We had a real fun western outing! Dad and I put on Fay and Verla Hull's Children's Music (old-time cowboy-western and other favorites we loved as kids) and went for a ride in my new Honda Civic Hybrid! My car is cool and the music was perfect! Ah, nostalgia!
After the ride, we came home and watched "The Man from Laramie," a perfect movie after a western outing.
Our western trip led us through Emigration Canyon to the East Canyon Reservoir, shown here. The Pioneers, Pony Express and others came through this area to get to the valley (behind us from this view). Down there is seen where "Willow Springs" was, where many camped after the descent from "Big Mountain."
After the ride, we came home and watched "The Man from Laramie," a perfect movie after a western outing.
Our western trip led us through Emigration Canyon to the East Canyon Reservoir, shown here. The Pioneers, Pony Express and others came through this area to get to the valley (behind us from this view). Down there is seen where "Willow Springs" was, where many camped after the descent from "Big Mountain."
"Little Mountain" was crossed after "Big Mountain, " heading down toward the valley behind us.
Click on the next two pictures and read about it.
This is a view of Parley's Canyon road (I-80) (seen from Emigration Canyon road) that leads to Park City, a few miles to the left.
Orson Pratt and company camped here. There is a very steep descent down to this grove.
"Quaking Asp Grove"
Coming down from "Big Mountain" was a harrowing experience for the pioneers and many others. Please click and read.
I'm sitting on the summit of "Big Mountain," looking toward the SL Valley. This is where Brigham Young raised himself up from his sickbed in the wagon, looked out toward the valley, and said, "This is the right place. Drive on!"
From that point it took many days and much effort to actually arrive in the valley. From my chair I can see a trailhead that the orginal travelers used.
At this time of year, the mountain flowers are in full bloom.
It's very warm and "buggy" outside. I have great appreciation for the pioneer legacy of sacrifice.
Brent stands by the trailhead sign. Darn! We've run out of sunlight. Time to make camp!
Our air-conditioned car takes us comfortably back home in 30 minutes. My mountain flowers tell us it's 80 degrees. I love this weather and can enjoy it because of the sacrifice of others who came before me.
We've enjoyed the scenery; we've enjoyed our cousins' country music all the way down the canyon. Now it's time to watch our western classic starring James Stewart. We've had a good time!
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