From Deseret News archives:
Wasatch County Utah 'Swiss' country a leisure-time haven
All of which goes with the laid-back, do-things-at-your-leisure atmosphere, which has made Heber the hub for visitors looking for things to do.
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Heber, with the smaller communities of Charleston and Midway attached, is the starting point for most of the activities that originate in Wasatch County.
Over the years, 58 to be exact, the county has been tied into its Swiss heritage. Visitors see it in the design of some of the homes. Local residents also hold the annual "Swiss Days" celebration in Midway. This is the state's biggest community festival and will be held Friday and Saturday, said County Councilman Mike Kohlern.
The event features some of the Swiss traditions people have come to enjoy, such as dancing, yodeling, bell-ringing, nonstop entertainment, parades and rows of booths featuring everything from arts and crafts to some truly delicious Swiss foods, ranging from scones to sauerkraut.
Both offer all the summer fun of a water-based state park, including camping, water skiing, swimming, picnicking and, of course, fishing.
The connecting link between the two is the middle section of the Provo River, which is one of the state's premier fishing streams.
Heading southeast, over the Summit and down into Strawberry Valley is Strawberry Reservoir, which is Utah's No. 1 fishing hole and for good reason. Fishing, especially in the spring and fall, is excellent. It's not uncommon for a good fisherman to leave the lake after having caught and released 20 or 30 fish in an afternoon.
Within the town of Midway is one of the state's Olympic venues Soldier Hollow. A lot has changed since those snowy days in February of 2002.
The trail system has been expanded, for example, which means more opportunities for both winter and summer users. Now there is a total of 16 miles of trails for hiking, biking and cross-country use.
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