Andrea Buchanan

This week on The Community Campfire, meet Ken McCarthy, the driving force behind the beloved trail network in Heber Valley, whose passion for the outdoors has inspired a community. Hear the story of Matt Lindon, a true Summit County original who’s called Park City home since the ’70s and played a key role in building Deer Valley Resort. Gather around for a soulful music session with Salt Lake City artist Spencer Paul, blending psych-folk vibes and heartfelt lyrics. Plus, get your local sports fix and enjoy some laughs with the always-entertaining Campfire Kids.

Matt Lindon shares his journey from Long Island to Park City in the late 1970s, where he embraced the ski bum lifestyle before helping design and build Deer Valley Resort as a civil engineer. He reflects on the town’s transformation from a quiet, tight-knit ski haven into a high-end destination, while still valuing its friendly spirit and hoping to preserve its unique energy.

One of the greatest shows in town every year is the Park City Follies. Spring time is Follies time and many of the original people who began the follies are still with the production today. Oh the stories!!!!

This week, we pull back the curtain on the “Park City Follies,” the 25-year theater tradition that lovingly roasts all things Park City. Coach Skinner is back with the skinny on sports, and our campfire kids are always full of surprises. Plus, the Campfire Music Sesh features singer-songwriter Travis Van Hoff.

This week, a liver transplant highlights the healing power of community. Madeline Jaquet has the skinny on sports, and laugh along with our campfire kids. Plus, local musician Bryon Friedman drops by the studio for this week’s musical performance.

The Community Campfire visits with a group of 5th graders takes composting to the next level. Then, lace up for a wild ride with a story on roller skating fitness that’ll have you gliding into good vibes. Then it's time for Coach Skinner’s Skinny on Sports, plus heartwarming and hilarious tales from our very own Campfire Kids. And special guest Kris Lager stops by for our Campfire Music Sesh and performs an exclusive, never-before-recorded song: "Sweet Melody."

Student council members at Parley's Park elementary school were instrumental in getting the school to introduce compostable silverware at lunch.

This week, explore the world of competitive puzzling (yes, that's a thing!) and hear an amazing story about a chance encounter with a young woman and her NAC Instructor. Coach Skinner talks sports and the campfire kids impart their wisdom. And a eight-piece band called Slow Potion dazzles in the KPCW studio.

A group of working moms in Park City have found a new sport; but there are no skis, bikes or running shoes involved. Welcome to the world of Speed Puzzling.

The Community Campfire goes behind the scenes with the folks who groom our local ski runs. Then, Coach Skinner has the latest on local sports and the campfire kids share their views on the world. Local musician Bruce Music wraps up the hour with an in-studio performance.