The Mysteries of the Human Mind

As we were out driving the other day, we came upon this house. It is located way west of Ogden. I wish I could tell you the exact location but lets face it. We were lost. What is west of Hooper? Anyway we came upon this house. It looks like one of those picture where you try to find hidden objects.We have counted several toy trucks and cars. Take a minute and examine the wonders of the human mind.

Lost Creek

One of our favorite places to go in the summer is Lost Creek Reservoir. Travel up I-84 to the Croyden exit and follow the road to the reservoir. Lost Creek is a wave less lake perfect for fishing or just paddling around.

The shore is the home of the cute and friendly Unita ground squirrel. These little animals will come right up to your feet for a crust of bread or chips.
The kids love them.

It is great for a day trip in the summer.

Electric lake

A dam was built on the hunting creek to create a reservoir for the hunting power plant. The lake covers an old abandoned town of Connellsville. The lake is in the high wasatch mountains by Fairview on the way to Huntington (Highway 31) It is said to be great for fishing and boating.
If the snow ever melts I want to try it out.

Story of the Past

Not all road in Utah remind us of happy times. Highway 96 West of Price is in the coal mining district or Utah. In May 1900, 200 men were killed in a mine disaster in Winter Quarters near Scofield.My grandfather should have been one of them. He was a mine carpenter (I have the table he made when my aunt was born.) Many men saw him walk into the mine just before it exploded. But for some reason he forgot his hammer and went back out. They told my grandmother, who are expecting my mother, they were sure he had died in the mine. She with the other people in the town ran to the mine expecting the worst. My grandfather was fine but a little shocked. He with the other surviving men tried to rescue all they could. It was a very sad day for all of Utah. He lived into his 80's always wondering and grateful how a carpenter could forget something as important as his hammer.
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This picture shows men waiting for the train to come to take all the bodies to the place where they were to be buried.

This is the Scofield cemetery where many of the men were buried.

The road to East Canyon

One of the most beautiful road in Utah is the road from Morgan to East Canyon and on to I-80 or Park City. Part of it is closed in winter but it is worth the wait till spring. Besides the small towns along the way, wild life is everywhere. the East Canyon state park is one of our favorite fishing places.

The Other Zions

20 miles north of St. George is Kolob Canyon. It is part of Zions National Park but even when the main part of the park is crowded, Kolob is not. It is very beautiful with giant red canyon walls and green foliage. There are beautiful vistas and hiking trails. Kolob has a small visitor center. The best time to visit Kolob is in the evening when the sun shines on the red rocks or in the morning for an early hike.

Because Kolob Canyon is at the higher elevation, it is much cooler than the main park, even in summer. Any trip to Zions or St. George should include a side trip to Kolob Canyon.

Parowan Gap

The Parowan Gap from a distance looks like a giant cut in the road. But in reality it is a natural gap in the mountains made by a dried up stream and wind.

Located about 10 miles west of the town of Parowan on the Parowan Gap road. Once inside of the gap hundreds of ancient Indian petroglyphs line the rock walls.It is an amazing place. Originally form by mountain up lift, stream erosion and wind. As the climate dried the stream quit leaving just the cut in the rock where the wind whistled through.

For several centuries Indians passed through the gap leaving designs pecked on the rocks

The Parowan Gap is a protected sight and should be view with care. Picture taking is welcome but make sure nothing is damaged. The Gap is a must see of anyone traveling I-15