In this presentation we will share our experiences in various state parks, wilderness areas, and BLM lands that are NOT part of Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks (Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capital Reef). We found an abundance of these hidden gems that are generally less crowded than the national parks but are still stunning in their own right. We will share our photos of our day hikes taken over several different trips over the past 15 years. You may be surprised how much is out there beyond the Mighty Five!
Bio
Sue and Don Klosterman are alumni and retirees of the University of Dayton. Don’s home is in the School of Engineering where he is an Emeritus Professor, while Sue spent many years teaching in the Geology Department. They have taken many hiking and backpacking trips over their 35 years of marriage, many of them in the western U.S., as well as hundreds of miles on the Appalachian Trail. Don was coordinator of the Dayton Backpacker Campfire from 2003-2016, and they both were active leaders in BSA for many years. They reside in their long-time Centerville home of 31 years, and they continue to plan new adventures each year.