This Father’s Day, Give the Gift That Can’t Be Wrapped 🎣🚴‍♂️🛠️

The best gift? It’s not a fancy tool set or a new tie (though, hey—he’ll still smile and wear it proudly). It’s the moment you spend together.

It’s fishing at first light.
Fixing stuff side-by-side in the garage.
Laughing at the same story he’s told a hundred times—because you love it anyway.

This weekend, let’s celebrate the dads, stepdads, grandpas, and father figures who’ve been our steady hands, our loudest cheerleaders, and our built-in best friends.

Happy Father’s Day, Cache Valley. 💙 Here's to the memories that matter most.

Turns out picking a university president is kind of a big deal (who knew?).

Utah State University is on the hunt for its next fearless leader, and the search committee actually wants your opinion.

Yes, you, the person in line at Swig with 3 kids in the backseat and a Diet Coke in hand.

Got thoughts on what the next USU president should be like? (Charismatic, strategic, and maybe able to survive a winter inversion?)

This is your shot to speak up before someone else’s second cousin ends up running the place.

🎓 Read the full scoop from The Herald Journal and find out how to share your two cents. (Bonus points if you work “Aggie Ice Cream” into your feedback.)

There’s a new captain steering the behavioral health ship, and his name is Joshua Barson.

The Cache County Council just gave him the official thumbs-up to take the reins as Director of BRHD Behavioral Health.

Translation: he’ll be leading the charge on some of the biggest mental health challenges facing our community (and let’s be honest, that’s no small task).

Barson’s got the background, the experience, and apparently, the calm-under-pressure vibe we’d all like in someone heading up mental health services.

Catch the full story over on Cache Valley Daily and see what changes might be on the horizon.

Good news for nature lovers, dog walkers, bird watchers, and folks who just like the smell of sagebrush after a rain—Cache County’s locking down open space like it’s going out of style.

This time? A whopping 557 acres in Smithfield.

It’s the second major open-space buy in the last year, and it’s all about keeping our wide-open views… well, wide open.

So don’t expect condos or gas stations popping up here anytime soon. Just more room to roam, breathe, and maybe spot a deer or two.

Full story (and aerial views!) over on The Herald Journal.

Mark your calendar and bring your appetite—World Refugee Day is happening June 14 at Willow Park, and it’s not your average Friday night in Cache Valley.

From African drumming to Middle Eastern dancing, this event is packed with music, food, culture, and heart. It’s all about honoring the stories and resilience of refugees who now call our valley home.

Plus, you’ll get a chance to meet your neighbors, try something new (hello, global snacks!), and feel all the good feels.

🎉 Details and full schedule over on Cache Valley Daily.

Utah State University just teamed up with NASA (yes, that NASA) to test a hybrid rocket motor—and spoiler alert: it worked.

Think less backyard bottle rocket, more "we might be onto the next big thing in space travel."

The test was loud, powerful, and wildly successful.

And because this is Cache Valley, of course it involved engineering students doing things that make the rest of us feel like we maybe should’ve paid more attention in physics.

🚀 Catch the full blast-off recap from KSL TV.

At Jump the Moon in Logan, creativity doesn’t just break the mold—it tosses it out the window with glitter and a glue gun.

This nonprofit art studio is helping artists with unique abilities (think: neurodiverse, physically disabled, or just plain wonderfully different) express themselves in the most colorful, joy-filled ways imaginable.

We’re talking wheelchair paintbrushes, custom tools, and a whole lotta heart.

🎨 Get the full feel-good scoop on how Jump the Moon is turning creativity into connection at KSL TV.

Logan’s Biggest Block Party Is BACK—And It’s Totally FREE!

Grab your sunscreen, stretchy pants (hello, fair food), and that friend who always ends up buying too many handmade earrings—Summerfest Arts Faire Is HERE!!

🎨 Live art? Check.
🎶 Music that’ll have you dancing barefoot on the lawn? Check.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun all day long? Double check.

It’s all happening June 12–14 and admission is zero dollars, folks. Come soak up the creative vibes!

🗓️ Thurs & Fri: 11am–10pm
🗓️ Sat: 10am–10pm

Go ahead, make a memory (or twelve).

🎤 Teen Talent Show with Major Music Vibes—You In?

Calling all Cache Valley teens (and their hype squads)! We’re teaming up with Seize the Night Records for a night of music, talent, and serious opportunities.

🗓 June 17 | 5–7 PM
📍 Hansen Sports Complex

Whether you’re a karaoke queen, guitar god, or have pipes that would make Adele cry, this is your moment.

Bonus? Skylar Cook will be performing and helping judge the talent. Oh—and winners score free recording sessions. No pressure 😏

🎶 Walk-ins welcome. Spectators encouraged. Awesomeness guaranteed.

Meet Tipper—Your New Best Friend (and Professional Toy Tosser) 🐾

This handsome heartthrob came in as a stray, but don’t let his past fool you—Tipper’s got a heart full of love and a tail that wags like it’s powered by joy.

He’s sweet, snuggly, and knows how to sit like a gentleman—especially when breakfast is on the line.

From solo squeaky toy sessions to sun-soaked strolls, Tipper knows how to enjoy life’s little things.

Fully vaccinated, microchipped, neutered, and ready to love YOU.

💛 Come meet this good boy! Bring the whole crew (furry and human) for a proper introduction.

➡️ Apply to meet Tipper

🐐 Goat Yoga TONIGHT in Hyrum—Stretch, Smile, Repeat!

Grab your mat, your bestie, and your camera roll—because Goat Yoga is happening tonight at the cutest farm you’ve ever downward-dogged on.

Think yoga with baby goats, fresh air, and maybe a few snuggles mid–child’s pose.

🕗 8:00 PM
📍 153 West Main St., Hyrum
💸 $25 each or 2 for $45 (Venmo or cash)

No need to be a pro yogi—just come ready for laughs, stretches, and a whole lot of cuteness overload. RSVP @shooshalulafarm or just show up!

🐣 Ready to Raise Chickens? Read This Before You Buy Chicks!

Fresh eggs are great, but backyard chickens come with a few clucks and quirks of their own. They’re fun, quirky little pest-eaters—and believe it or not, surprisingly calming to watch.

BUT before you load up the feed and bring home your fluffy new friends, make sure you’ve got the basics covered:
✅ Safe brooder setup
✅ Clean water & good feed
✅ Well-ventilated coop
✅ Predator control plan
✅ A sprinkle of TLC 💚

Start smart with tips from USU Extension → extension.usu.edu/poultry/raising

🥅 FREE Street Hockey Clinic—Because Your Kid Deserves to Slapshot Something Other Than Their Little Brother

Have an 8–18 year old who’s got energy to burn and a love for chasing things with sticks? Perfect.

The Utah Mammoth and Nibley Rec are hosting a totally FREE street hockey clinic that’ll have your kiddo running, scoring, and maybe even remembering to say “thanks, Mom!” afterward.

📅 Wednesday, June 18th
🕢 Two sessions: 7:30 PM & 8:30 PM (split by age groups)
📍 Open to ALL Cache Valley youth

🎁 Bonus: Every participant gets a FREE t-shirt and a squishy puck. (So your windows are probably safe. Probably.)

Spots are going faster than a slapshot to the shin—get yours here: NibleyCity.gov

🎨 Free Art + Farmers Market Vibes = Saturday Sorted

This Saturday, June 14, skip the cereal and head downtown because Community Art Day is popping up at the Cache Valley Gardeners’ Market—and it’s bringing a Mobile Art Truck.

Yes, that’s a thing, and yes, it’s awesome.

🖌️ Paint something.
🎨 Glue something.
🚚 Try not to accidentally glitter your entire family.

Hosted by the cool folks at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art and Utah State University, it’s free, it’s fun, and it’s probably the only time your kids can draw on stuff in public without getting a time-out.

📍 199 North Main, Logan
🕘 9 AM–1 PM

Bring your creativity. We’ll bring the glue sticks.

🌞 Ready, Set, Summer! Nibley’s 5K & Kids Races Are ON!

Nibley’s most stylish summer run—so grab your flamingo shirts, floral fits, and beach balls because this 5K is serving vacation energy at full speed!

🏃‍♀️ FREE 1-Mile & Fast Flat 5K
👟 FREE Kids Races start at 8AM (Saturday!)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly, fitness fun, and 100% good vibes

🎽 This could be YOU on race day—just better hydrated and maybe holding a popsicle.

👉 Sign up now or cheer on the cutest starting line in Cache Valley!

📍Details & registration: Nibley City Events

🔔 Monty & Mable Want You to Ring in Some Trail Etiquette!

BIG moos—er, news—from your favorite trailhead duo! Monty the Moose and Mable the Squirrel are proud to announce their latest trailblazing project: a brand-new bell box at the Jardine Juniper trailhead!

That’s right, folks. Now you can borrow a bell like a classy, considerate hiker instead of sneaking up on someone...or something like a caffeinated mountain ninja.

📍Located right at the trailhead 
🔔 Free to borrow (just give it back, ya rascal)

🙌 Huge thanks to Cache Trails Alliance, The Trails Cache, BRHD, Logan Ranger District & @utahdor for making this possible!

So next time you hit Jardine:
✔️ Be kind
✔️ Say hi
✔️ Ring like you mean it

Your fellow trail users (and the squirrels) will thank you.

Yes, We Know It’s Father’s Day Weekend... But This Dress Deal? It’s For You

Sure, Dad’s great. He taught us how to parallel park and grill a steak. But has he ever given you 50% off a second dress just for being fabulous?

Buy one dress, get the second 50% OFF—because while Dad gets socks, you get something that twirls.

👗 Treat yourself.
👗 Grab one for a friend.
👗 Or just admit you’re keeping both.

Offer ends June 17 at 12PM MST—because fashion waits for no dad.

👉 Click now before your cart turns into a Father's Day tie rack.

Use "10off" for an extra 10% off...you can't afford NOT to buy it!

🎣 The “Tackle Box Time Capsule” Hack

Here’s a creative twist on the usual Father’s Day fishing trip—combine memories and minnows with this one-of-a-kind summer tradition:

🧰 What You’ll Need:

• An old (or new!) tackle box

• Index cards or small notepads

• A few pens or markers

• A thermos of Dad’s favorite drink

• Snacks = mandatory

🐟 How It Works:

1. Pack Up & Head Out to your favorite fishing spot, hiking trail, or backyard hammock.

2. Write Down Memories on the cards—each person writes a favorite memory with Dad, a life lesson he taught, or something funny he always says.

3. Seal & Stash Them in the tackle box. (Bonus: toss in a few photos, doodles, or "coupons" for things like yard work or making him breakfast.)

4. Make It a Tradition—each Father’s Day, open the box, read the old notes, and add new ones.

This hack costs next to nothing but becomes a keepsake he’ll treasure more than any necktie ever could. 💙

See you around town!
– The Cache Valley Locals Team