Summer in Ephraim

Rylie Rosier

Staff

As the sun sets on the spring semester you can look forward to summer nights in Ephraim - Photo by Rylie Rosier

For students that only come to Snow in the fall and spring, it’s hard to see what Ephraim is like during the summer. 

Snow College still holds a few summer classes, but the student population is significantly decreased during this time. However, many summer camps take place at Snow, such as FSY and various sports camps. These keep the campus hustling.

On Memorial Day each year Ephraim throws a Scandinavian festival. This festival is to celebrate the Scandinavians who settled Ephraim. Many Ephraim residents have Scandinavian heritage because of this. The festival includes concerts, games and booths. 

Besides this festival, Ephraim has many other events with neighboring towns. Alecia King, an Ephraim resident, says that “The county is pretty tight, especially Ephraim and Manti, so we do a lot of stuff just around us too.” She also explained that the sunsets around Ephraim are beautiful.

Being by a mountain and canyon also gives a lot of options for the summer. Outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking and camping become frequent events. There are also many places around, including the Palisades, that can be refreshing. 

Ethan Hinze, a Snow College student who has spent the summer in Ephraim says that “I feel that the time you spend doing stuff is more genuine and thought out.”

Small town summers can be a positive experience, and Ephraim goes to show that.