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Paul Bunyan's
Woodpile, Juab
County, Utah
Little Sahara San Dunes, Juab
County, Utah
Clear Lake Migratory Bird Refuge, Millard
County, Utah
A BLM sign directs
the curious driver east from state road 6 to the Paul Bunyan's Woodpile
trailhead. The trail is easy hiking, about a half mile, to the foot of
a steep hillside adorned with fantastic lava remnants resembling a gargantuan
stack of firewood.
The area was burned in a recent wildfire, which gives the landscape a stark and barren look. The season's first snowstorm added to the surreal atmosphere.
On this adventure, we were accompanied by our daughters. Here is a picture of them at the base of the "woodpile". Above them is an unusual arch. Notice the size of the formation in relation to the kids in the photograph.
We made our way around the woodpile and climbed up to the "arch" for a closer look.
Little Sahara
Our next stop was only a few miles south, at Little Sahara. This ancient remnant of Lake Bonneville shoreline is now a paradise for ATV enthusiasts. On this cold, wintery day, the die-hards were still actively at play on their vehicles. It looked like a lot of fun and made us wish we, too, were equipped with those expensive toys.
This vast expanse of fine sand is not entirely dominated by ATV's. The western end of the park is off limits to ATV traffic to preserve its pristine beauty. On a warmer day, we hope to return to the less-frequented area for more photos.
Many serious and fatal injuries occur at Little Sahara every year, particularly during Spring Break and Memorial Day weekend, when there are literally thousands of riders competing for space. The lonely "pedestrian" would be a fool to wander here at such a time.
Clear Lake
Clear Lake Migratory Bird Refuge is south of Delta off state road 257. Late November is not the time to see large numbers of birds, like Snow Geese. But in March, the area hosts thousands of Snow Geese and over a hundred other species of migratory birds. We'll aim to return when the spring migration is in full swing.
View of nearby Pahvant
Butte.
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