The oldest town in Sanpete County is Manti. Brigham Young sent the first settlers to Manti after he received an invitation by Ute Chief Wakara to send people down to the San Pitch area to teach the Utes how to farm. The original company of 50 pioneer families arrived in the winter of 1849.The ...
Travelers seeking quiet relaxation and historical reflection may come to Manti to spend a night or two at quaint bed and breakfasts, or tour the grounds of the historic Manti LDS Temple, built in 1888.But in June of each year, Manti takes on new life and excitement when the Manti LDS Temple ...
Sanpete County has several area museums for visitors and locals alike to visit.<strong>Mt. Pleasant</strong>Relic Home, 150 South State, Mt. Pleasant. Open on weekdays from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., and on special occasions by appointment. For tour arrangements, call ...
Anyone who likes fishing and plans to go this summer, needs to know there is a pretty good chance the fish they catch may have come from the Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery located northwest of Fountain Green at 1600 West Fish Hatchery Road.The hatchery has thousands and thousands of fish ...
<strong>Mt. Pleasant</strong><strong>May 25-26</strong><strong>Wild Bill’s Raceway</strong>Dirt track racing seven miles south of Mt. Pleasant on Highway 89. For information call (801) 400-9705 or visit ...
Looking for something to do this summer? Look no further. The recreation departments of Mt. Pleasant City and Ephraim and various departments at Snow College are offering activities for all to consider. Here is a list of events for the summer of 2017:<strong>Mt. Pleasant ...
The Sanpete Pantry distributes almost 20 tons of food per month free of charge to families and individuals in Sanpete County and fills an important need in the community.A sister organization, Drive4Food, helps raise funds for the Pantry. Both organizations have 501C3 status and are state ...
When entering the Sanpete Valley from Nephi, visitors enter Salt Creek Canyon and head east. The first town traveler’s encounter is historic Fountain Green. During the 1850s the area now known as Fountain Green was just a popular campground for Salt Creek and San Pitch travelers.The ...
<strong>Spring City</strong><strong>Old School Dedication</strong><strong>May 26</strong>1 p.m., Dedication of Old School Community Center, 45 South 100 East.5 – 8 p.m., Preview art and antiques, in Old ...
Prepare now for the 33rd Annual Demolition Derby in Fairview. Purchase tickets Saturday, June 24, starting at 9 a.m., at the rodeo grounds, 350 South 85 East. Every person attending the event, including babies in arms, is required to have a ticket.This year each ticket buyer is allowed to ...
