November 1st, the first day of the Nablopomo.com blogging frenzy. It reminds me of a beautiful mountain stream, beautiful trees all around, the quietness of mountain grandeur. And then you run across a fish hole, throw in a baited fishing line and wait for the results--dinner. And that reminds me of some wonderful memories of living in such an environment, when the water was clean and the air fresh.
Growing up in the Rocky Mountains, it was awesome to go just outside of the city, see the rivers coursing downstream from the glaciers of Mt. Timpanogos towards Utah Lake. The stream had rather strong deadly rapids in spots, then all of a sudden calm, peaceful flows of pristine water. In the upper streams are tributaries to the Provo River running through quaking aspen, mountain grasses and fields of wild flowers. Camp grounds and cabins for nature lovers.
Every morning I could look out the front room window at the peaks of Mt. Timpanogos. The Native American Indians have a story about the mountain. If you look at the peaks it looks like a woman, Timpanogos, laying down. Deep within the mountain are caves that are part of the National Park Service--US Department of the Interior. The story continues that her love had died and she died of a broken heart. In part of the cave is "Tica's Heart."
http://scenicutah.com/timpanogos/timpanogos0109.php
http://www.nps.gov/tica/
During the spring and summer, tours groups walk up the mountain path all day long. The caves are so interesting and unique. The path is paved for easy access. The view is breathtaking of the glacier that never melts, mountains that create the range and just a unique splendor that makes it worth the vacation or trip if you live close.
On the links above, are many photos of the cave, the area surrounding it, and other information if you're interested in visiting. Central Utah, a place of calm mountain oases, cold water fishing holes and lakes, great rainbow trout and walks through God's handiwork. I haven't been back in years, but the mind and memories are never too far away.
Join me tomorrow as we go into day 2 of the blogafest, and we'll see what other scenic travel idea we find. For today, think about the places that mean something to you. For me, this month is going to be a month of travel through memories--and share some of the highlights with you.
Abundant blessings!
Growing up in the Rocky Mountains, it was awesome to go just outside of the city, see the rivers coursing downstream from the glaciers of Mt. Timpanogos towards Utah Lake. The stream had rather strong deadly rapids in spots, then all of a sudden calm, peaceful flows of pristine water. In the upper streams are tributaries to the Provo River running through quaking aspen, mountain grasses and fields of wild flowers. Camp grounds and cabins for nature lovers.
Every morning I could look out the front room window at the peaks of Mt. Timpanogos. The Native American Indians have a story about the mountain. If you look at the peaks it looks like a woman, Timpanogos, laying down. Deep within the mountain are caves that are part of the National Park Service--US Department of the Interior. The story continues that her love had died and she died of a broken heart. In part of the cave is "Tica's Heart."
http://scenicutah.com/timpanogos/timpanogos0109.php
http://www.nps.gov/tica/
During the spring and summer, tours groups walk up the mountain path all day long. The caves are so interesting and unique. The path is paved for easy access. The view is breathtaking of the glacier that never melts, mountains that create the range and just a unique splendor that makes it worth the vacation or trip if you live close.
On the links above, are many photos of the cave, the area surrounding it, and other information if you're interested in visiting. Central Utah, a place of calm mountain oases, cold water fishing holes and lakes, great rainbow trout and walks through God's handiwork. I haven't been back in years, but the mind and memories are never too far away.
Join me tomorrow as we go into day 2 of the blogafest, and we'll see what other scenic travel idea we find. For today, think about the places that mean something to you. For me, this month is going to be a month of travel through memories--and share some of the highlights with you.
Abundant blessings!
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