A wide view of Providence Canyon in Utah, featuring a clear blue sky, a lush green landscape with trees and shrubs, and a rocky path leading through a grassy area. The backdrop consists of mountains covered in dense pine trees.

Some nice “affordable” Visionary townhomes will look great right there

The fight over public lands is ongoing. The leaders of the state of Utah think that public lands should be sold to developers, mining, oil and gas interests for the sake of more state revenue. Personally, I’ve seen way to many no trespassing signs, defunct trails and fences or gates in my life to believe that the loss of any public lands is a good

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A flowing stream surrounded by lush green trees and vegetation under a clear blue sky. The scene captures the natural beauty of Paradise, Utah.

This trail is for sale?

Our public lands are back on the for sale list with the latest wording from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. This would require the sale of at least 2.5 million acres of our public lands. The photos I post come from lands in the eligible list. Sure these might not be sold but someone’s favorite trail is going to find it’s way onto

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A dirt path winding through a lush green forest with sunlight filtering through the trees. Rocks and scattered leaves line the trail, leading to an opening in the background. Taken in Providence Canyon, Utah.

It’s a hot canyon but a Dry Canyon so it’s not that bad

It started with a few loops on Providence and then a need to get cell service so I could take a call. I had time after that so I took the Bonneville shoreline trail. I still had time and as I was at the bottom of the trail into Dry Canyon I started climbing. My memory told me that this was a tough climb. I

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A vendor stands behind a table at an outdoor art fair under a white tent in Providence, Utah. The table is covered with various art prints and greeting cards. In the background, an art display featuring framed pieces hangs on a black panel. The sky is blue with a few clouds, and there are trees in the background.

Summerfest

I and the Bianchi took a joyride into Logan Canyon on our favorite route. My daughter had a booth in Summerfest and so I ended my ride with a visit to tell her hi. The fish painting on the top right turned out to be a huge hit. The ride – Providence, Utah, United States The bike – Bianchi Cavaria

A dirt path winds through a field of bright yellow flowers, surrounded by green trees and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky in Wasatch, UT.

Sea of gold

I saw another rider do this loop on Strava. I had heard rumors of the wildflowers so I wanted to follow in their footsteps. This was to be a slightly technical climb with mind blowing visual rewards. The mountains are covered in a sea of gold with tiny islands of purple and red. The ride – Mud Flats loop in reverse The bike – Ripmo