Eagle Point & Beaver County

Stories from the Tushar Mountains

Stories from the Tushars explores the people, places, history, and outdoor life that make Eagle Point and Beaver County special. From community recovery and local stories to mountain adventures, regional history, and life at Alpine Mountain Escape, we’re sharing stories that help visitors and locals know this corner of Utah a little better.

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Outdoors

Article by Iris Hirsch

The Outdoor Itch

There are so many ways to get outside and fulfill that biological itch. A reflection on the many forms outdoor life can take—and why a walk may restore us more than we expect.

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Recovery StoriesCommunity Stories

An Article by Iris Hirsch

After The Fire, Beaver Showed Up

After Mariah Larson and her family lost their home in the Cottonwood Fire, Cathy Kirschenmann returned to Beaver to support her daughter and became part of the wider recovery effort.

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Recovery StoriesCommunity Stories

July 11, 2026Iris Hirsch

“We’re Not Going to Let the Fire Win”

After losing their home and property in the Cottonwood Fire, Trent Owen and his family are determined to rebuild in the Eagle Point community they love.

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