations Swimming isn’t just a fun way to cool off during the summer. It’s one of the few sports or activities that doesn’t cost lots of money or require special gear or equipment. It offers a total-body workout, is easier on the joints, increases flexibility, and can be enjoyed at any age—from toddlers to seniors. Swimming is actually a physical activity in which you can participate any time of the year if an indoor pool is available or temperatures are mild. So, find a swimsuit, grab a friend, and head for the nearest pool. There are five facilities in Sanpete County which provide public swimming.
MT. PLEASANT
The newest facility in the county is the Mt. Pleasant Aquatic Center located at 74 E. Main. The pool is available year-round as an indoor pool with six lap lanes, a zero depth entry wading area and small water slide. Large doors on the north end can be opened during good weather. The pool is adjacent to the Mt. Pleasant City Splash Pad, with its outdoor fountains, water jets and deck area for sunbathing. Classes, activities and special events along with facility rentals are available. For hours of operation, call (435) 462-1333 or visit http://mtpleasantcity.com/pool.
EPHRAIM
The Snow College — Horne Activity Center is located at 350 E. Center Street, Ephraim. The facility is open to all students and
the public. The center has a variety of activities for the entire family: Indoor swimming pool, racquetball, volleyball, wallyball, basketball, indoor track, indoor soccer and fitness center. There are some equipment rentals available in addition to facility use charges. The building schedules can change at any time. For more information, visit www.snow.edu/athletics/ac/ or call the AC Issue Room at (435) 283-7039.
MANTI
The Manti City Aquatic Center and Water Park is located at 64 W. 500 North. It is an outdoor pool complete with water slide, zero depth entrance wading area, whirl pool and lap lanes. It is open seasonally, dependent on weather. Pool classes, lessons and facility rentals are available. For more information, call (435) 835-4320 or visit http://manticity.com/swimming.html.
GUNNISON
Gunnison Swimming Pool is located at 43 W. 300 North, Gunnison. This pool is an indoor pool that is next door to Gunnison City Park. In addition to the main pool, there is a kiddie pool and water slide. During warm weather, large doors on the south side of the facility can be opened for ventilation. Classes available and activities offered, such as Monday night movies in the pool at 6 p.m. For more information, call (435) 528-7126 or visit http://www.gunnisoncity.org/swimming-pool. htm.
NORTH SANPETE
Skyline Mountain Resort Pool is located between Mt. Pleasant and Fairview, about 2.5 miles south of Fairview on the Mountainville Highway. The facility has a medium-sized outdoor pool with water slide. It is open during summer months, Memorial Day thru Labor Day and welcomes the public to use the pool. Summer hours are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Private rentals are available. For more information, call (435) 427-9590. New this year, the pool is now a saltwater swimming pool. It is the only public saltwater pool in Sanpete. Those who swim in saltwater swimming pools will notice a level of comfort that is different from the typical pool that uses added chlorine and chemical stabilizers for sanitation. Chlorine has the tendency to cause red eyes, itchy skin, and discolored hair. Because saltwater is softer on skin than chlorine, those who use a saltwater swimming pool won’t have to suffer any of those symptoms of chlorine. In a saltwater pool, a regenerative process creates the chlorine and the saltwater purification system provides on-site production of the sanitizer necessary to maintain water in a safe, healthy and algae-free condition. 54 - SANPETE COUNTY RECREATION GUIDE 2021
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