Squashing the Competition!

Exciting news for Utah County this weekend! The first portion of the Mountain View Corrdidor opened to drivers on Saturday. Project director, Teri Newell said, "Whether someone lives next to 2100 North or in the surrounding communities of Lehi, Saratoga Springs, and Eagle Mountain, this road will benefit them greatly by improving east-west access from Redwood Road to I-15."

Matt McConkie of Mountain Green, UT grew this year's winning pumpkin at the annual Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers competition in Lehi. The previous state record was 1,169 lbs, which was squashed by more than 400 lbs! The winner weighed in at a massive 1,600 lbs!

Some of this year's contenders:

Thought of the Week -

"Gardening requires lots of water - most of it in the form of perspiration." - Lou Erickson

Have an excellent week!

Your friends at GBT

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Disaster Proof!

MSN’s The Street has dubbed Utah as one of the top five disaster-resistant real-estate locations. Having declared only seven major disasters in the last 57 years, and none in the last five, Utah has earned its top spot. The greater part of the disasters we have dealt with came from severe storms and subsequent flooding. So when the flooding comes, head for higher ground; such as Park City’s luxury hotels, ski resorts, and posh homes which are all 7,000 feet above sea level!

Peacefield; the home of John Adams in Quincy, Massechusetts

Thought of the Week –

“Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.” – John Adams

Have an excellent week!

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We Remember

This week, we have chosen to commemorate the 10^th Anniversary of September 11^th.

“Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway.” – John Wayne

NYPD officers, FDNY firefighters, and Port Authority Police at the entrance of the 9/11 Memorial Plaza.

Friends and family of the fallen pause near the 9/11 Memorial.

Retired FDNY firefighter Paul Harding and his two year old son Nicholas watch the September 11 memorial service at Peace Arch-Douglas border crossing between Washington State and British Columbia, Canada.

We hope you have a great week,

Your friends at GBT

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Utah's Canyon Country!

Utah’s Canyon Country was named as having one of Budget Travel’s 5 Classic American Drives. The sites specifically mentioned were Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Bryce Canyon. Plan your mini road trip from Dead Horse Point to Bryce Canyon and log 287 miles of gorgeous Utah views!

This baby lamb pictured with her Mama is named Irene Hope. She was born at the Central Park Zoo in New York City as Hurricane Irene approached and the city was hopeful for minimal damage and a good outcome.

Thought of the Week –

“Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” – Christopher Reeve

Have a great week!

Your friends at GBT

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