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Virgin Valley

Heritage Museum

The Virgin Valley Heritage Museum, originally

known as the Desert Valley Museum, is in Mesquite,

Nevada and is listed on the United States National

Register of Historic Places. The museum displays

exhibits about area pioneers and local history.

History

The building was designed by Walter Warren Hughes

and built by the National Youth Administration in

the Vernacular Pueblo Revival style.

Opened in 1940 as a library, it was converted around

1945 to a Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital

branch. From 1977 to 1984, the building was used by

the Boy Scouts of America for meetings.

It opened as the Desert Valley Museum on May 23,

1985. In July 2001, the name was changed to the

Virgin Valley Heritage Museum.

The site was listed as a building in the National

Register of Historic Places on October 24, 1991.





ZION

Z

ion National Park is an American

national park located in southwestern

Utah near the town of

Springdale. A prominent feature

of the 229-square-mile (590 km2)

park is Zion Canyon, which is 15 miles (24 km) long

and up to 2,640 ft (800 m) deep. The canyon walls

are reddish and tan-colored Navajo Sandstone eroded

by the North Fork of the Virgin River. The lowest

point in the park is 3,666 ft (1,117 m) at Coalpits

Wash and the highest peak is 8,726 ft (2,660 m) at

Horse Ranch Mountain. Located at the junction of

the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert

regions, the park has a unique geography and a

variety of life zones that allow for unusual plant and

animal diversity. Numerous plant species as well as

289 species of birds, 75 mammals (including 19 species

of bat), and 32 reptiles inhabit the park’s four

life zones: desert, riparian, woodland, and coniferous

forest. Zion National Park includes mountains,

canyons, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, slot canyons,

and natural arches.

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Human habitation of the area started about 8,000

years ago with small family groups of Native Americans,

one of which was the semi-nomadic Basketmaker

Anasazi (c. 300 CE). Subsequently, the Virgin

Anasazi culture (c. 500) and the Parowan Fremont

group developed as the Basketmakers settled in permanent

communities. Both groups moved away by

1300 and were replaced by the Parrusits and several

other Southern Paiute subtribes. Mormons came

into the area in 1858 and settled there in the early


1860s. In 1909, President William Howard Taft named

the area Mukuntuweap National Monument in order to

protect the canyon. In 1918, the acting director of the

newly created National Park Service, Horace Albright,

drafted a proposal to enlarge the existing monument and

change the park’s name to Zion National Monument,

Zion being a term used by the Mormons. According to

historian Hal Rothman: “The name change played to a

prevalent bias of the time. Many believed that Spanish

and Indian names would deter visitors who, if they could

not pronounce the name of a place, might not bother to

visit it. The new name, Zion, had greater appeal to an

ethnocentric audience.” On November 20, 1919, Congress

redesignated the monument as Zion National Park,

and the act was signed by President Woodrow Wilson.

The Kolob section was proclaimed a separate Zion National

Monument in 1937, but was incorporated into the

national park in 1956.

The geology of the Zion and Kolob canyons area includes

nine formations that together represent 150 million years

of mostly Mesozoic-aged sedimentation. At various periods

in that time warm, shallow seas, streams, ponds and

lakes, vast deserts, and dry near-shore environments covered

the area. Uplift associated with the creation of the

Colorado Plateau lifted the region 10,000 feet (3,000 m)

starting 13 million years ago.


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HIKING

TRAILS

Utah has exceptionally

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unique hiking trails. Within

this collection of hiking

options you find varying

difficulty levels and beautiful scenery. You

also discover the breathtaking cities throughout

this area. Here are a few of our favorites.

Mt Timpanogos Summit

Mt. Timpangos is the 2nd tallest mountain within

the Wasatch Range. From the summit you can

see Orem, Pleasant Grove, and Provo. Hiking of this

mountain is not an easy task and when snow accumulates

it becomes even more difficult. An interesting

tidbit about the mountain itself is that it is

the only authentic glacier in the state.

Devils Kitchen

The Devil’s Kitchen hike allows you to hike through

meadow in Warner Valley. Through this hike you

will see the boardwalks and footbridges. Then you

are lead through the forest and other woodland areas.

The boiling springs and mudpots are roughly

through the middle of the hike.

Fifth Water Waterfalls and Hot Spring

Through the Fifth Water Waterfalls and Hot Springs

allows you to enjoy several waterfalls, forks, bridges,

and trailheads. These areas are both intriguing and

breathtaking. The trail runs roughly four and one

half miles.

Cascade Springs

The hiking trail within Cascade Springs over boardwalks,

pools, and cascades. The trails allow for

beautiful scenery and a peaceful walk through this

serene area. It’s an excellent option from spring to

fall. The hiking trails are closed during winter.

Grotto Falls

Grotto Falls offers a walk through Trilium Gap

where you find old forests full of hemlock trees. In

the spring and summer months you see wildflowers

including beautiful violets and squawcorn. You

will see a waterfall that flows through four springs.

Battle Creek Falls

The hiking trail at Battle Creek Falls is just over one

mile. Through this short distance walk you will discover

an intriguing waterfall. The trail leads into the

canyon and by a nearby stream. The section leading

to the waterfall is easy to navigate.

Mt. Nebo Summit

The Mt Nebo Summit allows you to see three major

peaks and a wide array of natural beauty. You have

the option to camp in nearby Bear Canyon and the

Ponderosa camping areas. Hiking is allowed from

June to October.



History

The earliest precursor to Pioneer Day celebrations

in Utah occurred on July 24, 1849,

when the Nauvoo Brass Band led a commemoration

of the second anniversary of

the Latter-day Saints entering the Salt Lake

Valley.

PIONEER DAY

P

ioneer Day is an official holiday celebrated on

July 24th in the American state of Utah, with

some celebrations taking place in regions of surrounding

states originally settled by Mormon pioneers.

It commemorates the entry of Brigham

Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers

into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847, where the Latter-day

Saints settled after being forced from Nauvoo, Illinois, and other

locations in the eastern United States. Parades, fireworks, rodeos,

and other festivities help commemorate the event. Similar to

July 4, many local and all state-run government offices and many

businesses are closed on Pioneer Day.

In addition to being an official holiday in Utah, Pioneer Day is considered

a special occasion by many members of The Church of Jesus

Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). On Pioneer Day, some

Latter-day Saints walk portions of the Mormon Trail or reenact entering

the Salt Lake Valley by handcart. Latter-day Saints throughout

the United States and around the world may celebrate July 24 in

remembrance of the LDS Church’s pioneer era, with songs, dances,

potlucks, and pioneer related activities.

While the holiday has strong links to the LDS Church, it is officially

a celebration for everyone, regardless of faith and nationality,

who emigrated to the Salt Lake Valley during the pioneer era,

which is generally considered to have ended with the 1869 arrival of

the transcontinental railroad. Notable non-LDS American pioneers

from this period include Episcopal Bishop Daniel S. Tuttle, who was

responsible for Utah’s first non-Mormon schools (Rowland Hall-

St. Mark’s) and first public hospital (St. Mark’s) in the late 19th

century. The Intertribal Powwow at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City

honors the cultural heritage and contributions of the area’s Native

Americans, helping Utahns to gain a deeper understanding of the

region’s history.

The first celebration of Pioneer Day in 1857

was interrupted with news of the approach

of Johnston’s Army, heralding the beginning

of the Utah War. During the following

occupation of the Utah Territory by federal

troops, Pioneer Day was not celebrated.

Once President Abraham Lincoln initiated

a hands-off policy on Utah in 1862 during

the American Civil War Pioneer Day was

once again observed, and expanded into the

surrounding areas as the Mormon Corridor

spread throughout the Intermountain West.

In 1880, Latter-day Saints commemorated

the Golden Jubilee of the church’s formal

organization in 1830; tens of thousands of

people in hundreds of communities participated

in enthusiastic celebrations.

In the years that followed, federal enforcement

efforts of anti-polygamy laws (including

the 1882 Edmunds Act) resulted

in greatly subdued celebrations. The 1886

commemoration was particularly notable

for its mourning theme, with the Salt Lake

Tabernacle decorated in black instead of the

usually colorful bunting, and the eulogizing

of Latter-day Saints who were in hiding or

imprisoned for polygamy offenses. By 1897,

the celebration included not only the 50th

anniversary of the initial arrival in the Salt

Lake Valley, but also the end of the polygamy

issue, the completion of the Salt Lake

Temple, and statehood for Utah.

The centennial in 1947 and the sesquicentennial

in 1997 were especially large celebrations

in Utah. One writer indicated that

the 1947 celebrations seemed to incorporate

the entire year, with July 24 only being an

apex to the events.

The holiday generates a great deal of road

traffic; Utah Department of Public Safety

statistics states Pioneer Day has the second

highest holiday traffic fatality rate in Utah,

with the earlier July 4 Independence Day

having the highest rate.



T

he St. George Utah Temple (formerly

the St. George Temple) is a temple

of The Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church)

in St. George, Utah. Completed in

1877, it was the church’s third tem-

ple completed, but the first in Utah, following the migration

west of members from Nauvoo, Illinois, following

the death of the church’s founder, Joseph Smith.

The building is located in the southwestern Utah city

of St. George. It was designed by Truman O. Angell

and is more similar in its design to the Nauvoo Temple

than to later LDS temples. The St. George Temple is

the oldest temple still actively used by the LDS Church.

The temple currently has three ordinance rooms and 18

sealing rooms, and a total floor area of 110,000 square

feet (10,200 m2). It was originally designed with two

large assembly halls like the earlier Kirtland and Nauvoo

Temples. The lower Assembly Hall was partitioned

with curtains to provide the ordinance rooms for the Endowment

Ceremony. In 1938, the lower Assembly Hall

was rebuilt with permanent walls dividing it into four

ordinance rooms. The four ordinance rooms were later

changed into the present three rooms, at the time the

endowment ceremony was changed from a live presentation

to one presented on film.

In the 1970s, the temple was closed for extensive remodeling.

LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball

rededicated it in 1975.

ST. GEORGE

MORMONTEMPLE

A temple in St. George was announced on November

9, 1871 by Brigham Young and was dedicated on April

6, 1877. Even though the Salt Lake Temple had been

announced and commenced years earlier (1847 and

1853), construction on that temple was not completed

until 1893. The St. George Temple was built to satisfy

the church’s immediate need for an appropriate place

for temple ceremonies and ordinances. Because of the

pressing need, the building’s groundbreaking ceremony

was held on the day the temple was announced. It

was the third to be completed by the church and the

first one in Utah.

Young chose a 6-acre (24,000 m2) plot as the temple

site. Builders soon discovered that the chosen site

was swampy with numerous underground streams.

Young was consulted on moving the site, but he remained

firm in the idea that this was the site for the

temple. To deal with the swampy site, workers created

drains to eliminate as much water as possible.

Then they brought lava rock to the site and crushed

it into a gravel to create a dry foundation for the

temple. This led to a new problem: how to crush the

rock. Someone suggested using an old cannon that

the city had acquired. After creating a pulley system,

the cannon was used as a pile driver to compact

the lava rock and earth and create a firm foundation.

After stabilizing the foundation, work began on

the structure. The walls of the temple were built

of the red sandstone common to the area and then

plastered for a white finish. Local church members

worked for over five and a half years to complete the

temple. Historians James Allen and Glen Leonard

made note of the dedication shown by the pioneers

in Southern Utah. The workers opened new rock

quarries, cut, hauled and planed timber, and donated

one day in ten as tithing labor. Some members

donated half their wages to the temple, while others

gave food, clothing and other goods to aid those

who were working full-time on the building. Women

decorated the hallways with handmade rag carpets

and produced fringe for the altars and pulpits from

Utah-produced silk. At its completion, it contained

1,000,000 board feet (2,000 m3) of lumber, which

had been hand-chopped and hauled between 40 and

80 miles (60 and 100 km). They also used 17,000

tons of volcanic rock and sandstone, hand-cut and

hauled by mule teams.

In honor of the temple, the church’s April 1877 General

Conference was held there. The temple dedication

ceremony took place on April 6, 1877. Young

presided and Daniel H. Wells, his second counselor,

gave the dedicatory prayer. The St. George Temple

was the only temple completed while Young was

president. Shortly after the dedication and the conference,

Young returned to Salt Lake and died on

August 29, 1877, at age 76.

After remodeling of the interior, the temple was rededicated

on November 11, 1975.

On January 25, 2019 the LDS Church announced

that the temple will close on November 4, 2019 for

renovations that are anticipated to be completed in

2022. More detailed information on the upcoming

renovations were provided on May 22, 2019.


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SOUTHERN UTAH

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lpine Loop Scenic Drive Experience the breathtaking alpine

canyons located around the Wasatch Range. The Alpine

Loop Scenic Drive follows along American Fork Canyon on

Utah State Highway 92 all the way through the Uinta National

Forest and ends at the Provo Canyon on Utah State

189. This drive spans twenty miles and showcases

several views of the amazing Mount Timpanogos and the many exquisitely

beautiful glacier carved peaks. On this adventure you may visit the Timpanogos

Cave National Monument. Discover on your way through, the ever immortal

Sundance Resort forever reminiscent of Robert Redford’s enchanting

portrayal of the role. Stop for a short detour along the Cascade Springs. Take

a stroll along the Cascade Springs boardwalk extending one quarter mile long.

This boardwalk will lead you to the most intriguing clear and sparkling natural

pools. The terraces cascade toward these natural pools allowing for a clear

view of Utah’s indigenous fish and aquatic plants. This scenic drive is excellent

for a romantic getaway. Feel free to stop along the way to take a stroll along

the pathways. Watch the sunset together, as the day becomes a star filled evening

sky. Enjoy the clear sky and the brisk, clean mountain air. Escape from

the ordinary and completely become lost in nature. The Alpine Loop Scenic

Drive is completely paved for a smooth ride throughout. The extraordinary

route is opened in the months of May through October. This route is recommended

for standard sized vehicles less than thirty feet in length. A recreation

pass is required for use of all facilities along this scenic loop.

TIMPANOGOS CAVE

NATIONAL MONUMENT

T

he Timpanogos Cave National Monument is located along

the Alpine Loop Scenic Drive. This monument is situated at

the high point of the Wasatch Mountains. Within this monument

are three separate and spectacularly breathtaking

caverns. Discover the beautiful anthodites and helictites

forming within the chambers of these caverns. Climb to the

entrance of the cave following a wonderful walk. This entrance is beyond one

thousand feet in elevation. Once arriving at this entrance you will discover

the most amazing view of the well-known American Fork Canyon. Take extra

supplies in case there is an unpredicted thunderstorm. The visitor center for


this national monument is situated over five thousand feet

from the ground with the cave entrance at an addition thousand

feet above it. Bring extra hiking and mountain gear to

accommodate this distance. The monument itself measures

approximately two hundred fifty acres; bring comfortable

shoes designed for this rugged terrain. The Timpanogos

Cave National Monument is roughly ten miles to the east

of Interstate 15, and it is roughly seventeen miles down

the Alpine Loop Scenic Drive off Utah State Highway 189.

BRIDAL VEIL FALLS

Breathtaking 607 foot double cataract waterfall just minutes

up Provo Canyon on HWY 189.

CASCADE SPRINGS

Pristine fresh water spring on Cascade scenic drive off

HWY 92.

NEBO LOOP

SCENIC BYWAY

Travels 32 miles through the Uinta Wasatch Cache National

Forest Between Payson and Nephi. The Road climbs 9000

feet and crosses the Uinta-Wasatch Cache National Forest

proving stunning views of Utah Valley, The surrounding

Wasatch, and dramatic wrap-around vistas of 11,928-foot

Mr. Nebo, the highest peak in the rugged an beautiful

Wasatch Range. The Byway has many photo opportunities,

and along the way, there are numerous campgrounds,trails,

and horseback riding areas. Mt. Nebo has a unique history,

geology and recreation for the area.

THE DEVIL’S KITCHEN

The Devil’s Kitchen is a scenic red rock “break” off the Nebo

Scenic Loop. It offers pillars and interesting rock formations.

It somewhat resembles a miniature Bryce Canyon.

PONY EXPRESS TRAIL

BACK COUNTRY

BYWAY - LEHI

The Pony Express Trail Back Country Byway runs approximately

133 miles in length. You have two options for this

trail—a dirt path and a paved road. It runs through the

desert mountains and stops around the basins. By the end

of this trail you are between Fairfield and close to the Nevada

border.


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Length 3687 yards

Slope 126

Rating 36.6

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and Hollow Golf Club is known for its

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Holes 18

Type Resort

Par 72

Length 7315 yards

Slope 131

Rating 73.7

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Par 72

Length 7200 yards

Slope 136

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Dixie Red Hills Golf Course

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ixie Red Hills offers fun golf holes and a

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yard forced carry Par 3. We reccomend

this course as its one of the best courses

to walk in St. George, and you can play it in just over an

hour in the late evenings sometimes making for an easy

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his scenic masterpiece is artfully interwoven

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YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

REDUCE YOUR STRESS - Some stress can be a good thing.

It’s your body’s way of preparing for a challenge, such as

giving a presentation. But a steady stream of stress can

be bad for your health. Studies show it can even weaken

your immune system - your body’s system for fighting disease

and illness. Reduce your stress by avoiding whatever

stressors you can. Take the time to relax and do things you

enjoy.

GET A PET - Studies have found that having a pet can help

reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, and improve

heart health. One study showed that having a dog

can help improve immune system development and may

reduce the risks of allergies in children.

BUILD A STRONG SOCIAL NETWORK - We all know friends

are important, but strong social ties can also have a big effect

on your health. A recent study found that people with

strong relationships were 50% more likely to survive than

those with poor social ties. To broaden your social network,

try volunteering, taking a class, or joining a group that interests

you. And be sure to nurture the bonds you already

have.

KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE - Positive thoughts can give

your immune system a healthy boost. To increase your optimism,

take time to savor the things you enjoy, look for the

silver lining in difficult situations, and try not to dwell on

negative thoughts. Be grateful for what you have.

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AVOID EMPTY CALORIES - Processed foods such as fast

foods, snack UTAH foods, candy, MARYLAND and soda don’t provide much

in the way of vitamins, fiber, or other nutrients. Instead,

choose nutrient-rich foods such as vegetables, fruits and

whole grains.

KEEP YOUR BODY MOVING - One simple way to strengthen

your immune system is by exercising. Getting regular

exercise can also reduce stress and help lower your risk of

osteoporosis, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.

You get the most benefit when you exercise at a moderate

level a few times a week.

KICK THE NICOTINE HABIT - Here’s another reason to give

up smoking - it weakens your immune system. According

to the U. S. Surgeon General, even low levels of exposure to

tobacco can cause health problems, including heart attack,

stroke, and asthma.

WASH YOUR HANDS - One of the easiest ways to help your

immune system fight illness is to wash your hands regularly.

Be sure to use soap and clean running water, and wash

for at least 20 seconds. If you don’t have access to soap and

water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that has at least

60% alcohol.

GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP - Without enough sleep,

your immune system may not have the resources it needs

to fight off illness. Most adults need about seven to nine

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t. George Children’s Museum is a nonprofit children’s

museum in St. George, Utah. The mission

statement of the museum is to provide vibrant

and engaging interactive activities that invite

children and families to discover, imagine and

create. The Museum’s green dragon mascot, “Ru-

The museum is located at 86 South Main Street in St. George, Utah.

The hours are from Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm. The admission

price is $5.00 per person and children under the age of 2 are free. The

museum is funded through admission fees, donations, and financial

support from local businesses, foundations, and individuals.

Situated in the historic Dixie Academy building, the museum officially

opened in November 2013. However, planning began much earlier

with an interest in the community for an interactive space to make

learning fun for children. Four women met over a period of years to

talk about their vision of providing opportunities for children to interact

with intentionally chosen objects to make discoveries of their

own. The main challenge was the lack of a proper venue and funds.

Gail Bunker, an elected St. George City Council member and part of

the early local children’s museum volunteer committee, with the assistance

of others, presented the committee’s ideas. The St. George

City Council approved their plans and they moved forward with converting

the basement level of the former county courthouse into a

children’s museum. It gave them a start in spurring more public interest

and fundraising.

The Board of Directors was organized in 2010 to address the challenges

of location, funding, set-up, and receiving an nonprofit status.

The tax-exempt status became official in September 2012, and in 2013

Mayor Dan McArthur and Councilwoman Gail Bunker announced

that the City of St. George would allow the use of the historic Leisure

Arts Building (Dixie Academy) hoping it would help toward an ongoing

effort to revitalize the downtown area. In addition, the Discovery

Children’s Museum (formerly the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum)

of Las Vegas, preparing to move to a larger location with new

exhibits, sold more than $1 million worth of items for only $30,000.

The Museum welcomed its first visitors on November 21, 2013. Since

then, the St. George Children’s Museum has continued to sustain,

maintain, update and enhance its exhibits.


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esquite is a U.S. city in Clark

County, Nevada, adjacent to the

Arizona state line and 80 miles

(130 km) northeast of Las Vegas

Interstate 15. As of 2015, the

United States Census estimates that the city had a

population of 17,496. The city is located in the Virgin

River valley adjacent to the Virgin Mountains

in the northeastern part of the Mojave Desert. It is

home to a growing retirement community, as well as

several casino resorts and golf courses.

History

Mesquite was settled by Mormon pioneers in 1880,

who called it Mesquite Flat. The community was finally

established on the third attempt after having

been flooded out from the waters of the Virgin River.

The name was later shortened to Mesquite, and

the city was incorporated by Thelma Davis in May

1984. The community was named for the mesquite

timber near the original town site. Mesquite, like

nearby Bunkerville, had its origins in farming. The

Peppermill Mesquite casino, which opened in the

1970s, drove Mesquite’s diversified economy. The

city incorporated in 1984 and established a master

development plan during the early 1990s. In the

mid-1990s, more casinos opened. By 2006, Mesquite

was one of the fastest-growing small towns in the

United States, though the late-2000s recession led

to the closure of both the Mesquite Star and Oasis

(formerly The Peppermill) casinos.

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Mesquite occupies the northeast corner of Clark

County and extends north into the southeast corner

of Lincoln County. The eastern border of the city is

the Arizona state line. The city is in the Virgin River

valley, occupying the northern side of the river. The


city lies adjacent to the Virgin Mountains

in the northeastern Mojave Desert

near the southern mouth of the

Virgin River Gorge.

Interstate 15 passes through the city,

leading southwest 80 miles (130 km)

to downtown Las Vegas and northeast

39 miles (63 km) to St. George, Utah.

Nevada State Route 170 leads south

from the center of town, crossing the

Virgin River into the unincorporated

community of Bunkerville before

looping back to I-15 at the western

city limits of Mesquite.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau,

the city of Mesquite has a total area

of 32.4 square miles (83.8 km2), of

which 31.9 square miles (82.6 km2) is

land and 0.46 square miles (1.2 km2),

or 1.40%, is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were

15,276 people, 8,911 houses, 6,378

Houses occupied, and 4,444 families

residing in the city. The population

density was 613.3 per square mile

(236.8/km²) in the year 2000. There

were 4,442 housing units at an average

density of 290.1 per square mile

(112.0/km²). The racial makeup of the

city was 80.30% White, 1.27% Asian,

0.98% Native American, 0.65% African

American, 0.07% Pacific Islander,

14.56% from other races, and 2.17%

from two or more races. Hispanic or

Latino of any race were 24.75% of the

population. There were 3,498 households

out of which 28.7% had children

under the age of 18 living with them,

62.8% were married couples living together,

7.2% had a female householder

with no husband present, and 26.5%

were non-families. Of all households,

20.4% were made up of individuals

and 7.4% had someone living alone

who was 65 years of age or older. The

average household size was 2.66 and

the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread

out with 25.6% under the age of 18,

7.7% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to

44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.6%

who were 65 years of age or older. The

median age was 40 years. For every

100 females, there were 103.8 males.

For every 100 females age 18 and over,

there were 104.0 males. The median

income for a household in the city was

$40,392, and the median income for a

family was $42,941. Males had a median

income of $27,083 versus $24,402

for females. The per capita income for

the city was $20,191. About 6.2% of

families and 10.2% of the population

were below the poverty line, including

18.3% of those under age 18 and 6.0%

of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents and

former residents

Jerry Montgomery, football coach

William Redd, businessman

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Are you looking for ways to live frugally

and save money? Frugal living means

being resourceful and not spending

more than required. In short, it implies

that you are a careful spender and stay

content living with less to save money

for emergencies!

Benefits of Frugal Living

Practicing frugal living cannot only save

you a lot of money but also help you in

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• Fast debt repayment

• No paycheck to paycheck living

• Safe early retirement

• Fulfillment of dream vacation goals

• Tips for Frugal Living

Here is a list of frugal living tips that will

help you do away with some of the less

significant things in life to save money

for emergencies:

Budget Your Finances: Having an effective

budget is crucial if you want to

achieve financial freedom. Know where

your money is going and restrict where

you are spending unnecessarily. Moreover,

you cannot decrease your spending

if you are clueless about your income

and expenses! Therefore, creating

a budget will reveal everything you need

to know to cut back from your costs significantly!

Learn to Appreciate Frugal Living:

Being frugal helps you to take a look

at your spending habits and reevaluate

them. Previously you might have

bought something that you thought

you needed, but in reality, it’s not of any

benefit and value at all to you. When you

start to get rid of these unnecessary and

expensive spending, you can learn to appreciate

a more modest way of living.

Quit Expensive and Unhealthy Habits:

You should consider quitting expensive

and unhealthy habits such as consumption

of fast food, drinking excessive alcohol,

smoking cigarettes, and more.

These habits can be okay when done in

moderation, but indulging too much in

these unhealthy activities can be harmful.

Save Money for Emergencies: According

to a Bankrate report, 26% of Americans

have no emergency fund at all.

Everyone should have an emergency

fund because it’s one of the best ways

to prepare for any future financial crisis.

Having an emergency fund can help you

manage tough situations like loss of a

job or an unexpected expense.

Avoid Debt Wherever Possible: One of

the great tips for frugal living is to avert

any debt, which can be accomplished

by purposely maintaining an emergency

fund. Another tip is to utilize materials

without owning them, like borrowing

them from friends or using trading services.

Make sure to think through your

options to avoid piling up credit card

debt for unnecessary purchases.

Conclusion

The above tips can help you begin your

own frugal living journey. However, the

first step towards your frugal living journey

is to become debt-free. Also, securing

a cash cushion accessible during

emergencies will help get you to financial

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