Nov 24, 2022• by wasatch
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...
Nov 12, 2021• by wasatch
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...
Jun 10, 2021• by wasatch
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...
Jun 7, 2021• by wasatch
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...
May 26, 2021• by wasatch
Mountain Sights: Alpine Glow Or Alpenglow
“Red sky at night, sailor's delight” 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...
May 21, 2021• by wasatch
Zion National Park Without Zion Canyon
In the best of times-- pre-covid-- getting into Zion Canyon was difficult. Now, it borders on impossible (see Tip Critical Planning for Zion National Park ) which raises the question, ‘Is...