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Provo City Center Temple and Wasatch Mountains – Utah

Provo City Center Temple and Wasatch Mountains - Utah

The Provo City Center Temple, located in Provo, Utah, is a stunning example of historic preservation and religious significance. Originally built as the Provo Tabernacle in the late 19th century, the structure was severely damaged by a fire in 2010. Rather than demolish the remains, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans to restore and transform the building into a temple. Completed in 2016, the temple retains much of the original architecture, blending Gothic and Romanesque Revival styles with modern design elements. Its soaring spires, stained glass windows, and meticulously landscaped grounds make it a cherished landmark. The Provo City Center Temple serves as a place of worship, reflection, and community for Latter-day Saints, symbolizing renewal and faith.

Wildflowers and South Peak of Timpanogos – Utah

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.

Provo City Center Temple Stainglass Window – Utah

Provo City Center Temple Stainglass Window - Utah

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A close-up night view of stained glass window, in the recently dedicated Provo City Center Temple, showing the interior lighting of the building. Although the Provo City Center Temple was dedicated as the 150th LDS Temple, its history dates back to 1898, when it was constructed as the Provo Mormon Tabernacle. It was a fire that gutted all but the outer structure of the Tabernacle, that led its reconstruction, and dedication as an LDS Temple in 2016. Located in Utah.