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Petrified Sand Dunes – Snow Canyon, Utah

Petrified Sand Dunes - Snow Canyon,  Utah

Petrified sand dunes in Snow Canyon, Utah. Snow Canyon is a beautiful state park located in southwestern Utah. It features stunning red rock formations, sand dunes, lava flows, and other geological features that make it a popular destination for hiking, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities. The park covers an area of about 7,400 acres and is situated between the cities of St. George and Ivins. It was named after Lorenzo and Erastus Snow, two prominent early pioneers in the area.

In addition to its natural beauty, Snow Canyon also has a rich human history. The park contains numerous archaeological sites, including rock art, ancient pit houses, and granaries, that provide a glimpse into the lives of the early inhabitants of the region.

Bountiful Mormon Temple Sunrise – Utah

Bountiful Mormon Temple Sunrise - Utah

A view of the Bountiful Mormon (LDS) Temple Sunrise. The Bountiful Temple is the 47th Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the 8th constructed in Utah. The temple was dedicated in 1995, by church president Howard W. Hunter. The Temple shares a common floor plan with the Timpanogos LDS Temple located in American Fork, Utah. On May 22, 2016, the Temple made headlines when a lightning bolt struck and damaged the Angel Moroni statue atop the Temple’s spire.

Alpaca Portrait Outdoors – Utah Farm

Alpaca Portrait Outdoors - Utah Farm

A portrait of an Alpaca on a farm in northern Utah. The Alpaca is camelid mammal, native to South America, and closely related to the Llama. Alpaca are naturally found at high altitudes in the Andes mountains of Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador. Alpaca fiber, called wool by some is commonly used in the making of blankets and clothing.