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Wellsville Utah Welcome Sign

Wellsville Utah Welcome Sign

Wellsville is a small town located in northern Utah, USA, situated in Cache County. It is known for its rural charm and close proximity to the larger city of Logan, which is home to Utah State University. The town lies at the base of the Wellsville Mountains, offering stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and exploring nature.

Wellsville is primarily residential, with a tight-knit community and a rich history rooted in agriculture. The town has a population of just over a thousand residents and provides a peaceful, small-town atmosphere, while still being close enough to urban amenities in Logan.

Historic Uniontown, Washington – Palouse Dairy Barn

Historic Uniontown, Washington - Palouse Dairy Barn

The historic Dahmen Barn located in Uniontown, Washington. The barn was built in 1935, for Jack Dahmen, who used it for a commercial dairy operation until 1953. In addition to the old fashioned barn, this spot is known for the unique and beautiful “wheel” fence that surrounds it. Over 1000 wheels and other farming equipment make up the metal fence.

Old Hay Barn – Cache Valley – Utah

Old Hay Barn - Cache Valley - Utah

An old hay barn during a a thunderstorm in Utah’s Cache Valley. A large rural mountain valley in northern Utah, the Cache Valley is one of Utah’s top agricultural areas, providing land for cattle, milk and cheese production, and the growing of wheat, barley and hay.  The valley is located between to the Wellsville Mountains to the west and the Bear River Mountains to the east. Both ranges are part of the larger Wasatch Mountain Range that dominates northern Utah.

The Cache Valley gets its name, from the fact that early fur trappers created caches in the valley to protect and hide their goods from thieves.