OSHER 930 - The Awesome 8: An Intro to Utah's National Monuments, History Sites, and

Utah's "Mighty 5" National Parks - Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion - are world famous. Their scenic beauty and iconic geology need little introduction nor further promotion. Instead, this class will explore the history and highlights of the Narional Monuments and National Historic Sites in Utah. From Golden Spike to Hovenweep, Cedar Breaks, and Dinosaur National Monument, these lesser known sites preserve not only incredible beauty but also parts of our cultural heritage that are just as important as their largerand better-known siblings. We will discuss two sites during each class, with at least one optional field trip to a nearby site.