In May of 2022 we drove to Capitol Reef National Park from Phoenix. Capitol Reef was the last of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks for us to visit, and it really blew us away. Going into the trip we weren’t really sure what to think. We saw some pictures of photogenic spots, but we weren’tContinue reading “Capitol Reef National Park Road Trip”
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Glamping Canyonlands
Glamping near Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park Quick Facts Mesa Tent: 16.5-foot luxury bell tent. Sleeps two. Queen size bed. Private front porch. Closest neighbor is 50 yards away. Portable heater. Seating area inside the tent. Bathroom: Access to shared bathroom with one toilet and one shower. Benefits: In communal area there isContinue reading “Glamping Canyonlands”
Bryce Canyon National Park
See Bryce Canyon in One Day Hike the Figure 8 Combination Loop September 5th, 2020 Distance: 6.4 miles out & back Dog Friendly: The park itself is, but not on the trails. Fee: $35 vehicle fee Restrooms at trailhead: Yes & at the bottom of Peek-A-boo Loop. We drove to Bryce Canyon National Park LaborContinue reading “Bryce Canyon National Park”
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
A few hours at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park May 25th, 2020 Dog Friendly: Yes Fee: Yes. $10. Restrooms at trailhead: Yes We didn’t actually hike this. I am sure you can walk the entire sand dunes, but we just stayed around the main area. We stopped here on our way home from Zion andContinue reading “Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park”
Hikes To Do Outside Of Zion Canyon
Wildcat Canyon to Northgate Peaks Lookout May 24th, 2020 Length: 4.2 miles Route Type: Out & Back Elevation Gain: 249 ft Dog Friendly: Yes Fee: No Restrooms at trailhead: Yes THE HIKE: We hiked this on our last full day in Zion. If you haven’t been to Zion, but plan to go just know it is a veryContinue reading “Hikes To Do Outside Of Zion Canyon”
The Narrows
Recommendations on hiking The Narrows May 23nd, 2020 Length: 9.4 miles Route Type: Out & Back Elevation Gain: 206 ft Dog Friendly: No Fee: Zion National Park Entrance Fee $35 (good for 7 days) Restrooms at trailhead: Yes THE HIKE: In my previous blog on The Watchman Trail I talk about how The Zion Canyon Scenic drive isContinue reading “The Narrows”
Easy Trails To Do In Zion
The Watchman Trail May 22nd, 2020 Length: 3.1 miles Route Type: Out & Back Elevation Gain: 646 ft Dog Friendly: No Fee: Zion National Park Entrance Fee $35 (good for 7 days) Restrooms at trailhead: No, but there are restrooms by the visitor center which is right by this trail. THE HIKE: We arrived to Zion National ParkContinue reading “Easy Trails To Do In Zion”