Archive for the ‘Utah County’ category
Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival 2013
Looking for a fun outing on a nice spring day? The Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival might be just the thing. With a quarter million tulips and 100+ varieties in full bloom throughout the 55-acre Thanksgiving Point gardens, the Tulip Festival provides a relaxing way to wander through some breathtaking flower displays. The plantings feature masses [...]
Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Pro Rodeo 2012
by Chris Hash. For a fun evening of family-friendly entertainment, you can’t do better than Spanish Fork’s Fiesta Days Pro Rodeo. The Spanish Fork Rodeo draws world-class rodeo talent from all over the world. For rodeo fans, having an event of this caliber right here in our own backyard must be an amazing opportunity. But [...]
Young Living’s Lavender Days 5K
Saturday, July 14, Young Living Essential Oils held their annual Lavender Days celebration, complete with a 5K and half marathon. This 5K run was fun and well-organized, appropriate to every level from walker to serious runner. Young Living’s lavender farm in Mona is only about a 35 minute drive from Mapleton, and it’s easy to [...]
Provo’s Freedom Festival Grand Parade 2012
Provo’s Freedom Festival is one of the country’s largest 4th of July celebrations, and the Grand Parade is one of the country’s largest 4th of July parades. There’s something for everyone in this parade: color guards and flags; people in historical costumes; politicians, military members, and dignitaries; beauty queens from many Utah County cities; horses [...]
Mormon Miracle Pageant in Manti, Utah
During the summer months, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints puts on many outdoor pageants. One of the most accessible for Mapleton residents is the Mormon Miracle Pageant which has been held in Manti, on the rolling hill south of the Manti temple, since 1967. A visit to Manti to see the [...]
Winter recreation at Jolley’s ranch
Jolley’s Ranch in Hobble Creek Canyon offers great winter recreation opportunities. There are nearly five miles of groomed trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, a tubing and sledding hill, and parking areas for snowmobilers. There are also heated restrooms and a warming shelter. Ski and snowshoe equipment is available for day rental. Season passes [...]
Klondike Derby scheduled for Mapleton Scouts
Scouts from Mapleton will participate in the annual Diamond Fork District Klondike Derby on January 6th at Maple Dell. The theme for this year’s derby is “Courageously Facing Life’s Challenges.” After the scouts arrive and set up, the evening’s events will begin with a campfire program at the amphitheater. Speakers will be Steve Wahlquist, a [...]
Midway’s Interfaith Creche Exhibit
If you like nativities, you’ll love Midway’s Interfaith Creche Exhibit. Over 600 nativities from all over the world are on display at the Homestead resort from now until Monday. The exhibit, which is free, is open from 11:00 to 8:00 each day. Every continent and culture is represented here, including the Americas; Asia; Europe; the Middle [...]
Rachel Payne and Trio de Bois to perform at Springville Museum of Art
by Kjirstin Youngberg. Sunday, December 18, 2011, the Springville Museum of Art will feature soprano Rachel Payne and the woodwind ensemble, Trio de Bois. The performance will feature Christmas and classical pieces, and will be from 4:30 pm until 5:30 pm. It is open to the public, and is free. Mapleton’s Rachel (Youngberg) Payne has [...]
Christmas events in Mapleton and nearby
You needn’t travel far from Mapleton for some wonderful Christmas experiences. There’s plenty to do right here in town or just a short drive away. And most of these events are low-cost or free. Christmas Lights At Christmas time, lights are magical – especially for kids. With very young children, simpler is usually better. A [...]
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