Mt. Timpanogos

Kent and I went for a drive through the Alpine Loop during the Memorial Day weekend. This is on the hike to Timpanogos Cave.

No Snakes!

I think most people know that I am deathly afraid of snakes. (And bugs, and clowns, and cottage cheese, and...). Anyway, I was not too pleased to find these signs along some of the trails throughout the Alpine Loop. The day previous, we were hiking in Little Cottonwood Canyon and saw a small snake. I almost turned around and went home. Kent has been teasing me about Rocky Mountain Clown snakes. There's really no such thing, right?!

Scenic views from Timpanogos

Along the Alpine Loop

Crystal Springs

Shelob

There was a fire in this area a few years ago, but luckily, it did not ruin the Springs. This old, burned-out tree reminded me of Shelob from Lord of the Rings.