11 Iconic Hikes in Utah
It's not a popularity contest, but if it was, these hikes would win. There are a million hikes in Utah but only a handful are hike-onic. From superstar trails like Delicate Arch and Angels Landing to…
Continue ReadingIt's not a popularity contest, but if it was, these hikes would win. There are a million hikes in Utah but only a handful are hike-onic. From superstar trails like Delicate Arch and Angels Landing to…
Continue ReadingFrom Cross Country Skiing to Ranger-lead Snowshoeing Geology Tours Ask Lance Syrett (fourth generation Bryce Canyon enthusiast) what his favorite season is in the park, and he won’t hesitate:…
Continue ReadingThe best hiking companions are low maintenance. They don’t reach their filthy hand into your bag of slightly melty trail mix without asking. They carry their pack without complaint and maintain a…
Continue ReadingDisneyland? Meh. California Adventures? Yawn. Epcot Center? Boooring. Sure, these theme parks have their place in the world. Say, for example, if you love feeling claustrophobic for most of your day…
Continue ReadingKanab isn’t trying to brag, but since you asked, why yes, it is the jumping off point for three national parks, five national monuments, a national recreation area, and two state parks. Forget St…
Continue ReadingIf you’ve ever driven on Highway 191 and had the pleasure to gaze out the window to the west, the San Rafael Swell is that jagged jaw of toothsome rocks jutting out of the desert at odd angles like…
Continue ReadingWith its moderate summer temps and crystalline waters, the Bear Lake area is a great place for a rendezvous. Just ask the Shoshone and Bannock Indians, who have lived and gathered along its turquoise…
Continue ReadingIf you’re looking for a little sparkle in your life, don’t go down Park City’s silver mines. Those closed long ago. Sure, there’s glitz to be found in storefronts on Main Street, but a shimmer on an…
Continue ReadingBeaver, Utah. Home of herds of beaves and curds of cheese. Land of fresh dairy air and cheap jokes from cheap travelers passing cheaply through. A town with institutions like the Delano Motel, with…
Continue ReadingIs Angels Landing safe? If you care at all about your travel companions (and I do, because I birthed most of them), this is the critical question to ask before making plans to visit Zion National…
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