I really didn’t see this day coming. I am writing this while on a road trip with my wife, Gayle. We have been road tripping since our marriage in 1969. My family lives in Oklahoma, and hers in Utah. The next year, we were on the road to see my family after our first child was born. We ...

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week: CENTRAL Provo July 11 The Seagull, by Anton Chekhov, Covey Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. (renaissancenow.com/) 2026 Provo Farmer's Market, Pioneer Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ...

The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week: 1. Payson Scottish Festival 2026 Memorial Park, Payson, July 11, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Celebrate the highlands at the annual Scottish Festival in Payson, including traditional music ...

Being careful when using fireworks is always applicable (as discussed in last week's Living section) — but the only way to eliminate the risks is to not use them at all. This year the dry conditions and fire risks have resulted in sweeping bans on fireworks across Utah. It's just too ...

Travel has a funny way of teaching us something new about familiar places. For years, my family and I have chased memorable experiences across states, countries, and continents. We've slept in beach resorts, mountain cabins, and skyscraping hotels. Yet one of our most enjoyable recent getaways ...

The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week: 1. America's Freedom Festival Various times and locations throughout the week This event is one of the highlights of the year in Utah Valley annually, but had added ...

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week: CENTRAL Provo June 27 2026 Freedom Festival Children's Parade, Provo Veterans Memorial Park, 10:30 a.m. (freedomfestival.org) Absolute Adele with Jennifer Cella, Covey Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. ...

The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week: 1. Absolute Adele with Jennifer Celia Covey Center Main Stage, Provo, June 27, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy a delightful tribute to one of the iconic modern voices of this era. The ...

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Utah Valley and beyond in the next week: CENTRAL Provo June 13 The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tomas, Covey Center for the Arts, 6:30 p.m. (covey.provo.gov) 2026 Provo Farmer's Market, Pioneer Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ...

The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week: 1. 2026 Flag Day Ceremony Provo Veterans Memorial Park, June 15, 7 p.m. The symbol known as "Old Glory" may mean different things to different people but it gets its own ...