Arches. Bryce. Canyonlands. Capitol Reef. Zion. The mere mention of their names evokes images of Technicolor desertscapes, vermilion cliffs and vivid sunsets. They are Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks. “Is that an anvil up there?” asked my 11-year-old daughter, as we passed under a particularly tall rock just outside our…
Glacier: Hiker's Heaven
Written by Lynn O'Rourke Hayes
It’s a must see: stunning vistas, more than 200 lakes, 175 named mountains and 40 glaciers, tucked within one million acres of natural beauty. That’s Glacier National Park. Established in 1910, by an act of Congress, this extraordinary recreational playground is also home to more than 350 structures listed on…
Mineral hot springs offer the chance to soak in healing waters and to learn about their ancient origins. Here are five places where you and your family can enjoy the warm water. 1.Steamboat Springs, CO. In the late 1880s fur trappers passing through this Colorado enclave, heard an odd noise…