(Fruita UT) The next big thing, was to see Capitol Reef National Park. Another of the less visited parks off the beaten path. But, it had fantastic scenery. Entering from the westside on UT-24, there were some interesting rock formations. Not sure if those were inside the park though. Still, they were very photogenic. The […]
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Fish Lake
(nr Loa UT) Fish Lake is one of the few natural mountain lakes in the state of Utah. Obviously, it’s popular with fishermen. But, it also has one of the world’s largest aspen groves. I really liked Johnson Valley Reservoir just to the north. A smaller lake, but more secluded and fewer people. Spent some […]
Manti-La Sal
(nr Fairview to nr Castle Dale UT) The Manti-La Sal National Forest is in my old stomping grounds from when I lived in Utah many years ago. It’s a beautiful area, up in the mountains, which always reminded me of that TV program ‘Wild America’. It was just after Labor Day weekend, the last hurrah […]