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  Moonlight Meadow is the place to watch the scenery change as the sun goes down. The view of Canyon Country is spectacularly framed between Haystack Peak and Brumley Ridge. Brew some tea, stay for the sunset and ski in the moonlight! For those who prefer a little warmer atmosphere, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are open year-round, with the Visitor Centers closed only on Christmas Day. With the crowds of the main season gone, the serenity of the parks unfold as you explore nature and take in the sparkling beauty. Generally mild winters lend to sunny winter-warm days that make hiking especially pleasurable.   Under a blanket of white or even a skiff of snow the views in the parks are magnificent, with the glistening white snow creating a stark contrast against the red rock. Rock formations that go unnoticed during the other seasons, suddenly come to life in the winter snow. Photograph opportunities are spectacular due to the added dimensions brought out by the w...

  Filmed in the states of Utah and California, the Academy Award-winning movie Thelma and Louise is available in a special edition on Blu-ray. This exciting film took us on a wild ride with Thelma and Louise, and highlight some of Utah's beautiful landscapes. Among the filming locations were Moab, Arches National Park , and Dead Horse Point State Park , which was the site of the final scene. To celebrate the anniversary the Utah Film Center in downtown Salt Lake City hosted an evening with Geena Davis at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. During the event, she discussed her career on and off the screen. Those who joined the event also enjoyed a a screening of Thelma and Louise. Afterwards, the film producer, Mimi Polk Gitlin, participated in conversation about he film. Co-produced and directed by Ridley Scott, Thelma and Louise was first released in 1991, and included a amazing cast. With Geena Davis playing Thelma, and Susan Sarandon playing Louise, they soon find themselves...