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The Uintah Railway Company believed in having the best in accommodations for those traveling on their train and the stage coach line. Shown here is their splendid hotel that was considered the finest and most modern hotel at that time in all of eastern Utah. Dragon residents pulled together to build a town
The Railway Company tried to have a doctor available at Dragon and as a result there were several different ones through the years. There was Dr. Needles, Dr. Montgomery, Dr. Casper and Dr. Monroe ...
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A young girl is led on her horse during the opening competition for the Rising Star Riders. The closest division was between the 12- to 15-year-olds. Rising Star Riders kick riding season into gear
The Rising Star Riders started off their 2008 season with a couple of timed events at the Western Park on May 6. The competitors raced in four events, the polo turn, the half eight, the key race a...
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Prescribed burns happen on a regular basis at the refuge. The area pictured was burned two weeks prior and already new growth in and around the ponds can be seen along with a variety of wildlife moving in to stake claim. Ouray National Wildlife refuge holds open house
There is not doubt that the refuge is a little out of the way, and it is odd for desert dwellers to think about a short visit to a birds and wetlands refuge. But visitors were welcomed to an inform...
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Dragon’s history plagued by fire
It seems that fire was something that certainly caused havoc a lot in Dragon. On June 10, 1920 fire destroyed the Ross Hoffman home, taking the life of their small son, Joe. For reasons not known t...
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Crouse and Calder fish winter killed
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Two popular fisheries in northeastern Utah have suffered major fish winterkills. Biologists for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources have confirmed major fish die-offs in Calder and Crouse res...
Irrigation water pump project helps irrigators
by Kevin Ashby
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Irrigators above the Steinaker Service Canal coming out of Steinaker Reservoir will benefit in a big way with the competition of a new pump station scheduled to begin operation July 1 north of Ver...