Hidden behind houses and an unassuming fence, Gilgal Sculpture Garden is a jewel in the Salt Lake City park system. Thomas Child created the garden as a personal act of creativity and devotion in his backyard. In 2000, the garden … Continued
This is an opinion piece I felt the need to write a little over a week ago. I submitted it to a local newspaper, but it has not been published. I still feel the need to share it, so I … Continued
My main purpose in visiting the States during Spring Festival this year was to celebrate my oldest nephew’s baptism. This meant I got to spend a lot of time with family, which is always good. I also got to visit … Continued
My limited time back in the States was split between three regions. The first several days were in Utah to celebrate the baby blessing of my new nieces. It was wonderful to gather with family for this special event. My … Continued
A visit to the Wasatch Front of Utah should always include an excursion to Temple Square. For me it wasn’t just to see the magnificent temple or other buildings or walk through the lovely gardens but to experience the new … Continued
From Provo Tabernacle to Provo City Center Temple In 1886, the Provo Tabernacle was completed as a regional meeting place for Latter-day Saints in Utah Valley. For more than 100 years, the building served not only as a religious sanctuary … Continued
Spread across the border of Utah and Colorado, Dinosaur National Monument preserves both a treasure trove of fossils including dinosaur bones you can touch and scenic canyons carved by the Green and Yampa Rivers. Unless you plan to ride the … Continued
High red rock cliffs, deep narrow gorges, carved natural bridges and arches all linked by a verdant fruitful valley. Each of Utah’s other four national parks share a couple of these features, but Capitol Reef National Park has a little … Continued
Brighton Lakes Trail Summer up Utah’s canyons may not offer the greatest snow on earth, but where downhillers skied and boarded in the winter you’ll find wildflowers lining hiking trails to magnificent vistas among alpine lakes and grand rocky peaks … Continued
Pioneer Day, 24 July, a holiday only recognized in Utah and a few heavily Mormon towns in Idaho and Arizona and celebrated by LDS faithful the world over. It is a holiday to celebrate the day Brigham Young and the … Continued