Aimee Cook

1 week ago | parkrecord.com | Aimee Cook

Among the mountainous landscapes of the Uinta, an innovative approach to education may reshape how children engage with the great outdoors. The Norwegian School of Nature Life, inspired by the Norwegian tradition of friluftsliv (translated as “free air life” or “simple life in nature”), offers a outdoor education experience that emphasizes personal and communal growth.

1 month ago | parkcitymag.com | Aimee Cook

Born in Santos, Brazil, Samantha da Silva has lived a life filled with moving boxes and address changes. At age 10, her family immigrated to Canada, setting off a chain of relocations that would see her move 40 times. She ultimately made Utah her home in 2018. “There has been a lot of movement in my life that influences my work quite a bit,” da Silva says. “A sense of home does not come from brick and mortar for me; it comes from the act of painting.

1 month ago | parkrecord.com | Aimee Cook

Enlighten Aesthetics has unveiled its newest innovation, CellSound Technology, to combat the effects of aging. The treatment performed by owner Brandy Kessler, a registered nurse, provides a pain-free, non-invasive treatment that addresses the underlying causes of cellular aging in the skin and body. “I wanted to have a business that promotes health and vitality and prevents people from getting to the point of feeling old, tired and overweight,” Kessler said.

1 month ago | parkrecord.com | Aimee Cook

Volo, an alternative school for children 7 to 12 years old, is redefining what it means to learn. The name itself, drawn from the Latin words “velle” (to will) and “volare” (to fly), evokes a vision-driven ethos that encourages every student to soar toward their full potential. This isn’t your typical classroom experience. At Volo, learning isn’t just structured around math problems and grammar lessons in a typical classroom — it’s built around the young learners themselves.

1 month ago | cityweekly.net | Aimee Cook

Starks Funeral Parlor in Millcreek has earned a reputation for its compassionate service and now, for pioneering a modern, eco-friendly approach to end-of-life care. Jason and Shayneh Starks, who opened the family-owned funeral home in 2005, offer their clients an innovative and environmentally conscious option—natural organic reduction (NOR), often called human composting. This process transforms the deceased into nutrient-rich soil over a period of 8 to 12 weeks.