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Legends of Helper- Part 3: Mine Strike and Martial Law
Strikes were common in the old coal days. One of the more infamous strikes for the Helper area occurred in 1922. As the price for coal...
E. Sanders
Mar 21, 20183 min read
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Legends of Helper- Part 2: Butch Cassidy Strikes Again...
Many a story has been told concerning this notorious American Outlaw. Born as Robert LeRoy Parker, he lived his legacy under the alias of...
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Mar 21, 20182 min read
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Visit: A Place That Time Forgot
Utah is one of the top destinations for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. With 5 National Parks, 45 State Parks, and over a dozen...
E. Sanders
Mar 20, 20186 min read
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Dangers of Mining: The Castle Gate Explosion
Located about 3 miles up the canyon from Helper lies the land that was once inhabited by the residents of Castle Gate--a mining town in...
E. Sanders
Mar 20, 20184 min read
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The Ghost Towns of Spring Canyon
By definition, a ghost town is essentially an abandoned village, town, or city. Most ghost towns usually contain visible evidence of...
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Mar 20, 20186 min read
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Legends of Helper- Part 1:The White Lady
With the discovery of coal and the consequential building of mines, hundreds of immigrants moved to Carbon County in the early 1900’s....
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Mar 20, 20182 min read
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