With over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, Arches National Park lives up to its namesake. The park is one of the gems of the National Park system and pretty incredible place with all the arches found in such a small area. Established in 1929 the park protects about 120 square miles of land (76,679 acres). Where is Arches National … [Read more...]
Category: Utah
ULTIMATE Denver to Moab Road Trips (Epic National Park Stops)
Traveling from Denver to Moab is one of the best ways to see the state of Colorado. For sure, you can do it in one day with under 6 hours of driving. However going from doing a proper Denver to Moab road trip can be a fantastic adventure! So we help break down different ways to explore the dates and make it into an epic road trip. How … [Read more...]
25 Fabulous Day Trips from Park City Utah (2023)
Park City is one of the premier mountain destinations in the world with so much within its border. From the world-class Park City Mountain Resort (largest ski resort in the United States) and Deer Valley Resort to the postcard perfect downtown and mountain areas. There’s so much to do from the Sundance Film Festival, fantastic cuisine, and outdoor … [Read more...]
Guide to Exploring Dinosaur National Monument
One of the most remote parts of Colorado, Dinosaur National Monument is along the area of the country famous for its fossils. I was shocked to learn that the majority of dinosaur fossils, including many of the famous big ones are from the US across much of the mountain region. Much of these areas were part of a great sea that covered the land and … [Read more...]
Best Road Trips from Salt Lake City to Yellowstone
For most people, flying into Salt Lake City is just an exercise in saving money compared to closer flights to Yellowstone. However, road tripping between Salt Lake City and Yellowstone can be the best part of the journey. I've done the drive between the cities several times, and here to help you plan the most for this road trip. Following along … [Read more...]
Explore ALL National Parks in Nevada
Nevada has 4 national park administered sites across this diverse state as well as 3 national trails that pass through the state. The National Parks cover a diverse biosphere of area from high alpine to hot low desert, to fossil beds and lakes. Some of the trails explore the diverse history of the area from pioneers and more. National Parks … [Read more...]
Completing the Hickman Bridge Hike – Capitol Reef National Park
One of my favorite hikes in Capitol Reef, the Hickman Bridge Hike is also one of the most popular of the park as well. And for good reason, it's a great hike with some wonderful payoffs along the way. You'll start off Route 24 and hike up to Hickman's Bridge, which is a natural arch in the park. Along the way you'll also get to see the Nels Johnson … [Read more...]
How to Hike the Grand Wash Trail – Capitol Reef National Park
One of the most interesting hikes in the park, the Grand Wash Trail Hike takes you along a "wash" which is a temporary riverbed area. The hike takes you through the wash, along canyon walls, and into a slot canyon called "the narrows", with its high imposing walls and narrow walk way. Read along for how to do the hike, when to go, and how to … [Read more...]
Guide to the Upheaval Dome Trail Hike – Canyonlands
The Upheaval Dome Trail Hike is one of my favorites in the Island in the Sky area of Canyonlands National Park. It has some interesting views of this weird crater that has a few theories on how it was formed. We were also very lucky in that we hiked early in the day and hand the entire trail to ourselves. If you are planning to hike the trail too, … [Read more...]
Amazing Places to Visit in Salt Lake City, Utah
There are a lot of great places to visit in Salt Lake City. When I first thought of visiting the area I really did not know much to do beyond the lake and well skiing. But now after a few visits, I realized how great of city it is. So here's a list of the incredible things to do, so you can have a wonderful trip too. Temple … [Read more...]
Guide to Mesa Arch Hike – Canyonlands National Park
Mesa Arch, in the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park is one of the most famous and most photographed landmarks in the National Park System. It is also one of the best and easiest hikes you can do in a park with such a great payoff. About Mesa Arch Mesa Arch is a beautiful pothole arch on the eastern edge of the … [Read more...]
Delicate Arch Hike Guide – Arches National Park
One of the most iconic hikes in the Arches National Park, the Delicate Arch Hike is one that most folks add to their "must-do" list. And for good reason, the arch is quite magical, it is super well known, many Americans have seen photos of the arch. It also adorns the license plate of Utahans. So if you are looking to hike the delicate arch … [Read more...]