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Mesa Arch vs. Lost Kiva
Mesa Arch sucks. So bad. Mesa Arch is a reminder for why I hate people. We first went to Mesa Arch last year in 2014 at the end of September on a Tuesday. The idea that a late fall weekday would … Continue reading
White Rim Road
In the spring and fall permits for the White Rim Road sell out fast. It’s no wonder why. The adventure on White Rim Road in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands offers more than just off-roading. Tack on … Continue reading
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Needles
I should have explained in my first post about Canyonlands that the national park is divided into three districts: Island in the Sky, Needles, and The Maze. These three districts are separated by deep canyons created by the Colorado and … Continue reading
Monument Valley and Around
Monument Valley is arguably one of the most famous landscapes in the American Southwest. After watching Forrest Gump, I knew a snapshot of the epic stretch of road leading up into the valley was obligatory. Better yet, I was going … Continue reading
Crystal Geyser
No, not the brand of water. An actual geyser. An accidental, man-made geyser formed by a drilling attempt to find oil in 1935. The Crystal Geyser, located just a few miles south of the small town of Green River, Utah, … Continue reading
Donut Falls
If you happen to be in or near Salt Lake City with a couple hours to kill, check out Donut Falls, perhaps one of the most popular hikes in the SLC area. We were staying in Draper with friends, and … Continue reading
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Slot Canyons
Within the Utah/Arizona region that holds the highest concentration of slot canyons compared to anywhere else in the world, Antelope Canyon is probably the most famous of them all. Almost everyone has seen a photo of or been to Antelope Canyon. Typical … Continue reading
Zion
They say it’s a magical place. They say it’s the most visited national park in the United States. They say they come here for a weekend trip or a vacation and skip the other parks because they only have time … Continue reading
Capitol Reef, Bryce, and Cedar Breaks National Parks
Capitol Reef Though not as grandiose and epic as the nearby Bryce and Zion National Parks, Capitol Reef still has its charm. We ended up spending 3 days and 2 nights in this quaint park, hiking several trails and enjoying the … Continue reading
Little Wild Horse Canyon, Goblin Valley, and Capitol Reef
After I completed my hike at Canyonlands National Park, we headed out for our next destination: Little Wild Horse Canyon and Goblin Valley State Park. With storms swirling overhead the past couple days and even forecasted for the following day, … Continue reading
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