tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59531207509479193392024-03-10T01:47:06.759-07:00Janie and Steve, Utah TrailsExploring paths less traveledJaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comBlogger823125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-73838285025346269052018-05-29T12:56:00.000-06:002018-05-29T12:57:49.471-06:00Thunder MountainThunder Mountain is a popular bike and horseback riding trail in Red Canyon. <br />
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It has many beautiful red-orange rock formation,<br />
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and pinnacles similar to those found in Bryce Canyon National Park.<br />
Although it's dry land with relatively sparse vegetation, a lot of tree varieties grow there.<br />
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Besides limber and bristlecone pines that grow on dry, windy passes at about 8000 feet, there are also Ponderosa and pinyon pine. <br />
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This Gray Jay, also known as a Camp Robber Jay, is resting on a limber pine in a high pass. These birds are known for hovering around camps, looking for crumbs, sometimes snatching them right out of a person's hand.<br />
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In a spot with hitching rails, designed for riders to take a break, we found this tourist outhouse. The lack of door seems a bit inconvenient. <br />
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The great views made our 9 mile round trip well worth the effort. </div>
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Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-74391550566078762852018-05-28T12:32:00.005-06:002018-06-16T21:40:46.224-06:00Red Canyon Trail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In mid-May, we made a 2 day trip down to Red Canyon, near Bryce Canyon National Park, just in time to see new leaves on the aspens. <br />
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Steve had a new trail mapped out. It was clear on the topo maps, but mostly hidden by trees on Google Earth, so we weren't sure how it would go. Much of the trail was invisible, but as long as the forest undergrowth was clear, we were able to go in the right direction. <br />
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We finally climbed above the forest and reached a plateau.<br />
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Up high, the few trees grew sideways, a sign of a persistent wind. From the plateau we headed toward Casto Butte, then found a forest trail traveling around it and down the other side.<br />
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There were a few obstacles that required some workarounds. <br />
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The horses were glad to reach Judd Spring for a cool drink. <br />
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We encountered a few spots where the trail was blocked, but we were able to find a way around. </div>
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Looking back after passing all the timber and reaching a civilized two-track, we could see Casto Butte in the distance. We had traveled up one side, around it, and down the other side for about a 20 mile ride. Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-14509301478276859812018-05-08T19:01:00.003-06:002018-05-09T08:16:45.073-06:00Corner Canyon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are several Corner Canyon trailheads within a few miles of our house. We go there for a training ride along upper Corner Canyon road, about 12 miles and 2400 feet of elevation gain. <br />
You can see the "road" above. It's rutted and rocky in places and would be challenging for a 4 wheeler. We've never seen a vehicle up there, although we usually see bikers and sometimes hikers. <br />
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At first the horses were scared of bikes, but they have adapted to a more urban environment and all that goes with trails near the city.<br />
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At the upper end of our ride, we looked out across the mountain vista and saw some white dots. <br />
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With the camera zoom, a small herd of mountain goats became visible. <br />
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Closer still, and you can see the goat's horns.<br />
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Salsa is sporting her new saddle as she looks out over the scenery.<br />
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Behind Steve and Salsa is the 11000 ft Box Elder Peak, still snow-covered down to about 9000 feet. Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-6769614528939263782018-05-08T17:41:00.003-06:002018-05-09T08:36:41.225-06:00Family in Seattle<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We recently went to Seattle to meet our newest grandbaby. <br />
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Our son seems to fully enjoy his busy dad time, with one 22 month toddler, and the other baby only 2 months. <br />
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We went on several hikes. It's good to start the kids early! <br />
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While touring around Union Bay Natural Area, a heron hid in tall grass near a pond. <br />
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An osprey pair had not yet built their nest, but we spotted them roosting in the trees. <br />
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Another day, we visited Discovery Park. We hiked along the shore of Puget Sound and saw lots of shore birds and the West Point Lighthouse, shown above. It began operating in 1881, the first manned lighthouse on Puget Sound. Its alternating red and white flashing signal was first operated by a kerosene lamp. It was attached to the Seattle electric grid in 1926, and became automated in 1985. The white flash is visible for 15 nautical miles, and the red flash is visible for 13 nautical miles. It is fenced off and apparently not open to visitor tours.<br />
There were some huge yachts traveling through the Sound. We speculated on which Seattle billionaire might own each of them. Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-77955222951503033122018-02-22T16:35:00.000-07:002018-02-22T18:55:02.345-07:00Warm before Storm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With a storm in the forecast, we took advantage of a beautiful Saturday to ride Antelope Island. <br />
We started at White Rocks Bay and rode a 27 mile loop around the island, with 3100 feet of altitude gain and loss. <br />
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We saw a small herd of bighorn sheep. We knew the sheep live on the island, but we had not seen them before. <br />
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Salsa was on high alert, looking at those sheep. She was convinced that they were about to attack at any moment.<br />
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On the east side of the island, we passed rock formations that have been shaped and smoothed by thousands of years of erosion caused by wind, sand, and perhaps wave action from the lake. The rocks are at least 100 yards from the shoreline now. <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">The lake level has been as much as 20 feet higher in the</span> records kept since the Mormon pioneers arrived in 1847. The Great Salt Lake volume is down about 50% over 180 years. Today, 50% of the water that used to feed the lake is now diverted for agricultural irrigation, of which about 10% is used for watering lawns and other human use. Some of the decrease may be due to global warming and less rainfall. In any case, one wonders what will be left in another 100 years.<br />
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The Sentry is the name of the mountain behind Steve and Salsa. It does seem to be standing guard. The snow-capped peaks in the distance are the Oquirrh Range, which runs N-S on the western side of the Salt Lake valley.<br />
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As we completed the loop on the other side of the island, we saw quite a few buffalo in small groups, grazing on the winter grass. When we were within sight of our trailer, 2 buffalo crossed the parking lot, weaving through cars and trailers. They acted like the owned the place -- and they can feel pretty confident that no horse or human will challenge their rights. <br />
It was a great day for all critters everywhere. <br />
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We chose a good day, because the next morning, this was the view out the kitchen window!Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-38253001219829126662018-02-07T17:23:00.000-07:002018-02-07T17:38:35.974-07:00Spring in February?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Even though I haven't been posting, we haven't stopped riding. We rode in the neighborhood and in Dimple Dell through most of the winter. Steve has a new horse, Salsa, shown above. Salsa is wearing Easyboot Gloves, which are like running boots for a horse.<br />
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For the past couple of weeks, we've been riding Corner Canyon, gradually increasing our altitude as the snow melts. As of today, the trails are snow-free up to 6900 feet on the southwest facing slopes. That allows us to make a 12 mile round trip with a total altitude gain and loss of about 2500 feet. A fine workout!<br />
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It has been a great winter for riding😊, but maybe not so great for skiing. 😕Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-6920140558827219682017-10-03T09:58:00.002-06:002017-10-03T11:13:50.424-06:00Red Canyon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week, we went on an endurance ride starting in Red Canyon, Utah, west of Panguitch on Highway 12, and just a few miles east of Bryce Canyon National Park. Both Bryce and Red Canyon are on the Paunsaungunt ("Home of the Beaver" in Paiute) Plateau. Both Bryce and Red Canyons feature the orange-red limestone of the Claron formation and its fascinating spires, columns, and hoodoos. <br />
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The evening we arrived, it rained almost all night long. We thought for sure the next day would be cold and damp with slick trails. <br />
As it turned out, the rain stopped before morning, leaving a mist that hung over the cliffs. The riding conditions were fine.<br />
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Here we are, trotting through Casto Canyon, about midway through our first day. <br />
Our second day was sunny, and the main feature of the ride was the spectacular Thunder Mountain Trail. The trail is narrow and winding in places, and we shared it with a few mountain bikers. Fortunately, our horses have seen a lot of bikes, so that wasn't a problem. <br />
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All along the way, we went around and through the orange-red hoodoos.<br />
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Limber Pine and Ponderosa Pine grow throughout the area. <br />
Bristlecone Pine grow above 8000 feet in dolomite soil, usually on windy ridges. These slow-growing trees are poor competitors and tend to survive best in difficult conditions where other trees don't do well. The needles can last up to 30 years before they are shed.<br />
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Above, you can see about 20 miles to the long ridge of the Aquarius Plateau, the top of the Colorado Grand Staircase of southern Utah. Powell Point is at the end of the ridge to the right. A tall, scraggly Bristlecone Pine frames the photo on the left.<br />
The vast expanse of open territory shows how much there is to explore. I don't think we'll run out of trails any time soon. Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-41458865787611713192017-07-30T18:47:00.003-06:002017-07-31T10:57:04.897-06:00Zazo in TrainingWe have a new horse, a 6 year old Arab. He's still in the learning and conditioning phase. <br />
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He's coming along well. At the Strawberry Fields Endurance Ride, he completed 25 mile events two days in a row, no problem. He'll be ready for 50 mile events soon. He's a tall boy, so he'll be Steve's ride. <br />
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Sugar also completed 25's at Strawberry. She loves to go, and she's already proven she can do 50 mile events.<br />
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While training on a mountain near home, we saw this rare white bitterroot. There were only a few of them in a big meadow at about 8000 feet.<br />
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In the early spring, we saw a lot of Balsamroot, with their bright yellow flowers. <br />
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A week ago, Zazo discovered chicory in bloom. He liked it.<br />
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On the Yellow Fork trail, an animal hid in the brush. Can you spot her?<br />
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On a trail near Woodland, Utah, we found the world's most pitiful excuse for a gate, shown above. The feed bags are supposed to be a warning that wire is present, I presume. The yellow sign says "Please close the gate". The word "gate" must be someone's idea of a joke.<br />
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With Zazo coming on board, we had to find places for Boss and Coco, who are both in the 18 to 20 year range, a little old for endurance, but still a good age for 4-H or general trail riding. Fortunately, we were able to find good homes for both of them. Mischief is 27 now and doing great for his age. We hope he'll be giving rides to the grandchildren for many years to come.Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-44579159757517154142017-07-30T17:55:00.002-06:002017-07-30T20:12:39.624-06:00Waterfalls and RainbowsMuch of the hiking in the Wasatch Mountains is a challenge for kids, but we've found a few hikes in the foothills that are short enough to be fun for young children. From the Rocky Mouth trailhead, a trail follows a gentle stream to a waterfall. <br />
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The walk is mostly shaded, so it's acceptable even in hot weather. <br />
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The hike to Big Spring, up Provo Canyon, has pretty views. <br />
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The wildflowers were blooming along a stream in late June.<br />
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Another short hike is up Ferguson Canyon. This is an area where our boys did a lot of rock climbing in their teenage years. The big attraction for the little kids was the Rainbow Tree. There's no rainbow color, but the shape is right and the kids were impressed.<br />
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After a rainstorm, this real rainbow dressed up the mountain in front of our house.<br />
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<br />Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-58000213897557988532017-07-30T17:13:00.000-06:002017-07-30T17:13:19.511-06:00All in the FamilySometimes we explore trails with kiddos instead of horses.<br />
Around July 4th, we had the whole family in town. <br />
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With 8 kids ranging in age from 1 to 12, choosing an acceptable hike was a challenge, especially with daytime highs in the valley at over 100.<br />
We chose a location up Big Cottonwood Canyon, near Guardsman Pass. A shady trail at high altitude made for a pleasant activity.<br />
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The destination was Shadow Lake, where rock throwing and critter hunting were popular.<br />
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Baby Z had fun dipping her toes in the water. <br />
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One evening, we all went to a local rodeo. <br />
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Mostly, though, we just enjoyed each other's company. <br />
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Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-32608986760440356222017-05-14T18:34:00.000-06:002017-05-16T08:58:56.922-06:00Almost Spring in the Grand CanyonSteve wanted to ride along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon before the summer heat. Our trip on May 4-6 may have jumped the gun a little. Since the road from Jacob Lake to the North Rim is closed until May 15, we had to enter by back roads, which still had both snow and some fallen timber blocking the way. <br />
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Steve was prepared with his chain saw, so that took care of clearing the roads of trees, but we did have to stop earlier than planned due to snow. We camped about 3 miles from the Grand Canyon border. From there, we rode along a dirt roadway through the forested Kaibab Plateau. <br />
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The park entrance, above, was blocked by a gate to prevent cars from entering. Horses are allowed in at any time of year, and going around the gate was no problem. <br />
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We encountered a lot of snow and more fallen logs, but most obstacles were easy to go over or bypass. <br />
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The horses were able to walk on top of the compacted snow in the morning. By the afternoon, they often sunk into the snowbanks up to their knees. <br />
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We saw several <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaibab_squirrel" target="_blank">Kaibab squirrels</a> scampering in the trees beside the road. The silhouette of one is shown in the photo above. They have an all-white tail, cute little ear tufts, and live only on the Kaibab Plateau on the North Rim, in an area of about 20 by 40 square miles. They are a sub-species of the Abert squirrels found on the South Rim, which are similar but do not have the distinctive tail. The Kaibab squirrels became isolated on the Plateau after the last Ice Age. This squirrel is uniquely adapted to living in the Ponderosa pine forest, since its most significant food source is the seeds within the Ponderosa pine cones. <br />
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The Ponderosas are huge trees, as you can see in comparison to Steve and Sugar standing beneath one (I inadvertently cut off the top!) The tallest one recorded is 235 feet in height.<br />
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We passed by this little waterfall below Kanabownits Spring, <br />
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then stopped to give the horses a grass and water break at a pool downstream. The aspen trees in the background have not leafed out yet, but much of the grass is already green. This is at about 7400 feet.<br />
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The above viewpoint looks into Crystal Amphitheatre. <br />
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Nearby, a big yucca plant grows amongst the sage and pinon pine.<br />
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We rode to Point Sublime, 18 miles from our campsite, a 36 mile ride round trip. The view was well worth the travel. This is one of two places Wesley Powell, early canyon explorer, took landscape artist Thomas Moran to paint the canyon. He presented a composite of the views in his famous painting, "Grand Canyon of the Colorado".<br />
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Right on the rim, this claret cup cactus displayed its beauty.<br />
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5000 feet below and 5 miles distant, one can see Crystal Creek Rapids, one of the most challenging rapids for summertime Colorado River rafters.<br />
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On the horizon, well past the canyon, we spotted the San Francisco Mountains located north of Flagstaff, AZ and 70 miles from this viewpoint. Seeing them is the hallmark of an exceptionally clear day. <br />
On the way back to camp, we trotted up on a small bison herd. All but one ran away. One young one was lying in the road. We thought he must be sick or injured. We tried to tippy-hoof past him, since steep banks and forest made a circuitous route impossible. To our surprise, causing the horses to nearly jump out of their hides, the lone bison leaped to his feet and ran away as soon as we had cleared him by a few feet. Fortunately, he had no interest in charging us. The bison in the Kaibab are really beefalo, heavily interbred with cattle, so they are neither as large nor as wild as the bison in Yellowstone. Still, that was a bit closer encounter than was comfortable. <br />
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On the way home the next day, we stopped to let the horses stretch their legs on a byway marked as the Old Spanish Trail. The spot was so lovely, it deserved a photo. The horses enjoyed a few extra minutes snacking on rich grass and dandelions.Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-44013547249892417152017-04-30T13:13:00.000-06:002017-04-30T13:48:54.332-06:00Travels in Southern Utah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We recently complete a 50 mile endurance competition starting at Mt. Carmel Junction and traversing the countryside surrounding Zion National Park. The above photo is taken at Mineral Point, above a branch of the Virgin River.<br />
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Also in April, we traveled to canyon country just outside of Bryce National Park, riding trails through Casto and Losee Canyons. The reddish hoodoos are typical of the area's famous Claron formation. <br />
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Note the tiny window in the red rock fin. <br />
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This streambed showed an abundance of small pockets created by erosion. We found running water in one canyon, enough to provide a cool drink for the horses and a swimming hole for Daisy. <br />
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In front and to the left of Steve is a Great Basin bristlecone pine, <i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 17.5px;">Pinus longaeva</i>. At this latitude, we see them at 8000 feet or above, in high, windy, dry locations subject to cold winters, where they are best able to compete. Bristlecones grow very slowly and some are estimated to be thousands of years old. The needles can stay on the trees for up to 40 years. The thickly needled branches resemble bottle brushes. The tree seems to prefer the dolomitic white colored soil shown above. Limber pine and Ponderosa pine also grow in the higher areas. <br />
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The views were impressive.<br />
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The weather was 60ish and sunny, with just enough wind to keep the horses cool. We couldn't have ordered up a better day to explore these colorful, unique canyons. Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-25204935426495844982017-04-19T18:28:00.001-06:002017-04-19T18:32:12.412-06:00Goat Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On our third day in the San Rafael Desert, Daisy was tired from the previous days. She didn't protest when we left her at the trailer. <br />
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We rode on an old two-track down Goat Park. Above, Steve checks his GPS. <br />
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Boss's ears pricked up as he saw something moving maybe a quarter of a mile ahead. That alerted me to this group of donkeys. We rode very close to them before they ran away. <br />
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We rode along the rim of Blue John Canyon, checking for water where we had seen small pools before. Surprisingly, in spite of a rainy spring, we didn't find water in the usual places. We rode to the Red Nubs before turning back. <br />
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Daisy, of course, was glad to see us return. Boss and Coco took us 50 miles in 3 days, a good workout for all. Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-26850644395055284682017-04-19T18:15:00.003-06:002017-04-19T18:15:49.901-06:00Head Spur<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On our second day in the desert, we rode toward the pyramid-shaped Head Spur.<br />
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Daisy enjoyed a dip in a pool. <br />
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Steve pointed out the Princess pictograph, which is faint now, faded by with sun and weather. <br />
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Behind some brush, a pour-off marks the entry of Moqui Canyon into the Spur Fork. <br />
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These small pictographs, only a couple of inches tall, have amazing detail. The 4 figures on the right wear elaborate headdress. They seem to be under some kind of tent or overhang. On the right, we see 3 figures, a bird and a couple of insects? It's always interesting to try to interpret ancient drawings. <br />
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On a rock wall near the Head Spur, we saw this rock art. Someone in 1924 made his/her mark. <br />
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We rode back to the trailer at a trot, covering some rough country. Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-46765981757283904652017-04-19T16:16:00.000-06:002017-04-19T16:16:06.337-06:00Shifting SandsIn early March, we squeezed in another trip to the San Rafael Desert. <br />
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It's lonesome territory out there. No wonder train robbers and other outlaws hung out there a century ago. <br />
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We rode toward the Chimney Rocks,<br />
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and down to Outlaw Springs. The tip of Boss's ear appears in the photo. Taking pictures off a horse's back doesn't provide the best quality.<br />
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The word is that the water is quite alkaline. Our horses didn't drink much. Daisy didn't mind swimming in it, though.<br />
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We explored some rock outcroppings, and found a few petroglyphs. <br />
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Underneath the hand prints, you might be able to see the shape of 2 horses and riders pecked into the rock. This rock art isn't very old. It might be the work of outlaws or cowboys. <br />
<br />Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-23073383437577972412017-03-05T10:51:00.000-07:002017-03-05T18:13:54.033-07:00Winter WondersUtah had almost double the average snowfall this year. The skiing was great!<br />
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Kids and grandkids joined us for a week of fun in the snow. <br />
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Even the six year old negotiated the slopes with skill. She was soon passing up Grandma! Since she's still too little to handle poles, she needed a little help on the occasional short uphill trek.<br />
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Back at home, one little visitor enjoyed brushing Mischief. </div>
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And Grandma loved reading to the kids before bed. What greater joy is there? None that I can think of.Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-50722230539039638052017-03-04T13:52:00.000-07:002017-03-05T15:32:07.217-07:00Keep Dimple Dell WildHi everyone,<br />
We've had a busy winter, with grandkid visits, skiing, lots of snow, and a few rides in between snowstorms. <br />
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As spring takes hold, we have learned that Salt Lake County has plans to pave the north rim of Dimple Dell Park, one of our favorite riding spots year round. Dimple Dell is a rare treasure with beautiful views, lots of raptors, wildflowers and deer, and many human users including mountain bikers, walkers with or without dogs, joggers, and horseback riders. In winter, the hills are good for sledding, and cross country skiers enjoy the trails. What's not to like? <br />
Dimple Dell's north rim is currently a bark trail, providing good footing for all, year round. Asphalt paving would disrupt wildlife during construction. The asphalt would heat the trail in summer and make icy winter conditions dangerous. Paving would encourage speeding bikers and skateboarders on the steep hills, which would be a hazard to people and horses alike. Although the county promises an equestrian trail alongside the asphalt, that wouldn't solve most of the problems created by paving a 10 foot wide path, as is proposed. Extensive dirt work would be required to widen the trail sufficiently in some places, which would end in erosion and loss of wildlife habitat. We have many paved walking/jogging/biking paths in the county already. Dimple Dell's unique beauty begs to be preserved. <br />
For those readers who live nearby and enjoy Dimple Dell, or for those who simply care about preserving wild areas for future generations, here are some links for further reading and comment: <br />
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We attended a meeting in Dimple Dell Park this morning. Many interested park users were present, supporting the Keep Dimple Wild Movement. It's encouraging to see how many people care deeply about this issue. <br />
Please wish us luck. We may need it. Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-35387733501766282532016-10-24T15:43:00.000-06:002016-10-25T18:50:27.910-06:00Bison Roundup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Saturday; we joined about 200 riders in the 30th Annual Bison Roundup on Antelope Island. <br />
Bison are not like cattle. For one thing, they're a lot bigger and stronger. For another, they're a lot more likely to turn back on the rounder-uppers if they don't like where they're headed. <br />
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Yee Haw! <br />
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The riders in red vests were our "shooters" They're armed with pellet guns, aiming to head off any crazy bulls who go after an unlucky rider with insufficient room to escape a charge. Those in blue vests are team leaders. We were supposed to stay in teams, but the groups got mixed up pretty quickly, and most folks lost track of their leaders. We just listened for the shouted instructions from those in blue who had radios and knew when and where to go.<br />
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The rider coming behind the herd at full gallop is swinging a bull whip. There were a half dozen or so of these guys, all excellent riders. Whips snapping. Riders shouting, whistling, waving arms and hats. Bison grunting. Horse and bison hooves thundering. Horses whinnying, We felt like we were living in a "Rawhide" episode, except with bigger and noisier animals to herd. <br />
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We witnessed several bulls sparring with each other, sometimes looking back at us with disdain and perhaps more than a hint of threat. We all kept an eye out for bulls that got huffy and turned with angry snorts. <br />
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Well, most of us kept an eye out. Others got a little carried away taking photos...<br />
Some entertained themselves by chasing the half dozen coyotes that roamed beside the herd. A group of antelope raced ahead, trying to escape the confusion. <br />
We herded for a couple of hours, covering close to 8 miles and joining several small herds together as we went. <br />
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When we had about 400 head gathered in a grass-covered valley, the trail bosses called for a lunch break. <br />
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I ate a sandwich, sharing my PBJ with Mischief. <br />
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Steve and Coco took a nap.<br />
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A neighboring rider took our photo just before we mounted up for the last big push to the corrals. <br />
We rode hard up the last hill. Some of the bison broke away and ran off onto the salt flats. Just as the rest of the herd was reaching the top of a hill, we looked back to see about 75 bison thundering up the hill toward us! Fortunately, we had enough time to escape. <br />
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Steve surveyed the corrals after the animals were all penned. A few minutes later, a couple of accidentally penned antelope came running back to the gate. The gate-keeper opened up and let them out to run free once more. <br />
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Not all of the bison were captured. Many of the larger lone bulls keep to themselves and will continue to graze, unharrassed. The penned animals will be vaccinated and examined next weekend. About 200 will be sold. The island could easily become overgrazed if the herd grew unchecked. A yearly thinning is necessary for the health of the animals and the ecological health of the island. <br />
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If you look carefully, you can see a long chain of vehicles along the road. Many people came to observe the excitement and semi-chaos as we pushed the herd over the hills. At the end of the line, near the pens, more observers waited to snap photos and cheer us on. Before the ride even started, a couple of Chinese ladies asked Steve and Coco to pose for a photo with them. They claimed the Bison Roundup is "world famous." Maybe. It's certainly unique and an amazing adrenaline high. <br />
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Luckily, we didn't get stampeded, gored, or thrown off our excited mounts, who danced and pranced most of the way. Of all the experiences we've had riding horses in Utah, this has to be at the top of the list. <br />
We're already looking forward to next year's roundup. <br />
The "Rawhide" song was a childhood favorite. I finally lived the dream!<br />
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<br />Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-54480760556461409262016-09-03T20:49:00.000-06:002016-09-03T21:12:01.094-06:00City SlickersOur new country/city home provides an astonishing number of riding opportunities. We're only a 30 minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City, yet we can access many miles of great riding nearby.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dimple Dell</td></tr>
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Dimple Dell is a Salt Lake County park with a series of barked and sandy trails traveling the length of gulch. We can access this area from our barn door, no trailering required. Riding down into the gulch and up the other side provides good exercise for the horses. We usually take an 8 mile route with 1000 feet of altitude gain, but one could easily double that distance without traveling the same trails twice. Hawks, owls, grouse, quail, deer and squirrels keep the ride interesting. We often see other horsemen, as well as bikers and hikers. In winter, we share the trails with sledders and cross country skiers. The horses have gotten used to a little bit of everything in Dimple Dell. <br />
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By trailering for about ten minutes, we can access the Corner Canyon trail system, from which there are several routes up Lone Peak. <br />
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We can ride 10-15 miles and gain up to 3500 feet of altitude on these trails and be home in time for lunch. Some of the trails see frequent biker/hiker use. Golden eagles and other raptors soar above. We see hummingbirds, deer, and the occasional snake (yep, rattlesnakes could be out on the trails, but they tend to get out of the way when they hear the pounding of large hooves.) In summer, the wildflowers are spectacular. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blazing Star Mentzelia</td></tr>
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A 40 minute trailer ride takes us to Yellow Fork trailhead, across the valley in Herriman. Many shaded trails along the creek are great for hot summer days.<br />
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We have explored several loop options. One route travels up into the mountains for a distance of up to 20 miles, gaining about 2500 feet. <br />
These are the closest rides, but the mountains surrounding Salt Lake Valley provide plenty of exploration opportunities for the days when we have time to travel a little farther from home. Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-74902620707263290952016-08-27T14:34:00.000-06:002016-08-27T14:36:42.665-06:00Little CowboysThe best feature of our new home is location -- close enough for many visits from the 3 grandkids who live nearby.<br />
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They occasionally enjoy doing chores in the barn.<br />
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They like to pet the horses.<br />
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And of course they love to dress up in Grandma and Papa's old boots, hats, etc. and pretend they are cowboys.<br />
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The littlest one likes horses, too, even if her steed is kind of small. Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-44997836004083260822016-08-24T19:14:00.000-06:002016-08-24T19:14:12.341-06:00Busy Summer Our two oldest grandkids flew out to visit without their parents, a first for us. <br />
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We fished, hiked, checked out dinosaur bones, and visited the zoo with cousins. The bird show at the zoo was impressive, with raptors swooping in right over our heads. Afterward, the cousins had their picture taken with a bald eagle. <br />
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On the drive back from a fishing expedition, Daisy enjoyed bonding with her boy. <br />
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A few weeks later, our son was back with his whole family. The cousins posed on a bridge. <br />
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A hike in Albion Basin, near Alta Ski Resort, is a family favorite. <br />
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The views and wildflowers are great. <br />
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There are rocks to climb.<br />
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Some of the rocks have fossils. <br />
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For an added treat, a little patch of snow remained for a short glissade. <br />
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We also had a special addition in June. On a trip to visit the newest family member, we caught both our son and his daughter wearing Mona Lisa smiles. Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-21273354437020414372016-05-22T15:48:00.000-06:002016-05-22T15:49:46.205-06:00San Rafael Swell Wildflowers<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Many wildflowers were in bloom when we visited the San Rafael in mid-May. I will attach my best guess at names, but I can't guarantee accuracy. Please let me know if you have a better idea.<br />
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Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-1439916773715807892016-05-15T13:21:00.001-06:002016-05-15T13:21:51.898-06:00Buckhorn Wash Pictographs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Buckhorn Wash pictograph panel is on a dirt road, easily accessible. The slant of the cliff above partially protects the panel from weather.<br />
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This sign was under a slanted sun cover. Sorry the light and shadow make it hard to read. The picture shows the full extent of the panel and explains that 2 different ancient cultures are represented in the art.<br />
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As you can see in examples to the side of the warning, much of this panel was vandalized. The sign below explains a little about the painstaking repair efforts:<br />
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Here is some of the rock art followed by photos of explanatory signs: <br />
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I didn't take a photo of an actual pictograph to go along with this sign, but it's interesting because snakes are commonly seen in rock art:<br />
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This last one is a petroglyph, pecked into the rock instead of painted on like most of the panel:<br />
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We can only guess at the meaning of this prehistoric art, but it does give us a glimpse into the life and times of the native people who once lived here. Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-26391759099686526192016-05-14T21:22:00.000-06:002016-05-14T21:35:24.998-06:00Rock Art along the San Rafael River<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On a trip to the San Rafael River near Castle Dale, Utah, we hoped to find interesting rock art.<br />
With all the beautiful scenery along the ride, we would have been happy campers even if we had made no new discoveries.<br />
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We made a short side trip to Cane Wash to view a panel we had seen once before. Note the hand print, which is about the size of an average 12 year old in today's world.<br />
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The river shone in the sun, the temperature stayed in the 60's, and the trail along the river was easy to follow and nice traveling for the horses.<br />
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We climbed away from the river to some cliffs where we hoped to find rock art. On the other side of the rock formation behind Janie and Mischief, we found this polychromatic panel: <br />
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Daisy was not impressed, even though the red and yellow pictograph coloring is unusual.<br />
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The location is high above the river, possibly a lookout post 1000 or more years ago. The artists would have enjoyed the above view while creating their pictographs.<br />
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Is this a "stairway to heaven"? <br />
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Note the animals depicted. Maybe the representations were meant to bring good luck in hunting. <br />
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We Three Kings of ancient Utah are? The 3 figures all wear different robes. Maybe the styles indicate rank or an individual's role in the tribe. <br />
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Later, Steve climbed up to the cliffs to check out the smooth sandstone panels for art.<br />
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He found some petroglyphs, such as the above spiral (a figure common in rock art),<br />
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and some faded figures. Do you see the star on the right? Maybe the 3 kings were following it... Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953120750947919339.post-11508928365635313702016-05-08T15:47:00.000-06:002016-05-08T17:45:06.793-06:00Spring on Antelope Island<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Antelope Island is a Utah State Park surrounded by the Great Salt Lake and reached via a causeway. The first week of May, Antelope Island has turned green<br />
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Wildflowers are in bloom.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> tiny, delicate Claytonia perfoliata</i></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claytonia_perfoliata" target="_blank">Claytonia perfoliata </a>is also known as Miner's lettuce. The leaves are edible and provide vitamin C. Western gold miners ate it to prevent scurvy. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Globemallow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boss eating thistle buds VERY carefully.</td></tr>
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We saw antelope, buffalo, raptors and chukars. Meadowlarks sang everywhere. Spring has arrived on the island. Biting flies and gnats have arrived, too, so it's a good idea to wipe down yourself and your horses with insect repellent!Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.com8