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State parks offer social distancing with a view

Jun 25, 2020 12:20PM ● By Josh Wood

After quarantine restrictions eased, Utah’s State Parks saw greater than normal seasonal visitation.

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Virtual County Library available as reopening takes shape

Jun 15, 2020 10:27AM ● By Josh Wood

Many of the library system’s services have been available online, and its staff members have worked to expand virtual offerings while the community stays at home.

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More traffic on local trails as residents seek escape

Jun 15, 2020 10:14AM ● By Josh Wood

Salt Lake County has over 100 miles of trails and pathways to explore.

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Volunteers bringing Cottonwood Heights history to life

May 21, 2020 10:24AM ● By Josh Wood

Through historical walking tours, a book and oral histories, the Historic Committee hopes to give locals a sense of place.

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Can't hug your friends? Hug a tree

May 15, 2020 11:12AM ● By Katy Whittingham

The Icelandic Forestry Service encourages people to embrace trees rather than people during the pandemic. A tree at Flat Iron Mesa Park in Sandy gives local teens and others struggling with social distancing the perfect opportunity.

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I was Tested for COVID-19. It was a Lot Easier than I Expected

May 06, 2020 10:34AM ● By Alison Brimley

Even though my symptoms didn’t quite sound like COVID-19, I wanted to rule it out. My experience was surprisingly quick and easy.

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Living Planet Aquarium videos bring animals to public

May 05, 2020 10:29AM ● By Jenniffer Wardell

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is making regular outreach videos giving people at-home access to the aquarium animals, behind-the-scenes information and more.

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