Raise your hand if you know where this is!
{updated} -I've never had SO many people inquire as to where a picture was taken! Ha ha! I didn't mean to be so sneaky, I figured someone out there besides my friends and family would surely know where this is, but I will tell you.
I don't know where the tradition ever came from, but all along the wasatch front (in Utah), there are letters painted on the mountains, such as a "Y" in Provo for "Brigham Young University" and a "B" in Brigham City (though I was told once it actually stood for Box Elder). And if you go a little further north into Idaho, you'll find an "R" on the mountain which could stand for the name of the town it's technically part of, but I think it actually stands for the name of the local college that has since changed names. Because of the school's name change several years ago, nobody does the upkeep on the letter anymore and one of these days, it will probably fade away. Driving around just won't be the same without seeing the "R" on the butte (which is actually an old volcano). So next time you decide to drive up to Yellowstone through SE Idaho, or perhaps along the Wasatch front in Utah, be sure to look for the letters on the mountain.
26 comments:
Not a clue where it's at, but what a great capture.
super cool!
I had this same thought...but unfortunately every time I thought of it, it was dark, or the kids were in bed, or something came up!
That is really cool. NO clue where it is but I wonder, how did they make that big R?
Erm ... I have no clue. Perhaps in Idaho somewhere? What a great capture!!
Now I'm curious...where is that?
I have no idea where it is! :) But I do love the capture! Great job.
No idea, but as I am from Ireland, I will narrow it down to somewhere in USA!!! Am I right?!!
How awesome! Great job :)
That's so neat! I love it.
My hand's not raised because I have no idea where this is but I'd love to know. It's a wonderful picture, though. Good job!
Perfect choice. Your shots below are all beautiful too, so I'm guessing it's somewhere gorgeous.
Whoa -- where is that?? So cool!!
nope don't know where it is...
but I do know that ASU has a "hill" like this with a big A on it. :)
Awesome capture!
I have no idea! The rockies?
Love the shot!
absolutely no idea! how about the Rocky Mountains? or Reno, Nevada? now i'm going to have to go google it! great shot by the way! great idea!
i have my you capture post up now, so come on by The Shadow of the Cross and check it out. i'd love to have you visit :O).
Wow, what an awesome idea and shot! Great job!
Wow! That's really cool. Sorta like the Hollywood sign, but...not. :-) Wherever it is, it looks gorgeous!
Ooh ooh pick me, pick me! I know! But I won't say because this is your public blog and you're probably flying under the radar. It's in a really cold place where I spent a couple of very happy years. =)
I know but I won't tell, it would ruin the secret. lol
Fantastic shot as usual
That's really cool!
Not a clue where this was taken, but my hubby seems to think Reno??? Love the creativity! :)
I think I know where that is. It's somewhere close by you since you said you were out in the "neighborhood". Nice shot!
Great shot! Sure wish at least one of your friends would've spilled the beans on where this "R" is. ;)
I have no idea where your capture is, but I think it's super-cool!!
Are you gonna tell us?!
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