deseretnews.com It’s not a piece of art that was painted or sculpted. It’s what’s called landscape art, and one of the most popular pieces of landscape art in the world is in Utah. READ MORE
Geologic Map of The Donkey Flat Quadrangle, Uintah County, Utah By: Paul H. Jensen, Douglas A. Sprinkel, Bart J. Kowallis, and Kent D. Brown The Donkey Flat quadrangle is less than 10 miles north-northeast of Vernal, Utah, along the south flank of the Uinta Mountains in Uintah County. It includes Red Fleet State Park and […]
Landslide Inventory Map of The Sixmile Canyon and North Hollow Area, Sanpete County, Utah By: Gregg S. Beukelman, Ben A. Erickson, and Richard E. Giraud This map represents a landslide inventory of part of the Sixmile Canyon and North Hollow area, Sanpete County, Utah, at a scale of 1:24,000. The map covers 42 square miles […]
Happy Groundhog Day, everyone! This photo feels as warm as Milltown Mel’s early spring prediction (compared to this morning in Salt Lake at least, brr!). What’s everyone hoping for? Mount Timpanogos, Wasatch Range, Utah County, Utah Photographer: Elizabeth Firmage; © 2015 Stewart Falls and the eastern slopes of Mount Timpanogos, Wasatch Range, Utah County.
Boulder Mountain, Garfield County, Utah Photographer: Elizabeth Firmage; © 2015 Aspen groves produce spectacular fall colors high on Boulder Mountain along the east side of the Aquarius Plateau. Large, rounded boulders eroded from Tertiary-age lava flows give Boulder Mountain its name.
We’re in the thick of winter, but it’s not too early to think about Spring Break. Looking for something fun and educational this year? Check out Dixie State University’s National Parks spring break offering. Students and community members are welcome, and must register by February 1. Find more information in the article below. stgeorgeutah.com Dixie […]
The American Museum of Natural History has unveiled the enormous 120 ft Titanosaurus exhibit. Check out a BBC short on this new giant HERE.
The 2016 Calendar of Utah Geology has been reduced to just ONE DOLLAR! Get a calendar today to help plan tomorrows outdoor adventure. Not an outdoor person? Hang it up and adventure vicariously through all of the beautiful photos inside from the comfort of your own home. Buy them online or get them in our […]
Scientists continue to research the fancy head ware of a group of dinosaurs containing Triceratops. A new study argues that the large boney frills these dinosaurs carried atop their head may have been used to intimidate rivals and woo mates. news.nationalgeographic.com A new study suggest that relatives of Triceratops may have intimidated rivals and scored […]
phenomena.nationalgeographic.com Dinosaur, roughly translated, means “terrible lizard.” The title works any way you look at it. Dinosaurs really were “terrible lizards” because they were about as unlizardlike as a reptile could possibly to be. Looking at it another way, the title encompasses the size, the teeth, and the apparent ferocity of our favorite dinosaurs. But […]
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