Ask The Expert: Travel
Utah’s Mighty 5! by Terri Guthrie
A
s I travel and see the world’s most famous paintings and buildings, I realize that our national parks are the earth’s greatest masterpieces… and none of them were made by human hands. They are all museums of ‘Ancient Art,’ and five of them just happen to be in southern Utah. The “Mighty 5” are each very unique!
Arches There are 2,000 named arches in Arches National Park. An opening in the rock earns a name and an “arch” designation by stretching 3 feet in one direction. Bryce Canyon Your first view of the park is a dramatic unveiling! Bryce Canyon National Park reveals a magnificent panorama of goblins, towers and hue of colors.
Canyonlands This area is a result of years of slow work of determined rivers and is located near Moab, Utah. Canyonlands National Park has carved-out canyons, sheer drop-offs, and footpaths that slice through red rock. Zion Millions of years ago, ancient iterations of the Virgin River started carving out Zion and now are eroded in spectacular ways. This is where ancient rock is shaped by the ever-changing flow of water. Capitol Reef It’s 100 miles long and is named for white rock domes like the U.S. Capitol and rocky ridges like marine reefs. Capitol Reef National Park isn’t like anything anyone had seen before.
Our National Parks are our American Masterpieces where you will surely have an epic adventure! Follow Terri on Instagram @travelwithterri
SHERIFF’S W i t h
S h e r i f f
T r a c y
the COVID-19 VIRUS and our officers
T
he Denton County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with The Denton County Commissioner’s Court, County Judge Andy Eads, and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan Team regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective immediately, Denton County Sheriff’s Office patrol officers will be responding by phone for non-emergency situations that can be resolved over the phone.
If there is an emergency matter that requires a law enforcement, fire, or medical response, do not hesitate to call 9-1-1. In the event of a non-emergency matter, a citizen is requested to call the Denton County Sheriff’s Office nonemergency number at 940.349.1600 ext. 9. Deputies will continue to respond to in progress emergency situations included but not limited to the following: 14 | LAKE CITIES LIVING
| April 2020
• • •
• • • •
Assaults Domestic Disturbances In progress thefts, burglaries and robberies, or situations that just occurred Major accidents with road blockage or injuries Missing persons Fights in progress Injury to child/elderly/disabled
M u r p h r e e • •
Welfare concerns In progress calls that have a potential of risk to life or safety
Social Distancing is strongly recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent the spread of this virus. Deputies will try to maintain a “social distance” of approximately six feet with people they are interacting with. Deputies will wear protective gear (mask and gloves) when approaching an unknown scene or a potential exposure situation. 940.349.1600 127 N. Woodrow Ln., STE. 300 Denton, TX 76205 dentoncounty.com/Departments/Sheriff.aspx www.LakeCitiesLiving.com
