Entries by Utah Geological Survey

POTD March 8, 2016: Capitol Reef National Park, Wayne County, Utah

Wishing our Tuesday was spent out there! The weather just gets nicer and nicer by the day. What Utah places do you want to explore this year? Capitol Reef National Park, Wayne County, Utah Photographer: Tyler Knudsen; © 2015 Fluted crimson walls of Jurassic-age Entrada Sandstone rim Cathedral Valley in the remote northern part of […]

Where to find Hoodoos, Fairy Chimneys and Goblins!

With a little imagination, some fairy tale characters do exist! Utah’s geologic backyard—where some of the wild things are! kutv.com Looking for some outdoor adventure, but tired of the crowded parks at the same old locations? Take a step outside the box, and into Emery County, to discover some exciting places many Utahns don’t even […]

The two states of Utah: A story of boom and bust

deseretnews.com Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series on the rise and fall of the oil industry and its impacts on Utah. A Gallup poll released in late February revealed Utah residents are the most positive in the nation about their state’s economic conditions. READ MORE