USA ~ Capitol Reef National Park - Utah ~

... Amazing view of the Milky Way over Capitol Reef National Park’s iconic Chimney Rock... it appears as a stunning, bright, and hazy band of light that forms a massive, panoramic arch across the night sky.... located in a high, dry and remote part south-central Utah, the park has minimal light pollution, allowing for exceptionally clear, near-pristine views of the Milky Way, constellations, and the zodiacal light. ... even on the new moon—the darkest night of the month—you can walk around the Park and clearly make out rocks or branches or leaves, because millions of stars light up every corner of the park... postmarked with the postal cancellation from the post office in or nearest to the park sites, what makes it even more special👍... Thanks a lot Nan! (✿ ♥‿♥)

Photo: Jacob Frank
Capitol Reef National Park was established in 1971 to preserve  978.95 km2 of desert landscape. The park protects a huge geologic feature, the Waterpocket Fold, a nearly 160 km long warp in the Earth's crust. A diverse landscape with 19 different rock layers and elevations ranging from 1183 m to 2731 m, supports a diverse array of plant and animal life, big and small.  

The International Dark-Sky Association recognized Capitol Reef National Park as a Gold-tier International Dark Sky Park in 2015.
 

Stamp:

Compass Rose 

(Issued 24-01-2025)

USA ~ Utah - Land of Contrast~

...I really like this sort of "multiviews"...it's showing all the beauty of Utah...found immediately lots of places I would love to see...the National Parks, the Dinosaur National Monument...great choice of card O'Neil! :D
Big thanks! (http://postcardsandroadtrips.blogspot.be/ )

Utha is well known as the most religiously homogeneous state in the Union ( its nickname is Beehive State)approximately 62% of Utahns being members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or LDS (Mormons), which greatly influences the state's culture and daily life.

Bordered by Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona and Nevada (and touching a corner of New Mexico)

 It is a geographically diverse state, located at the convergence of three distinct geological regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau. Utah is known for its natural diversity and is home to features ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys.

With nice Earth Day 2014 Global Forever Stamp.

USA ~Utah~

Great postcard from the USA showing the many contrasts of Utah... great mountain ranges, rock formations, fields of flowers, canyons...In 2002 Utah became the fifth state in the United States to host the Olympic Winter Games. Thanks Sarah!!


Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union. Utah is the 13th most extensive, the 34th most populous, and the 10th least densely populated of the 50 United States. The name "Utah" is derived from the name of the Ute tribe and means "people of the mountains" in the Ute language.Utah is bordered by Arizona on the south, Colorado on the east, Wyoming on the northeast, Idaho on the north and Nevada on the west. It also touches a corner of New Mexico.
Utah is the most religiously homogeneous state in the Union. Approximately 60% of Utahns are reported to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church, which greatly influences Utah culture and daily life.

USA ~Bryce Canyon National Park-Utah~

Great overwhelming nature view... But I do like my cards sent from the country of origine and this one came from Canada...:(


Bryce Canyon National Park is named after Ebenezer Bryce, a pioneer who came to the area in 1875 to harvest timber, and helped to settle southwestern Utah and northern Arizona. The region was officially establised as a national park on September 15, 1928. Despite its name, this is not actually a canyon, but rather a giant natural amphitheater created by erosion along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau.