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Thompson Springs Thunderstorm and the Book Cliffs in eastern Utah

May 24, 2023 0 Comments

Thompson Springs Thunderstorm and the Book Cliffs in eastern Utah

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Thompson Springs Thunderstorm and the Book Cliffs in eastern Utah.

The Book Cliffs are a long series of cliffs and escarpments located in eastern Utah and western Colorado, in the United States. They stretch for approximately 200 miles (320 kilometers) from the Uinta Basin in Utah to the Grand Valley in Colorado.

The Book Cliffs get their name from their distinctive appearance, which resembles the pages of a book stacked one on top of the other. The cliffs consist of multiple layers of sedimentary rock, including sandstone, shale, and coal seams, which were formed over millions of years.

The area is known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The cliffs provide habitat for a variety of animal species, including deer, elk, mountain lions, and various bird species. It is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers who enjoy activities such as hiking, camping, rock climbing, and off-road vehicle exploration.

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Mendon Utah Barn in Storm

May 10, 2023 0 Comments

Mendon, Utah Barn in Storm

A barn in Mendon, in Utah’s Cache Valley during a fall thunderstorm. Behind the barn the Wellsville Mountains rise skyward.

A large rural mountain valley in northern Utah, the Cache Valley is one of Utah’s top agricultural areas, providing land for cattle, milk and cheese production, and the growing of wheat, barley and hay. The valley is located between to the Wellsville Mountains to the west and the Bear River Mountains to the east. Both ranges are part of the larger Wasatch Mountain Range that dominates northern Utah.

The Cache Valley gets its name, from early fur trappers who created caches in the valley to protect and hide their goods from thieves.

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Wildflowers and South Peak of Timpanogos – Utah

May 10, 2023 0 Comments

Wildflowers and South Peak of Timpanogos - Utah

Wildflowers and South Peak of Timpanogos, Wasatch Mountains, Utah

Mt Timpanogos is an 11,752 ft peak in the Wasatch Mountain Range that rises above the surrounding Utah and Heber Valleys. Even though the shortest hike to its summit is more than 14 miles, it is one of the most hiked mountain peaks in the Rocky Mountains. The two primary trails to it summit are from Aspen Grove via Provo Canyon and the Alpine Loop near Sundance Resort, and the Timpooneke Campground in American Fork Canyon.

The mountain derives its name from a native american tribe that inhabited the area around the mountain at the time of the arrival of Mormon pioneers in Utah.

In addition to being a designated wilderness area, the mountain also hosts a national monument near its base, that was setup to protect beautiful cave system discovered by various individuals between 1887 and 1921.

It has been said that the mountain resembles a sleeping indian princess, and that its a legend that came from local tribes, but its more likely the tale as its known today came from Eugene Lusk “Timp” Roberts, a professor at Brigham Young University, who was trying to promote the mountain to the world. Roberts was also the creator of an annual one day hike that attracted thousands of people between 1911 and 1970. The hiking event was ultimately cancelled due to the damage done being to the mountain over the years.

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