Summer Time!

It’s summer, the time when many families head out on vacation! Here in Utah, we are literally surrounded by great places to visit that are within a day’s drive from home. To the north, there is Jackson Hole, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Parks. To the south, we have Tuacahn, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Moab, and St. George. To the west, there is Wendover and the west desert. To the east, we have Mirror Lake, Flaming Gorge, and the High Uintas. Wherever you go, be safe and have fun!

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Thought of the Week –

"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all." - Dale Carnegie

Have a great week!

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Silicone Slopes!

Fortune Magazine has a lot to say about Salt Lake City! Because many California based tech companies (Adobe, Ebay, Oracle, Twitter, and Electronic Arts!) have moved to our fine state, Salt Lake’s unofficial nickname has become the “Silicon Slopes.” The Brookings Institute has even said that SLC’s workforce is the most productive in America. One example: Josh James founded the software company Omniture while still in school at BYU, then sold it to Adobe for $1.8 billion!

Lightning over Farmington, UT



Thought of the Week –

"It takes a real storm in the average person's life to make him realize how much worrying he has done over the squalls." --Bruce Barton

Have a great week!

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Monument Valley!

One of America’s Most Beautiful Landmarks, according to travelandleisure.com, is Monument Valley, UT. Whether you hike the four-mile Wildcat Trail or drive the 14-mile graded dirt road through the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, the breathtaking red rock views are worth the trip. The most well known monuments are the Mittens, Totem Pole, and the Yei Bi Chai. Since we share Monument Valley with Arizona, we won’t be visiting this July, even with the chance of thunderstorms this week, the temperatures are still over 100 degrees!

Monument Valley

Thought of the Week –

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Have a great week!

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Independence Day!

How are you going to celebrate Independence Day? On Monday, July 4th, you can swing by Provo’s Grand Parade in the morning, then the Provo Towne Centre’s Car Show in the afternoon. In 1777 Americans celebrated with speeches, toasts, 13-gun salutes, parades, and fireworks. In 1778, General George Washington gave his soldiers a double ration of rum. However you choose to celebrate, have a great time!

Let Freedom Ring!

Thought of the Week –

“It ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other…” – John Adams’ thoughts on Independence Day in a letter to his wife, Abigail.

We encourage you to have a safe and spectacular Fourth of July!

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Our Jell-O is Greener!

According to Parenting magazine, Salt Lake City ranked in the top ten for “Best in Economy.” Though our economy may have only been ranked at number four, we “consume more Jell-O per capita than any other city in the United States.” To celebrate, we’re breaking out the green Jell-O and carrots!

Sunset near Trapper’s Loop, UT



Thought of the Week –

“Like a gardener, I believe what goes down must come up.” – Lynwood L. Giacomini

Have a great week and a spectacular start of summer!

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Flag Day!

Celebrate America! Fly the Flag on Flag Day, June 14.

Betsy Ross’ house with a replica of her original flag - Philadelphia, PA



Thought of the Week –

“We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity, representing our liberty.” ~George Washington’s interpretation of the American flag

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The Grass is Greener in St. George!

St. George is one of four greatest places to retire! The Huntsman World Senior Games happen every October, drawing thousands of mature athletes to St. George. Located only ten miles from Snow Canyon, 45 minutes from Zions National Park, and three hours from the Grand Canyon, St. George is an excellent place for those who enjoy the outdoors. And for those who prefer, as Mark Twain put it, “a good walk spoiled,” there are at least 10 golf courses to choose from.

The World War II Memorial in Washington DC in honor of the 67th Anniversary of D-Day



Thought of the Week –

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward

Have a great week and enjoy the sunshine!

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