Historic Bluff Fort - Bluff, Utah
The Historic Bluff Fort site give visitors a glimpse into early pioneer life and provide a unique opportunity to see firsthand the sacrifices, conviction and determination of the Mormon pioneers who blazed a wagon road and established a community in one of the most remote regions of the West.
Bluff Fort Historic Site UT - Oct 3 2015
Bluff Fort, Utah
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Historic Hole In The Rock Trail, Bluff Fort, Utah
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In April, 1880, 250 pioneers arrived at Bluff Fort, concluding a six-month, seemingly impossible journey, during which they established a wagon road across the most inhospitable, impassible, yet breathtakingly beautiful terrain.
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Fort Bluff - The Hole in the Rock Trail - Utah - LeAw in the USA //Ep.27
We are living the American dream driving the Historic Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica but we are doing some detours to visit some places we like.
In this 27th episode, we drive G Road from Cortez to visit the Bluff Fort Historic Site and The Hole In The Rock Foundation.
The Hole in the Rock Trail was named after a crevice the colonizers utilized to gain access to the Colorado River gorge and some of the most broken terrain in North America.
The 250-mile long trail runs from Parowan in southwestern Utah to Bluff and Montezuma Fort in southeastern Utah. The road was blazed during the winter of 1879-80 by 70 families who were answering a call from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to establish a settlement in the Four Corners region. The first eighty-five miles of their route from Parowan, Utah, to Escalante, Utah, was over established wagon roads. From Escalante, Utah, the last established town along their route, the colonizers blasted a trail through the Colorado River gorge, descended crevices, and crossed deep ravines, mountains, deserts, and forests - terrain so inhospitable many of their own scouts deemed it as impassable.
By the time they reached their destination, they had been en route twice as long as it took some the same participants to pull handcarts 1300 miles to the Salt Lake Valley.
Once completed, the wagon road provided a vital access and supply link. The road was utilized in its entirety for one year. In 1881, Charles Hall, who operated the ferry at the bottom of the Hole in the Rock, moved his ferry thirty miles upstream, where he established Hall's Crossing. Although Hall's Crossing bypassed the Hole in the Rock crevice, major sections of the original wagon road were utilized in conjunction with the new river crossing.
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The Town of Bluff, Utah
Bluff is a small desert town in southeast Utah located in the the San Juan River Valley. Located between Monument Valley and Moab, it is a great place to RV or camp. Restaurants and campgrounds are available owned by friendly Bluff residents. Two outdoor activity companies are present for rafting trips. Photography by John W Allen.
HISTORIC BLUFF, UTAH
BLUFF, UTAH
In prehistoric times until about 1300 A.D., the area around Bluff was home to two distinct desert cultures, the Basket Makers and the Cliff Dwellers, also generally known as the Anasazi culture. Abandoned dwellings, farms, roads, burial sites, petroglyphs, and pottery remain behind today, telling the stories of ancient inhabitants who were well adapted to the country many centuries ago.
Today, Bluff is an active center for artists and crafts people as well as others involved in oil exploration, farming and ranching. Within this area of national parks, prehistoric sites, diverse cultures, wild canyons and river recreation, tourism has become a strong component in the local economy.
HISTORIC BLUFF PARK
Historic Bluff Park, one of Long Beach's most affluent neighborhoods, is situated on a prominent bluff above the ocean. This tiny area is only 3 blocks wide, bordered by the ocean to the south and Broadway to the north, and is anchored on the west by the Long Beach Museum of Art. The museum is a 1912 Craftsman mansion, which was built as a summer home for Elizabeth Milbank Anderson, an heiress to the Borden Company.
Bluff Park got its name with the creation of this beautiful park overlooking the ocean. It is a wonderful place to relax, take in the views, people watch or step down to the sandy beach with its jogging and bike paths.
There is a wide variety of architectural styles, including Green and Green, Craftsman, California Bungalow, Spanish Revival and Mediterranean estates built between 1903 and 1949. In fact, the State Historic Resources Inventory has identified 65 of these homes as significant examples of styles of their era. Along with the uniqueness of these estates, the beautiful landscaping greatly contributes to the charm and character of the area. There are no businesses, churches, or public buildings in this historic district. You typically won't see many homes for sale on these streets. Residents love this area and don't want to move.
Come take a stroll down the wide tree lined boulevards, feel the ocean breezes and enjoy the beauty and history. It is a really a treat!
This video montage of the historic Bluff Park District of Long Beach takes you through one of Long Beach's most affluent neighborhoods. Many architectural styles are portrayed, along with stories of well-known celebrities who used to live in Bluff Park, including antics by famous actors. I describe the ambiance, history and things to do, and invite you to come see this beautiful and interesting area for yourself.
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The Fort at Prospect Bluff
A new documentary from Two Egg TV, The Fort at Prospect Bluff is the story of the Negro Fort on Florida's Apalachicola River. This program features new information, a first look at recent archaeology and interviews with a group of historians and archaeologists who are breaking new ground.
Driving from Monument Valley to Bluff, Utah
Driving on U.S. Route 163 from Monument Valley, Arizona, to Bluff, Utah. The road crosses Navajo Tribal Lands, San Juan River at Mexican Hat and Comb Ridge. Near Mexican Hat there is a small detour to Goosenecks State Park, overlooking a deep meander of the San Juan River. Driven on June 28, 2017. Filmed by Estonian journalist Priit Pullerits.
HISTORIC BLUFF UTAH
HISTORIC BLUFF UTAH
Bluff, Utah's Wooly Mammoth Nov 2012
Driving through Bluff, Utah's along Highway 191; we saw this sight! Very clever and I am not sure if it is completely finished but WHAT a sight!
Bluff Utah
The Cliffs Around Bluff Utah
Trading Post Near Bluff Utah
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Museums to visit during your stay in Bluff, Utah
Southeastern Utah is rich in history and culture. During yur stay in Bluff, Utah be sure to visit all of our museums, Historic Bluff Fort in Bluff, Utah. Gouldings Museum in Monument Valley, Utah, and the Edge of the Cedars and Dinasour Museum in Blanding, Utah.
Bluff Elementary Land Swap
Incredible collaboration has paved the way for a new Bluff Elementary School. The land swap of the Utah Navajo Trust Fund's fairground property in Bluff for the San Juan School District's property in Monument Valley (where the UNTF Monument Valley Health Clinic sits) is a win-win for Utah Navajos. The Trust Fund perfects its interest in the Monument Valley property, and the District can now build a new Bluff Elementary! Many months of hard work will soon pay off for the students and families served by the school.
Fort D Historic Site
A visit to Fort D Historic Site in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The fort was used by the Union during the Civil War but was never engaged in combat. A battle did occur west of the city (Battle of Cape Girardeau) in 1863.
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SCENIC UTAH RTE 95 FROM BLUFF TO HANKSVILLE
Dashcam view [@ double speed] from Bluff to Hanksville, Utah in May 2014