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BEST ACCESS TO THE OUTDOORS | OGDEN, UTAH
BEST ACCESS TO THE OUTDOORS | OGDEN, UTAH
Stephen Trimble from Sunset Magazine
Wasatch Range overlooks Ogden cityscape: A new trail system links them.
The freedom to roam
When it comes to easy access to the great outdoors, Ogden, Utah, had considerable help from nature. The city backs up against the Wasatch Range, whose peaks rise to 9,000 feet and whose face is carved by spectacularly deep mountain canyons.
But man helped too. Take a closer look at Ogden's mountain backdrop, and you'll see footpaths rambling here and there. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail cruises north-south along the mountains' feet, while the Great Western Trail traces many of the ridgelines. Other routes run up Coldwater Canyon, Taylor Canyon, Strongs Canyon, and Burch Creek, connecting with national forest trails that run deeper into the mountains. All in all there are 28 miles of trails to lure hikers, bikers, horse lovers, snowshoers, and nordic skiers out of the city and into the Wasatch.
Why is Ogden blessed with such a wonderful network of trails? The answer, replies Jay Hudson, an Ernest Hemingway look-alike who volunteers many of his hours to the Ogden Trails Network, is simple. "As a group, we were trying to make sure we had public access to the mountains," he says.
Cyclist Joel Bingham says that the easy trail access draws thousands of riders into the hills throughout the year. "It's unique because it's so accessible. There are good parking lots and trailheads."
Just as the trails stream out of the mountains into the city, so do two rivers – the Ogden and the Weber. Come late spring and into the summer, you can cool your hiking-weary toes in these streams or watch kayakers and canoers lured by a watery playground developed for paddlers in the Weber River.
Copyright 2002 Sunset Publishing Corporation
Stephen Trimble from Sunset Magazine
Wasatch Range overlooks Ogden cityscape: A new trail system links them.
The freedom to roam
When it comes to easy access to the great outdoors, Ogden, Utah, had considerable help from nature. The city backs up against the Wasatch Range, whose peaks rise to 9,000 feet and whose face is carved by spectacularly deep mountain canyons.
But man helped too. Take a closer look at Ogden's mountain backdrop, and you'll see footpaths rambling here and there. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail cruises north-south along the mountains' feet, while the Great Western Trail traces many of the ridgelines. Other routes run up Coldwater Canyon, Taylor Canyon, Strongs Canyon, and Burch Creek, connecting with national forest trails that run deeper into the mountains. All in all there are 28 miles of trails to lure hikers, bikers, horse lovers, snowshoers, and nordic skiers out of the city and into the Wasatch.
Why is Ogden blessed with such a wonderful network of trails? The answer, replies Jay Hudson, an Ernest Hemingway look-alike who volunteers many of his hours to the Ogden Trails Network, is simple. "As a group, we were trying to make sure we had public access to the mountains," he says.
Cyclist Joel Bingham says that the easy trail access draws thousands of riders into the hills throughout the year. "It's unique because it's so accessible. There are good parking lots and trailheads."
Just as the trails stream out of the mountains into the city, so do two rivers – the Ogden and the Weber. Come late spring and into the summer, you can cool your hiking-weary toes in these streams or watch kayakers and canoers lured by a watery playground developed for paddlers in the Weber River.
Copyright 2002 Sunset Publishing Corporation
First Procter & Gamble and now the Hershey Co.
By Brice Wallace
Deseret Morning News
First Procter & Gamble and now the Hershey Co.
The Governor's Office of Economic Development Board, fresh from landing a P&G plant for Box Elder County, on Friday approved what they hope is a sweet incentive to land a Western distribution center for the giant candymaking company.
The board also approved an incentive for a food manufacturing facility, and the company said immediately after the meeting that it will put the plant at Business Depot Ogden.
The Hershey distribution center also would be at BDO, and Utah is competing with Arizona and Nevada for the project, which would add 123 full-time jobs.
Hershey issued a statement after the meeting saying it is "evaluating various options as it realigns its distribution network to provide superior customer service. We appreciate the incentives offered by the city of Ogden and the state of Utah. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Economic Development Corp. of Utah and the Governor's Office of Economic Development as we further consider our options."
The state incentive would be a 20 percent rebate of certain taxes the project would create. Its maximum would be $2.6 million. Hershey would be required to keep the facility in Utah 10 years and pay at least 40 percent above the county median wage.
Deseret Morning News
First Procter & Gamble and now the Hershey Co.
The Governor's Office of Economic Development Board, fresh from landing a P&G plant for Box Elder County, on Friday approved what they hope is a sweet incentive to land a Western distribution center for the giant candymaking company.
The board also approved an incentive for a food manufacturing facility, and the company said immediately after the meeting that it will put the plant at Business Depot Ogden.
The Hershey distribution center also would be at BDO, and Utah is competing with Arizona and Nevada for the project, which would add 123 full-time jobs.
Hershey issued a statement after the meeting saying it is "evaluating various options as it realigns its distribution network to provide superior customer service. We appreciate the incentives offered by the city of Ogden and the state of Utah. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Economic Development Corp. of Utah and the Governor's Office of Economic Development as we further consider our options."
The state incentive would be a 20 percent rebate of certain taxes the project would create. Its maximum would be $2.6 million. Hershey would be required to keep the facility in Utah 10 years and pay at least 40 percent above the county median wage.
Frequently Asked Questions FrontRunner commuter rail
Frequently Asked Questions
Is typical commuter rail the same as UTA TRAX?
Commuter rail is not the same type of service as TRAX. TRAX is a "light rail" system, which typically have more frequent stops than commuter rail. Light rail is also typically used for trips that are shorter in duration.
Light rail is powered by electricity and reaches top speeds of approximately 65 mph. The Weber County to Salt Lake City Commuter Rail Project will use diesel locomotives and two level passenger coaches to carry passengers. The top speed of the commuter rail system is 79 mph.
Where is the commuter rail line located?
In September 2002, the Utah Transit Authority completed a purchase of 175 miles of railroad rights-of-way from Union Pacific Railroad. The rights-of-way stretch from Brigham City to Payson, preserving valuable rail corridors for decades of transit projects along the Wasatch Front.
The first phase of the commuter rail alignment will extend from Weber County to Salt Lake City and lies on the east side of the existing Union Pacific (UP) Railroad mainline tracks. The alignment will extend 44 miles, contain 38.15 miles of exclusive right-of-way, share 5.87 miles of track with UP, have 43 at grade crossings and two bridges spanning the Union Pacific Ogden Rail Yard. View Map
When is the FrontRunner commuter rail segment between Weber County and Salt Lake City planned to be finished?
UTA anticipates opening the FrontRunner Commuter Rail Line between Weber County to Salt Lake City commuter rail line in Spring of 2008.
How is the commuter rail project funded?
Funding for the commuter rail project comes from several sources. First, from federal funds. Second, from the ¼ cent sales tax increase passed in 2000 by voters in Weber, Davis and Salt Lake Counties. Third, from local match generated by improvements made by local governments and private developers.
How can FrontRunner commuter rail benefit me?
Traffic congestion along the Wasatch Front, Davis County in particular, is an ever-increasing problem. With the population steadily increasing, transportation solutions are crucial to avoid further congestion. Commuter rail can provide a fast, comfortable and efficient transit alternative. For example, instead of being frustrated from sitting idly in traffic on I-15, you could be reading a newspaper or talking to a friend while quickly getting to your destination. Commuter rail service could be good for all your transportation needs, whether going to work, shopping, sporting events or just for a fun ride!
Can FrontRunner commuter rail really save me time?
During peak commute times, your commute on the train may be shorter than your time would be on the freeway covering the same distance. Trains typically average speeds of 60 miles per hour while traffic on I-15 may average 35 miles per hour during rush hour.
Where are stations planned for commuter rail?
Eight stations are currently proposed along the 44-mile Weber County to Salt Lake City commuter rail line. Each station will have an 850-foot platform to accommodate a 10-car consist, park and ride lots and bus staging. The proposed station locations include:
- Salt Lake City: 200 South 600 West, at the City's intermodal hub
- Woods Cross: 700 South 800 West
- Farmington: east of the new Park Lane bridge
- Layton: south of Gentile on Main Street
- Clearfield: 1250 South State Street
- Roy: 2500 West and south of 4000 South
- Ogden: at Ogden's Intermodal Center at 24th Street and Wall Avenue
- Pleasant View: north of 2700 North at about 1200 West
How much may it cost me to ride FrontRunner commuter rail?
UTA has announced that the FrontRunner commuter rail base fare will be $2.50 for transportation to the next station and $0.50 for each additional station passed. The maximum fare from Pleasant View to Salt Lake City would be $5.50.
How often will the FrontRunner commuter rail trains run?
FrontRunner will run a minimum of every 30 minutes during daytime hours and an hourly night time service. FrontRunner service will run from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays. No Sunday service is scheduled at this time. Limited service from Ogden to Pleasant View will be supplemented with express bus service.
How could commuter rail connect with other forms of transit?
The stations along the FrontRunner commuter rail line are planned to bus transfer sites, which may be similar to how riders transfer between bus service and TRAX. Park & ride lots are proposed for each station.
Intermodal Centers are transportation "hubs," offering connecting service to other forms of transit. Two of the proposed commuter rail stations are located at the site of intermodal hubs, one in Ogden and one in Salt Lake City.
At this time, UTA is working with Salt Lake City to extend TRAX from the Delta Center to the Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub.
Is safety on FrontRunner commuter rail trains, at stations and in parking lots a concern?
Safety has been and will always be a top priority for UTA, and the agency's bus and TRAX system have excellent safety records. Riders in other communities consistently report that safety is one of the primary reasons they ride commuter rail, and UTA is actively studying safety and security measures on the commuter rail vehicles, at the stations and in the park and ride lots.
Is FrontRunner commuter rail accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes. Commuter Rail including its stations and park and ride lots will be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Can I give input on the FrontRunner commuter rail project?
Yes. UTA wants commuter rail to be a "community rail" project and has implemented a pro-active public outreach program. Your comments and questions can be submitted through this website or by calling UTA at 1-877-UTA-RAIL. In addition, you can join a mailing list on this website to keep up to date with the project.
New Utah Commuter Rail Makes First Run
Written by: Doug G. Ware
The new FrontRunner commuter rail system made its first run on Thursday morning, showing how the train will carry passengers from Weber County to Salt Lake City when it opens to the public in a few months.
The Utah Transit Authority allowed members of the media, other officials and members of the community to ride three bi-level (double decker) Bombardier trains on a 15-mile trek from Woods Cross to Kaysville for the system's first run, before returning to Woods Cross. The train traveled at a top speed of 79 miles per hour during the initial run.
The FrontRunner commuter rail system was announced in 2006, with plans to shuttle passengers among various locations between Salt Lake City and Pleasant View, which is just north of Ogden. Its purpose is to reduce the number of vehicles on the road while offering a pleasant and effortless commute to thousands of Utahns along the Wasatch Front. Plans to expand the FrontRunner line to Utah County are currently underway pending the outcome of an environmental study.
The FrontRunner, scheduled to open in April 2008, is just one of many ongoing projects being managed by UTA. Expansions to the existing Trax lines are about to undergo construction. They include light rail lines to the West Jordan area, Draper, West Valley and Salt Lake City International Airport.
UTA's Intermodal Hub, located behind the Union Pacific main station on Rio Grande Street (just south of the Gateway), will serve as the main transfer station for commuters making the move from FrontRunner to Trax. For example, someone commuting from Weber County to downtown Salt Lake City will exit the FrontRunner train at the Intermodal Hub and board a Trax train that serves the downtown/University/Sandy area.
The line running from Pleasant View to Salt Lake City is approximately 85 percent complete and engineers are working to test the safety mechanisms.
"We still have a lot of testing to do. We are testing the vehicles. We are testing the train-control system to make sure we have the safest, most effective system we can," said Steve Meyer, UTA's project manager for the FrontRunner.
When the North Rail line is finished, it will be served by eight different stations between Weber County and Salt Lake City. Each will be large enough to allow passengers to board up to 10 train cars at the same time. Each bi-level train is capable of carrying up to 250 people; with 80 seats on the upper level and 50 on the lower level. The remaining passengers will be able to stand while riding the train.
Trains will operate every 30 minutes between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday; and 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday. The train will not run on Sundays. The cost of passage on the FrontRunner is $2.50 to travel between two stations and an additional 50 cents for every station after that. However, the cost of FrontRunner fare includes passage on Trax light rail and/or UTA buses to get you to your ultimate destination (some restrictions apply). Monthly passes, which allow unlimited travel on the train, will cost $145.
The trains will also feature a variety of amenities, like on board restrooms and Wi-Fi Internet service available at no cost. Some of the seating even includes a center table.
Established in 1970, UTA says one of its primary goals is to make the FrontRunner the most cost-effective system in the United States by providing the highest quality experience for the rider at the lowest possible cost to the public.
Public transportation along the Wasatch Front has seen a substantial growth in riders since Trax began operating in 1999. Combined with today's higher cost of gasoline, the appeal of UTA's light rail system has introduced an alternative mode of transportation that many Utahns continue to utilize.
Lawmaker seeks to outlaw ticket quotas
Hansen says 'cash cow' for cities puts the public at risk
By Brock Vergakis
The Associated Press
It's every motorist's end-of-month fear: ticket quotas.
Most police departments insist that quotas are urban legends.
But a growing number of states are beginning to outlaw the practice of requiring police officers to issue a certain number of traffic tickets to meet performance goals.
Rep. Neil Hansen, D-Ogden, wants Utah to join the list.
''It really becomes a cash cow for the municipality to write tickets,'' he said.
Hansen said police departments are turning into tax collectors instead of allowing officers to use their discretion. He said this puts the public at risk because police patrol areas that generate more revenue instead of the most dangerous, and that police spend time writing tickets to meet goals instead of doing more important work.
''What it really boils down to is, if I'm an officer and a sergeant told me I need to write eight tickets a day, I also have calls of domestic disputes and shoplifting. It's getting to be about an hour before my time is off, and I'm just going to go write a ticket for the first person I see,'' he said.
Hansen tried to outlaw ticket quotas last year. His bill passed in the House, but failed to get enough support in a Senate committee. It failed on a 2-to-2 vote while three other lawmakers were absent.
His primary opposition is the police chief of his
own town - who is also a member of the Senate.
Sen. Jon Greiner, R-Ogden, says Hansen doesn't have any proof of a quota system in Utah. He said Hansen is ''maligning'' his department, and Hansen's bill could keep police officers from issuing any tickets.
He said Hansen and other supporters of the bill need to decide if they want traffic laws enforced.
''They can't have it both ways, and say we want people to be safe but don't enforce, don't write tickets. Which is it this week?'' he said.
Hansen contends Ogden's police department is notorious for using a quota system. Greiner disagrees.
Both agree that the department uses the number of citations issued by an officer as part of an annual job review. The number of citations issued is one of more than a dozen criteria the department uses to evaluate employees.
Greiner said officers helped set the goals and believe they are reasonable. To get the highest rating in that category, Greiner said officers need to issue five citations a week. But, he said, with other criteria used to evaluate employees, officers could still get a raise even if they never issued a single ticket.
Nine states, including Montana, Texas and Florida, have statutes prohibiting law enforcement from setting ticket quotas. Hansen said he believes he has the support this year to make it illegal in Utah, too.
''I'm pretty sure it's going to pass this year. I've had more legislators come to me and say, 'If you run your bill, I'm on board this time.' They're seeing it in their communities now, and they're starting to see it's a bigger and widespread problem,'' he said.
Orem Police Chief Michael Larsen said he's not opposed to the idea of banning quotas, but Hansen's bill goes too far.
Hansen named Orem as a Utah city with a quota problem, although Larsen said the department has never had a quota system in the 30 years he's worked there.
''On every stop they make, it's their discretion whether they write a citation or not or to give a warning,'' he said. ''We have evaluation criteria and . . . one of those criteria is productivity. But that does not necessarily include traffic enforcement. It's a wide scope of 'What is this employee doing on a day-to-day basis?' "
Larsen said most traffic enforcement is driven by calls from residents complaining about speeding. He said if Hansen's bill passes, an officer could refuse to write any tickets.
''It prevents me from managing my department and responding to citizen concerns,'' he said.
What it really boils down to is, if I'm an officer and a sergeant told me I need to write eight tickets a day, I also have calls of domestic disputes and shoplifting. It's getting to be about an hour before my time is off, and I'm just going to go write a ticket for the first person I see.
- Rep. Neil Hansen, D-Ogden
They can't have it both ways, and say we want people to be safe but don't enforce, don't write tickets. Which is it this week?
- Republican Sen. Jon Greiner, R-Ogden and also the city's police chief
By Brock Vergakis
The Associated Press
It's every motorist's end-of-month fear: ticket quotas.
Most police departments insist that quotas are urban legends.
But a growing number of states are beginning to outlaw the practice of requiring police officers to issue a certain number of traffic tickets to meet performance goals.
Rep. Neil Hansen, D-Ogden, wants Utah to join the list.
''It really becomes a cash cow for the municipality to write tickets,'' he said.
Hansen said police departments are turning into tax collectors instead of allowing officers to use their discretion. He said this puts the public at risk because police patrol areas that generate more revenue instead of the most dangerous, and that police spend time writing tickets to meet goals instead of doing more important work.
''What it really boils down to is, if I'm an officer and a sergeant told me I need to write eight tickets a day, I also have calls of domestic disputes and shoplifting. It's getting to be about an hour before my time is off, and I'm just going to go write a ticket for the first person I see,'' he said.
Hansen tried to outlaw ticket quotas last year. His bill passed in the House, but failed to get enough support in a Senate committee. It failed on a 2-to-2 vote while three other lawmakers were absent.
His primary opposition is the police chief of his
own town - who is also a member of the Senate.
Sen. Jon Greiner, R-Ogden, says Hansen doesn't have any proof of a quota system in Utah. He said Hansen is ''maligning'' his department, and Hansen's bill could keep police officers from issuing any tickets.
He said Hansen and other supporters of the bill need to decide if they want traffic laws enforced.
''They can't have it both ways, and say we want people to be safe but don't enforce, don't write tickets. Which is it this week?'' he said.
Hansen contends Ogden's police department is notorious for using a quota system. Greiner disagrees.
Both agree that the department uses the number of citations issued by an officer as part of an annual job review. The number of citations issued is one of more than a dozen criteria the department uses to evaluate employees.
Greiner said officers helped set the goals and believe they are reasonable. To get the highest rating in that category, Greiner said officers need to issue five citations a week. But, he said, with other criteria used to evaluate employees, officers could still get a raise even if they never issued a single ticket.
Nine states, including Montana, Texas and Florida, have statutes prohibiting law enforcement from setting ticket quotas. Hansen said he believes he has the support this year to make it illegal in Utah, too.
''I'm pretty sure it's going to pass this year. I've had more legislators come to me and say, 'If you run your bill, I'm on board this time.' They're seeing it in their communities now, and they're starting to see it's a bigger and widespread problem,'' he said.
Orem Police Chief Michael Larsen said he's not opposed to the idea of banning quotas, but Hansen's bill goes too far.
Hansen named Orem as a Utah city with a quota problem, although Larsen said the department has never had a quota system in the 30 years he's worked there.
''On every stop they make, it's their discretion whether they write a citation or not or to give a warning,'' he said. ''We have evaluation criteria and . . . one of those criteria is productivity. But that does not necessarily include traffic enforcement. It's a wide scope of 'What is this employee doing on a day-to-day basis?' "
Larsen said most traffic enforcement is driven by calls from residents complaining about speeding. He said if Hansen's bill passes, an officer could refuse to write any tickets.
''It prevents me from managing my department and responding to citizen concerns,'' he said.
What it really boils down to is, if I'm an officer and a sergeant told me I need to write eight tickets a day, I also have calls of domestic disputes and shoplifting. It's getting to be about an hour before my time is off, and I'm just going to go write a ticket for the first person I see.
- Rep. Neil Hansen, D-Ogden
They can't have it both ways, and say we want people to be safe but don't enforce, don't write tickets. Which is it this week?
- Republican Sen. Jon Greiner, R-Ogden and also the city's police chief
Utah's State Symbols and Motto
State Symbols
Animal - Rocky Mountain Elk
Bird - California Seagull
Cooking Pot - Dutch Oven
Emblem - Beehive
Fish - Bonneville Cutthroat Trout
Flag and Seal
Flower - Sego Lily
Folk Dance - Square Dance
Fossil - Allosaurus
Fruit - Cherry
Gem - Topaz
Grass - Indian Ricegrass
Hymn - "Utah, We Love Thee " by Evan Stephen
Insect - Honey Bee
Mineral - Copper
Motto - "Industry"
Rock - Coal
Song - "Utah, This is the Place" by Sam and Gary Francis
Star and Astronomical symbol - Dubhe and Beehive Cluster
Tartan - Utah centennial tartan
Tree - Blue Spruce
Vegetable - Spanish Sweet Onion
Historic Vegetable - Sugar Beet
Animal - Rocky Mountain Elk
Bird - California Seagull
Cooking Pot - Dutch Oven
Emblem - Beehive
Fish - Bonneville Cutthroat Trout
Flag and Seal
Flower - Sego Lily
Folk Dance - Square Dance
Fossil - Allosaurus
Fruit - Cherry
Gem - Topaz
Grass - Indian Ricegrass
Hymn - "Utah, We Love Thee " by Evan Stephen
Insect - Honey Bee
Mineral - Copper
Motto - "Industry"
Rock - Coal
Song - "Utah, This is the Place" by Sam and Gary Francis
Star and Astronomical symbol - Dubhe and Beehive Cluster
Tartan - Utah centennial tartan
Tree - Blue Spruce
Vegetable - Spanish Sweet Onion
Historic Vegetable - Sugar Beet
Glossary of Utah Terms
Compiled from Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, Utah Place Names by John VanCott, and A History of Utah's American Indians edited by Forrest Cuch.
Bryce Canyon National Park Park was established in 1928 by President Hoover and is named for Ebenezer Bryce, a pioneer cattleman who homesteaded in the area.
Deseret The provisional state created in 1849 by Brigham Young. The U.S. Congress eliminated it by creating the Territory of Utah in September 1850. The term comes from the Book of Mormon, an LDS religious text, and means honeybee.
DuchesneA town near the junction of the Strawberry and Duchesne rivers that was settled in 1904. There are several ideas on where the name originated. Some people believe the name came from the French trapper Du Chasne, while others think it is for the French nun, Rose Du Chesne. Others believe it came from the name of an early Indian chief.
GoshuteAmerican Indian tribe that lives in western Utah and is part of the larger Shoshonean-speaking groups. Variant spelling: Gosiute.
HeberA town in Wasatch county that was initially settled in 1858. Most of the settlers were converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from England, where Heber C. Kimball was a missionary for the LDS Church. The town was named in honor of him.
Hurricane A town in southern Utah located at the junction of U-59, U-9, and the Virgin River that was settled in 1906.
Kanab A town in southern Utah that was settled in 1864, then evacuated in 1866 due to troubles with the American Indians, and resettled in 1871. The name comes from a Paiute word meaning willow.
Lehi A city in Utah County just off of I-15. It is home to the Lehi Roller Mills where scenes from the movie "Footloose" were filmed. The town is named after a prophet in the Book of Mormon, a book of scripture used by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Lucin A small railroad community that was located on the west side of the Great Salt Lake. The name comes from a local fossil bivalve, lucina subanta.
Moab A town in Grand county near Arches National Park. It was settled in 1855 by Mormon colonists, vacated due to troubles with the American Indians, and resettled in 1876.
Mormon Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are often referred to as Mormons, due to their belief in the Book of Mormon. Accordingly, Mormon was a prophet who compiled the Book of Mormon, a book of scripture used by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Navajo American Indian tribe living primarily in the Four Corners Region. They traditionally refer to themselves as the Dine, which means the People.
Nephi A city 38 miles (61 kilometers) south of Provo named after a prophet from the Book of Mormon, a book of scripture used by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The area was settled in 1851 and had earlier names of Salt Creek and Little Chicago.
Northwestern Shoshone American Indian tribe who live in northern Utah and southern Idaho. Variant spelling: Shoshoni.
Ogden An industrial city 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of Salt Lake City near the confluence of the Weber and Ogden Rivers. Miles Goodyear, a mountain man and trapper, built a trading post and small fort there in 1844 called Fort Buenaventura. The city is also known as Junction City, due to the fact that it was the junction for the transfer of freight and passengers between the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific Railroads after the completion of the transcontinental line.
Oquirrh Mountains Mountain Range in Utah with a north-south orientation at the south end of the Great Salt Lake. The name comes from the Goshute Indians and has many meanings including "Wooded Mountain," "Cave Mountain," "West Mountain," and "Shining Mountain."
Orem City in Utah County named for Walter C. Orem, president of the Salt Lake and Utah Electric Interurban Railroad.
Paiute American Indian tribe who live in southern Utah, southeastern California, northern Arizona, and southern Nevada
Panguitch City near the Sevier River that was settled in 1866, vacated due to problems with the American Indians, and resettled in 1871. The name comes from the Paiute Indian word meaning "water" and "fish".
Parleys Canyon A canyon that extends from southeast Salt Lake City to Parleys Park at the summit. It was initially named Big Canyon in 1847. In 1849 Parley P. Pratt, an early pioneer, built a toll road up the canyon that was called The Golden Pass. The name was eventually changed to Parleys Canyon. Interstate 80 passes through this canyon.
Promontory Summit The location of an early railroad construction camp where the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads joined in 1869. The name is from the promontory that projects into the Great Salt Lake. Today the Golden Spike National Historic Monument at the site commemorates the completion of the first transcontinental railroad.
Provo A city in Utah County founded in 1850. The area was first known as Fort Utah and then the name was changed to Fort Provo, being named after the French-Canadian trapper, Etienne Provot.
Soldier Hollow A recreational area in the Heber Valley. The name probably comes from Captain James H. Simpson and his company of road surveyors and other soldiers who camped in the area in 1849.
Stake A group of congregations in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, similar to a diocese.
Timpanogos, Mount A high mountain peak in the Wasatch Mountain Range, standing at 11,750 feet (3,581 meters).
Tooele A city in Tooele County that was settled in 1851 and is located approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers) south west of Salt Lake City.
Trappers Loop A highway that connects the Ogden Valley and Mt. Green in northern Utah. The road follows the trail the trappers used and is named for the many fur trappers that spent time in the area in the early 1800s.
Uinta Mountains A mountain range in Utah that is unusual due to its east-west orientation. It also is home to Utah's highest mountain peak, Kings Peak, at 13,528 feet (4,123 meters). The name comes from the Ute Indians who live in the area.
Uintah A town and a county in northeastern Utah. The county was one of the original eight counties organized in 1850 and the town was settled in 1850 at the mouth of Weber Canyon. Early maps usually attached an "H" to the end of the word, however, it was left off of Major Powell's publication as being unnecessary for the pronunciation.
Utah Western State settled by Mormon pioneers in July 1847. The word "Utah" was taken from the native Ute Indians. The state of Utah was admitted as part of the United States on January 4, 1896.
Ute American Indian tribe the state of Utah takes its name from. The Northern Utes were mainly hunters and gatherers and lived in the eastern Great Basin and the western Rocky Mountains. The Southern Utes settled in the Four Corners region.
Vernal Town in Uintah County that was settled in 1876. Trappers and mountain men had previously explored the area. The name refers to a beautiful spring or pertaining to youth.
Ward A geographical division of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, like a congregation.
Wasatch County in Utah that was established in 1862 and mountain Range extending from Idaho to central Utah. The word Wasatch comes from an Ute Indian word meaning "mountain pass" or "low place in a high mountain."
Weber A canyon, county, and river share this name. Some people claim the name comes from a Dutch sea captain, John H. Weber, a trapper with General Ashley who was killed near the river shortly after his arrival to the area in 1823. Others believe the area was named for Pauline Weaver, an Arizona frontiersman, who was in the area.
Zion National Park President Taft set part of Zion Canyon aside and named it the Mukuntuweap National Monument in 1909. President Wilson later enlarged the area and changed the name to Zion. It was established as a national park in 1919.
Bryce Canyon National Park Park was established in 1928 by President Hoover and is named for Ebenezer Bryce, a pioneer cattleman who homesteaded in the area.
Deseret The provisional state created in 1849 by Brigham Young. The U.S. Congress eliminated it by creating the Territory of Utah in September 1850. The term comes from the Book of Mormon, an LDS religious text, and means honeybee.
DuchesneA town near the junction of the Strawberry and Duchesne rivers that was settled in 1904. There are several ideas on where the name originated. Some people believe the name came from the French trapper Du Chasne, while others think it is for the French nun, Rose Du Chesne. Others believe it came from the name of an early Indian chief.
GoshuteAmerican Indian tribe that lives in western Utah and is part of the larger Shoshonean-speaking groups. Variant spelling: Gosiute.
HeberA town in Wasatch county that was initially settled in 1858. Most of the settlers were converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from England, where Heber C. Kimball was a missionary for the LDS Church. The town was named in honor of him.
Hurricane A town in southern Utah located at the junction of U-59, U-9, and the Virgin River that was settled in 1906.
Kanab A town in southern Utah that was settled in 1864, then evacuated in 1866 due to troubles with the American Indians, and resettled in 1871. The name comes from a Paiute word meaning willow.
Lehi A city in Utah County just off of I-15. It is home to the Lehi Roller Mills where scenes from the movie "Footloose" were filmed. The town is named after a prophet in the Book of Mormon, a book of scripture used by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Lucin A small railroad community that was located on the west side of the Great Salt Lake. The name comes from a local fossil bivalve, lucina subanta.
Moab A town in Grand county near Arches National Park. It was settled in 1855 by Mormon colonists, vacated due to troubles with the American Indians, and resettled in 1876.
Mormon Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are often referred to as Mormons, due to their belief in the Book of Mormon. Accordingly, Mormon was a prophet who compiled the Book of Mormon, a book of scripture used by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Navajo American Indian tribe living primarily in the Four Corners Region. They traditionally refer to themselves as the Dine, which means the People.
Nephi A city 38 miles (61 kilometers) south of Provo named after a prophet from the Book of Mormon, a book of scripture used by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The area was settled in 1851 and had earlier names of Salt Creek and Little Chicago.
Northwestern Shoshone American Indian tribe who live in northern Utah and southern Idaho. Variant spelling: Shoshoni.
Ogden An industrial city 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of Salt Lake City near the confluence of the Weber and Ogden Rivers. Miles Goodyear, a mountain man and trapper, built a trading post and small fort there in 1844 called Fort Buenaventura. The city is also known as Junction City, due to the fact that it was the junction for the transfer of freight and passengers between the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific Railroads after the completion of the transcontinental line.
Oquirrh Mountains Mountain Range in Utah with a north-south orientation at the south end of the Great Salt Lake. The name comes from the Goshute Indians and has many meanings including "Wooded Mountain," "Cave Mountain," "West Mountain," and "Shining Mountain."
Orem City in Utah County named for Walter C. Orem, president of the Salt Lake and Utah Electric Interurban Railroad.
Paiute American Indian tribe who live in southern Utah, southeastern California, northern Arizona, and southern Nevada
Panguitch City near the Sevier River that was settled in 1866, vacated due to problems with the American Indians, and resettled in 1871. The name comes from the Paiute Indian word meaning "water" and "fish".
Parleys Canyon A canyon that extends from southeast Salt Lake City to Parleys Park at the summit. It was initially named Big Canyon in 1847. In 1849 Parley P. Pratt, an early pioneer, built a toll road up the canyon that was called The Golden Pass. The name was eventually changed to Parleys Canyon. Interstate 80 passes through this canyon.
Promontory Summit The location of an early railroad construction camp where the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads joined in 1869. The name is from the promontory that projects into the Great Salt Lake. Today the Golden Spike National Historic Monument at the site commemorates the completion of the first transcontinental railroad.
Provo A city in Utah County founded in 1850. The area was first known as Fort Utah and then the name was changed to Fort Provo, being named after the French-Canadian trapper, Etienne Provot.
Soldier Hollow A recreational area in the Heber Valley. The name probably comes from Captain James H. Simpson and his company of road surveyors and other soldiers who camped in the area in 1849.
Stake A group of congregations in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, similar to a diocese.
Timpanogos, Mount A high mountain peak in the Wasatch Mountain Range, standing at 11,750 feet (3,581 meters).
Tooele A city in Tooele County that was settled in 1851 and is located approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers) south west of Salt Lake City.
Trappers Loop A highway that connects the Ogden Valley and Mt. Green in northern Utah. The road follows the trail the trappers used and is named for the many fur trappers that spent time in the area in the early 1800s.
Uinta Mountains A mountain range in Utah that is unusual due to its east-west orientation. It also is home to Utah's highest mountain peak, Kings Peak, at 13,528 feet (4,123 meters). The name comes from the Ute Indians who live in the area.
Uintah A town and a county in northeastern Utah. The county was one of the original eight counties organized in 1850 and the town was settled in 1850 at the mouth of Weber Canyon. Early maps usually attached an "H" to the end of the word, however, it was left off of Major Powell's publication as being unnecessary for the pronunciation.
Utah Western State settled by Mormon pioneers in July 1847. The word "Utah" was taken from the native Ute Indians. The state of Utah was admitted as part of the United States on January 4, 1896.
Ute American Indian tribe the state of Utah takes its name from. The Northern Utes were mainly hunters and gatherers and lived in the eastern Great Basin and the western Rocky Mountains. The Southern Utes settled in the Four Corners region.
Vernal Town in Uintah County that was settled in 1876. Trappers and mountain men had previously explored the area. The name refers to a beautiful spring or pertaining to youth.
Ward A geographical division of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, like a congregation.
Wasatch County in Utah that was established in 1862 and mountain Range extending from Idaho to central Utah. The word Wasatch comes from an Ute Indian word meaning "mountain pass" or "low place in a high mountain."
Weber A canyon, county, and river share this name. Some people claim the name comes from a Dutch sea captain, John H. Weber, a trapper with General Ashley who was killed near the river shortly after his arrival to the area in 1823. Others believe the area was named for Pauline Weaver, an Arizona frontiersman, who was in the area.
Zion National Park President Taft set part of Zion Canyon aside and named it the Mukuntuweap National Monument in 1909. President Wilson later enlarged the area and changed the name to Zion. It was established as a national park in 1919.
BRIEF HISTORY OF UTAH
By: Ron Rood and Linda Thatcher
Utah's thousands of years of prehistory and its centuries of known recorded history are so distinctive and complex that a summary can only hint at the state's rich heritage. The synopsis offered here follows major themes in Utah history and includes some of the significant dates, events, and individuals.
THIS IS UTAH
By: Stan Layton
Utah's majestic mountains, lakes, and deserts were first beheld by man some 12,000 years ago. Through the millennia that followed, these Paleoindian big-game hunters were succeeded by a number of other early culture groups including the Desert Archaic, Anasazi, and Fremont. About a thousand years ago, such Numic-speaking hunter-gatherers as the Shoshones, Utes, Southern Paiutes, and Goshutes began moving into Utah, and they were joined by an Athapaskan group, the Navajos.
White men came along much later. Their first significant incursion came in 1776 as a party of Spanish explorers traveled much of the length of present-day Utah. Led by Franciscan friars Dominguez and Escalante, these intrepid men were scouting a northern route from Santa Fe to Monterey and seeking to promote Christianity among the Indians. On numerous occasions Escalante noted in his diary the natural beauty of Utah's pristine landscape.
Nearly fifty years would elapse before the next group of whites came to Utah. These were the mountain men searching for beaver. Such colorful characters as Jim Bridger, Etienne Provost, Miles Goodyear, and Jedediah Smith explored, trapped, mingled with the Indians, and gave dozens of place names to the area's distinctive geographical features.
Then came the Mormons in 1847, questing for a religious sanctuary in the remote West. Immigrating in large numbers, they laid out communities, built homes and churches, established farms supported by an irrigation system, skirmished with the native people, achieved territorial status in 1850, and generally prospered. Non-Mormons came too, especially after precious metals were discovered in the 1860s, and they added diversification to Utah's society. By the time of statehood in 1896, the total population approached a quarter of a million people.
Development of coal mines, railroads, and other industries beckoned the "new immigrants" during the early decades of the twentieth century, and Greeks, Italians, Slavs, Chinese, Japanese, Mexicans, and other ethnic groups further enriched Utah's cultural fabric.
Though troubled by the Great Depression of the 1930s, Utah's economy found new life during and after World War II. Defense, mining, steel, and petroleum-refining industries led the economic surge at mid-century. Tourism, recreation (especially skiing), light manufacturing, and the service industries have recently emerged as economic pillars.
During Utah's centennial year of 1996, its population topped 2 million people. Due to the state's larger-than-average family size and its strong rate of immigration, robust growth is projected well into the future.
Utah's thousands of years of prehistory and its centuries of known recorded history are so distinctive and complex that a summary can only hint at the state's rich heritage. The synopsis offered here follows major themes in Utah history and includes some of the significant dates, events, and individuals.
THIS IS UTAH
By: Stan Layton
Utah's majestic mountains, lakes, and deserts were first beheld by man some 12,000 years ago. Through the millennia that followed, these Paleoindian big-game hunters were succeeded by a number of other early culture groups including the Desert Archaic, Anasazi, and Fremont. About a thousand years ago, such Numic-speaking hunter-gatherers as the Shoshones, Utes, Southern Paiutes, and Goshutes began moving into Utah, and they were joined by an Athapaskan group, the Navajos.
White men came along much later. Their first significant incursion came in 1776 as a party of Spanish explorers traveled much of the length of present-day Utah. Led by Franciscan friars Dominguez and Escalante, these intrepid men were scouting a northern route from Santa Fe to Monterey and seeking to promote Christianity among the Indians. On numerous occasions Escalante noted in his diary the natural beauty of Utah's pristine landscape.
Nearly fifty years would elapse before the next group of whites came to Utah. These were the mountain men searching for beaver. Such colorful characters as Jim Bridger, Etienne Provost, Miles Goodyear, and Jedediah Smith explored, trapped, mingled with the Indians, and gave dozens of place names to the area's distinctive geographical features.
Then came the Mormons in 1847, questing for a religious sanctuary in the remote West. Immigrating in large numbers, they laid out communities, built homes and churches, established farms supported by an irrigation system, skirmished with the native people, achieved territorial status in 1850, and generally prospered. Non-Mormons came too, especially after precious metals were discovered in the 1860s, and they added diversification to Utah's society. By the time of statehood in 1896, the total population approached a quarter of a million people.
Development of coal mines, railroads, and other industries beckoned the "new immigrants" during the early decades of the twentieth century, and Greeks, Italians, Slavs, Chinese, Japanese, Mexicans, and other ethnic groups further enriched Utah's cultural fabric.
Though troubled by the Great Depression of the 1930s, Utah's economy found new life during and after World War II. Defense, mining, steel, and petroleum-refining industries led the economic surge at mid-century. Tourism, recreation (especially skiing), light manufacturing, and the service industries have recently emerged as economic pillars.
During Utah's centennial year of 1996, its population topped 2 million people. Due to the state's larger-than-average family size and its strong rate of immigration, robust growth is projected well into the future.
Quick Facts about Utah's history and land
State Capitol - Salt Lake City
Statehood Day - January 4, 1896 (45th state)
The name "Utah" comes from the Native American "Ute" tribe and means people of the mountains.
Highest and Lowest Points: Kings Peak reaches an unbelievable 13,528 ft in the Uinta Mountains while the Beaver Dam Wash holds strong at a modest 2, 350 ft. Kings Peak is located in Duchesne County in the Northeast part of the state, and Beaver Dam Wash is near St. George in Washington County in the state's southwest quadrant.
Utah is 84,900 square miles and ranked the 11th largest state (in terms of square miles) in the U.S.
Utah's peaks, on average, are the tallest in the country. That is, if you average the elevations of the tallest peaks in each of Utah's counties and compare that number with the average elevations of the tallest peaks in each county of every other state, you will find that Utah's peaks will be an average of 11, 222 feet taller. Now that's tall!
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Governor - Jon Huntsman, Jr.
Lieutenant Governor - Gary Herbert
Congressmen - Christopher Cannon R.
Congressmen - Jim Matheson D.
Congressmen - Rob Bishop R.
Senator - Robert Bennett R.
Senator - Orrin Hatch R.
Statehood Day - January 4, 1896 (45th state)
The name "Utah" comes from the Native American "Ute" tribe and means people of the mountains.
Highest and Lowest Points: Kings Peak reaches an unbelievable 13,528 ft in the Uinta Mountains while the Beaver Dam Wash holds strong at a modest 2, 350 ft. Kings Peak is located in Duchesne County in the Northeast part of the state, and Beaver Dam Wash is near St. George in Washington County in the state's southwest quadrant.
Utah is 84,900 square miles and ranked the 11th largest state (in terms of square miles) in the U.S.
Utah's peaks, on average, are the tallest in the country. That is, if you average the elevations of the tallest peaks in each of Utah's counties and compare that number with the average elevations of the tallest peaks in each county of every other state, you will find that Utah's peaks will be an average of 11, 222 feet taller. Now that's tall!
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Governor - Jon Huntsman, Jr.
Lieutenant Governor - Gary Herbert
Congressmen - Christopher Cannon R.
Congressmen - Jim Matheson D.
Congressmen - Rob Bishop R.
Senator - Robert Bennett R.
Senator - Orrin Hatch R.
Business Depot Ogden
Originally established in 1941, the Defense Depot Ogden once operated as a distribution depot which stored, maintained, and shipped a variety of materials for the U.S. Department of Defense and other agencies.
The 1,128-acre site now encompasses more than six million square feet of existing leasable warehouse space and is located just three miles northwest of downtown Ogden. Hundreds of acres are available for new, leaseable development.
The City has entered into an agreement with the Boyer Company to develop and manage the BDO properties.
The 1,128-acre site now encompasses more than six million square feet of existing leasable warehouse space and is located just three miles northwest of downtown Ogden. Hundreds of acres are available for new, leaseable development.
The City has entered into an agreement with the Boyer Company to develop and manage the BDO properties.
Ogden/Salt Lake City Most Livable and Affordable
Ogden/Salt Lake City Most Livable and Affordable
Monday, October 29, 2007 - 12:54 PM
Ogden/Salt Lake City Metro Area is Nation’s Most Livable and Affordable
Study points to housing prices, job growth and positive economic news. The survey looks at several aspects including: a balanced, good-too-active housing market with sellers getting 95% of their asking price; metro areas experiencing strong job and population growth, quality lifestyles, good schools and solid family recreation; and, metro areas which are home to major universities.
They are the top ten most livable metro areas in the United States and Ogden/Salt Lake City finds itself ranked #1. A recent Current Market Conditions survey conducted by HouseHunt, Inc., a consumer-oriented Internet firm, lists the area as a best place to live.
“We are thrilled to receive national attention once again about being the best place to live,” says Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey. “ We were happy to have pulled Salt Lake City along for the ride this time… This marks the fourth time this year that a national group has ranked Ogden as having a high quality of life, vibrant economy and great quality of life because of our unparalleled access to recreation.”
The 10 most livable and most affordable metro areas as determined by criteria developed by Places Rated Almanac (David Savageau) and the latest quarterly median sales prices compiled by the National Association of Realtors are: 1. Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT, $157,000; 2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, $172,800; 3. Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $175,600; 4. Houston, TX, $138,100; 5. Phoenix, AZ, $193,800; 6. Cincinnati, OH, $139,600 7. Louisville, KY, $130,100; 8. Austin-San Marcos, TX, $154,100; 9. Orlando, FL, $194,400; and 10, Nashville, TN, $152,100.
Michael Bearden, president and CEO of HouseHunt, Inc, says, “With all the negative news about spiking home prices and the widening affordability gap, it’s refreshing to find highly desirable metro areas where buyers can find affordable homes” Full information can be found at www.HouseHunt.com.
Monday, October 29, 2007 - 12:54 PM
Ogden/Salt Lake City Metro Area is Nation’s Most Livable and Affordable
Study points to housing prices, job growth and positive economic news. The survey looks at several aspects including: a balanced, good-too-active housing market with sellers getting 95% of their asking price; metro areas experiencing strong job and population growth, quality lifestyles, good schools and solid family recreation; and, metro areas which are home to major universities.
They are the top ten most livable metro areas in the United States and Ogden/Salt Lake City finds itself ranked #1. A recent Current Market Conditions survey conducted by HouseHunt, Inc., a consumer-oriented Internet firm, lists the area as a best place to live.
“We are thrilled to receive national attention once again about being the best place to live,” says Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey. “ We were happy to have pulled Salt Lake City along for the ride this time… This marks the fourth time this year that a national group has ranked Ogden as having a high quality of life, vibrant economy and great quality of life because of our unparalleled access to recreation.”
The 10 most livable and most affordable metro areas as determined by criteria developed by Places Rated Almanac (David Savageau) and the latest quarterly median sales prices compiled by the National Association of Realtors are: 1. Salt Lake City-Ogden, UT, $157,000; 2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, $172,800; 3. Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $175,600; 4. Houston, TX, $138,100; 5. Phoenix, AZ, $193,800; 6. Cincinnati, OH, $139,600 7. Louisville, KY, $130,100; 8. Austin-San Marcos, TX, $154,100; 9. Orlando, FL, $194,400; and 10, Nashville, TN, $152,100.
Michael Bearden, president and CEO of HouseHunt, Inc, says, “With all the negative news about spiking home prices and the widening affordability gap, it’s refreshing to find highly desirable metro areas where buyers can find affordable homes” Full information can be found at www.HouseHunt.com.
Ogden Receives Grant to Connect North and South Trail Systems
Ogden Receives Grant to Connect North and South Trail Systems
Monday, October 29, 2007 - 12:59 PM
The State of Utah, Park and Recreation announced a $200,000 grant that will be used to build a tunnel to connect north and south trail systems together at the mouth of Ogden Canyon. This means access to anyone at any time through Ogden and Weber County’s 135 miles of paved and dirt pathways.
“Trail expansion has been a focus of our administration and this represents a major milestone for our trails network,” says Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey. “This bridge will connect about 10miles of parkway trail and create access to people living or working in the south west area of town to our mountain trail system. We owe a great deal of thanks to Jay Lowder who has worked for years to pull this off.”
The underpass is a key link between the Bonneville Shoreline South and the Bonneville Shoreline North Trail System and provides the only safe alternative transportation passage across the 12th Street/Ogden Canyon roadway. The underpass not only is the link between Ogden and North Ogden’s trail system, but also will eventually link to Logan.
Jay Lowder, Manager of Ogden City’s Public Ways and Parks says, “This underpass is one of the most important junctions in our community trail system. It links north to south and east to west. The completion of this integral part of this system means that everyone now has some way of enjoying the entire trail system.”
Lowder and Ogden City worked with Utah State Parks and Recreation, Ogden Trail Network, Weber Pathways, West Have, Riverdale and UDOT to get the trail bridge completed. Weber State students are currently researching how many people use the Ogden and Weber County trail system, but it is estimated in the hundreds of thousands of user days.
Monday, October 29, 2007 - 12:59 PM
The State of Utah, Park and Recreation announced a $200,000 grant that will be used to build a tunnel to connect north and south trail systems together at the mouth of Ogden Canyon. This means access to anyone at any time through Ogden and Weber County’s 135 miles of paved and dirt pathways.
“Trail expansion has been a focus of our administration and this represents a major milestone for our trails network,” says Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey. “This bridge will connect about 10miles of parkway trail and create access to people living or working in the south west area of town to our mountain trail system. We owe a great deal of thanks to Jay Lowder who has worked for years to pull this off.”
The underpass is a key link between the Bonneville Shoreline South and the Bonneville Shoreline North Trail System and provides the only safe alternative transportation passage across the 12th Street/Ogden Canyon roadway. The underpass not only is the link between Ogden and North Ogden’s trail system, but also will eventually link to Logan.
Jay Lowder, Manager of Ogden City’s Public Ways and Parks says, “This underpass is one of the most important junctions in our community trail system. It links north to south and east to west. The completion of this integral part of this system means that everyone now has some way of enjoying the entire trail system.”
Lowder and Ogden City worked with Utah State Parks and Recreation, Ogden Trail Network, Weber Pathways, West Have, Riverdale and UDOT to get the trail bridge completed. Weber State students are currently researching how many people use the Ogden and Weber County trail system, but it is estimated in the hundreds of thousands of user days.
Salomon USA in Ogden Utah
OGDEN, Utah, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Salomon USA is welcoming a new member of its leadership team, William S. Nicoll. With more than 20 years of ski industry management experience, Nicoll has joined Salomon Sports, the premier global ski company, as its Vice President of Salomon USA based in Ogden, Utah.
Nicoll brings to Salomon decades of experience on both the vendor and retail sides of the ski and outdoor business. He served the past eleven years as Director of Sales at K2 Sports, and has successfully managed sales forces for Nordica USA and Head USA.
In his new position, Nicoll will oversee all sales and marketing-related activities of all Salomon USA Products. He is currently relocating to Ogden from Seattle with his wife and son, and will start in his new role in the coming days.
"I'm thrilled to be joining Salomon whose strong brand heritage and product innovation make it an industry leader," says Nicoll, "I look forward to working with the Salomon team to provide the highest level of service and support to our customers. Salomon is in a strong position for growth in today's challenging environment. Our ability to meet or exceed customer expectations will be the key to our future success."
"Amer Sports in extremely pleased to have someone of Bill's experience and respect heading up our Salomon Brand in the USA," says Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor President and General Manager, Mike Dowse, "Bill's intimate knowledge of our customer base and industry make him the natural choice to help us take Salomon to the next level. Bill's passion for Mountain Sports and proven track record are undeniable and speak to Salomon's commitment to authenticity and success as The Mountain Sports Company."
William Nicoll is not the only high-level newcomer on the Salomon USA team roster. Jean-Yves Couput, formerly Salomon's Global Outdoor Brand Manager and Sports Marketing Director, is relocating with his wife and son from the global headquarters in France to accept the position as stateside Marketing Director at the North American offices in Ogden. Couput, a former professional road cyclist and mountain biker, has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the outdoor industry, and has been with Salomon Sports for a decade.
"Ogden is today's most enjoyable city for winter sports and outdoor enthusiasts in the entire country, and I am so pleased to work with a fun and professional team here at Salomon USA and ASWO," says Couput, "I have been working in the sports industry for over half my life, and leading Salomon's brand positioning and marketing here represents undoubtedly the most energetic vibe I ever felt in my professional career."
"I am excited we are able to have another one of our European colleagues make the move to our new Ogden office." says Mike Dowse of Couput, "One of our primary goals is to get our European product and marketing teams closer to the USA consumers and Jean-Yves is the perfect person to help Salomon accomplish this. Jean-Yves will be the main conduit communicating the needs of our consumers and dealers to our Global Salomon HQ Team in France."
The three brands that make up the newly-created Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas are Salomon, Suunto and Atomic. With William Nicoll as Vice President of Salomon USA, ASWO's trifecta of upper-management talent is complete. Nicoll joins a triple-threat of brand leadership alongside Suunto USA's Matt Kaplan and Atomic USA's Mike Adams, both long-time veterans of the outdoor and ski industries.
Amer Sports, created in 1950, is the world's leading sports equipment company, offering technically-advanced equipment and products that improve the performance of active sports participants. Major Amer Sports brands include Salomon, Wilson, Precor, Atomic and Suunto. The range of sports handled by the Amer Sports Group includes American football, soccer, baseball, basketball, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, fitness training, cycling, running, hiking and diving. The Amer Sports family has grown to employ more than 6,500 people in 33 different countries.
Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Over the past 60 years, Salomon's commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in alpine and Nordic skiing equipment, as well as footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering and many other sports. Today Salomon products are sold in more than 160 countries. Salomon's heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world's leading mountain people creating the world's leading mountain product.
Amer Sports
Nicoll brings to Salomon decades of experience on both the vendor and retail sides of the ski and outdoor business. He served the past eleven years as Director of Sales at K2 Sports, and has successfully managed sales forces for Nordica USA and Head USA.
In his new position, Nicoll will oversee all sales and marketing-related activities of all Salomon USA Products. He is currently relocating to Ogden from Seattle with his wife and son, and will start in his new role in the coming days.
"I'm thrilled to be joining Salomon whose strong brand heritage and product innovation make it an industry leader," says Nicoll, "I look forward to working with the Salomon team to provide the highest level of service and support to our customers. Salomon is in a strong position for growth in today's challenging environment. Our ability to meet or exceed customer expectations will be the key to our future success."
"Amer Sports in extremely pleased to have someone of Bill's experience and respect heading up our Salomon Brand in the USA," says Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor President and General Manager, Mike Dowse, "Bill's intimate knowledge of our customer base and industry make him the natural choice to help us take Salomon to the next level. Bill's passion for Mountain Sports and proven track record are undeniable and speak to Salomon's commitment to authenticity and success as The Mountain Sports Company."
William Nicoll is not the only high-level newcomer on the Salomon USA team roster. Jean-Yves Couput, formerly Salomon's Global Outdoor Brand Manager and Sports Marketing Director, is relocating with his wife and son from the global headquarters in France to accept the position as stateside Marketing Director at the North American offices in Ogden. Couput, a former professional road cyclist and mountain biker, has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the outdoor industry, and has been with Salomon Sports for a decade.
"Ogden is today's most enjoyable city for winter sports and outdoor enthusiasts in the entire country, and I am so pleased to work with a fun and professional team here at Salomon USA and ASWO," says Couput, "I have been working in the sports industry for over half my life, and leading Salomon's brand positioning and marketing here represents undoubtedly the most energetic vibe I ever felt in my professional career."
"I am excited we are able to have another one of our European colleagues make the move to our new Ogden office." says Mike Dowse of Couput, "One of our primary goals is to get our European product and marketing teams closer to the USA consumers and Jean-Yves is the perfect person to help Salomon accomplish this. Jean-Yves will be the main conduit communicating the needs of our consumers and dealers to our Global Salomon HQ Team in France."
The three brands that make up the newly-created Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas are Salomon, Suunto and Atomic. With William Nicoll as Vice President of Salomon USA, ASWO's trifecta of upper-management talent is complete. Nicoll joins a triple-threat of brand leadership alongside Suunto USA's Matt Kaplan and Atomic USA's Mike Adams, both long-time veterans of the outdoor and ski industries.
Amer Sports, created in 1950, is the world's leading sports equipment company, offering technically-advanced equipment and products that improve the performance of active sports participants. Major Amer Sports brands include Salomon, Wilson, Precor, Atomic and Suunto. The range of sports handled by the Amer Sports Group includes American football, soccer, baseball, basketball, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, fitness training, cycling, running, hiking and diving. The Amer Sports family has grown to employ more than 6,500 people in 33 different countries.
Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Over the past 60 years, Salomon's commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in alpine and Nordic skiing equipment, as well as footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering and many other sports. Today Salomon products are sold in more than 160 countries. Salomon's heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world's leading mountain people creating the world's leading mountain product.
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Top 10 Things to do in Ogden Utah
1 Snowbasin Resort — Ski or board slopes where many 2002 Olympic Winter Games events were held. Mountain-top amenities offer tasty food and incredible views. Great hiking and biking during summer.
2 Powder Mountain Resort — Steep slopes and deep powder make this place unique — it often gets more snow than any other Utah resort. Hiking and biking trails are also superb.
3 Antelope Island — Explore the Great Salt Lake, swim, picnic, camp, bike or hike the island trails to great viewpoints. You can also view a diverse variety of wildlife at this Utah State Park.
4 Golden Spike National Historic Site — View railroad memorabilia and replicas of historic steam engines. Watch reenactments of the “golden spike” ceremony, when east met west here on May 10, 1869, completing the first transcontinental railroad.
5 Ogden Valley & Pineview Reservoir — Small communities and great recreational opportunities make Ogden Valley an ideal playground. Pineview Reservoir offers fast fishing and outstanding conditions for water sports.
6 Willard Bay — Camp, boat, water ski and fish at this freshwater reservoir, located on the edge of the Great Salt Lake. Walleye and unique “wipers” keep anglers happy.
7 Eccles Dinosaur Park — View life-sized replicas of more than 100 dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. A hands-on education center makes this a great place to bring kids.
8 Ft. Buenaventura Park — This was the site of the first permanent Anglo settlement in the Great Basic. It's establishment marked the end of the mountain man and fur trapper era. Rendezvous and other Old West events are held here.
9 Ogden River and Weber River — Both these streams offer very good fishing. The Weber is also a popular river for kayaking. There are several excellent campgrounds on the South Fork of the Ogden east of Huntsville.
10 Monte Cristo area — Snowmobiling is great on some 185 miles of groomed trail in this high mountain area. Links provide easy access to other winter play spots. During summer you can hike and view many species of wildlife in this area.
2 Powder Mountain Resort — Steep slopes and deep powder make this place unique — it often gets more snow than any other Utah resort. Hiking and biking trails are also superb.
3 Antelope Island — Explore the Great Salt Lake, swim, picnic, camp, bike or hike the island trails to great viewpoints. You can also view a diverse variety of wildlife at this Utah State Park.
4 Golden Spike National Historic Site — View railroad memorabilia and replicas of historic steam engines. Watch reenactments of the “golden spike” ceremony, when east met west here on May 10, 1869, completing the first transcontinental railroad.
5 Ogden Valley & Pineview Reservoir — Small communities and great recreational opportunities make Ogden Valley an ideal playground. Pineview Reservoir offers fast fishing and outstanding conditions for water sports.
6 Willard Bay — Camp, boat, water ski and fish at this freshwater reservoir, located on the edge of the Great Salt Lake. Walleye and unique “wipers” keep anglers happy.
7 Eccles Dinosaur Park — View life-sized replicas of more than 100 dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. A hands-on education center makes this a great place to bring kids.
8 Ft. Buenaventura Park — This was the site of the first permanent Anglo settlement in the Great Basic. It's establishment marked the end of the mountain man and fur trapper era. Rendezvous and other Old West events are held here.
9 Ogden River and Weber River — Both these streams offer very good fishing. The Weber is also a popular river for kayaking. There are several excellent campgrounds on the South Fork of the Ogden east of Huntsville.
10 Monte Cristo area — Snowmobiling is great on some 185 miles of groomed trail in this high mountain area. Links provide easy access to other winter play spots. During summer you can hike and view many species of wildlife in this area.
Why Use Robert Bolar to help you "Own Utah"?
Why Robert Bolar?
Before Real Estate:
1990-1992 Church Volunteer to Pennsylvania Amish Country.
1992-1997 Implemented the first Online Newspaper in Utah.
1997-2002 Recruited by AOL to increase market share to over 30 million subscribers. One of the founders of AOL Time Warner, one of the largest corporate mergers ever. I managed the executive escalation team for the new company.
Real Estate
“Rookie Year” 46 closed deals.
Received my e-PRO designation in 2003
Received my GRI designation in 2004
Licensed as a Real Estate Instructor for the State of Utah.
Awarded the “Professional Achievement” Award in 2004
Awarded the “Professional Achievement” Award in 2005
Awarded “Realtor of the Year” for my brokerage for 2005
Awarded the “Professional Achievement” Award in 2006
Awarded the “Cut Above Award in Real Estate” for Demonstrating Outstanding Ethics and Integrity
Elected to the Weber North Davis Association of Realtors Technology Committee, 2005-2006.
Nominated and Elected to Realtor Board of Directors 2006
Sterling “R” Realtor for 2007
2007 Among the top 8% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Nationwide
Robert is highly educated in his field:
Graduated from Weber High School in 1990.
Weber State University major: Business and Pre-law.
Completed all GRI (Graduate Real-Estate Institute).
Completed e-PRO course and earned certification.
Expert in the utilization of technology in real estate.
Can effectively use technology to communicate, market, and sell.
Instructor for the local and state association of Realtors.
Robert is involved in the community:
PTA Executive Board at my kids Elementary School
Volunteer for Habit for Humanity.
Volunteer for Junior Achievement.
Member of Kiwanis International
Robert's considers his family and friends to be his greatest asset:
In February of 1995, I married Suzanne Taylor (now Suzanne Taylor Bolar). She is an elementary school principal and a great mom! My family, friends, and clients are extremely important to me. I consider myself to be a loyalist and am not a big fan of “fair weather” friends.
Bottom Line:
When your dealing with the largest transactions in people's lives, having strong ethics is essential. I always strive to be totally honest and upfront with my clients. My business comes with huge responsibility and I do not take this lightly. Your best interest is always my main concern.
Choosing the right agent has everything to do with the individual you choose and little to do with the company you select. It's the agent that will advise you and guide your through the process, it's the agent that will negotiate on your behalf, it's the agent that will take your phone calls, and it's the agent that will be there at your side.
My goal is to do such an outstanding job for my clients and to make them so absolutely thrilled with my services that they tell their friends, neighbors, and business associates about me. Clients for Life, is a motto for some… For me, it’s the way I do business. I value your business today, but it’s your future business and referrals that mean the most to me.
Call me now: 801-737-3333.
Respectfully,
Robert Bolar
Google Robert Bolar
Top 20 Things You Never Knew about the Ogden, Utah Area.
The U.S. Forest Service maintains over 210 miles of mountain biking, hiking and equestrian trails in the Ogden/Weber area with over 20 federally maintained campgrounds.
Within the area, there are over 13,300 acres of fresh water for both motorized and non-motorized water sports.
Ogden is adjacent to 170,000 acres of National Forest land.
Ogden is embarking on a 140-acre redevelopment plan—which is equivalent to a parking lot that fits 100,000 cars.
Ogden was a venue city for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Forbes Magazine ranked the area from Ogden to Salt Lake City as one of the top 20 best places in America to do business or advance your career.
The area from Ogden to Salt Lake City was named the number one place to live in the sixth edition of Places Rated Almanac.
National Geographic Adventure ranked skiing the Olympic downhill run at Snowbasin Resort the 45th most exciting adventure in the United States.
The September 2001 article of Ski Magazine named Ogden "the best little ski town that no one has ever heard of," and described the Ogden valley as, "The next big thing for Utah skiing."
In the heart of Ogden City is Utah’s only whitewater park that features concrete launching pads and class 3 and 4 rapids.
Ogden’s Historic 25th Street is the largest historical business district between Denver and Sacramento.
There are 38 recreational parks in the Ogden/Weber area.
In 2000, 16 businesses in the Ogden/Weber area alone made over $5 million in revenue.
Entrepreneur listed the Ogden/Salt Lake metro area among the nation’s 10 entrepreneurial locations.
Financial World rated the state of Utah number one for business relocations.
Weber State University was ranked as the 11th best Western public University by U.S. News and World Reports, America’s Best Colleges, 2001.
The Great Salt Lake is the largest inland sea in North America and is seven times saltier than any ocean.
For the past 17 years, the Ogden/Weber area has been honored by the National Arbor Day Foundation as being a Tree City.
Ogden is the sixth largest city in Utah and Weber County is the fourth largest county in the state.
The Ogden/Weber area was known as the "Hub of the West" because of the joining of the transcontinental railroad. Today it is known as the "Crossroads of the West" as interstate highways and commercial air carriers have joined the railroads in radiating to all points of the compass from this central western U.S. location.
Before Real Estate:
1990-1992 Church Volunteer to Pennsylvania Amish Country.
1992-1997 Implemented the first Online Newspaper in Utah.
1997-2002 Recruited by AOL to increase market share to over 30 million subscribers. One of the founders of AOL Time Warner, one of the largest corporate mergers ever. I managed the executive escalation team for the new company.
Real Estate
“Rookie Year” 46 closed deals.
Received my e-PRO designation in 2003
Received my GRI designation in 2004
Licensed as a Real Estate Instructor for the State of Utah.
Awarded the “Professional Achievement” Award in 2004
Awarded the “Professional Achievement” Award in 2005
Awarded “Realtor of the Year” for my brokerage for 2005
Awarded the “Professional Achievement” Award in 2006
Awarded the “Cut Above Award in Real Estate” for Demonstrating Outstanding Ethics and Integrity
Elected to the Weber North Davis Association of Realtors Technology Committee, 2005-2006.
Nominated and Elected to Realtor Board of Directors 2006
Sterling “R” Realtor for 2007
2007 Among the top 8% of all Coldwell Banker Agents Nationwide
Robert is highly educated in his field:
Graduated from Weber High School in 1990.
Weber State University major: Business and Pre-law.
Completed all GRI (Graduate Real-Estate Institute).
Completed e-PRO course and earned certification.
Expert in the utilization of technology in real estate.
Can effectively use technology to communicate, market, and sell.
Instructor for the local and state association of Realtors.
Robert is involved in the community:
PTA Executive Board at my kids Elementary School
Volunteer for Habit for Humanity.
Volunteer for Junior Achievement.
Member of Kiwanis International
Robert's considers his family and friends to be his greatest asset:
In February of 1995, I married Suzanne Taylor (now Suzanne Taylor Bolar). She is an elementary school principal and a great mom! My family, friends, and clients are extremely important to me. I consider myself to be a loyalist and am not a big fan of “fair weather” friends.
Bottom Line:
When your dealing with the largest transactions in people's lives, having strong ethics is essential. I always strive to be totally honest and upfront with my clients. My business comes with huge responsibility and I do not take this lightly. Your best interest is always my main concern.
Choosing the right agent has everything to do with the individual you choose and little to do with the company you select. It's the agent that will advise you and guide your through the process, it's the agent that will negotiate on your behalf, it's the agent that will take your phone calls, and it's the agent that will be there at your side.
My goal is to do such an outstanding job for my clients and to make them so absolutely thrilled with my services that they tell their friends, neighbors, and business associates about me. Clients for Life, is a motto for some… For me, it’s the way I do business. I value your business today, but it’s your future business and referrals that mean the most to me.
Call me now: 801-737-3333.
Respectfully,
Robert Bolar
Google Robert Bolar
Top 20 Things You Never Knew about the Ogden, Utah Area.
The U.S. Forest Service maintains over 210 miles of mountain biking, hiking and equestrian trails in the Ogden/Weber area with over 20 federally maintained campgrounds.
Within the area, there are over 13,300 acres of fresh water for both motorized and non-motorized water sports.
Ogden is adjacent to 170,000 acres of National Forest land.
Ogden is embarking on a 140-acre redevelopment plan—which is equivalent to a parking lot that fits 100,000 cars.
Ogden was a venue city for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Forbes Magazine ranked the area from Ogden to Salt Lake City as one of the top 20 best places in America to do business or advance your career.
The area from Ogden to Salt Lake City was named the number one place to live in the sixth edition of Places Rated Almanac.
National Geographic Adventure ranked skiing the Olympic downhill run at Snowbasin Resort the 45th most exciting adventure in the United States.
The September 2001 article of Ski Magazine named Ogden "the best little ski town that no one has ever heard of," and described the Ogden valley as, "The next big thing for Utah skiing."
In the heart of Ogden City is Utah’s only whitewater park that features concrete launching pads and class 3 and 4 rapids.
Ogden’s Historic 25th Street is the largest historical business district between Denver and Sacramento.
There are 38 recreational parks in the Ogden/Weber area.
In 2000, 16 businesses in the Ogden/Weber area alone made over $5 million in revenue.
Entrepreneur listed the Ogden/Salt Lake metro area among the nation’s 10 entrepreneurial locations.
Financial World rated the state of Utah number one for business relocations.
Weber State University was ranked as the 11th best Western public University by U.S. News and World Reports, America’s Best Colleges, 2001.
The Great Salt Lake is the largest inland sea in North America and is seven times saltier than any ocean.
For the past 17 years, the Ogden/Weber area has been honored by the National Arbor Day Foundation as being a Tree City.
Ogden is the sixth largest city in Utah and Weber County is the fourth largest county in the state.
The Ogden/Weber area was known as the "Hub of the West" because of the joining of the transcontinental railroad. Today it is known as the "Crossroads of the West" as interstate highways and commercial air carriers have joined the railroads in radiating to all points of the compass from this central western U.S. location.
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