The Road Not Built:

Saving Sacred Lands — the Grand Staircase Escalante

June Viavant at the Escalante Canyon in the 1970’s. Photo provided by Tim Viavant

I celebrate the action of President Biden to restore the monuments of Bears Ears and the Grand Staircase Escalante in southern Utah. For those who haven’t had the opportunity to experience these areas’ sacred and unique beauty, I share a personal account about why their preservation remains significant. My story includes the history of my…