Jan 18, 2007

Memories of Emily's Utah Vacation


Utah is a remarkable destination for vacationing because it provides a wide variety of geography for hikers. The scenic Wasatch Mountain range offers everything from challenging terrain and steep vertical climbs to fun switchback trails to scenic outlooks. I prefer short hikes in the Albion Basin during the springtime when all of the wild flowers are in bloom in the meadows that are nestled at the foot of a striking peak. When my friends and I reach Lake Blanche we relax with a simple picnic.

I also enjoy vacationing in the mountains of Southern Utah with my family. We usually camp under the brilliant star-lit sky the night before our big hike through the famous Narrows in Zion’s National Park. We start the 16 mile hike walking through fields, then we cross a thousand streams, and finally end by wading or swimming through pools. The splendor of the canyons comes from the water that has sculpted tall narrow canyons over thousands of years. My body is always exhausted at the end of the hike, but I have a deep feeling of satisfaction after accomplishing such a great feat, a renewed sense of awe for nature's wonders, and lasting memory with family. These experiences in the green Rocky Mountains in Northern Utah and the red rock formations of Southern Utah are interwoven with friends and family, which is what makes Utah an ideal vacation spot for me.

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