It's on the forefront of our minds and our aggravation, daily. It's the road construction blues. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, local Lynn Ware Peek explores some thoughts about our torn-up town.
Well, it's back to school this week for local kids. WE all can relate to that feeling of mostly dread and scant excitement. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, local Ecker Hill International School student, Grayson Maddux, reminds us of the horrors of going back to school.
What is locally grown radio? It's what you're listening to right now. It's been said that community radio reinforces the value of solidarity and participation. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, Lynn Ware Peek talks about how for her, radio has moved from background noise to one of the most essential elements in our town.
Does the mere thought of standing up and speaking in public make you squirm with discomfort? Are you in awe of the friend you have who seems to deliver a speech with the greatest of ease? In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, Lynn Ware Peek explores on of our greatest fears.
As we negotiate our lives as members of families and communities, our roles are not always defined and leave room for interpretation. In this week's Tale from the Wasatch Back, writer Lynn Ware Peek talks about a time when it was all much more clear...and how it's changed.
There are many cycling enthusiasts in Summit County who watch a disproportionate amount of TV during July. Why? They are following the world's most popular bike race, the Tour de France, in its 97th year. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, local Lynn Ware Peek talks about her curious brush with the Tour, many years ago
Summer brings all the things we love, and a very few of the things we find unfavorable. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, local Ecker Hill International School student, Easton Barber, discusses everyone's least favorite thing about the summer - mosquitoes.
Some people get math and the rest of us do it, well, because we have to. In this week's Tale from the Wasatch Back, KPCW's Leslie Thatcher - who falls in the "because she has to" math category - laments that she should have known better than to take an algebra class this summer.
It's summer again and that means school's out. "I'm bored!!" will be an oft-uttered expression coming from the younger set. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back," local, Lynn Ware Peek, explores why it's a great thing to pry the kids away from the TV and video games although it may take a crobar at times.
Some of us wanted them, others of us despised them, but most of us endured having braces as a kid. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, local Ecker Hill International School student, Mac Henderson, describes his experience with the introduction of these metal devices into his mouth.
Most mountain towns boast an above average number of canine residents. We are no exception here in Summit County. Between these dogs and their owners, curious relationships emerge. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, local Missy Hilton explores one of these very relationships.
Spring comes with lots of surprises, and big, wet puddles can be one of them. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, Ecker Hill student Ellie Agnew talks about her less than fortunate encounter with a Park City puddle.
While some of us can't wait to get through Spring and onto summer, others of us embrace this complex season. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, Ecker Hill student, Lauren Young, explores the up-sides of Spring.
There just aren't enough hours in a day! How many times have you heard yourself say that? The passage of time seems to dominate our thoughts at one time or another. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, Lynn Ware Peek attempts to formulate a theory on why it is fleeting and how it may be possible to slow down time.
Springtime in the Wasatch brings life, sun, and melts the snow so we can get on with summer. But what do we find beneath the snow? MUD!! And lots of it. In our continuing series, "Tales from the Wasatch Back," local Ecker Hill student, Sadie DeBaun, gives us a glimpse on how a kid experiences mud season.
First fly-fishing experiences are the stuff of great stories - or big lies. Truth is, you never know what you're gonna catch. In this week's Tales form the Wasatch Back, KPCW reporter, Ann Johnson, looks back on her first fly-fishing experience - remembering the one that got away.
As Americans, we spend countless hours in our cars. It's a necessary evil, but we'd like to do it less. Sometimes, however; it's a road trip that not only gets us where we are going, but provides a satisfying and meaningful way to pass time. In this week's Tale from the Wasatch Back, local, Lynn Ware Peek, takes a look at The Road Trip.
To some, fear is a four-letter word; for others, it is an exciting challenge. In this week's, "Tale from the Wasatch Back," writer Lynn Ware Peek looks at this curious topic through her own experience of fear.
In this Tale from the Wasatch Back, local Jon Henry explores one of his family's best loved activities - reading aloud - and looks at how it has enriched their lives.
Spring is trying to make its way to Summit County, despite last and this week's five feet of snow. Some locals are more ready than others. In this Tale from the Wasatch Back, Lynn Ware Peek talks about one of the odd local practices during the end of winter.
Do you grow weary of asking your kids for help with chores? Did you balk and moan when asked by your parents to help out? Jon Henry reflects on his own experience as a kid and parent in today's Tale From the Wasatch Back.
We hear our kids and their sometimes frightening language use. We hear our English teachers from our past scolding us. What is right and what is wrong anymore? In our continuing series, "Tales from the Wasatch Back," armchair linguist Lynn Ware Peek explores the subject - hopefully with limited usage errors...
Park City loves cause for jubilant celebration and as St. Patrick's Day draws near, even Park City's youth takes part in the revelr. In our continuing series, "Tales from the Wasatch Back," local Ecker Hill student, Jonas Peek, Talks about his attraction to this Irish holiday.
There is history in Summit County that most of us don't know about. And history that most of us will never see unless we load up the car (with our reluctant teen-agers in tow) and do a little exploring. In this week's Tale from the Wasatch Back, local Annette Velardedoes just that.
Summit County is a winter playground that can and should be mined for every recreational opportunity, even after the sun goes down. In our continuing series, "Tales from the Wasatch Back," local Lynn Ware Peek talks about what is out there waiting for us - tonight - after sunset.
Some of us are up to speed with the social media revolution, but others of us are like a meandering river, slow to change course. In our continuing series,"Tales from the Wasatch Back," writer, Lynn Ware Peek, talks about her stubbornness on the subject.
After living in and raising our families in the same community for many years, we create connections to the places that hold memories for us. In our continuing series, "Tales from the Wasatch Back," local Lynn Ware Peek talks about her connection to an iconic Park City locale.
Taking on do-it-yourself home projects is a lesson in patience and, sometimes, humiliation. in our continuing series, "Tales from the Wasatch Back," local writer Lynn Ware Peek explores her ongoing quest for mastering being self-reliant around the house.
Local writer Andy Cier has been attending the Sundance Film Festival since it was called the Utah/US Film Festival, and you could pretty much get into any film, any time. In our continuing series, "Tales from the Wasatch Back," Andy looks at why he keeps coming back to Sundance.
The winter wonderland attracts all kinds of kids with all kinds of ways to play. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, local grown up kid, Jon Henry, reflect on his kind of snow play.
Utah is near and dear to most of our hearts, aside from a few little annoyances. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, transplant (now local) Missy Hilton deefines the Utah she has come to love.
One of the more obscure Winter Olympic sports has made its way to Park City. In our continuing series, "Tales from the Wasatch Back," local sports enthusiast, Lynn Ware Peek, explores her illusory Olympic dream with this curious pastime.
During the holidays, the gift giving process can be full of stress, indecision and let's face it, it can drain our pocketbooks. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, writer Lynn Ware Peek suggests a new way to give gifts that may alleviate these issues.
In a close knit community like Park City, when a long-time and beloved resident passes, the loss reverberates throughout the community. Last month, local Bill Thompson died in a hiking accident in Southern Utah. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, Lynn Ware Peek gives her tribute to this well-loved Parkite.
Local writer Andy Cier wants to know why cancer seemingly decided to attack more and more people. In our continuing series, "Tales from Tthe Wasatch Back," he ponders the common thread between those affected by the disease.
Thanksgiving and the holidays in general conjure up all sorts of memories surrounding tradition. In our continuing series, "Tales from the Wasatch Back," local Lynn Ware Peek talks about some of the more quirky details of a family holiday.
Some of you may be aware of the mysterious eccentricities of Park City. In our continuing series, "Tales from the Wasatch Back," local Lynn Ware Peek uncovers one of these little known tid-bits
Park City has at least ten times the national average of professional athletes per capita. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back," local Lynn Ware Peek explores what it's like for the rest of us.
In this hectic pace of life we all eperience, sometimes it's nice to stop and smell the flowers. In our continuing series, "Tales from the Wasatch Back," local Brenda Hall gives us an insight into what would be a refreshing alternative. Let's see if we agree.
Dogs in Park City have no idea how crucial they are to the wellbeing of their masters. In our continuing series, "Tales from the Wasatch Back," local dog lover, Lynn Ware Peek, explores what it's like to have and to lose that meaningful relationship
If you live in the Wasatch long enough, you start to take on some of the physical characteristics of the surrounding mountains. As part of our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, local Andy Cier takes a look at his own peak.
Being a heathen is just a stone's throw way from Summit County. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, local Lynn Ware Peek recounts her attempt to live the Park City life in the slightly sinful neighboring ville of Las Vegas.
We live in moose country. Everyone who frequents trails or the woods will encounter a moose sooner or later. Here are a few encounters Jon Henry has had...
Fall is in full swing in Summit County. In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, local writer Lynn Ware Peek talks about relenting to fall and saying goodbye to the short summer.
Just like writing a letter seems to be a thing of the past, the front porch has been all but eliminated from our homes. In our continuing series, Tales From the Wasatch Back, local writer Lynn Ware Peek explores how the absence of the front porch has limited our connection to our neighbors.
Last month, Ella Sorenson, who was born and raised in Park City, passed away, just shy of her 91st birthday. When Ella was asked if she had lived in Park City her whole life, she always quipped: "Not yet." In our continuing series, Tales from the Wasatch Back, local writer Leslie Miller reflects on her friendship with Ella.
