Blogs from American Fork, Utah, United States, North America

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Here's all that I packed into this 50 liter backpack (should be carry-on acceptable)--get ready to be amazed: Clothes-- 1 Coat 1 Raincoat 3 Sweaters 4 Tshirts/long sleeved shirts 3 Undershirts Unders :) 6 Pairs socks 2 Scarves 3 Leggins/thermals 3 Pair pants Flip flops Tennis shoes Boots Travel-- Power converter/adapter 3 Flashlights (1 big, 2 smalls) Umbrella Travel waterbottles (They roll up small when empty.) Granola bars/fruit snacks (In case I'm too poor for food.) Ear plugs Pen/marker Journal Travel guides Reservation copies ID's, Passport, Credit cards, embassy phone numbers/ Emergency contact info, car insurance (car rental), Health Insurance cards. Padlock (hostel lockers) Phone cords/computer cords/camera cords Phone/computer/camera Power booster for electronic devices Whistle (You never know..) Hygiene/Etc-- Makeup... read more

On September 13, 2007, Steven and I decided to visit Timpanogos Cave National Monument located high in the Wasatch Mountains in American Fork, Utah. Since we do live in Utah, Stansbury Park to be exact, and have lived in the state going on one year now, we decided it was about time we saw this awe-inspiring natural wonder. As it turns out, in order to actually visit the three caves (Hansen Cave, Middle Cave, and Timpanogos Cave) you must first hike up a (thankfully) paved, yet quite narrow at times, trail that just so happens to be one and a half miles up! It's just you, the rock on one side, and the plunging mountainside on the other. As you hike up, you will gain over a 1100 feet in elevation, possibly a few sore leg ... read more