The First White Men in Utah

Spanish explorers searched to find a way
From Santa Fe New Mexico . . . on to California to Monterey.
They traveled through Utah with mountain streams so clear.
Impressed with what they saw. . . all the natural beauty that was here.

They explored with each new horizon
Kept on going every day went through Utah on their way
Didn’t stop and couldn’t stay in their search for Monterey.

Father Escanlante and Father Domenguez led the expedition
They tried to find a way to Monterey. Kept records and journals
Drew maps of the terrain They said of Utah Valley
“It’s the most beautiful . .In New Spain.”

They explored each new horizon
Kept on going every day went through Utah on their way
Didn’t stop and couldn’t stay in their search for Monterey.

They loved the lakes and mountains
Fished along the shores
Made friends with all the Indians
Continued on once more. . .
To Monterey.
But the winter came early
And stopped them in their tracks
Couldn’t get to Monterey
They had to travel back
To Santa Fe

They explored with each new horizon
Kept on going every day
Went through Utah on their way
Didn’t stop and couldn’t stay
In their search for Monterey.

They explored each new horizon
Kept on going every day
Went through Utah on their way
Couldn’t get to Monterey
And went back to Santa Fe.