Travel
Savor The Beauty Of Utah’s Red Canyon
Utah’s Red Canyon in Dixie National Forest is a beauty to behold. It is located en route to Bryce Canyon National Park. So, if you’re touring the famous 122-mile Scenic Byway 12, one of the most well-known scenic routes in the United States, Red Canyon is one of the first major stops on the highway when traveling from the west.
The landscape’s red sandstone, pink Claron limestone formations, and ponderosa pines make for stunning photography opportunities, so you can explore the various trails to get up-close views of the scenery. There is something for everyone in Red Canyon, but especially for campers, hikers, bikers, off-roaders, and horseback riders. The Red Canyon Visitor Center provides information about the popular Red Canyon Trail System, including which trails accommodate walkers and hikers, bicycles, motorized vehicles, etc. The visitor center also contains permanent and seasonal displays that focus on the area’s flora, fauna, and geology.
Red Canyon Campground, not far from the town of Panguitch, and just past the visitor center, operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Its 37 campsites are equipped with picnic tables and fire pits/grills, plus drinking water, garbage disposal, and a dump station are available. Sites can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet in length. Well-mannered, leashed dogs are welcome at the campground.
A little farther away is Ruby’s Inn RV Park and Campground, another option for visiting RVers. There are 250 pull-through RV spaces at the park, all with electric and water or full hookups. Dump stations, propane, laundry facilities, and internet access are among the many amenities offered. Ruby’s Inn General Store has a wide selection of groceries and souvenirs.
Details
Red Canyon Visitor Center
5375 UT-12
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-2676
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dixie/recarea/?recid=24942
Red Canyon Campground
Dixie National Forest
UT-12
Panguitch, UT 84759
(435) 676-2676
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dixie/recarea/?recid=24944
Ruby’s Inn RV Park and Campground
300 S Main St.
Bryce, UT 84764
(866) 878-9373
www.rubysinn.com
Recipe
Honey Taffy
The United States National Honey Board declared September as National Honey Month in 1989, which continues to this day. Celebrate the occasion by making honey taffy: a simple treat that uses honey as its one and only ingredient.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spray it with cooking spray, and set it aside. Pour one cup of honey into a saucepan over medium-high heat, constantly stirring, and cook the honey to the “soft-crack stage,” about 285 degrees Fahrenheit using a candy thermometer. Then pour the honey onto the baking sheet and use a spatula to spread it across and help it cool down. When the honey is cool enough to touch, spray your hands with cooking spray (or wear food-grade kitchen gloves) and remove the honey from the baking sheet. Place it onto a smooth, food-safe countertop or surface and start folding, stretching, and twisting it until it becomes light and porous. You can then stretch the honey taffy into a thin rope and cut it into small pieces using a greased knife or kitchen scissors. Wrap each piece in waxed paper, twist the ends, and enjoy!
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Curl Up With A Good Book
National Read A Book Day is September 6, so grab (or download) a story, find somewhere comfy to relax, and get reading!
Libby: One great way to support libraries is to borrow books, audiobooks, and magazines; Libby allows you to do this for free from all your mobile devices. Users can browse their local library’s digital catalog, listen to audiobooks, borrow e-books and magazines, and even download titles for offline use. The app’s e-book reader makes it possible to adjust text size, background color, and book design, and it can even zoom into magazines and comic books for easy viewing. Free for iOS and Android. www.overdrive.com/apps/libby
Goodreads: Looking for something new to read? Goodreads is a social cataloging site and app that allows you to scan and track what you’re reading, what you’ve read, and what you want to read, and the app will give you personalized recommendations on what to check out next. See what others are reading also. Goodreads’ database grants users access to lists of books, quotes, and reviews as well. Free on iOS and Android. www.goodreads.com
Kindle: By taking your phone with you everywhere, you can bring a library of books with you, too. Kindle, now a very well-known reading app, turns your phone or tablet into a book. Text size, font type, margins, text alignment, and page orientation can all be changed to enhance your reading experience. If you spot a word, place, or person whose name you don’t recognize, you can tap and hold a word to have the app pull up more information and links to Google and Wikipedia. Free on iOS and Android. www.read.amazon.com