Which popular fast food chain opened its first location in Cache Valley in 2022, causing long lines and excitement among locals?

Hey Cache Valley crew—summer’s still serving up sunshine, but UDOT’s hitting the snooze button on the canyon road July 28–29, so tweak those late-night Bear Lake plans!

While you’re reworking your drive, we’ve rounded up flower-farm adventures, can’t-miss street hockey jams, and a fleet-ready utility trailer deal to keep your weekend engines revving.

Buckle up for all the local scoop, witty hacks, and feel-good news you need to make these last lazy days of summer count! 

Ever wonder who’s secretly turning our potholes into paved perfection?

Meet Cache Valley’s own iWorQ Systems—the brainiacs swapping clipboards for smartphones and making bureaucracy look like a breeze.

They’ve got 2,000 agencies hooked, they’re growing like wildfire, and they’re hiring—come join the hometown heroes!

In this issue:

- Word on the Street
- Where to Be
- I'll Take One of Everything
- Life Comes at You Fast

- Locals Who Mean Business

- This Made Us Smile

Grab your friends and your favorite snack, because Logan Canyon is officially open again after that unexpected fiery detour!

If you were anxiously checking the road conditions for your Sunday drive, look no further—Highway 89 is all clear and ready for your Instagram pics.

Bet you can already smell the campfire (and if you can’t, we’ve got Aggie Ice Cream to make up for it!). Check out the full scoop over on KSL and start planning your nest adventure! 

Turns out what we really love about our cars isn’t the fancy tech—it’s the little things.

Like buttons that actually make sense and cup holders that don’t require Tetris skills.

This one’s a love letter to the thoughtful details that make driving feel less like a chore and more like a well-timed hug.

Heads up, tree lovers: there’s a sneaky little moth munching its way through Smithfield’s greenery, starting with the golf course.

City officials are sounding the alarm (and probably eyeing their maple trees nervously).

Here’s what you need to know—and what not to plant if you’d like to keep your shade.

Meet your new secret weapon: these Amazon “Lulu-lookalike” pants that feel like a hug from your coziest Lululemon—minus the price tag (shh, don’t tell my wallet).

My style-savvy sister-in-law insisted I try them, and now I’ll be doing school drop-offs, soccer practices, and last-minute snack runs without once tugging at my waistband. They stretch through yoga poses… and toddler tantrums. 😉

Ready to level up your mom-uniform? Snag a pair before the PTA meetings starts—and before your sister-in-law claims them all! https://amzn.to/4nWnxky

Heads Up, Cache Valley—1900 West Is Taking a Mini Vacation!

Starting Monday, July 28th, 1900 West at SR-30 is going undercover for about two weeks while crews give that intersection a glow-up.

Don’t worry—SR-30 through traffic stays as smooth as grandma’s apple pie, but if you’re aiming for 1900 West, you’ll need to shimmy over to 1000 West and scoot down on 200 South or 600 South.

Big rigs and heavy haulers: follow the fancy detour signs so we can keep traffic jams out of our daily commute (and out of our hair).

Keep an eye on the sky—if Mother Nature throws us a curveball, the schedule might shift. For real-time updates and all the fine print, swing by UDOT’s site:
udotinput.utah.gov/SR-30

Thanks for rolling with the punches, Cache Valley! Your patience fuels our progress.

Midnight Detour: Bear Lake Canyon Takes a Beauty Sleep July 28–29!

UDOT will be closing the road from 7 PM to 6 AM on July 28–29, so pack up those late-night s’mores runs and moonlit photo ops for another time.

Don’t worry—sunrise views are still on schedule, and you can still catch those wildflower meadows by day.

Plan your trip accordingly, and we’ll see you on the bright side of the mountain!

REAL ESTATE LISTING

This Logan Cutie Is Just Steps from Downtown—and Full of Historic Charm

Perched high on Providence Bench with a brand-new privacy fence (your nosy neighbors: blocked) and $30K in landscape rock bling, this home is flexing curb appeal before you even knock. 

Inside: sunlit 9-ft ceilings, a two-story great room fireplace for indoor s’mores, and a master closet so Instagrammable you’ll forget where you put your shoes.

Finished basement = snack-ready kitchenette + playzone + home gym, plus a four-car epoxy-floored garage. Move-in ready and hill-top glory awaits!

 See the listing on Zillow

Get ready to ditch the freezer aisle—Utah’s creamiest secret spots are calling your name!

From mountain-made scoops that taste like summer in a cone to funky flavors you didn’t know you needed, these six Utah based creameries are about to become your new brain-freeze BFFs. 

Grab a spoon (or a waffle cone) and let the great Utah ice-cream crawl begin!

Guitars & Cold Drinks: Jonny Ranger Takes Over The Cache Bar July 26th!

Saddle up, Cache Valley—Jonny Ranger is riding back into The Cache Bar this Saturday, July 26th, at 8 pm!

He’s packed a fresh batch of new songs, dropped limited-edition merch, and promises an evening of loose riffs, cold beers, and zero cowboy drama.

VIP tables are flying faster than a prairie fire, so snag yours before they’re gone.

Grab your tickets, dust off your boots, and get ready to shoot the breeze with J.R.

Last Chance Alert: Summer Market Finale Hits Hyrum & Elk Ridge This Saturday!

Did you miss the buzz at our Summer Markets? This Saturday is your last shot to catch us in Hyrum City Square or Elk Ridge Park from 9am–12pm.

Picture yourself weaving through colorful stalls, snagging homemade goodies, and high-fiving the friendliest vendors this side of the Wasatch.

Think fresh lemonade, one-of-a-kind crafts, and tunes that’ll have your toes tapping.

But don’t fret if you still crave that market magic—fall’s Carnival and our Christmas Markets are just around the corner.

So rally your crew, set that alarm, and let’s send summer off with a hometown-style bang!

Like a Love Letter From Deserae Herself!

Harvest For Her is in full bloom—and we’re carrying on Deserae Turner’s legacy of joy, beauty, and community in every petal.

Pop by Thursday–Saturday dawn to dusk (or schedule your own weekday adventure!) to wander through waves of zinnias and sunflowers, snip your perfect bouquet, and help this little flower farm keep growing—your heart (and your home) will thank you! 

Heath the Hype Pup: Ready to Steal Your Heart (and All the Treats)!

Meet Heath—the little firecracker who thinks life’s one big party!

This bold pup strutted in as a stray (siblings never showed up), and now he rules the roost with nonstop antics, tummy-flop tail wags, and snack-fueled “sit” sessions.

He’s the kind of confident, people-loving guy who’s ready to master leash walks, charm your friends, and maybe even woo the cat—just take it slow.

Got energy to burn and treats to share? Heath’s your go-to adventure buddy! 

Flush with Freebies: Snag a Toilet—First Come, First Served!

Hold onto your plungers, Cache Valley!

The Fun Park is giving away a dozen perfectly fine toilets—no catch, no catch-up lines, and definitely no reservations.

They’re parked out front, just waiting for their forever homes. Swing by, grab your throne (or two), and upgrade your bathroom bliss—for free!

Paper Magic Ahead: Origami Lady Ginger Shaw Lands at Logan Library!

Ever wanted to turn a flat square into a soaring crane (or heart, or ninja star)?

Join “Origami Lady” Ginger Shaw TOMORROW, July 26, 1:30–2:30 PM at the Logan Library Community Room for a free, all-ages paper-folding fiesta!

 Supplies provided—just bring your folding fingers (and parents, bring your patience).

Space is limited, so snatch your spot now: HERE!

Crunch-Time: Ranch Chicken Bites to the Rescue!

When life hands you a craving, make these crispy, herby Ranch Chicken Bites—tiny flavor-packed missiles that deliver all the tangy, savory goodness you never knew you desperately needed.

Perfect for game day, kiddo bribery, or solo snacking sessions where judgment is highly discouraged.

Dive in, dunk away, and thank us later!

Get the recipe here!

Smoky Sleeper Special: Fixer-Upper Project Motorbike—No Title, No Problem?

Got a knack for grease-stained glory? This “runs-and-smokes” ride wants a new home—and a little TLC.

Needs front brakes, blinker love, a fresh battery, speedo cable, and an electric-start switch hookup.

No title, but heaps of potential (and smoke rings)! Ready to roll up your sleeves?

Check it out on Facebook Marketplace

Your Next Haul Hero: 6×10 Utility Trailer with Front Storage Box!

This trusty 6×10 utility trailer comes with a built-in front storage box for all your tools, fully functional lights, and beefy tires that aren’t afraid of a little gravel road.

Hitch it up and hit the road—serious hauling power, zero drama.

Check it out on Facebook Marketplace

End-of-Summer “Micro-Camp Crates” Hack

Think of these last lazy days of summer like the finale of your favorite movie—every minute counts, and you’re racing the credits! Here’s how to squeeze magic into even the busiest family schedules:

Repurpose a Cereal Box
Grab an old cereal box (or any small cardboard container) and decorate it with bright stickers or markers. Voilà—your very own “Micro-Camp Crate.”

Pack a Mini Adventure
Inside each crate, stash everything you need for a 30-minute blast:

• • A themed activity (e.g., sidewalk chalk and a stencil for “Neighborhood Art Gallery”)

  • A tiny snack (think granola bar, trail mix, or a DIY “s’mores in a cup”)

  • A playlist or audiobook snippet (“Jaws” theme for a backyard “shark hunt,” anyone?)
    
    

Number Your Crates
Label them 1–5 (or however many days until school starts). Each evening—or whenever you carve out 30 minutes—draw the next crate from the shelf. No planning, no “what should we do?” drama… just lift the lid and let the fun begin.

Capture the Moment
Snap a quick photo of your masterpiece chalk mural or record the grand finale of your shark hunt. Upload to a shared family album so you can all revisit these golden moments when homework’s piling high.

Celebrate Your Final Campfire
On the last night before school, empty all the crates at once for one big “Micro-Camp Mega Festival”—complete with indoor s’mores (in the microwave!), a family dance-off, and a slideshow of your Snapshots of Summer.

Why It Works:

• Instant Fun: No more “I’m bored” choruses—just a surprise waiting to be unboxed.

• Time-Smart: Perfect for that pocket of time between dinner and bedtime.

• Memory-Rich: Small adventures add up to big stories you’ll laugh about all year.
  
  

So crank up that cereal-box creativity and turn those waning summer minutes into family legends. Your kids (and your sanity) will thank you when the school bell rings! 

And that’s your Cache Valley scoop for the week—packed with puppy love, paper cranes, and road-trip intel to keep you grinning through these last summer sips!

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