Hickman Natural Bridge

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Betsy and I visited Capitol Reef National Park in Utah on our western trip in September.  That was the first time we had visited the park.

One of the more popular hikes at Capitol Reef is a relatively easy (the only kind we look for nowadays) to Hickman Natural Bridge.  The hike is just about 2 miles long and offers some spectacular views as well as a trail around and under the bridge.

Mossy Cave Canyon

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Mossy Cave is a less-frequented area of Bryce Canyon.  Betsy and I drove past the trailhead on our way to Arches National Park, and since we knew there was a waterfall in the canyon, we decided to stop and check it out.  The day was beautiful, and the hike through the canyon was spectacular.  The picture above shows some of the rock formations on the way to the waterfall.

Zion's Virgin River

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Zion Canyon in Utah was carved out by the Virgin River over the millions of years. When we visited Zion National Park in June, the river looked quiet and dreamy -- not at all like something that could form that deep and majestic canyon. This picture of the river was taken on the Riverside Walk along the river near the head of canyon.

Betsy at Cedar Breaks

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One of the things Betsy is passionate about is snow. Each winter she thinks we never get enough. On June 20 we went to Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah. The monument had opened for the season three days before, and Betsy found these snow banks near the Visitor Center. Can you tell how happy she is?

Snow at Cedar Breaks

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We visited Cedar Breaks National Monument near Cedar City, Utah, on an incredibly beautiful day in June. The roads had been opened for the season three days before we visited, and there was still plenty of snow around. This picture shows the snow at one side of the Visitor Center, as well as the beautiful blue sky we enjoyed that day.