When I was a youngster, I used to visit my cousin in Payson and sled down the hill at the old Peteetneet School. Even then, the school was nearly 100 years old and out of use. Fortunately, some wise souls worked hard to save this beautiful building. It has since been…
Up in the winding hills of Washington county, someone had a great idea to make a trail for children. It is almost like a lost preschool garden in the middle of the juniper trees. The Children's Forest at the Kiln used to have interpretive signs for plants and animals in the…
Pioneer Names Trail is a very short, easy walk in Snow Canyon State Park. The hike only runs about a quarter mile and is appropriate for all ages and skill levels. The most difficult thing about this hike is finding a parking spot on a busy day. There are two trailheads…
Just east of Leamington, Utah, in Millard County, there is a roadside stop to see some large pioneer era ovens. Actually, according to the sign, these ovens were built much later, but the west was still a rugged place when they were constructed in the early 1880s. If you've been through…
There aren't many stores like Judd's Store in St. George left in the world. Built in 1908, this one room store has classic candy, vintage soda, food, and ice cream. A stop at Judd's is always a nostalgic adventure, as it takes you back to the days of the trading post.…
Just next door to the McQuarrie Daughters of the Utah Pioneer Museum in St. George, sits the newly opened St. George Pioneer Courthouse. This building has been a fixture on the St. George Boulevard for more than a hundred and fifty years, but just recently, the building has opened for tours.…