The arches of southeastern Utah are monuments to earth’s history; but how fragile are they and how long will they last? Arches, such as Delicate Arch, are delicate to different degrees depending on size, life cycle, composition, and material. Utah Delicate Arches Natural arches are formed from various types of natural materials such as shale, limestone, basalt, granite, and … [Read more...]
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Exploring Ghost Towns Royal & Cisco near Moab, Utah
In the frontier days of the American West, industries rose and fell in arcs spanning just a few decades, sometimes launching communities that endured, and sometimes sprouting small towns and settlements that faded quickly away, leaving only scattered remnants. Many lonely corners of Utah harbor sites of these former communities. Royal and Cisco are two such decrepit and … [Read more...]
Mysterious Monolith found in Utah desert. Digital Sleuths Find Location
Nobody is asking the obvious: Did this object come from another planet? What is 10’ tall polished, made of a steel-like metal alloy, triangular and firmly planted into a canyon somewhere in Southeastern Utah? It’s a monolith that is now making national headlines. Two men working for the Utah Department of Public Safety were flying a helicopter to count sheep in the … [Read more...]
January 2020 Fun Activities in Utah
January 2020 Fun Activities January 11 Snowshoe Stomp 5K. This race starts and finishes at East Canyon-Mountain Dell Recreation Area. Also featuring a 1K for kids. Registration includes a commemorative t-shirt. Food and beverages will be on hand along with live music at the finish and a clown for the kids. To register and for more information go here. January 17 – … [Read more...]
A Short Introduction to Utah Native Trees
While there are roughly 45* native tree species in Utah (an exact consensus cannot be found), this list highlights just seven, selected for their prevalence and curiosity and arranged according to elevation. Enhance your next outing by stopping to commune with them. Listen for a moment. Take the leaves and limbs in your fingers, inspect them, ponder their design. You don’t … [Read more...]
Redtail Air: Fly Like a Hawk over Utah’s Stunning Scenery
The pilots of Redtail Air have one of the the most exhilarating professions in the southwestern United States: flying over the breathtaking terrain of southeast Utah and sharing their vast knowledge of the region with awestruck passengers. Senior pilot Larry Van Slyke says “My favorite flight is Green River to Sand Wash early in the morning. It's stunning to fly over a … [Read more...]
Utah Art Market, Ogden Nature Center, Veteran’s Day Program, and Theater Listings for November
November Activities November 11: Veteran’s Day Program presented by Riverton City Recreation at the Sandra Lloyd Performing Arts Center at 12830 S Redwood Road. The program, honoring those who have served and those currently serving our country, will begin at 6:30pm and admission is free. November 11-12: National Park Service Fee Free Days. The Southeast Utah Group of the … [Read more...]
Revisiting Utah’s Mining Past
Utah’s Underground Legacy Utah’s mining history is rich in ore, lore, and gore. Tales of lost mines guarded by winged seraphim and the spirits of Native American warriors have become the stuff of legend, recounted in campfire tales at Boy Scout camps and lauded by authors eager to exploit the greedy tendencies of gullible readers. It’s fascinating stuff, and fables, true or … [Read more...]
Bluff, Utah benefits from U of U Architectural Design Program
Few professions in the construction industry practice as many different skills as architects. In addition to exercising creativity they must also understand engineering, building codes, properties of different building materials, and perhaps most importantly, listen closely to their clients to parse out exactly what is being asked for. For the past 12 years, the Design … [Read more...]
Matt Warner: Utah’s Outlaw
Utah has produced some of the Wild West’s most prominent figures, from distinguished religious leaders such as Brigham Young, who led a Mormon exodus to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake, to celebrated outlaws such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Long before statehood, Utah Territory was home to historic figures both famous and infamous. One of Utah’s genuine … [Read more...]