Lane Jensen and his son Cooper lead nearly 2,500 sheep from Mantua, Box Elder County, down U.S. 89 and U.S. 91 to Brigham City toward Corinne on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Nearly 2,500 sheep from Mantua, Box Elder County were led down U.S. 89 and U.S. 91 to Brigham City toward Corinne on Friday. The sheep drive to their winter pasture has occurred every year since the 1930s. For the past several years, the Jensen family have started the slow journey — their “family heritage” — during the fall school break so children can come out and watch. The family has followed the same route every year, which they say maintains the trail right.
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Children and their parents watch as nearly 2,500 sheep come into view in Brigham City as they are moved from Mantua, Box Elder County, down U.S. 89 and U.S. 91 to Brigham City toward Corinne on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Children and their parents watch as nearly 2,500 sheep come into view in Brigham City as they are moved from Mantua, Box Elder County, down U.S. 89 and U.S. 91 to Brigham City toward Corinne on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Lane Jensen and his son Cooper lead nearly 2,500 sheep from Mantua, Box Elder County, down U.S. 89 and U.S. 91 to Brigham City toward Corinne on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Nearly 2,500 sheep are moved from Mantua, Box Elder County, down U.S. 89 and U.S. 91 to Brigham City toward Corinne on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Larry Bean points for his daughter Valerie Bean as nearly 2,500 sheep are moved from Mantua, Box Elder County, down U.S. 89 and U.S. 91 to Brigham City toward Corinne on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Nearly 2,500 sheep are moved from Mantua, Box Elder County, down U.S. 89 and U.S. 91 to Brigham City toward Corinne on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Lane Jensen and his son Cooper lead nearly 2,500 sheep from Mantua, Box Elder County, down U.S. 89 and U.S. 91 to Brigham City toward Corinne on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Nearly 2,500 sheep are moved from Mantua, Box Elder County, down U.S. 89 and U.S. 91 to Brigham City toward Corinne on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Lane Jensen and his son Cooper lead nearly 2,500 sheep from Mantua, Box Elder County, down U.S. 89 and U.S. 91 to Brigham City toward Corinne on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Children and their parents watch as nearly 2,500 sheep pass in Brigham City as they are moved from Mantua, Box Elder County, down U.S. 89 and U.S. 91 to Brigham City toward Corinne on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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While there was sunshine for the journey Friday, rain and snow are in the weekend forecast for the Wasatch Front. Expect valley rain Saturday afternoon, then rain and snow on Sunday, according to KSL meteorologist Grant Weyman. “There will be some valley accumulation, but higher amounts will be seen in the high elevations, he said, adding that mountains could see between 8 and 12 inches, while Park City and Heber City could get 3 to 5 inches.
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