Travelogues

Copper and Salt by David Sidwell (9745) 2003-10-14 - 2003-10-14

I spent a recent day west of Salt Lake City. First, I went to the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine, the largest human-made excavation in the world and one of the two human-made things one can see from space. Then I went a few miles north to see the Great Salt Lake--in time of drought. So this travelogue covers (or will cover) my perceptions and comments of two minerals: copper and salt! ... (full story) (21 photos)

Journey Through Zion by David Sidwell (9745) 2003-05-21 - 2003-05-25

My trip through Zion National Park, Utah, USA. ... (full story) (14 photos)

Country Boy Visits Big City by David Sidwell (9745) 2003-07-30 - 2003-08-02

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit New York City. I'm from rural Utah, where cows and horses are quite common and skyscapers are nonexistent. ... (full story) (10 photos)