Utah Outdoor Recreation Rangers Target Boating and Off-Highway Vehicle DUIs in “Operation Dry Water” to Promote Safe Recreation
GAs we continue into summer, recreational enthusiasts across Utah will gather on our state’s waterways and off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails. With the increased public presence on both land and water, there is an upsurge in the number of incidents and fatalities during this time. From July 1 – 3, the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation […]
Payson Junior High Teacher Heading to Scotland for Cycling National Championship
By day she is a junior high school biology teacher and mother of three young boys. By morning, she is an avid cycler, logging hundreds of miles per week on the roads of south Utah County. But, by August, she will be competing at the UCI Grand World Cycling Championships in Glasgow Scotland. 35-year-old Stephanie […]
Historical Highlight: Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts stands as testament to Payson Citizens
There is a lot of history found throughout Payson, but the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center stands above the rest. This former school sits just off 100 North at the eastern end of Utah Avenue in Payson. The building, which is part of the National Register of Historic Places, has undergone massive restoration and […]
Did you know Utah Lake has a Photo Club?
Have you read the book, ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’? Well, here’s the story of what happened when Barb Johnson got a camera. Utah Lake is the centerpiece of Utah County. Thousands of people visit every year, either on their own, or attending one of the many events taking place at the lake, […]
Historical Highlight: Mapleton Old Towne Square
South Utah County is a mecca for historical sites, and Mapleton’s Old Towne Square is one such place. The historical site is located at the corner of Maple and Main Street at the south end of Mapleton Park, and is filled with a bevy of historical buildings for residents to go to experience a blast […]
Training for ice a mixed climbing can also be beneficial for everyday life
There is a lesser-known sport that is beneficial for people of all ages. That sport is ice climbing, and there is a gym in Utah County that allows those in the community to enjoy the benefits of this skilled exercise all year long. Climbing of any sorts leads to a generally healthy lifestyle if pursued […]
OHV riders now required to complete online course to ride on public lands
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is launching a new off-highway vehicle (OHV) education course to help preserve access and increase rider safety. Anyone 18 years or older must now complete the free online course to operate an OHV on public lands in Utah. “Our goal is to increase overall awareness and education of […]
Addressing My Depression & Anxiety Through A Climbing Lifestyle
In the past several issues of Serve Daily we have discussed ice & mixed climbing and drytooling. Technical aspects of the sport were introduced to the readers so as to help us gain an understanding of what appears to be an overall healthy lifestyle. As previously mentioned, diet, exercise, flexibility, strength, self-reliance balanced with camaraderie […]
Outdoor Adventure: Dry Tool Climbing
Drytooling is one of the more unique climbing disciplines where you use ice tools with sharp picks to hook on the rock instead of using your hands. You can also use crampons with sharp front points or rock shoes. Drytooling is an incredibly fun sport that has been growing in popularity all over the world. […]
AARP Outstanding Volunteer
Annually the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) honors a senior citizen (50+) in each state for using knowledge, skill, creativity, and ability to make a difference in their local community. The purpose is to recognize an individual who has volunteered their time and energy to help others with special needs and goals. An outstanding […]