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Old La Sal History: Roots, Memory, and Living Presence
Old La Sal was once a thriving cow town and is now a quiet valley beneath the La Sal Mountains—but for my family, it’s never been empty. This reflection weaves Old La Sal history with Moab childhood, brotherhood, and an uncle who calls this place “God’s country,” to show why Deer Creek Retreat sits where it does.

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.
Apr 2711 min read
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