Mormons, miners, padres, mountain men, and the openi. This database is an index to the biography files which have been turned in to the sons of utah pioneers library. Hole in the rock is a narrow and steep crevice in the western rim of glen canyon, in southern utah in the western united states. Hole in the rock is a historic site in utah where the mormon pioneers had to dynamite a path down the mountain to get through to the colorado river. We have over 500,000 books in stock with thousands of categories. Not content to be just another guy with a drill and a dream, he handcarved his luxurious suite of rooms out of a natural cliff face. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This historic 5,000 square foot home and unusual gift shop and trading post are open all year. Highway 191 in southwestern utah are amazed to discover this historic 5,000 square foot home which began taking shape almost a century ago by the christensen family. The first 85 miles of the pioneers route between parowan and escalante, utah, which were over established roads, are not shown on this map. It also points out fascinating natural history along the way, making a guide to southern utahs hole inthe rock trail a significant reference for a variety of readers. A halfmile wide, the sandstone formation rises nearly 500 feet above the surrounding landscape. Today, its a popular pit stop that pulls in about 500. Hole in the rock, moab, utah travel tuesday a single. After watching a short film and purchasing a book that i read several times about their journey i just had to go see this hole in the rock for myself. Scroll down the left column labels to find the surname of the pioneer you are looking for. Hole in the rock an epic in the colonization of the great american west.
Hole n the rock 11037 south highway 191 moab, utah 84532 phone. Willard marriott library 295 south 1500 east, suite 5400 salt lake city, utah 84112. The incredible story of hole n the rock, utahs famous. A large group of mormon settlers in wagons used some of this route on a journey from escalante to bluff, a trip they expected to take six weeks but actually took. Hole in the rock i was in bluff,utah three years ago. I wanted to know, so i bought a booklet called the story of the hole n the rock by maxine newell. When it comes to creating spellbinding historical fiction, nobody does it quite like gerald n. It also points out fascinating natural history along the way, making a guide to southern utah s hole inthe rock trail a significant reference for a variety of readers. Hole in the rock is a cleft in a steep cliff face within glen canyon national recreation area that 250 mormon pioneers negotiated on their way to settle in southeastern utah in the late 1800s. You could build up an entire library out of the numerous books and magazines about rockhounding in utah and rockhounding in general. Prominent men are stake presidents, ward bishops, governors, members of the bench, etc. Learn how all these testimonies provide us with some of the most compelling evidences for the book of mormon.
All are invited to join this 90 year old organization and take an active role in activities that honor these courageous and visionary men and women. It is called the undaunted and is the story of the hole inthe rock pioneers. Compiled by frank esshom over the course of six years, pioneers and prominent men of utah is a collection of 6,482 photographs and biographies published in an edition of 5,000 copies in 19. Hole n the rock photos a memorial to the homes builders, albert and gladys christensen travelers along u. Get the 2005 trailer life directory for 50% off the cover. The hole in the rock home in the canyonlands of utah is a 5000 square feet engineering marvel complete with 14 rooms and a bathtub all carved into sandstone. Hole n the rock moab 2020 all you need to know before. The utah geological survey ugs is a division of the utah department of natural resources. Though this book is titled as a trail guide, it is first of all a good account of the adventure, along with plenty of photographs that bring home the toughness of the terrain. Utah valleys largest general interest used book store. The mormon expedition to colonize the san juan area in the four corners of the. The heavens are opened exhibit at the church history museum 2016 volume 63 9780998236506 by national society of the sons of utah pioneers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pioneer magazine national society of the sons of utah pioneers.
Hole inthe rock is the evocative name given by mormon settlers in 1879 the san juan mission to a short, steep valley leading towards the colorado river, the only breach for many miles in the otherwise vertical cliffs of glen canyon that constituted an almost impassable barrier between the then unsettled lands in southeast utah. Backpack reflection canyon, glen canyon parking area. Both horses and pioneers were too exhausted to go any further, arriving in bluff april 6, 1880. San juan hill, the final difficult challenge of the hole in the rock trail. Twentyfoottall white letters painted on the side ensure that you dont miss moabs hole n the rock, a 5,000squarefoot home carved into sandstone by the christensen family nearly a century ago. Geo photographer michael melford and by apple in 2012 as a desktop background for the new. Hole in the rock expedition hole in the rock crevasse looking down at lake powell.
A thorough, easy to use resource with beautiful color photographs. Holeinthe rock glen canyon national recreation area u. Oct 15, 2011 the story of the december 1879 hole in the rock expedition, when 250 men, women, children, with 80 wagons and many cattle and horses, passed through 200 miles of impossible country to lay foundations for a mormon settlement in the four corners area. A memorial wall to the original hole in the rock pioneers was planned, installed, and dedicated in 2004 by thenpresiding bishop h. Highway 191 in southern utah, in the heart of canyonlands country, is one of the most unique roadside attractions in the united states. The roads inside the camping area have big ruts and dry washouts could be creeks in heavy rains, but im not sure so i wouldnt recommend arriving in the dark unless you know where you are going. This very scenic trail is 38 miles long each way in and out and is a very technical and demanding ride that consists of slick rock and sand washes. After much more work, the majority of the square was acquired, a visitors center was opened, and. The complete guide to more than 400 campgrounds foghorn outdoors camping utah camping utah camping guide.
The shortcut proved to be deceptive, and the pioneers spent the winter at fortymile spring. Holeintherock road, grand staircaseescalante national. The book chronicles their amazing trek down a narrow notch located at the. Utah pioneers book publishing company collection cdl. Membership in the national society of the sons of utah pioneers is open to men everywhere who admire the heritage and values of the early pioneers of utah and the intermountain west. Open 7 days a week located in the heart of canyonlands country. Sons of the utah pioneers, biography files hp, 15481947. His account of the adventure, romance, and sacrifices of these undaunted pioneers portrays a group of people who offered everything on the altar of the lord and received, in.
This old pioneer trail is popular among the jeep crowd but is also open to atvs and dirt bikes. Along this long dirt road are multiple slot canyons such as zebra, tunnel, peekaboo and spooky, as well. Pioneer book specializes in used books of all types including lds books and mormon books. Visit hole n the rock, a most unique home, carved out of a huge rock in utah s canyonlands country. Lund said the story is even more impressive to him because, unlike the first pioneers to cross the great plains to utah, the members of the hole in the rock group were not fleeing persecution. Its natural to wonder how and why a 5,000squarefoot, 14room house, complete with carpeted floors, got built inside of a rock way out in the utah desert. Many of these pioneers were already in san juan county when the hole intherockers arrived. About utah, pioneer index, 1850 this database is a transcription of a card index that takes up three drawers at the sons of utah pioneers headquarters in salt lake city. The mormon church pioneers blazed a trail through this inhospitable landscape and you can relive those steps all the way to lake powell in glen canyon national recreation area. Even here there was a sheer 45 foot cliff to overcome, and six.
Built by mormon pioneers answering a mission call to colonize the southeastern section of the territory, the trail provided a crucial link for one year before the. A small seep where the first major camp was established after departing from escalante. Hole in the rock crevasse looking down at lake powell on january 26, 1880, after six months of blasting and chiseling, an expedition of 250 mormon pioneers with their wagons and livestock descended through a rocky crevice known as the hole in the rock to the colorado river below now lake powell. Pioneers and prominent men of utah this is a large book and i have not been through it yet but have had occasion to look at the copy in the local library. The offhighway portion begins and ends near halls crossing on utah highway 276 and travels to within a couple of miles of the pioneer crossing of the colorado river now lake powell. The holeintherock expedition was part of the larger mormon expan. In the spring of 1880 a direct supply and access road connecting southwestern and southeastern utah was completed. It is a dirt road through the grand staircase escalante national monument. The pathway at hole in the rock is still cleared out, and you get to hike through the path that these enduring people traveled, bringing wagons down with all of their stuff and their oxen. Hole in the rock marks the only at which early pioneers could descend to the colorado river below with their wagons and animals. The hole inthe rock expedition established the trail in 1879. Hole in the rock rd is a bit washboard, but you are only on it for like 14 mile.
Pioneers and prominent men of utah by esshom, frank ellwood, b. Youth groups and the hole inthe rock trail trekking groups who visit a site of historical significance along the hole inthe rock trail or walk over ground, hallowed by the sacrifice and struggles of the san juan pioneers, can have a remarkable experience. The town of escalante, a few miles west of this junction, provided the last chance for the pioneers to obtain food and supplies and to make repairs on their equipment. We did stop at the boy scout memorial, dance hall rock last bathroom, batty pass caves and devils garden. Guide to southern utahs holeintherock trail by stewart. Hole in the rock american western expansion the fur trapper. Start by marking hole in the rock an epic in the colonization of the great american west. In all of american pioneer history, few stories can match the holeintherock expedition for unlikeliness, determination, and ingenuity. Mormon history mormon pioneers pioneer trek doctrine and covenants lds art church history family. Lund, quoted in carma wadley, gerald lund highlights pioneers. Take a guided tour of the home, and appreciate the rich history within its walls.
The hole in the rock trail often hyphenated as hole inthe rock is a historic trail running eastsoutheast from the town of escalante in southern utah in the western united states. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and bird watching and is best used from march until november. Holeintherock road earth tours southern utah, grand. Pioneer magazine no longer accepts general advertising. The roughly two hundred and fifty mile hole inthe rock trail took the mormon pioneers over six months to complete. The hole inthe rock colonists literally carved out a wagon trail through presentday grand staircaseescalante, crossed the colorado river and grey mesa, and then up san juan hill to reach the area of presentday bluff, utah. Hiking, camping, and vacationing in utah s canyon country. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. It contains information on the pioneers who entered the salt lake valley between 1847 and 1850. Willard and his brother parley were both from parowan. Pioneers are those men and women who came to utah by wagon, handcart or afoot, between july 24, 1847, and december 30, 1868, before the railroad. Youll want to keep it on your coffee table with all your other climbing picture books.
The mormon trailblazers who established this trail crossed the colorado river and ended their journey in the town of bluff. The hole in the rock trail often hyphenated as hole in the rock is a historic trail running eastsoutheast from the town of escalante in southern utah in the western united states. Pioneer descendants preserve history of the hole in the rock. I was in bluff, utah three years ago and stopped at the museum. Pioneer magazine is a nonprofit publication of the national society of the sons of utah pioneers.
Publication date 19 topics mormon church, utah biography, utah genealogy publisher salt lake city, utah. An epic novel from the master of ldsrelated historical fiction, this book tells the story of the holeintherock pioneers that were called to travel eastward from. Highway 191 just 12 miles outside of moab, utah on our way to durango, colorado, we couldnt help but notice this huge rock that said, hole in the rock. And, yep, the book title has one apostrophe after the n, while the name painted on. Holeintherock the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Hole in the rock road escalante 2020 all you need to. A portion of the group camped at the top of the hole in the rock, a narrow crack in the canyon rim 2. A portion of the group camped at the top of the hole inthe rock, a narrow crack in the canyon rim 2. It also points out fascinating natural history along the way, making a guide to southern utahs holeintherock trail a significant reference for a variety of readers. Together with another canyon on the eastern side of the colorado river, it provided a route through what would otherwise be a large area of impassable terrain in the fall of 1879, the san juan expedition of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was seeking. Usu history prof offers context in documentary about dramatic. Hole n the rock 11037 s highway 191, moab, utah 84532 rated 4. Together with another canyon on the eastern side of the colorado river, it provided a route through what would otherwise be a large area of impassable terrain.
San juan pioneers who came to the area between 18791880 from other directions, other than hole inthe rock will be identified with after their surname. This 14room home, built in 1945 by its eccentric owner, is a definite must if youre driving near moab. Pioneers and prominent men of utah makes it easy to get an idea of who these pioneers were. Mormon pioneers descend the hole they had blasted into the rock. On january 26, 1880, after six months of blasting and chiseling, an expedition of 250 mormon pioneers with their wagons and livestock descended through a rocky crevice known as the hole in the rock to the colorado river below now lake powell. Hole inthe rock road is located 5 miles east of escalante, utah. This map shows the pioneer trek from escalante through holeintherock and. One of the few published historical accounts written of the mormon pioneers. In 187980, mormon pioneers built a wagon road between established communities in southwestern utah and the four corners area. Up till then i had never heard of the saga of the mormon pioneers building a wagon road between established communities in southwestern utah and the four corners area.
Mountains of stone, request the cd and i will send it free with the book. Hole in the rock, moab, utah travel tuesday november 15, 2011 by teresa 1 comment while driving on u. Known as the hole inthe rock trail, its direct penetration through the colorado river gorge and surrounding topography shortened distances. Hole in the rock trail utah motorcycle and atv trails. Hole in the rock an epic in the colonization of the. Jan 27, 2014 lynn griffin last wagon hole in the rock. Take in views of reflection canyon from eye level made famous by nat. Sons of the utah pioneers, biography files rz, 15481947.
In the undaunted, he transports readers first to the coal mines of yorkshire, then across the ocean and the plains to the territory of utah, where, even in 1879, there is pioneering to be done. Sons of utah pioneers memorial gallery index cards. He and his wife, lynn, are the parents of seven children and live in alpine, utah. Skillfully interweaving historical figures and events with fictional characters, bestselling author gerald lund tells the true story of the hole inthe rock pioneers.
This map and the detailed maps below cover the most popular portions of the pioneers route that required new road blazing by the hole in the rock pioneers. Hole in the rock road is a hidden utah treasure that i love sharing with friends and family interested in seeing more of what utah has to offer. The days of 47 royalty strive to honor the legacy of the utah pioneers and utahs collective heritage by involving themselves in community. Pioneer book 450 w center street, provo, ut 84601 usa 801 7090868 directions to pioneer book. In addition to the historical value of the story of these pioneers, this guide includes road logs, maps, and hiking trails along the historic trail. Moab, utah albert christensens home is in a neighborhood of its own the knobby, treeless void of southeastern utah.
The story of the december 1879 hole inthe rock expedition, when 250 men, women, children, with 80 wagons and many cattle and horses, passed through 200 miles of impossible country to lay foundations for a mormon settlement in the four corners area. Hole in the rock expedition mormon historic sites foundation. Helquist, 72, is a greatgrandson of jens nielson, who came to utah with the handcart pioneers and was another leader of the hole in the rock group. Hole inthe rock pioneers is a name that originated from the pioneer group that met the harrowing challenge of a narrow crevice in a rock ravine that sent them down a 45degree plunge over 2,000 feet to the colorado river. The publisher and editorial board are unpaid volunteers who are members of the sons of utah pioneers. During their reign the royalty will attend about 70 to 80 events for international society daughters of utah pioneers and days of 47, inc. Hole in the rock an epic in the colonization of the great. They were fulfilling an assignment from their church, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, to establish a settlement in the area. In all the annals of the west, replete with examples of courage, tenacity and ingenuity, there is no better.
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