A sweet smell is wafting through the mountain air, and even with intermittent snowfalls recently, you know Spring is coming. And of course summer is right around the corner and that means… BATHING SUIT SEASON!!!! Are you ready? Getting trim is something that many people resolve to acheive in the early months of the year, and then [...]
Entries from March 31st, 2010
Peter Cottontail finds his home here!
March 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Kid's Activities, Living
Promontory has a variety of rabbits and hares that share their homes with us. Did you know that Utah is home to three species of hares and three species of rabbits? Both hares and rabbits make their home among the residents of Promontory. The three species of hares that live here are the white-tailed jack rabbit, [...]
Tags:easter·ecology·hares·Kid's Cabin·rabbits·utah state university extension·utah wild life divison
The power of play
March 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Golf, Kid's Activities, Living
The swish of the club as a tiny dimpled ball flies through the air. The sound of a felt-covered ball hitting the net as you return a serve. The splash of the pool as young and old alike enjoy the crystal clear pool. It’s all about play and it’s for every age. Kids seem to have mastered the art [...]
Tags:Kid's Cabin·lenore terr md·mental health·play·psychology·university of california
Ice Massage – a quick treat for tired muscles!
March 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Spa & Fitness
Have an injury or sore muscles? Here is a quick treat for your worn-out and tired muscles: Take a paper cup, fill it up with water and freeze it . Once frozen, peel pack the paper so an inch of ice is showing, then rub it on the affected area and keep peeling back the paper until the ice [...]
Wildlife takes center stage!
March 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Equestrian, Kid's Activities
Children and families were entertained and educated by Jungle Jack Hanna this week. A ten foot python, an alligator, a spider monkey, a kangaroo and a lemur took center stage–as you can see here! Kids learned about alligators – the sensors in their cheeks that tell them when their prey is coming towards them. A low-flying hawk swooped [...]
Tags:Equestrian·hawk watch international·Hogel zoo·jack hanna·trout·wildlife conservation
Feathers, fur and the ‘fab four’ at Kids Cabin
March 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Kid's Activities, Spa & Fitness
Introducing Malibu, the newest addition to the Kids Cabin. Malibu, named because of her long, beach hair and sassy personality, was an orphan. She has been in the care of a vet for the past while and is part of the Petco Adoption First program. Malibu now has made her home here at Promontory. She [...]
Jungle Jack Hanna to take the stage
March 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Kid's Activities
Jungle Jack Hanna Coming March 13th Park City, Utah’s Eccles Center. Meet exotic animals from around the world as zoo guru, Jungle Jack, takes to the stage. Known for his popular television series, “Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures,” this captivating globetrotter charms audiences of all ages with live animals to accompany his colorful tales. While furry, [...]
So many ways to relieve headaches
March 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Living, Spa & Fitness
Headaches can be caused by so many pain responses from within our body. Headaches result when our muscles tighten, an illness or injury, blood vessels swelling or constricting, which irritate nerve endings located in the head. When nerves are irritated they send the message to the brain triggering a headache pain, because our brain doesn’t [...]
