Staying in Utah

The Hidden World of Light

If there is a mountain in the way of the reflected that red light at night, especial a snow covered mountain, the snow looks red. I took the photo of a particularly good sunset Alpenglow on Utah's Mt...

Eating in Utah: A General Guide, Mostly for International Visitors

American restaurants typically serve gargantuan portions. At age 79, when we order Chinese, its one entree and two plates, or 3-4 appetizers (a Dim Sum meal). The Denny's restaurant chain has...

How to See Majestic Bryce Canyon in a Day!

Who knew there were so many hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park? We did not! We visited Bryce Canyon for one day in early February and the beauty we found there completely awed us. Even though a...

What to Know Before Hiking Angel's Landing in Zion National Park, UT

The country's fourth most dangerous hike in the US has been enchanting visitors for decades. The short, yet strenuous 5-mile (roundtrip) hike is completed by a half-mile section of scrambling...

Utah's Waterpocket Fold, Capitol Reef National Park

Take a piece of paper that is a small rectangle. Hold the the paper so it is parallel to the ground and bend it to form an S curve. Now, instead of paper, think of this folding into an S curved...

Arches National Park: Crowd Warning

June 3, 2021 The entrance to Arches national park closed at 8:30 am this morning. Arrive early is the standard advice. Sunrise is at 6:00 am. As each car that is inside the park departs, the gate is...