September 5, 2009 Salt Lake City and the Nebo Loop

Today we took a ride down south of SLC to travel the Nebo Loop. As its website says, " this route has breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range and 11,877-foot Mt. Nebo, its tallest mountain."

Please be sure to click on the Wasatch Range link, then go to the bottom of the page where there is a panoramic picture of the Wasatch Range as seen from Salt Lake City. Use the slider at the bottom of the picture to see it all.

Our good luck with the weather ran out and we were in and out of showers, some heavy, all day. Also, the low pressure system helped concentrate the LA fires smoke and the usual SLC smog in the valley and made it difficult to see the scenery.

Here's an example:

But there were breaks in the rain and smog such as this:

and this:
And this:
And this:
And this chance to see the last remnant of last year's snows:

But the high point of the day was the visit here:

To see the Siamese fish:

Tomorrow is supposed to clear up and we'll do better for you.

Love to all.

MMG and DDG