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3rd Year’s A Charm For Winners Of Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt
Over 230 teams made up of over 1000 total people took to the city streets, country roads, nooks, and public spaces in Uintah County over the weekend in pursuit of some quick cash. In fact, teams participating in the 3rd annual Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt stayed out most the night from Friday to Saturday hoping to be the first to the $10,000 prize. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion has been one of the event organizers since its inception and can attest to the planning that goes into each year’s theme, puzzles, and clues. A special example of this was the use of the gigantic trout mural with a constellation background on Highway 40 and 100 East downtown for a puzzle this year. Bennion actually asked the mural artist a year ago to include that type of constellation on the mural specifically to be used in a future puzzle. So who walked away with this year’s outlaw booty? A team that has participated all three years made up of Gage Larsen, his wife Brittany, son Nicholys, mom Jenny Brailsford, sister Abbi Jackson, and sister-in-law Cierra Stubbs. “We didn’t think we were going to solve the puzzles fast enough!” shares Gage. “We were so shocked. These hunts they put on are amazing. Even the years we didn’t win we have had a blast. I get to see people I haven’t seen in a long time running around town. We talk and share clues and just enjoy the weekend.” Gage says the feeling of solving a difficult puzzle is hard to beat. “I solved one of the harder ones at about 3am Friday night and had to contain myself from waking up the whole house,” he shares. “Last year we were part of the foot race at the end and came up short. This year was finally our year!” Congratulations to Gage Larsen, Brittany Larsen, Nicholys Larsen, Jenny Brailsford, Abbi Jackson, and Cierra Stubbs on your big win! And in case you’re curious where that treasure was found, it was hiding up off Taylor Mountain Road. To learn more about this annual event, visit www.OutlawsLostTreasure.com and follow them on Facebook.
Petals in paradise: Washington Fields flower farm is blossoming with events and workshops
ST. GEORGE — Nestled in the heart of Washington Fields lies The Flowering Cottage, a hidden lower farm where rows of colorful blooms stretch toward the sun. “People don’t realize there’s a lot of flowers that you can grow here,” The Flowering Cottage owner Jennica Burnett said. “I grow so many things out here. Too much to count. But it is really fun. It’s fun to see what you have success with.”
Pop-up event set for August First Friday Art Stroll
OGDEN -- The calendar flipping to August means a First Friday Art Stroll is near. This upcoming art stroll, happening from 6-9 p.m. Friday, will include a double-feature pop-up event at the Local Artisan Collective's location in The Junction, according to a press release. This includes the Oddity Showcase Extravaganza...
TONIGHT: Shane Lee Band to perform at Arts in the Park
On Sunday, July 28, the Lehi Arts in the Park concert series will feature the Shane Lee Band. The concert will start at 7 p.m. at Wines Park. The Shane Lee Band is a dynamic group of seasoned musicians dedicated to delivering the very best of today’s country music live on stage. With two decades of experience, the Shane Lee Band has captivated audiences across the intermountain west, blending the latest country hits with a sprinkle of surprise pop favorites.
Storytellers pursue theme of ‘Independence’ in fourth round of Light Switch Stories | Arts & Entertainment
LOGAN – Independence was the theme of the fourth monthly chapter of the “Light Switch Stories” held on July 26 at the LionHeart Hall in Logan. As usual, seven brave individuals shared candid recollections of real experience coping with foibles, failures and triumphs that taught them valuable life lessons about standing on their own two feet.
Joseph Harrison Sweeps Old West Open Futurity Heeling with Historic $168K Outing
Joseph Harrison etched his name in the rope-horse-futurity history books, winning over $168,000 at ARHFA’s 2024 Old West Rope Horse Futurity, taking the top three spots in the Open Futurity Heeling. Harrison and Copperton, sired by Spots Hot and out of Copperish, took home the $100,000 win, followed by...
Bear on the move; more campgrounds closed in A.F. Canyon
The U.S. Forest Service closed the Granite Flats campground in American Fork Canyon after a bear sighting on Tuesday, July 23. On Friday, July 26, the Timpooneke and Altamont Campgrounds were evacuated and closed after the black bear was spotted there. “We have unfortunately had to evacuate and close the...
Two killed in Kyhv Road accident on Saturday night
PROVO, Utah — Two people have died after police say the vehicle they were in veered off the Kyhv Peak roadway and rolled down a steep embankment on Saturday. Lt. Josh Chappel with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office said officers received calls at 10 p.m. about a traffic incident with injuries.
Prep sports year starts next week
Although local high school students won’t hit the classroom until Aug. 15, the fall sports year gets underway on Monday. Outdoor teams start early in order to complete their seasons before the weather makes it difficult to play. The girls soccer teams kick things off, and the programs at...
UPDATE: Man dies a week after woman is killed in motorcycle crash near Spencer
SPENCER – Idaho State Police is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash near Spencer Monday. It happened at 10:51 a.m. in the southbound lane of Interstate 15, according to a news release from Idaho State Police. A 69-year-old man from Farr West, Utah, whose name was not specified, was driving...
Hectic Hobo Presents ‘Ranch Rock’ All-Day Music Fest In The Mountains
The Americana/folk band Hectic Hobo will present its third annual Ranch Rock music festival on Saturday, Aug. 3 in Liberty, Utah. The all-day festival features seven Utah bands including J-Rad Cooley, The Magpipes, Avintaquin, Lucy Avenue, Dearth of Earth, Dan Fox & C.E. Wright, and Hectic Hobo. Ranch Rock has...
Tri-City Exchange seeks help after refrigerated trailer goes out
NORTH OGDEN — The founder of the Tri-City Exchange said Friday that his food pantry needed a new refrigerated trailer after a donated one broke down over Pioneer Day. Founder Mike Larson said he had already made "thousands upon thousands" of dollars worth of repairs to the trailer this year before the latest problem.
FRINGE: Sometimes Poignant SPIRAL BOUND is Worth a Look.
SALT LAKE CITY — I saw Spiral Bound at the Salt Lake Fringe Festival on Saturday, July 27th. Honestly, this play, written by Madelyn Salazar, was amazing. I really enjoyed so much about it, particularly the use of special effects. Throughout the play, Martha (played by June Rose) says her phone is trying to kill her (it plays this awful doomsday notice whenever she looks at it), and during a dream sequence later on, the lights become red as the actors shout out doomsday-like headlines about climate change, gun violence, etc. There’s the scene where Martha is on a date with Ben (played by Michael Henry Davies) and the lights have this cool, yellow tone with insect sound effects to indicate the time of day. There are also multiple prop changes, that while small, are extremely effective.
FRINGE: Short But FUN I’VE DECIDED TO BECOME A DIGITAL PET
SALT LAKE CITY — On July 27th, I saw I’ve Decided To Become A Digital Pet at the Salt Lake Fringe Festival. It’s a very short, fifteen minute, one man play, and honestly, it’s fantastic. The script is written by John Wesley Sandorf, and follows Justin, starting at the age of seven, who learns that his classmates called him “weird Justin” behind his back, and threw a party when they learned he was leaving. The play is about the loneliness and ostracization Justin experiences from elementary through high school (and a bit beyond).
Cartoon characters introduce winter sports to kids
For information about the Aniletes, visit theaniletes.com. Anyone interested in donating the projects can email Berkholtz at dennis@nslgames.com. To pay tribute to the International Olympic Committee’s decision to award Salt Lake City and Park City the 2034 Winter Games, Dennis Berkholtz, a former Olympian, is introducing the Aniletes, a group of animated athletes.
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