LTV Kozad: Cruising North America's Highways & Byways: South Now North: Leg Two Kanab UT to Glenn's Ferry ID

The Need To Get Home

10th April, 2016: 8.5 hours - 835kms

Our goal was to drive through Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks which were within an easy drive from Kanab. We were going to take Hwy 9 through Zion National Park but the tunnels in Zion have a width restriction which requires an escort through the tunnels.

Our Unity which is 7'11"wide would require us to wait for an escort, and as the schedule was not co-operating and the fog had moved inure west on Hwy 14 to Cedar City. Then we read that we would be climbing to almost 10,000' and a recent snow fall and snow banks over 6' high at the summit.

As we were still a little cautious about the Mercedes Sprinter loosing power, we decided to be cautious and just continuing North on Hwy 89 up to Salt Lake City. Then it was headed northwest past Twin Falls Idaho to Glenn's Ferry

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North on Route 89

Kanab to Glenn's Ferry via Salt Lake City

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Kanab to Zion National Park Turn-off

We were surprised to see the fog settled into the valley up ahead. It was very thick and reminded us of our time boating in the Pacific Northwest! What we were not anticipating was the junction of Route 89 and Hwy 9 which leads to Zion National Park.

Not much sense in taking the time to get an escort and tour the park with heavy fog settled in!

Fog Up Ahead!

Distant Mountains Jutting Above Fog

Getting Thicker
No Radar On Board!

These 3 motorcycles had passed us earlier on!
Not going to fast now!

You might remember - Jan likes cows!

This was just a nice picture!

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Zion National Park Turn-off

to Salt Lake City

Approximately 10 miles past the Junction the fog cleared!

Changing Scenery ~ Headed North!

Old Harvester - I think?

Just another picture!

Different Perspective

We saw a few sheep farms
These guys had all received their "hair cuts"

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Salt Lake City to Glenns Ferry

Of course we are in Utah; The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints and there are 17 temples in Utah. We drove through Salt Lake City on Sunday and were not surprised that many, many businesses were closed.

Temple Locations Utah

LDS Temples operate 150 temples worldwide, 16 temples under construction and 11 new temples announced! Very impressive, and the only temple we saw was amazing!

Temple Locations Worldwide

Manti Utah Temple

We came across the Manti Temple, the third temple built in Utah which is in Manti, UT which has a population of approx. 3,300.

Manti Temple Info:

Announcement: 25 June 1875
Groundbreaking and Site Dedication: 25 April 1877 by Brigham Young
Private Dedication: 17 May 1888 by Wilford Woodruff
Dedication: 21–23 May 1888 by Lorenzo Snow
Public Open House: 6–8 June 1985
Rededication: 14–16 June 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Site: 27 acres.
Exterior Finish: Fine-textured, cream-colored oolite limestone obtained from quarries in the hill upon which it stands.
Ordinance Rooms: Four ordinance rooms (four-stage progressive) and eight sealing.
Total Floor Area: 100,373 square feet.

Temple Locale

Perched atop a rising knoll, known as "Temple Hill," the magnificent Manti Utah Temple dominates the Sanpete Valley of central Utah. Located just off Highway 89, approaching travelers can glimpse the distinctive towers from miles and miles away. Across the highway from the temple is the Pioneer Heritage Center and Gardens—a 2.5-acre park featuring a reflecting pool for the temple, meandering walkways with park benches, an amphitheater, finely crafted statues, and beautiful landscaping. Thousands flock to the spacious temple grounds each summer to watch the popular Mormon Miracle Pageant.

Manti Temple

Beautiful Architecture - circa 1875

100,373 sf
Lot of Temple for 3,300 population city!

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Logo

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Climbing in elevation, getting colder!

Now here is the way to tow!

We entered an area which had "dust storm warnings"
But we could see this equal ahead!
Driving into a heavy, heavy downpour!

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Glenn Ferry

Glenns Ferry was one of the most famous and treacherous river crossings on the Oregon Trail. Pioneers forded the Snake River at the Three Island Crossing until 1869, when Gustavus "Gus" Glenn constructed a ferry about two miles upstream, primarily to expedite freight but also for emigrants.

His boat, which could hold two wagons, cut nearly twenty miles from the former route.^[4] In 1871 the city of Glenns Ferry was established. Construction of the Oregon Short Line Railroad through the town in 1883 gave the city its first major employer.

Three Island Crossing State Park, opened in 1971, is home to The Oregon Trail History and Education Center, where visitors can learn about pioneer emigrants and Native American history. The Glenns Ferry community sponsors a crossing commemoration the second Saturday of each August.^[5]

The townsite was platted in 1871, just downstream from the ferry site. From Wikipedia