One of the most “dangerous” hikes in America, the Angel’s Landing Hike is also one of the country's most searched for and popular trails. The Hike is the one most folks who visit Zion National Park want to complete during their visit to the park. Getting to do it and do it successfully takes planning. From permits to equipment to timing, there’s … [Read more...]
Category: Utah
21 Best Things to Do in Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in the country. It’s also shockingly compact and most folks can hit quite a few of the highlights in1 or 2 days. Below we have compiled many of the best things to do in Bryce Canyon from epic hikes to stunning overlooks. Queens Garden and Navajo Loop If you … [Read more...]
13 Fantastic Hikes in Zion National Park
One of the most visited parks in the country, Zion National Park has some of the most incredible landscapes and hikes. The scenery here is jaw-dropping with vertigo-inducing drops and towering canyons. There’s a lot to explore in the park, which can be overwhelming. Most folks will want to stick to highlights that explore the park's various … [Read more...]
Zion to Bryce Canyon: Epic Utah Road Trip Guide
Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are two of the most popular Parks in Utah. And two of the Most Beautiful in the United States. They are also fairly close together and make a great combination for the same trip. So we look at visiting the two parks and some great activities to do on a road trip between Zion and Bryce Canyon National … [Read more...]
Devil’s Garden Trail Guide: Arches National Park
Devil’s Garden Trail allows you to get up close to several arches within this multi-mile hike. I don’t think any other hike in Arches has a concentration of arches that visitors can see on a normal trail. This and Delicate Arch are my two favorite hikes in the park. The hike is a mix of easy and quite difficult obstacles. The hike's difficulty … [Read more...]
Natural Bridges National Monument Guide: Utah
Natural Bridges are very common in Utah, and Natural Bridges National Monument contains several beautiful examples. These bridges (not to be confused with Arches) are the main draw in this somewhat remote National Monument. If you are deciding on visiting or passing through the area. This brief guide will hopefully help you plan your … [Read more...]
Cedar Breaks National Monument Guide: Utah
Located in Southern Utah, Cedar Breaks National Monument has 6,155 acres of beautiful alpine land and a canyon amphitheater. The park is small, but there’s enough to explore for a day or two for those who want to see this infrequently visited National Monument. We help you plan your trip with this quick guide to the park. About Cedar … [Read more...]
House on Fire Trail Guide: Bears Ears National Monument
One of the newer and larger national monuments, Bears Ears, covers over 1.2 million acres of Utah wilderness. It is known for its mountains, deserts, forests, and incredible archaeological sites. The House on Fire trail takes visitors through an easy and mostly flat trail to a lovely and accessible cliff dwelling. This is just a small … [Read more...]
Mossy Cave Trail Guide: Bryce Canyon National Park
Mossy Cave Trail is one of the most overlooked trails in Bryce Canyon National Park. Probably because it’s actually located outside of where you’d normally visit when going to Bryce. However, it’s also a great quick hike that is perfect for families and children visiting Bryce Canyon. The hike is short, easy, and has a few payoffs in the form … [Read more...]
Fairyland Loop Trail Guide: Bryce Canyon National Park
Fairyland Loop Trail on the north end of Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the Best Things to Do in Bryce Canyon. The hike takes you close to the hoodoos as well as great views of the amphitheater and many rock structures of the park. The Fairyland Trail is particularly great due to fewer hikers which brings a level of peace you don't find in … [Read more...]
Watchman Trail Guide: Zion National Park
Zion National Park has some of the most incredible hikes in the entire National Park System. And so there’s no lack of choice for those visiting. Watchman Trail is not one of the most sought-after hikes, but in some ways that’s what makes it a good choice to visit. It’s pretty reasonable in difficulty and generally not as crowded as those super … [Read more...]
Alpine Pond Trail Guide: Cedar Breaks National Monument
Overshadowed by its National Park neighbors, Cedar Breaks National Monument is a beautiful small monument. The impressive monument sits at over 10,000 feet and has an incredible amphitheater that makes up the canyon. It’s a similar formation in many ways to Bryce Canyon however without all the sheer scale of Hoodoos however. There are several … [Read more...]