Bridal Veil Falls, Provo Canyon

Bridal Veil Falls, Provo Canyon

For such a mountainous country, Utah is singu-

larly devoid of waterfalls. Of cascades, water running over ledges or steps, there are an unlimited number, but

few indeed, meriting the name of falls. Among those few, however, the Bridal Veil Falls, in Provo Canyon, is surely one of the most beautiful.

To reach the high body of water, a hidden moun- tain lake, the source of this waterfall, is considered a daring climb. It is often accomplished, however, and the sight of the lonely crystal mirror, reflecting flow-

ers, crags, and pine-woods, well repays the toil of the explorer.

"How expressive of a Divine element in nature," ex- claims an enthusiast, "is a stream of water!" In the per- fectness of its marvelous purity there appears something

of the spirit of sanctification — of the All Holy. Truly might this be said of the Utah mountain streams. We see them come hurrying from the snowy heights, winding stilly "amidst the low thrillings of the forest shade;" and ever springing fearless from the edge of a dizzy cliff, clothing with moss, the rocks around; carving their way through stubborn granite all the while clear and bright, ministering to the earth, but unstained by it.

Alfred Lambourne.

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