Tales From Utah Valley: School’s in session, but it’s still summer
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- The Sterrett home at 560 N. 500 East will be one of the homes shown during the last Pleasant Grove Historic Walking Tour of the season.
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- Laura Giles
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The Sterrett home at 560 N. 500 East will be one of the homes shown during the last Pleasant Grove Historic Walking Tour of the season.
Bright sunshine and blue skies are still here. We have until Sept. 22, the first day of autumn, to enjoy summer. Even though many schools have started back up, the beautiful summer weather is here for a few more weeks and there is still much summering to do.
Walking tour
Pleasant Grove Historic Preservation Commission’s last historic walking tour of the season will be held Monday at 7 p.m. This tour will take place at 500 East between 400 North and 700 North. Walkers should meet front of the William G. Sterrett Jr. home at 560 N. 500 East. The tour is free, but an optional walking tour book is $5.
Sterrett happened to be one of the first babies born in Pleasant Grove, one year after the city’s founding. Later, he and his wife, Laura, built the brick home on 500 East in 1890. Other historic homes will be viewed on the tour as well.
Murdock Canal Trail
Isn’t it always a good time to walk, run or ride on the trail? The Murdock Canal Trail winds through some beautiful scenery and summer is the perfect time to experience it. Actually, people use the trail year-round, but the bright sunshine of summer makes it especially enjoyable.
While many of us stick to the same parts of the trail out of habit, there are more than 17 miles of it to explore. It is enjoyable to try out different areas of the trail, whether you’re walking, running or cycling.
Fresh produce roundup
Courtesy Jeremy Hall
Laura Giles
How many times do fresh zucchini get passed around from person to person? During these last few weeks of summer, when there is so much fresh produce in gardens and on trees, why not round some up to donate to those in need?
Fresh fruits and veggies aren’t commonly donated to food banks and pantries. These can be a luxury to someone who has a difficult time putting food on the table. Collecting extras from the neighborhood and donating to help local needy families is a great way to celebrate summer.
One neighborhood in Pleasant Grove regularly holds a fresh produce scavenger hunt this time of year and donates all of the food. What a fun way to enjoy a summer evening!
Water
We’re lucky to have nearby bodies of water in the valley. There are several, including Manila Creek Pond in Pleasant Grove, Highland Glen Reservoir and the Provo River at Paul Ream Wilderness Park in Provo. Kids and adults are often seen skipping rocks and soaking in the beauty of these areas. In addition to being fun places to recreate, these are little spots of wilderness, perfect for summer days and evenings.
