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5 Best Waterfall Hikes Near Salt Lake City
After spending a glorious month in the desert of Southern Utah, we decided to head to the lush land of waterfalls in Northern Utah. During our one-month stay between Salt Lake City and Provo we were able to hike to many different waterfalls. Keep reading for the best waterfall hikes near Salt Lake City. Until this trip, I had never thought of Northern Utah, near Salt Lake City, as a prime place for waterfall chasing. But it is! Planning a trip to Utah? You may like these articles, too: Antelope Island State Park: The Best of the Great Salt Lake Utah’s Mighty 5 Ranked Best to Worst When to See…
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Antelope Island State Park: The Best of The Great Salt Lake
Post Topic: Things to Do in Antelope Island State Park Antelope Island State Park is an island on Utah’s famous Great Salt Lake. The park is only 25 miles north of Salt Lake City and is the best place to see and enjoy the Great Salt Lake. The island is over 28,000 acres and has many hiking trails, beach access, and lots of wildlife. The island is known for its heard of Proghorn Antelope and American Bison. Antelope Island is a perfect outdoor escape from the big city of Salt Lake City. The scenery at Antelope Island is so impressive. There were many times I was reminded of scenery I’ve…
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8 Incredible Things to do in Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef is often the most overlooked National Park in Utah, but it’s actually one of my favorite National Parks. The fact that this park is so frequently overlooked is part of the reason that it’s so special. Can you believe that many people are still unaware that this amazing national park even exists? Well, it’s true. And for now, that’s part of the reason that Capitol Reef is still the least crowded park in Utah. So if you’re looking for a spot to escape the crowds in Utah, this place will certainly deliver. While more people are learning about Capitol Reef and it’s growth in popularity, for now the…
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Utah’s Mighty 5 Ranked Best to Worst
We’ve spent the last month exploring Southern Utah and the best part of it has been the time we’ve been able to spend in Utah’s phenomenal national parks. Utah’s 5 national parks are frequently called the “Utah Mighty 5” because of their grandeur and beauty. Each one of them is unique and amazing in its own way and I highly recommend that you visit each one. Although I understand that not everyone can visit them all at once, so we’ve put together this list of Utah’s Mighty 5 ranked best to worst so you can decided which ones are best for you. The Ranking Criteria When making this list, we…
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How to Spend 36 Hours in Arches National Park
Arches National Park is located right outside of Moab, Utah. This other-worldly national park is home to over 2,000 sand stone arches – the largest concentration of arches in the world. But that’s not all you’ll see at Arches National Park. The landscapes, pinnacles, and other geological features are also worth mentioning. There is so much to see in Arches National Park, so here’s what to see if you’ve only got 36 hours to explore this natural wonder! When to Visit & Weather in Arches National Park The best seasons to visit Arches National Park are Spring & Fall for great weather. Plan to visit March-May or September-November for the…
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Everything You Need to Know About Bryce Canyon’s Fairyland Loop
I just can’t get enough of Utah’s incredible National Parks. They are each so unique and Bryce Canyon National Park is no exception. This park stands apart because it’s incredibly beautiful and unique hoodoos that rise up out of the canyon. These hoodoos are a product of erosion but are also incredibly beautiful. Hiking the Fairyland Loop trail in Bryce Canyon is a terrific way to see these incredible hoodoos up close & personal. Last weekend, we had the joy of hiking the Fairyland Loop Trail. This trail was everything we dreamt it would be & more. The entire trail was views, views, views and more views. Everywhere we looked…
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How to Secure Zion Shuttle Tickets and What To Do When You Can’t
Post Topic: Tips to Navigate the Zion Shuttle System or Skip it and Things to do Instead! Zion National Park is a wonderful place – it’s one of my favorite national parks to visit. Maybe you’re reading this post because you’re planning a trip to Zion in the near future, if that’s the case, you must know that the “main” section of the park is only available in the peak season via shuttle system. In order to protect the fragile environment and ecosystem, the park implemented a policy that in order to access the main Zion Canyon, visitors must park at the Visitor Center and take a shuttle into the…
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Biking Through Zion – The Best Way to See Zion National Park
Post Topic: Why Biking Through Zion National Park Needs to be on Your Bucket List Zion National Park is one of those “top-tier” parks that I love to visit again and again. It’s landscapes are so majestic and picturesque. Recently, Randy and I spent a Saturday biking through Zion. After the day was finished, we both agreed that it was hands-down our favorite day we’ve had on our adventure through the American West. Hiking is by far one of my favorite ways to experience America’s National Parks. But every once in a while, it’s refreshing to see the park in a different way. Biking is a great way to do…
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A Quick Guide to Colorado National Monument
Post Topic: Things to do in Colorado National Monument Colorado National Monument is located right outside of Grand Junction, Colorado. Although it’s located in Colorado, it is much more similar to Utah in scenery & geological features. I honestly think Colorado National Monument was wrongfully placed in Colorado and should actually be found in Utah. But maybe that’s part of the reason that this place is so special. The national monument is made up of many different canyons, a couple of the bigger and noteworthy canyons are Monument Canyon, Ute Canyon, and Red Canyon. Just about everywhere you look in the park, you’ll see magnificent views of red rock canyons.…
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10 Hiking Spots Near Denver to Check Out this Spring
We spent most of the month of March in and around Denver. During our month long stay in Denver, we were able to scope out many hiking spots that are a quick drive from the city. Keep reading for a list of my favorite hiking spots near Denver. And with spring upon us and summer right around the corner, hiking season is about to take off full-force. Start your hiking season off with these gorgeous hikes near Denver. Denver is located very close to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and there are so many outdoor recreation areas with miles and miles of hiking trails only 30 minutes from the…
