Glen Canyon (Utah and Ariz.); Rafting (Sports)--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)
all the crews to return, we made loblollies on the beach and watched the frogs which fearlessly sat next to us. Stan had succeeded in breaking down the sand bar on one side so that the jump across the little stream and the giant loblolly was a...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Swasey Family; Sid's Leap; Geology; Black Box Canyon
The is a view of Sid's Leap from a different angle. This deep gorge is known as The Black Box Canyon showing the area where tradition says Sid Swasey lept with his horse across this deep canyon. The narrowest point is 16 feet across and about an 80...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Swasey Family; Sid's Leap
Probably the most famous stories regarding the Swaseys and their horses was a time when Charlie wagered a herd of cattle with his brother Sid, that Sid's horse "Socks" could not jump a deep, narrow gorge called the Black Box. The walls of rock are...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Seely, Montell; Swasey Family; Sid's Leap
Montell Seely and his daughter Fawn are examining Sid's Leap.The San Rafael Swell is filled with legends of the Swasey Brothers, Charley, Sid, Rod and Joe, who were early ranchers on the Swell. Royal Swasey, son of Joe, tells the story, "One day...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Little Grand Canyon; Wedge Overlook; Richards, Drew
The best way to view the Little Grand Canyon is from the Wedge Overlook. The San Rafael Swell is a geological uplift that has eroded over time. The San Rafael River Gorge is known as The Little Grand Canyon.