by Elaine Baldwin — Communities in Garfield County are planning a celebration of 250 years of America, including a quilt display and events throughout 2026.
Category: Garfield County

by Karen Munson — Deciding the potato is too limiting a theme, organizers rebranded the festival this year as the Escalante Heritage and Wild Potato Festival.

by Jenny Evans — On March 24, EHS is excited to host the 4th Annual Garfield County LitJam! This year’s theme is Speak Up! Write On – The Power of Words.

The Byway — Utah Division of Water Rights directed Tropic & East Sevier Irrigation Company to release the water in Tropic Reservoir downstream to Otter Creek.

The Byway — Bryce Valley High School is getting two new huge capital improvements projects: updated locker rooms, and a new athletic facility.

by Elaine Baldwin — A new sawmill west of Panguitch is soon to open at the site of the former K&D Forest Products mill which was destroyed by fire last year.

The Byway — In 2023, Preston Winkleman bought the Golden Loop partly as a home for his wife’s yoga practice. They’ve transformed it into a local hub.

The Byway — On January 27, the Garfield County Commissioners voted 2-1 not to rename a county road after President Donald Trump.

The Byway — BLM released its final travel management plan for the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge area. The decision was to select Alternative E.

The Byway — A new business in Panguitch called Elevate Fitness, owned by Nick & Maxi Dax and Mitch & Ashlee Miller, is accepting exercise enthusiasts.