In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s theme for National Public Lands Day is “Caring for our Shared America.” Held annually on the fourth Saturday of September, National Public Lands Day is the largest single day volunteer event for public lands in the United States. This year the volunteer efforts have been expanded to run from September 12 through October 10. Adopt-a-Trail Kanab volunteers celebrated volunteer, Jim Johnston’s, birthday before heading up to re

What began as a road trip across the Midwest revealed a pivotal chapter in American history and unexpected connections between places separated by distance and time. Thomas Leiper Kane, ca. 1860 - 1870. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, digital ID cwpb.05769. Public domain. When I reached the Front Range, I had to decide - should I take the southerly route through Kansas crossing the Missouri River near St. Louis, or the northerly route across Nebraska cro

On September 12, I had the opportunity to receive a large donation of dog food. I set up a fundraiser to raise the funds to rent a 26-foot Penske truck and the gas needed for the upcoming 517 mile drive. Thankfully, my supporters helped me raise the full amount to do this. I then caught a ride from Kanab, Utah to Henderson, Nevada. I picked up the truck and drove it to the distribution center to load the 10,000 pounds of dog food to go to the Navajo reservation. On Sunday, Se

Kanab City Pool went to the dogs Saturday, September 12, as local pups took over the water for the city’s annual Doggie Pool Day. Photos courtesy of City of Kanab. The end-of-season event gave dogs one last chance to swim, splash and play before the municipal pool was drained and closed for the season. Dogs and their people had the pool from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with admission set at $10 per dog and humans admitted free. Proceeds from the event help support the Kanab City dog p

Photos and captions by Jerry Melrose. Marvin Button successfully shows off his red prize in the Goat Ribbon Pull phase of this season’s third-edition Long Valley Lions Junior Rodeo Series on Saturday, August 29. With him holding the horse he arrived on is dad J.T., along with Alicia Larsen enjoying Marv’s fall backwards. JW Reese dismounting his horse, Captain, during the Goat Tie event. JW Reese with his horse Captain having success roping right out of the chute in the Calf

Kane County 4-H is proud to introduce the 2026–2027 Teen Council Leadership Team; a group of outstanding young people selected to take on leadership roles within 4-H and throughout our community. The 4-H Teen Council gives youth the opportunity to move beyond simply participating in programs and become an important part of creating them. Throughout the year, these teens help plan, organize and lead experiences for younger youth, their peers and the community. From after-schoo

KANAB – Kanab will celebrate its Western movie heritage September 10 - 12, with the inaugural Little Hollywood Wild West Fest, a three-day event featuring actors, stunt shows, live music and activities at locations around town. Hollywood stuntman Buck “Dr. Buck” Montgomery, left, performs with his Wild Bunch during a Western stunt show. Montgomery and the Wild Bunch will perform during the inaugural Little Hollywood Wild West Fest September 10 – 12 in Kanab. Photo courtesy of