Backcountry Stories 5: An Alligator in a Desert Oasis
South of Mesquite across the Virgin River Bridge on the Lyme Kiln Road is a route to Pakoon Springs in the Mojave Desert. Not the first place you would think of to see an alligator.
Backcountry Stories 4: The Lace Curtain in the West Desert
There is a strange formation in the desert west of Fillmore. It is related to the volcanic activity in the Black Rock Desert. In fact, the vast lava flows in this area make it easy to understand how it got its name: The Lace Curtain.
Backcountry Stories 3: Charcoal Kilns in the Ghost Town of Frisco
Fourteen miles west of Milford, Utah there is a turn off of Highway 21 on a trail that winds eight miles through the junipers to ghost town of Frisco. Here stand five charcoal kilns.
Backcountry Stories 2: Water Glyphs on the Cliffs
Lost Spring Mesa has been on my bucket list since I first heard about a particular kind of Indian petroglyph called a water glyph. More than 270 of these symbols have been found in an area of more than 2,000-square miles.
Backcountry Stories 1: Modern Day Cliff Dwellers
A short distance from Escalante, you will find three caves carved out of the mountain that were the cliff dwelling home of two brothers who came to Utah in search of Uranium.
On the Inner Circle of Quilt Making
Quilts have played an important role in the fabric of history. Quilting is alive and well today. Handmade quilts are valued as works of art, not only for the work that goes into them, but what of themselves the maker puts into the quilt.
Frightmares at Lagoon
Halloween is alive and well at Lagoon in Farmington. What does Lagoon’s Frightmares have to offer that is a little different from other spook alleys? I am glad you asked.
Third Annual Ticaboo Fall Rally
Some might think that the jamboree season is over with September half over. Well, not so fast there partner! There are two jamborees scheduled at times and in parts of Utah that don’t see snow and cold weather quite so early. The first one is the subject of this article. Stay tuned for the next one.
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SxS Adventure Rally Is the Last Hurrah
The SxS Adventure Rally is set for November 11 – 13 at Sand Hollow State Park in Hurricane. Registration is $135 per person and includes an event T-shirt, breakfast each morning, and three days of guided adventures. You can register on-site, but the fee will be $145 and it will not include a T-shirt. Wednesday, November 10, is set aside for check-in and vendor setup.
Utah’s ATV Jamboree | Adventures with Quadman
Utah’s Annual ATV Jamboree will be held April 28 – May 1. Registration is now open; reserve your spot today!
