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Davis County Search and Rescue travel the Fernwood Trail to find an injured hiker. (Photo from Davis County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Facebook)

Summer is coming, how to stay safe when hiking

May 09, 2024 12:56PM ● By Bailey Chism

Hiking safety is important to remember as warm weather approaches. Tips from Davis County Search and Rescue help hikers know how to be prepared.

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Volunteers with the American Red Cross install a smoke detector and help the homeowners make an escape plan in the event of a fire. Photo courtesy of the American Red Cross

‘Sound the Alarm’ program offers free smoke detector installation

May 09, 2024 12:52PM ● By Becky Ginos

The American Red Cross is “Sounding the Alarm” to encourage homeowners to check their smoke detectors.

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The Newly finished North Temple Bridge continues to expand the bike trails available in Utah. Courtesy photo

Golden Spoke Bike Ride celebrates Utah’s interconnected trails

May 02, 2024 09:53AM ● By Kerry Angelbuer

On the second Saturday in May, the Golden Spoke bike ride occurs. Free to families and individuals, it offers multiple lengths of rides. Activities in the Jordan River Nature Center end the differing rides.

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Ms. Marilee Hullinger celebrates with her Second-grade class at the completion of 94,00 Unifix cubes and a Guinness World Record. The T-shirts read “Look at the results of ONE indoor recess!" Photo by Roger V. Tuttle

Bountiful second-graders break world record

May 02, 2024 09:51AM ● By Roger V. Tuttle

Marilee Hullinger’s second-grade class just broke a world record!

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The South Davis Sewer District has expanded their 1200 North property by 12.66 acres. Photo by Simon Mortensen

West Bountiful City Council approves South Davis Sewer District annexation

May 02, 2024 09:48AM ● By Simon Mortensen

West Bountiful’s City Council approved the South Davis Sewer District’s annexation request. The entity plans to future-proof their operations during their $60-70 million development process.

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Moss-covered rocks surround the trail up Mueller Park Canyon. Photo by Kerry Angelbuer

Little-known family-friendly hike in Mueller Park Canyon

May 02, 2024 09:45AM ● By Kerry Angelbuer

Directions to a mossy spring in the Mueller Park Canyon.

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Horseback riders enjoy a Bountiful trail. Good etiquette and basic rule-following can enhance trail usage for all. Photo credit Lindsey Wing

Just ‘Be Nice’ on Bountiful’s multi-use trails

May 02, 2024 09:39AM ● By Gail Newbold

Pointing the finger at other recreational users on Bountiful’s popular trail system is commonplace. Good etiquette and basic rule-following can enhance trail usage for all.

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