Dave and Jan have been really enjoying the fall colors the Lord has put on display again this year. Cedar Mountain, visible from their house, was once again showing its colors for all Cedar City residents to enjoy.

Adding to the color of the season was a very fun visit from John and Linda Luginbuhl. John has served as pastor for more than thirty years now at Grace Bible Church in Gallup, New Mexico – formerly known as Gallup Baptist Church, where Dave and Jan served for eleven years decades ago. So the Balsleys and the Luginbuhls enjoyed several days of exploration in the color country of Southwest Utah – including visits to Kolob Canyon (Zion National Park west) and Zion National Park (proper).

Driving between Cedar City and Bryce Canyon via Highway 143 provided some brilliant color displays.

A drive along the road to Yankee Meadows included both colorful trees and fascinating rock formations.

It also provided an interesting encounter with some of the many sheep which spend their summer months on the mountain before heading down Main Street in Cedar City’s heritage festival in late October.

Beautiful Bryce Canyon National Park is always a fun place to introduce to visitors from out of the area.

And not far from Bryce Canyon is Kodachrome Basin State Park with its own unique features.

This morning (October 12) delivered eleven inches of fresh snow, so there is lots of variety in God’s handiwork for our enjoyment – and Dave and Jan are definitely enjoying it all!