Ride Through Park City's Past on a Historic Bike Tour
With over 100 historic sites throughout Park City, White Pine Touringoffers not only an educational experience but a beautiful scenic ride through town…
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Category: History
The Heber Creeper is a Family Fun Way to Learn Local History While Enjoying Beautiful Mountain Views
The Heber Valley Railroad, or Heber Creeper as the locals call it, is a historic railroad located in Heber City, just 20 minutes away from Park City. Whether you are looking to soak up a bit of history, need a rainy day activity, or just want a fun way to spend the day giving your feet a break, the Heber Creeper is great…
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Silver Mining Meets The Slopes
While today Park City, Utah is known as a top-rated winter destination, its history runs deep in silver mining. Park City was incorporated in 1884 after the area was discovered to be rich in silver. The town flourished as people flocked to the area from all over the world in hopes of striking it rich. In the 1930s, skiing began to draw interest after a ski jump was built atop the Creole Mine dump. As the mining industry started to crumble, skiing in Park City continued to gain popularity when a ski lift was installed at Snow Park (now Deer Valley Resort) in 1946. and then again in the mid-60s with the opening of Treasure Mountain (now Park City Mountain Resort). Although silver mining in Park City disappeared for good by the 1980s when the price of silver declined drastically, the ski industry continued to grow…
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