The World's Most Beautiful Places
This Sego Canyon Pictograph Panel – is an example of the Barrier Canyon Style (BCS) of prehistoric native american art. The BCS paintings were left by Archaic hunters/gatherers of the American Southwest, and are found predominately in Utah, Colorado and Arizona, in the Colorado Plateau region.
Walter’s Wiggles – Zion National Park – Utah
Walter’s Wiggles is a series of 21 short, steep switchbacks on the Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park, Utah, USA. The trail is named after Walter Ruesch, the first superintendent of Zion National Park, who oversaw the construction of this portion of the trail in the 1920s.
Walter’s Wiggles are a distinctive feature of the Angels Landing Trail, which is known for its breathtaking and sometimes challenging ascent to Angels Landing itself. These switchbacks were built to help hikers gain elevation rapidly while ascending the steep cliffs of Zion Canyon.
Kennecott Oquirrh Mountains Reflection – Utah
The Oquirrh Mountains are located in northern Utah, stretching from the southeastern edge of the Great Salt Lake southwards to the Utah Valley. They are situated between they sit on the western edge of the Salt Lake Valley, and the northern corner of Utah Valley.
The highest peak in the range is Desolation Peak, which rises to an elevation of about 11,052 feet (3,364 meters)
As can be visibly seen in the photograph, the Oquirrh Mountains have a rich mining history, particularly for copper. The Bingham Canyon Mine, also known as the Kennecott Copper Mine, is one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world. Mining in the area began in the late 19th century and continues to be a significant economic activity in the region.
