Last week, winners of Ultradent's international distributor sales contest visited our Salt Lake City office as the first stop in their week long incentive trip. The trip included some of Utah/Arizona/Nevada's finest spots - the Prehistoric Dinosaur Museum in Price, Arches National Park, Lake Powell Resort and Las Vegas. Seeing how excited the group was for the trip, I was reminded of my youth chasing lizards, scrounging for tortoises and a simple hike or two in the great expanse of Utah's Redrock country. The years were 1953 to 1956. The area was Mineral Canyon and the surrounding region within a 75 mile radius to Moab, Utah. It was the heat of the Cold War (I'm thankful every day for that war being over). My father and grandfather were involved in Uranium exploration, in particular the mining and construction of a uranium processing mill. I was living in a camp with some 45 mining and building folks whom along with my father were working on a mill that was unforgettable. These are vibrant experiences. These years flash to my mind from time to time. "Color Country" to me meant more than the landscapes of this fabulous Redrock country. The term also solicits enchanting memories of my "growing years" which included some of the most colorful humans ever. They were the men and women caught up in the passion of Uranium exploration and mining. Dead Horse Point and Arches National Park are just a short hop from Mineral Canyon deep in the Green River gorge. I highly recommend visiting these sites and surrounding "Color Country" areas at least once in your lifetime! While in the area, also try to take in the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Zions and Bryce. With minimal hiking into these areas, you will come to discover the unique and tranquil serenity of nature that allows you to hear yourself breath. We're so fortunate to be surrounded by such natural beauty. There is a sense of pride that can't be explained when you stand next to Delicate Arch in Moab or look over the amazing vista of DeadHorse Point into a vast field untouched by humans. Nature, unlike any other force, has left us with such landmarks to admire. The group returned back to their respective countries and certain they will never forget their experiences in America's Great West. Cool ! Dan