E. SandersMar 21, 20183 minLegends of Helper- Part 3: Mine Strike and Martial Law Strikes were common in the old coal days. One of the more infamous strikes for the Helper area occurred in 1922. As the price for coal depreciated, wages for...
E. SandersMar 21, 20182 minLegends of Helper- Part 2: Butch Cassidy Strikes Again...Many a story has been told concerning this notorious American Outlaw. Born as Robert LeRoy Parker, he lived his legacy under the alias of Butch Cassidy—the R...
E. SandersMar 21, 20186 minVisit: A Place That Time ForgotUtah is one of the top destinations for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. With 5 National Parks, 45 State Parks, and over a dozen ski resorts, it's no...
E. SandersMar 21, 20184 minDangers of Mining: The Castle Gate ExplosionLocated about 3 miles up the canyon from Helper lies the land that was once inhabited by the residents of Castle Gate--a mining town in Carbon County, Utah. ...
E. SandersMar 21, 20186 minThe Ghost Towns of Spring CanyonBy definition, a ghost town is essentially an abandoned village, town, or city. Most ghost towns usually contain visible evidence of former dwellings and bui...
E. SandersMar 20, 20182 minLegends of Helper- Part 1:The White LadyWith the discovery of coal and the consequential building of mines, hundreds of immigrants moved to Carbon County in the early 1900’s. Traditions and superst...
