About This BlogNotes from those of us working in the canyon When its Springtime in the Canyon
April 15, 2015
It's that time of year when spring settles in nicely at the Monument. As winter has waned, days lengthen and the tilt of the earth allows more sunlight to hit the canyon floor. Despite the sometimes unsettled spring weather, its a great time to be in American Fork Canyon. Out of many, One
October 06, 2014
Visitor center ranger Annie muses about who we are, as park rangers and as Americans. Intern at the park
June 11, 2014
What is it like to be a high school intern at Timpanogos Cave? Recent high school graduate Morgann Stephens writes about her experiences over the past year at Timpanogos Cave National Monument. The Ultimate Spring Cleaning
May 01, 2014
The closer we get to our Opening Day, the busier the flurry of activity here at The Monument. The step-by-step process that leads to the opening of the Monument is well worth the work it takes. Winter Wildlife, or "Where the Wild Things Are"
March 06, 2014
In the cooler months, wildlife sightings in the canyon are more frequent. Wild turkeys, moose, Big-horn sheep and others come out when the crowds are gone for the winter. Although I'm missing the warm summer months, the cooler temperatures lend themselves to other advantages. Reflecting on "Reflections"
February 20, 2014
Lately, I've been working on the interagency newspaper "Reflections". This allows canyon visitors to read articles about wildflowers, trails, and canyon volunteers, getting more information on what goes on up here in American Fork Canyon. Read more about the process it takes to produce this newspaper. |
Last updated: February 20, 2014