UTAH

UTAH


So glad you decided to join us as we Re-Discover America.  There is so much to do and see in the USA and we are just scratching the service.  But it is my hope that it will make you want to see and do just a little bit more.


Well I have been told that not too many people know about Utah.  Sure you know about Salt Lake and Salt Lake City and some of the other big cities and Zion National Park..but you really don't know UTAH.  So let's see...what can we say about UTAH....Gorgeous is one word that comes to mind.  Versatility is another. 



UTAH...is bordered by Idaho and Wyoming in the North and Colorado in the East...It even touches a bit of New Mexico to the Southeast and of course Arizona in the South and of course Nevada in the West.   UTAH is mainly rocky and it has three distinct areas ...The Rocky Mountains, The Great Basin and the Colorad Plateau.  Of course we are going to be talking about the deserts, the pine forests and mountain valleys....but thats enough of a geography lesson.


Now UTAH is considered dry...semi-arid to arid....and yes the mountians are loaded with snow...great for skiing...(in season)


If you were wondering how populated UTAH is wonder no more.  The last census had a population of over 2,000,000 people...but the square miles are over 84,000.  So you do have a bit of elbow room.  But UTAH is not only for retirees .  As a matter of fact UTAH has the youngest population of any U.S. State.  With a little more men than women. 


Like I said earlier UTAH is divided into regions, with National and State Parks and great cities. 


For example:


The Northern Region has:


Bear Lake State Park and its called the Caribbean of the Rockies, because the water is so blue and had some great beaches.  (the water may be too cold for me from Florida)



Golden Spike National Historic Area...This is the place where the transcontinental Railroad placed the spike for its final link...







The Central Region has:




Dinosaur National Monument...a great place to bring the kids that love Dinosaurs because it has the largest quarry of Jurassic Period dinosaur bones ever discovered!








Fishlake National Forest...this forest is home to world's oldest and largest living organism....The Pando clone of aspen trees...estimated to be 80,000 years old and weighing 13 million pounds....





The Southern Region with:




Snow Canyon State Park with sandstone cliffs that are not nearly as tall as those in Zion National Park breathtaking just the same.





Natural Bridges National Monument...the park has three tremendous rock arches...Natural Bridges is a little tough to reach with elevations of 6500 ft but in the summer time it can be just a little cooler.





Those were just some of the parks.  This was just a teaser of what we can do and see in Utah...like I said some great Skiing, wonderful Wildlife, Festivals and Events.  And we will not forget Museums and Art Galleries along with some great dining and shopping.




We will be exploring more of these things in UTAH as we go along and you can follow along on my podcast. 




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If you would like more information on how to plan your vacation to any of these places or more just check out my website www.zeemichaelsontravel.com


And thanks again for allowing me opportunity to help you Re-Discover America

RHODE ISLAND #4

Rhode Island


So how are you liking Rhode Island so far.  See I told you a little State with so much to do and we are not finished yet.


So we talked about beaches and vineyards and breweries.  However you like to be more active.  Okay...


Rhode Island and all that water.  How about doing some diving?  Kalipso Dive Shop in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
 
You can get you up close and personal Under the Sea...no I am not going to sing from the Little Mermaid.  You can also go snorkeling and kayaking.  They have complet sales service and training.


Now something I have always wanted to do is go Horseback riding on the beach.  Here at Rustic Rides Farm you can do just that.  They have trail rides down to th ebeach and sunset rides. 

How romantic.  It is also kid friendly with pony rides and some farm animals like chickens.





If you want a birds eye view you can go up up up and away....Parasailing on Block Island.  I had the pleasure of speaking with Bob Littlefield of Block Island Parasailing and Watersports on my podcast.  I was amazed at the fact that your feet don't even have to touch the water.  You can take off and land from the boat.  You can also soar high into the sky with the one you love.  They have tandem rides.  He even told me he had some Brides and Grooms in full regalia celebrating thier union high above Block Island. 




Now once you come back down to land you may want to tour one of the many Lighthouses. Like Watch Hill Lighthouse Museum It was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1806!



So from the Lighthouses to the Mansion like Hearthside and the Hannaway Blacksmith shop you will always find something for you and the whole family to do in this Little Amazing State...Rhode Island





You can learn more about Rhode Island by visiting Rhode Island Chamber or if you want to plan a little vacation you can contact me www.zeemichaelsontravel.com


Thank you for allowing me to help you Re-Discover America