Lehi Roller Mills, Lehi, Utah has been around for just over 100 years. Its on the west side of I-15 and quite visible from the freeway (at least while driving south). Years ago, when I was living in Salt Lake City, my husband commuted to a job site in Provo. He'd stop by the Roller Mills once every few months and pick up flour, or cracked wheat cereal, or brownie mix, or whatever jumped into his hand that day. Since moving to California, I've missed his trips to the mill (and my chance to try new goodies every once in a while). I still go back to Utah on occasion, and when those occasions involve driving a car, I try to stop at the mill. Now, driving the flour home takes about 12 hours, but as far as I'm concerned, its still worth the trip. I took my kids, Fish and Sprout, there a couple of years ago and got them hooked as well. So, there's usually a family outing to the mill any time we are anywhere near Lehi.
Trivia note: the mill was featured in the movie "Footloose". Apparently, its where Kevin Bacon's character was employed. I haven't seen the movie, so I can't vouch for the accuracy of this note, but its all over the Internet, so it must be true!
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