Last winter’s ski season is a tough act to follow given the record-breaking snowfall we had in Park City and around the Beehive State (thank you, powder gods, for hearing our prayers), but I suspect this summer will be equally as epic. As writer Melissa Fields reports in this issue’s “Iconic Experiences” feature, snow may have put our mountain town on the map, but it’s the bounty of summer and fall happenings that keep people coming back for more. We highlight 27 of these can’t-miss events and activities, from the Deer Valley Concert Series to the Kimball Arts Festival to Savor the Summit, so mark your calendars and get your tickets. 

Of course, before Park City was synonymous with snow, it was known for silver. We take a look back at the area’s mining-era heyday with a historical photo essay (page 59) highlighting seven of the city’s oldest structures, including the Silver King Mine Co shaft house, the Park City Library, the Miners Hospital, and the McPolin Barn. As you’ll learn, all seven structures have a fascinating past, and they’re all still visible—and visitable—today. The McPolin Barn, for example, is a popular backdrop for engagement, wedding, and family photos, my own included, as you can see from the snapshot that appears on this page. 
Moving on from the past, we also look to the future in this issue: writer Jane Gendron details a proposed railway solution to local traffic woes (p. 36), and sports journalist Gerald Narciso gets the scoop on the highly anticipated Tiger Woods-designed golf course at Marcella Club, set to open in 2025. Get ready to tee up.

As for the present, check out this season’s best fashion in our style story, “Garden Fresh.”  Shot on location at Park City Gardens, the blooming destination is the perfect place to spend a slow summer or crisp autumn morning sipping a latte and being in the now inside the peaceful greenhouse. Don’t forget to take home a few fresh stems from the Flower Barn, too. 

Park City is ever-changing and ever-growing, but two things will always remain: the hopeful golden burst of sunshine that rises over the Wasatch Mountains each morning, and the tranquil purple glow that slowly fades into a glittering, starry sky each night. For all the hours in between, I hope this issue inspires you to seize the day and make this your best summer yet.  

Cheers, 

Tessa Woolf, Editor