The 45th state of the United States, and 13th by land size (over 5 times bigger than Switzerland), Utah is one of the most fascinating parts of America. The Name Utah, comes from the Ute Tribe (people of the mountains). There's a lot of native history in Utah, with about 8 reservations within the state as well as a multitude of sacred Indian … [Read more...]
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Visitor’s Guide to Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is one of the most incredible locations in the US yet one of the least visited National Parks. This post is about how to visit and what to do when going to Black Canyon National Park. About Black Canyon of the Gunnison The first thing most people think of Black Canyon of the Gunnison is that … [Read more...]
Trail Through Time Hike – Grand Junction CO
Colorado is famous for its fossils and in particular Dinosaur Fossils. It’s rare though to actually find them in the wild (especially if you don’t know what you are looking for). The trail through time hike here takes visitors along a walk where they can see actual fossils embedded in rock. Which is a fun and rare opportunity for many … [Read more...]
Alpine Lake, Bristlecone & Glacier Trails – Great Basin NP
If you only have time to do one hike, these are the places you want to go. They are all located in the same area and many people actually do it as one large hike. You can also decide to pick only a specific area of the hike if you are pressed for time or not interested in some of the sights. This was definitely one of my favorite things to do … [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...]