Stories by the Campfire | Deer Creek Lasal

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Deer Creek Retreat

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Deer Creek Retreat, Old Lasal, Utah

Campers sit around a fire in a canyon at sunset. A shadowy figure with glowing eyes lurks near trees. Text reads, "Locals say the hills hold their secrets."

Campers sit around a fire in a canyon at sunset. A shadowy figure with glowing eyes lurks near trees. Text reads, "Locals say the hills hold their secrets."

Stories by the Campfire: The “Coyote Creek” Mimic (A La Sal Mountains Bigfoot Story)

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.

Apr 137 min read

Cattle graze on a vast green pasture with a rustic farm and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky. Peaceful rural scene.

Cattle graze on a vast green pasture with a rustic farm and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky. Peaceful rural scene.

Stories by the Campfire: The Red‑Brown Drifter La Sal Mountains

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.

Apr 139 min read

Old Western town with people on horses and walking. Signs read "Trading Post," "Saloon," "Hotel." Mountains in the background. Rustic vibe.

Old Western town with people on horses and walking. Signs read "Trading Post," "Saloon," "Hotel." Mountains in the background. Rustic vibe.

Stories by the Campfire: The Old La Sal Sentinel

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.

Apr 67 min read

Campers in colorful jackets sit around a campfire, laughing and eating by a lake. Snow-capped mountain and tents in the background at sunset.

Campers in colorful jackets sit around a campfire, laughing and eating by a lake. Snow-capped mountain and tents in the background at sunset.

Stories by the Campfire: La Sal Mountains Lake Night and the Dark Beyond the Fire

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.

Apr 58 min read

Sunrise over snow-dusted mountains and a sparse forest. The sky is lit with warm hues, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

Sunrise over snow-dusted mountains and a sparse forest. The sky is lit with warm hues, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

Stories by the Campfire: Snowstorm in the La Sal Mountains

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.

Apr 47 min read

Sunset over a rural town with wooden buildings, mountains in the background, and a prominent general store. Warm orange and purple sky.

Sunset over a rural town with wooden buildings, mountains in the background, and a prominent general store. Warm orange and purple sky.

Stories by the Campfire: Ghost Streets of Old La Sal Cow Town near Moab, UT

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.

Apr 49 min read

Starry night sky with Milky Way over distant mountains. Foreground shows a vast, dark grassy landscape with a winding path.

Starry night sky with Milky Way over distant mountains. Foreground shows a vast, dark grassy landscape with a winding path.

La Sal Mountains Campfire Story: The Night Something Moved in the Brush

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.

Apr 38 min read

Bigfoot in plaid holds a "Deer Creek Retreat" mug, sitting by a campfire with a sleeping dog. Mountain and lake view in the background.

Bigfoot in plaid holds a "Deer Creek Retreat" mug, sitting by a campfire with a sleeping dog. Mountain and lake view in the background.

Bigfoot, Campfires, and La Sal Solitude: Local Legends from a Moab Kid

Justin Shannon, Ph.D.

Apr 25 min read

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