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Why Taking A Short Vacation May Help Your Health

Published by Administrator on August 25th, 2011

Labor day is two weeks away and if you want to get away for a weekend, you better start planning now. But don’t worry if you can’t fly out to Martha’s Vineyard, San Diego, or the hot spots for a last summer vacation. Staycations or vacations in your own area can be just as rewarding. Did you know that short vacations carry some of the same health benefits that longer vacations carry? That’s right. If you don’t have the time or money to get out for a while don’t worry and give yourself a short vacation. You’ll get the same

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Get Your Fitness On This Weekend!

Published by Administrator on August 16th, 2011

I don’t know if you have been watching the calender lately, but there is not much time left in your summer. August is half way done which means there are only two weeks left to the end of the summer and the beginning of school, fall, and less and less times enjoying the sun. So why not get out this weekend and get your fitness on? You can run, bike, hike, swim, dance, anything outside as long as you are enjoying the beautiful weather. Luckily, there is plenty to be doing this weekend if you want a little extra motivation.

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August is National Park Month

Published by Melissa L on August 9th, 2011

That’s right, August is National Park Month, and there really isn’t a better time to see the beauty that surrounds you. And with school and fall right around the corner, you really don’t have that much time to enjoy the beauty in nature before the cold and snow return. Luckily, we have helped put together some great information on all 5 of the National Parks, here in the great state of Utah. There’s a little something for everyone in these parks, sightseeing, adventuring, nature walks, and scenic drives. So read on and learn how you may even be able to

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This Weekend: Raspberry Days Festival at Bear Lake

Published by Administrator on August 3rd, 2011

From August 4th to the 6th people from all over flock to Bear Lake and Garden City for the Raspberry Day Festival. Cache Valley and Bear Lake are two of the best places for raspberries in the whole US, so it only makes sense that once a year, people get together to celebrate everything raspberry. The Festival is an amazing three day event that celebrates the harvest of raspberries. While the harvest season may have started last week, raspberries are still their ripest this time of year. So come on down to Garden City for a fun festival complete with

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Shark Week

Published by Melissa L on August 1st, 2011

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The Disney House From Up Lands in Utah!

Published by Walter D on August 1st, 2011

If you are a big Disney or Pixar fan, get excited. The house from the movie Up has landed in Utah, balloons and all. Three brothers who work for Bangeter Homes built a replica of the cartoon creation down to the very last details. The outside of the house is painted in the crazy vibrant colors and comes complete with Carl and Ellie’s mailbox with hand prints. While a few changes had to be made (to make the cartoon house work with real world physics) the house is otherwise pretty accurate. The painting of fictional Parade Falls is over the

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Utah Valley Taste of the Valley

Published by Administrator on July 22nd, 2011

If you are a foodie, like eating out, enjoying trying different foods, like saving money, enjoy fun and music, or just don’t have any plans for Saturday, Utah Valley’s Taste of the Valley is one of the greatest parts of the summer. Where: The Shops at the Riverwoods 4801 North University Ave. Provo, UT When: July 23rd, 2011 11:00AM-3:00 PM Cost:  $10 for a single ticket or $38 for a family of 4. What to expect:  Rubio’s, Dream Dinners, PF Changs, Harvest Restaurant,Sam’s Club,Cupcake Chic, Edible Arrangements Provo, Goodwood BBQ Company,Coneys Frozen Custard, Pepsi, Main Event Catering, Brown Brother’s Catering,

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How To Take A Staycation!

Published by Administrator on July 21st, 2011

Summertime means people stay packing up and getting out for vacations in the beautiful weather.  But vacations can be pricy, time demanding, and can sometimes leave you feeling more stressed than relaxed at the end of the day. So why not save up a lot less money and give yourself a staycation for the weekend? Best of all you can enjoy time with family or friends, unwind, and not spend anything on airline tickets or hotel fees. So read up and learn how you can take a staycation this summer! First make a budget for how much you are willing

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Check City Gets Involved in Local Sports

Published by Melissa L on July 19th, 2011

So you want to get into the local Utah sports scene, eh? Don’t want to wait around until the NBA lockout ends? You are in luck. Salt Lake and Utah Valley are the home of some great sports teams for baseball and soccer. And you can start having the fun with the rest of them for a great price. Check City is proud to be a sponsor of some of the great Utah sports teams. Here are a selection of our favorite minor league sports teams. Read up and learn about how you can enjoy the sports action in Utah

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Our Summer 2011 Bucket List

Published by Walter D on July 19th, 2011

This week I realized I have a finite amount of summer days ahead of me. With school starting up at the end August, there really is only a month left of good old fashioned summer time. So I panicked and immediately started trying to assemble a list of all the things I still need to do this summer. I’ve been talking with people here at Check City listening to what’s left to do on their summer lists and thought it would be worth all of time to get a summer bucket list out there. Feel free to read through and

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