by Abbie Call, The Byway — BV Prevention Coalition has become very involved in Tropic’s Fourth of July, including hosting a fun and competitive “Battle of the Families.”
Category: Small Town Living
![A man pulls his key out of his PO box as he gets his mail.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/po-boxes-at-Escalante-post-office-crt-karen-cropped-e1718395275607.webp)
by Karen Munson — I am surprised when people I consider Escalante locals say they don’t belong. If I felt local a few months since moving in. How did they not?
![Bob sells bagels on an orange table cloth under the same tent canopy as Halfacre's Farm selling fresh vegetables on a gingham table cloth at the Escalante Farmer's Market.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/vegetables-farmers-market-scaled-e1714408571961.webp)
by Karen Munson — There is unique charm in Wayne County, Boulder and Escalante farmer’s markets. Why do people enjoy going to markets? Here are a few ideas.
![A woman and a boy work on homework together.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Is102-AubreeHughes-Tutoring-crt-Freepik-e1709224894178.webp)
by Aubree Hughes — I am looking for everyday people like you who want to be a life mentor and get to know the youth our county has to offer!
![Lyle Talbot, sitting in the Bookmobile.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Is101-Karen-Munson-Lyle-Talbot-crt-Lyle-scaled-e1719336395350.jpg)
by K. Munson — I want to tell you about a book whisperer who makes hundreds of books available to us every week: Lyle Talbot, our beloved Bookmobile driver.
![A girl looks down, looking alone and lonely as she leans against her window sill.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/lonely-girl-by-a-windowsill-duong-nhan-scaled-e1702332226860.jpg)
The Byway — Not everyone attends a congregation, has family close by, or gets invited to work parties. Some people are alone and lonely.
![Stans Merc, the small town grocery store in Junction, Utah.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stans-Merc-crt-Ari-Hurdsman-e1701384966386.jpeg)
by Ari Hurdsman — I was happy to be with family, and even see old friends, but the one thing I didn’t expect when I went home was being in a Hallmark movie.
![A woman sits at a table, preparing to put fringes on a green crocheted scarf.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/barbara-scaled-e1700585912445.jpg)
by K. Munson — When I arrived at the Boulder Sewing Circle, everyone was doing individual projects. When I left, we were connecting and stitching hearts.
![A mug of hot chocolate held by a person in a scarf. There is snow visible on the ground in the background.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/hot-chocolate-crt-brigitte-tohm-scaled-e1699732470453.jpg)
by Ari Hurdsman — As the cold weather sneaks in, doors for adventure open. Warm clothes, hot chocolate and snowy episodes all come along with the weather.
![Miss Garfield (2024) takes a picture in the car with her attendants.](https://utahbyway.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Is98-Aubree-Hughes-Royalty-e1698941022421.jpg)
by Aubree Hughes — Hi, I’m your 2024 Miss Garfield, and I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to introduce myself and share my journey with you.