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Shopping in Logan, Utah
Logan has a variety of shopping destinations to choose from. Below is a listing of some of the stores available here.
Appliances
HOOKER APPLIANCE INC, 3504 N. MAIN ST., (435) 563-3202
MR. APPLIANCE, 633 S. 600 E., (435) 752-1412
SEARS HOMETOWN STORE, 909 S. MAIN ST., (435) 753-3770
Book Dealers
BEAT THE BOOK STORE, 505 E. 1400 N #150, (435) 752-0369
BOOK TABLE,29 S. MAIN ST., (435) 752-3055
BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC, 1050 N. MAIN ST., (435) 787-0678
DESERET BOOK, 1309 N. MAIN ST., (435)... Read More »
Cache Valley's Black Churches Welcome Newcomers Like Family
The vibrant and welcoming black churches of Utah's Cache Valley are celebrated for their close ties, strength and openness, and the warm welcomes they extend to area newcomers as well as locals new to their congregations. The term "black church" is used to denote a style of worship more than a specific denomination. Whether Baptist, Methodist, Church of God in Christ or nondenominational Christian, thousands of worshippers take part in services in black churches across the Cache Valley each... Read More »
Beaver Mountain Offers Excellent Skiing and Snowboarding Slopes
Congratulations to Beaver Mountain Ski Area. It now holds the distinction of being the oldest continually owned, family-run ski resort in the entire United States.
The snowy, high-altitude destination in Cache Valley opened in 1938 so that owners Harold and Luella Seeholzer could have a place where their children could enjoy winter recreation. The Seeholzers didn’t initially know that their mountainous land would turn into a business, but it is still going strong 70 years later.
Nowadays,... Read More »
Logan Canyon Boasts Best Trails for Hiking
Cache Valley is blessed with a large number of hiking‚ biking and cross country ski trails‚ and steps have been taken to keep it that way. In 2005‚ the county created a trails coordinator position staffed by Tim Watkins in response to a public input process that showed trail development is widely seen as enhancing the quality of life and desirability of the area.
“Logan Canyon boasts some of the most picturesque landscapes anywhere‚” says the Cache Valley Visitors Bureau Web site‚... Read More »
Quality Courses Make Golf Popular in Cache Valley
With plenty of local players as well as an influx of summer visitors, the Cache Valley’s many quality golf courses stay busy almost year-round.
Three courses – Birch Creek Golf Course, Logan River Golf Course and the course at the Logan Golf & Country Club – are nationally recognized examples of the sport’s finest. Each serves an ever-growing number of golfers.
The Logan River course, which opened in 1993, is a 6,502-yard course with a par 71 and was designed by Robert Muir Graves. The... Read More »
Cache County Connections Works to Preserve Religious Diversity
A group that started meeting the day after the 9/11 attacks continues to gather monthly. Cache Community Connections has a focus on maintaining a safe‚ healthy community that values diversity‚ yet recognizes the challenges it can bring.
Chair Tom Schroeder‚ a member of the Religious Society of Friends‚ known as the Quakers‚ said 80 percent of the group consists of members of all spiritual groups and congregations in the community. Others involved include leaders of local government‚ Utah State... Read More »
Rockhill Creamery Handcrafts Award-Winning Cheese
California may advertise its “happy cows” when it comes to promoting the state’s cheeses, but Rockhill Creamery in Richmond goes one better – its cows are pampered.
“The Girls,” as creamery owners Jennifer Hines and Pete Schropp refer to their cows, are five Brown Swiss cows known as Elsa, Greta, Ruby, Ingrid and Gertrude.
“Our cheeses are handcrafted using traditional techniques,” Schropp says. “The cows and cheese both demand daily care.”
Rockhill Creamery cheeses are made in small batches.... Read More »
Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway Lives Up to Its Name
This road puts the “scene” in scenic.
Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway is a feast for the eyes, and a destination for those who appreciate what Mother Nature has to offer. The byway parallels the Logan River though Logan Canyon, passing through forests, meadows, rock formations and panoramic views.
There are towering mountains that grace both sides of the byway, and this winding 40-mile stretch of U.S. Hwy. 89 can be explored by car, bicycle or on foot. It runs from the city of Logan to... Read More »
Amusement Parks, X-Box Contests, Golf Parks Make Being a Kid Fun Here
Kids of any age don’t have to go far to find fun things to do in the Cache Valley. From go-carts to bowling, amusement park rides to racquetball courts, roller-skating to laser tag, the bounty of attractions is bound to bring out the kid in you.
The Logan Celebration Centre, which opened in August 2006, offers big thrills on rides created by S&S Worldwide Inc., the Logan-based manufacturer of the world’s premier amusement park rides.
“The Sonic Boom is the tallest drop ride in the world,”... Read More »
Cache Valley Music, Theater Buffs Enjoy Shows in New and Historic Venues
Sometimes getting there is half the fun. That’s certainly the case with the Cache Valley’s performance venues, which are as much of an attraction as the action on the stages.
The area’s music and theater venues range from the historic to the newly opened, and cater to a wide range of audiences.
That’s certainly the case at the Caine Lyric Theatre, a 364-seat, jewel-box proscenium theater that opened in 1913 and underwent an extensive restoration and expansion in 2000. One of four venues oper... Read More »
Locals Love Angie's Restaurant for Breakfast, Banana Split
Ask anybody in Utah’s Cache Valley where to go for breakfast or for the best banana split, and you’ll get the same answer every time. Angie’s Restaurant sets the standard around here for food, friendly service and more.
“We’re still old-fashioned in that we crack every single egg for each order,” says Saboor Sahely, Angie’s owner.
No frozen eggs from a carton for his customers.
“We make things from scratch, and we’re proud of the fact that we only use the best ingredients. We don’t cut corners... Read More »
