October 14th, 2023, is a date that has been circled on the calendars of skygazers, astronomers, and nature enthusiasts alike. On this day, a magnificent solar eclipse will paint the skies, and Utah, with its sweeping landscapes and clear skies, is poised to be one of the prime viewing l...
The Elkhorn Scenic Byway is a 106-mile loop that winds through the Elkhorn Mountains, a nice place to hike, camp, and enjoy the views. The best color is found in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in places like Phillips Lake. The Sumpter Valley Railroad is also in the area and hosts...
Did you know that the Great Salt Lake is part of a network of irreplaceable wetland habitats connecting migratory birds to the places they need throughout the entire western hemisphere? With some species breeding as far north in the high Arctic and overwintering in places as far south as Tierr...
In years past we have visited many amazing places in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, California, and Arizona. This year we would hit Colorado for the first time and hike the Four Passes Loop trail near Aspen. The trail is in an area called the Maroon Bells and is a loop trail which circumnavigat...
within the city.The main lawn is lined with a variety of trees that come alive with color in October. The park always has events and festivals, especially in the fall, so you can make a full day of this stop on your fall foliage tour. There is no cost to walk, hike or explore ...
Utah trefoil (Lotus utahensis Ottley) is a legume species that is native to the southern Great Basin and occurs in southern Utah, southern Nevada, and Arizona. Species in the genus Lotus contain tannins, which are known to prevent bloat, reduce parasites in the intestinal tract, and enhance ...
From the minute the old antique clock was found Edwin was excited about the possibility of more secret places and hidden treasures. Dotty was all in too not only for the antiques but to solve the 20-year-old mystery. The author penned some precise twists and turns. Dotty’s keen sense ...
I recommend it to everyone who loves pristine nature and remote places with a bit of a rough spirit.” Read more here: Solo Travel Destination: North Coast 500 Road Trip, Scotland. Driving into Dubrovnik. Road Trip through Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia – Circular Now, this is another road...
Also commonly known as the “micro-squirrel,” the African dormouse shares many features with both mice and squirrels. These small rodents are native to Southern Africa in a variety of habitats and are extremely agile climbers. They are known for being nimble, active, and fast animals, which ...
Utah lotus (Lotus utahensis Ottley) is a North American leguminous forb that may hold promise for rangeland revegetation in the western United States for diversifying planting mixtures, attracting pollinators, providing high-quality forage, and expanding habitats for insects needed by sage-grouse ...