The Mystery of Park City’s First Ore Discovery
Park City was known, of course, for our rich silver deposits long before we could co-lay claim…
Natives
Diplomats on Horseback
In 1881, White River Utes from western Colorado rose up against encroachment by hostile white settlers. The…
Those Who Travel on Foot: Learning from the Land
Many of Utah’s residents are unaware of the people who have lived in Northern Utah since before…
“The Whites Want Everything”
The story of the settlement of Utah is most often told as the story of the Mormons,…
What’s in a Name?
The "modern" era for Deer Valley began in December 1981 when the Deer Valley Ski Resort opened.…
Summit County Inhabitants Before the Silver Rush
Before Park City was mining country, the area attracted humans to hunt wild game and fish. While…