Day 2, Part 1 - Moonscape Overlook and Factory Butte

Sunrise at moonscape overlook

We were on the road at 6:15 AM for the 7:34 AM sunrise. We were tired, but exhilarated. As the sky got brighter, more of this amazing vista came into view.

Factory Butte

A butte is defined as, "An isolated hill or maintain with steep or precipitous sides, usually having a smaller summit area than a mesa." Factory Butte was named because early settlers of southern Utah thought it resembled a factory. In particular, it resembled the Provo Woolen Mill that opened its doors in 1873. What follows are photos that I took of Factory Butte and the surrounding area on day 2 of our adventure.