You stand in awe for the first few minutes when you begin hiking the mountains of Utah. Then you get giddy as you realize you're in for an afternoon of discovery and personal achievement. And when you finally conquer the mountain and return to Earth, you can hear the mountains calling you -- asking you to return.

Visiting Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah was a profound experience for me. Centuries ago, the Native Americans of Utah called the mountains mystical. I agree.

I will go back.

(I must give special, heartfelt thanks to Garie & Ken Short, who introduced me to the mountains of Utah and made my time there truly unforgettable.)

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	Just outside of Salt Lake City is a mountain being mined for copper. The hole in the top of the mountain is so big that it can be seen from the Space Shuttle. This is a view from the top, looking down into it.	Larger Photo For Viewing
	This view of Dead Horse Point at Canyonlands National Park shows you a distant, weathered mountain peak, as well as the Colorado River. *Best Overall Wallpaper*	Larger Photo For Viewing Wallpaper of This Photo
	I lied on my back and shot down the length of my body for this shot at Dead Horse Point State Park. The tree and distant mountains are framed by a crooked log.	Larger Photo For Viewing Wallpaper of This Photo
	This is, by far and away, my best overall shot. I'm getting this framed for my office. It's a crooked tree on a rock hill, contrasted with a blue sky at Dead Horse Point State Park.	Larger Photo For Viewing
	Here's another shot of blue sky framing one heck of a tree that's just brimming with character.	Larger Photo For Viewing

Utah Handbook This books has extensive sections on Utah's 45 state parks, five national parks -- Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Canyonlands -- six national monuments, two national recreation areas and Olympic-quality ski slopes. There also are details on ghost towns, museums and the Pony Express route. Click Here.	National Forests of Utah This is a video on the national forests of Utah from the "America The Beautiful" series.  Click Here.	Utah Photgraphy By David Muench This is a photography book by one of the country's most famous photographers. His photos grace offices and screensavers everywhere. He has the ability to take striking photos of all of the nation's natural treasures. Click Here.