Written on January 12, 2012
One of Utah’s best kept secrets; Bryce Canyon in the Winter Bryce Canyon in the Winter After reviewing my pictures from my recent adventures in Nevada, I was reminded of the brilliant colors of Bryce Canyon and how its augmented by winter snow. I visited Bryce Canyon when I was on a grand Utah road...
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Written on August 16, 2011
Hiking the Narrows at Capitol Reef National Park Capitol Reef National Park is Utah’s forgotten national park. Overshadowed by 3 more infamous parks- Arches, Bryce Canyon, and Zion, this spectacular park is often missed by roadtrippers and travelers. To most, it appears a strange 100 mile long but narrow corridor of protected land on a...
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Written on August 2, 2011
Onward with some more caving adventures! Hopefully you had a chance to check out my previous post on the Top 10 Caves in National Parks. I’m continuing with some more excellent caves and lava tubes in Oregon, Washington, California, Utah and of course, New Mexico! Ape River Cave, Mt Saint Helens #6 Ape Cave, Mt....
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Written on May 29, 2011
There they stand, the innumerable stars, shining in order like a living hymn, written in light. ~N.P. Willis Finding the darkest skies! North America at Night Stargazing Map World Atlas of Stargazing Maps The Best Places in the US to Stargaze There’s nothing on Earth quite as enchanting as a starry night sky...
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Written on April 21, 2011
Day 4 Miles: 857 Location: Natural Bridges National Monument and Hovenweep National Monument, Southeastern Utah A 180 foot long Natural Bridge There simply is not a place on Earth quite like Southern Utah. The incredible natural architecture is just overwhelming at times. I think that this will always remain my favorite part of the country.Tod...
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