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Uintah Basin Recovery Volunteers Prep Park for Altamont Longhorn Days

Jul 25, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Altamont Longhorn Days is a week long celebration that is a huge part of the community. Races, movies, games, activities and a rodeo is a just a few of the things that happen during the week. The Altamont Longhorn Days Facebook page shared that in preparation for the event, men from Uintah Basin Recovery spent their last two Saturdays painting the entire outer fence and spreading dirt in the playground. The recovery center is a Christian centered, non-denominational inpatient program for those that are trying to overcome addiction. The facility is located at the former Thompson School on Ioka Lane. It is part of the recovery to give back to the community and they are doing a wonderful job of it.

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‘McCoy Flats Death Race’ Attracts Crowd of Brave Participants

Jul 25, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Some people love to get outside and run. However even these people might call those that showed up at McCoy Flats Trailhead on Saturday a little crazy. Well, crazy but dang tough! The Uintah Recreation District hosted a new event that they called the ‘McCoy Flats Death Race’. The point of the race is for participants to run a 4 mile course every hour until there is a winner. If you can’t start the next hour, either from exhaustion or because you’re still running the previous leg, then you’re out. The fun kicked off at 6am with 87 participants and ran 10 rounds for a total of over 40 miles! That’s 10 hours of running. It was a true test of endurance as temperatures got to 96 degrees. Casey Mckee was named this year’s winner with Kenny Searle awarded second place and Shannon Black with third.

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Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Warns About Bears

Jul 25, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is warning residents of Utah to be more aware of bears. In just the past month the Utah DWR has responded to more then 25 reports of bears getting into campsites. DWR wildlife biologist Riley Peck warns that they “deal with nuisance bear calls every year, but this year, have received a much higher amount, …” One reason for the increase is a higher bear population and another is that 2018 was extremely dry. That would have lead to the bears hibernating a little longer followed by a wet spring to keep them hibernating longer. They are looking for some needed calories. If you live in the foothills or in the mountainous parts of the state, remove or secure items that attract bears including barbecue grills, pet food, pets, birdfeeders, compost piles and beehives. Be extra cautious in bear-proofing your camps.

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Pioneer Day Celebration Festivities Include Naples City Fireworks

Jul 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

As Utah celebrates the pioneers that braved the perils of the West to forge a new life and open up more of the United States, Uintah County has many activities to join in the festivities. Things will kick off with the Boy Scout Breakfast at the Colton Pavilion from 6:30am to 9:30am. After breakfast catch the community parade with the theme of “On the Shoulders of Greatness” starting at 10am.

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Vernal Rescue Run Reaches Donation Goal for Operation Underground Railroad

Jul 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Friday night’s 5k event in Vernal was a success and will help at least one child escape the horrors of child sex trafficking. The Vernal Rescue Run had 197 participants and between the 5K and raffle drawings a total of $3,156 dollars was raised. The entire amount will be donated to Operation Underground Railroad, an organization of modern day abolitionists who free children from trafficking around the world.

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Remember to Hydrate With Temperatures Rising

Jul 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

As the area sets into full time summer, the weather will show its hotter side. Uintah Basin residents should be diligent in staying hydrated in these warmer temperatures. Since our bodies are around three-quarters water and it is essential to all major functions of our body being sure we are drinking enough water is a huge part of staying healthy in the summer.

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Poison Ivy Common Throughout Dinosaur National Monument

Jul 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The beauty of Dinosaur National Monument is the variety of rock formations, wildlife, and of course plants. The monument wants to remind the public that one of the common plants growing throughout the area is poison ivy. Western poison ivy has an oil resin that will cause an allergic reaction that results in an itchy, blistering rash.

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Search for Missing Brothers Continues on Strawberry Reservoir

Jul 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Officials have identified the two fishermen missing from their boat on Strawberry Reservoir and as of Sunday evening the search continues. Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office shared Friday that the names of the two missing brothers, who are in their 60’s and 70’s, are James Gardiner and Mark Gardiner, both of Utah County.